Ben Vaughn

Ben Vaughn is an award-winning chef, best selling author, restaurateur and Food Network, FYI and Travel Channel personality. He is a Culinary Adviser to National Food Day and serves as CEO and Culinary Director for his restaurant group Fork-Knife-Spoon. A food lover, family man and author, Ben's latest book, "Southern Routes," chronicles his journey to find the best dishes and restaurants from North Carolina to Texas. "Southern Routes" is published by Harper Collins. You can find more of Ben's writings as a weekly columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, and The Daily Meal, and original recipes on his website www.BVate.com. Ben is also the host of the digital series "The Breakfast Show" on Small Screen Network.