Michelle Lee
Sous Chef at The C Restaurant + Bar
Intercontinental - The Clement Monterey
750 Cannery Row, Monterey
375-4800, www.thecrestaurant-monterey.com
Lee is a boss in the kitchen whether she’s whipping up something savory or sweet. Don’t let her title at the popular oceanside resort fool you: She’s a desserts wizard and the former pastry chef at 1833. Her forward-thinking comforting desserts - like the Nilla wafers banana mousse with whipped cream and bourbon caramel - can be found on the dessert menu, but if you are lucky she might be able to squeeze out a custom cake for your special event with a couple week’s notice.