Alice Waters

Alice Waters, the high priestess of farm-to-table dining, opened Chez Panisse in Berkeley in 1971, forever altering the American culinary landscape. She taught a generation of eaters and chefs that a carrot, when treated with respect and not over-processed, can indeed be a revelation. Even if that revelation comes with a rather hefty price tag.

Her influence extends far beyond the kitchen, impacting everything from school lunch programs to sustainable agriculture movements. Waters