LOREN BRILL  
Founder, Sweet Loren's

Loren Brill, founder of Sweet Loren's, is a believer in the health benefits and superior taste of whole food, unrefined ingredients.
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ERIC DEMBY  
Co-Founder, Brooklyn Flea

Eric Demby is a co-founder of the Brooklyn Flea, overseeing the market's brand, daily operations, and curating of vendors as it has grown to become New York City’s largest public market. The Flea has been named one of the best markets in the world...
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RACHEL FORILLERE  
NE Grocery Regional Buyer, Whole Foods

As Rachel Forillere puts it, her job is to “feed New York.”
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OLGA KATSNELSON  
Founder, Postcard Communications & Consulting

Upon moving to San Francisco in 2005, Olga Katsnelson parlayed her experience working for top boutique pr agencies...
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SAM MOGANNAM  
Owner, Bi-Rite Market

Sam Mogannam is the second generation owner of Bi-Rite Market, San Francisco’s premier neighborhood specialty food store specializing in sustainable and locally produced products.
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CARLA LALLI MUSIC  
Features Editor, Bon Appetit

Carla Lalli Music got into the food business as a line cook and worked her way up through the back and front of house at some of NYC’s most acclaimed restaurants.
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MYSTERY GUEST  
Opening Ceremony

Since 2002, Opening Ceremony has raised the bar for cool in New York by introducing unknown brands that would become insider must-haves, or even massive trends.
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CHAD ROBERTSON  
Co-Owner, Tartine Bakery and Bar Tartine

Chad Robertson’s career exemplifies the success that talent and entrepreneurial gumption can lead to.
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BEN SCHMERLER  
Co-founder, First Press Public Relations

Before co-founding First Press with Michael in 2004, Ben was a Senior Editor at Zagat Survey for more than seven years. During his time at the company he worked on all its guides and was the editor of ZagatWire...
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FRAN GAITANAROS, FERNANDO MUSIC  
Co-Founders, The Rooster Design Group

The Rooster Design Group opened its doors in 1998 with a singular goal in mind: to build a broad framework for approaching design differently. Today, Rooster is an agile full-service studio...
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