Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse comes from the Landes region of southwestern France and is one of the most re-nowned chefs of his generation. He is also a restaurant designer, hotelier, and teacher of the culinary arts. Over thirty years, he has developed a unique savoir-faire, which has helped define the contemporary art of living and eating. He accords great value to sharing his passion and knowledge and developing his constant curiosity, which helps him soak up the cultural diversity of the world.
Alex Vallis
Food writer and Brooklyn resident, Alex Vallis was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award in 2010 for her work at Grub Street. She is currently the digital features editor of Food & Wine magazine, where she covers chefs, restaurants and travel. Alex has also written for New York magazine, NBC Online, and Saveur.