After 20 years in the culinary industry as a pastry chef and restaurateur, Donna moved behind the scenes into food journalism—five years with CityBeat and eight years as the food and dining editor for Cincinnati Magazine. In 2014 she co-authored a cookbook for Chef Dan Wright’s popular restaurant SENATE, and launched Cincinnati Food + Wine Classic, a festival featuring local and national chefs, food artisans, brewers, winemakers, and storytellers showcasing their talents through demos, seminars, competitions, and tastings.

Along with a storied career in the culinary industry, Donna has long and equally passionate career in the healing arts teaching yoga, functional movement, and meditation in public classrooms and workplace environments, as well as working individually with clients to provide tools for optimal mobility.

Donna teaches yoga classes and cares for guest needs on every retreat.

Chef and restaurateur Tony Ferrari was inspired to become a chef during his first job washing dishes and making fresh pasta at his uncle's Italian bistro. He went on to graduate from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida and worked at a variety of notable Miami restaurants before traveling to Europe to learn old-world culinary traditions and techniques. Chef Ferrari received a James Beard and Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation grant to travel to Thailand and the West Coast of the U.S. to study holistic farming, cooking, and agriculture.

Tony resides in his hometown of Cincinnati where he owns and operates two locations of Mom 'N Em Coffee and Wine Bar. Additionally, he oversees all operations for the Ferrari Bros. brand, from the financials and real estate to travel and hospitality. With his extensive background in a variety of cuisines, Tony has wowed At the Table Travel guests in both France and Italy, handily creating multi-course meals with regional specialties. 

​Chef Danny Combs is a seasoned, award-winning professional in the hospitality industry, honing his craft through diverse experiences and drawing inspiration from extensive travels around the globe. From his years leading premier Cincinnati restaurants Sotto and Boca, he has dedicated his professional life to focusing on ingredients and technique while consistently pushing culinary boundaries that engage all the senses. Now, as the proud owner of the esteemed restaurant Colette, Chef Combs brings his commitment to the artistry of French cuisine. Nestled in the heart of Cincinnati’s iconic OTR neighborhood, Colette restaurant is a culinary haven that celebrates the artistry and tradition of French cuisine while exploring modern sensibilities and migrant influences from Montreal to Morocco.
Join Danny in France September 2026.

Chef Julie Francis has fond memories of trips to Paris with her family to experience the markets and the chef-owned bistros they loved. In her professional career as an acclaimed Cincinnati restaurateur and chef of Aioli and Nectar restaurants, she has long been an advocate of seasonal and local sourcing. In addition to receiving awards and participating in many major culinary events, one of Julie’s career highlights was to cook at The James Beard House with other esteemed chefs.

Chef Francis started Nectar Personal Chef Services in 2017 as a commitment to providing delicious, healthy meals for families with busy lifestyles and has been an integral part of At the Table Travel since its beginning in 2019, preparing dishes of the region for our guests, as well as welcoming them into the kitchen to learn. Join Julie in France, June 2026.

Oliver Covrett is an acclaimed multi-disciplinary visual artist based out of New York City. He specializes in commercial, editorial, fashion, music, and creative photography using both film and digital photo mediums. 
Oliver is owner of Boerum Studios, a full-service production studio in Brooklyn, NY, housed in a converted factory loft, complete with 12 ft. ceilings and 61 linear feet of windows. Clients from Interview Magazine to Nike have been inspired by the light-filled space adorned with vintage furniture and props.   
A community builder and educator, Oliver has worked with non-profit companies such as Bushwick Film Festival and Ghetto Film School to develop free photo and video workshops for young emerging artists. He is heavily involved in the creator community from coast to coast, launching events and partnerships with community spaces, technology companies, and creatives alike.