I don't run a Phoenix restaurant, but I can map out how I'd find the right chef-owner for your episode, fast. For your brief, I'd narrow in on independent, upscale spots where the chef is also the owner and still on the line a few nights a week. In my experience, they're the ones most likely to say yes to hosting a gratis dinner when the story aligns with their values. I'd start with recent "best of Phoenix" and fine-dining lists from local outlets and filter for: - Tasting menus or chef's-table options (clear upscale signal). - Strong emphasis on local farms and producers (often overlaps with community focus). Then I'd check each short-listed venue's Instagram and website for proof they give back: charity dinners, silent auction donations, work with food banks, or mentoring programs. I'd skip anyone who only posts about profits and awards; you want someone already used to low-key generosity. Next, I'd screen for media fit. I'd search the chef's name with "Phoenix interview" or "Phoenix restaurant profile" to see who's done local TV, podcasts, or long-form features. You want someone who can explain why they give without slipping into a PR pitch. In parallel, I'd email or DM a couple of Phoenix food writers, plus organisers of local charity galas that use restaurants. I'd ask a direct question: "Which upscale chef-owners are the first to say yes when you need support?" Those names are usually gold for a format like "Finding Kindness". That process usually leaves a small pool of candidates who: - Run a clearly upscale venue. - Have a track record of giving back. - Are comfortable on camera. - Won't see hosting one complimentary dinner as an issue, because it matches what they already do. If you'd like my details for reference: Josiah Roche Fractional CMO Silver Atlas www.silveratlas.org