MICHAEL TURBACK, AUTHOR
A locavore before the word existed, his local restaurant, Turback’s of Ithaca, helped to popularize cooking with local ingredients, an achievement recognized nationally. As a result of his daring all-New York State wine list, Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Turback’s “one of the wine-friendliest restaurants in America.” He is the author of over a dozen books on topics ranging from the ice cream sundae to the food and wine of the Finger Lakes. Michael is to the Ithaca Farmers Market what Dickens was to the streets of London.

ETIENNE MERLE, CONSULTING CHEF
He is a master chef who furthered the culinary arts at two legendary Ithaca restaurants, L’Auberge du Cochon Rouge and Valentine Café. His dining establishments received numerous awards, including Mobil Four Stars and AAA Four Diamonds. He is a member of Chefs de Cuisine Association of America, Societé Culinaire Philanthropique, Le Grand Ordre International des Academiciens de la Jubilation de la Table et du Barril, and Cornell Hotel Society.

ROBYN WISHNA, PHOTOGRAPHER
She picked up her first camera at the age of 14 and has been taking pictures ever since. After graduating from Ithaca College she worked as a freelance photographer and played professional golf, appearing in the 1998 US Open. On return to Ithaca, she became staff photographer at The Ithaca Journal and volunteer firefighter. She currently lectures on photojournalism at Ithaca College and works as an independent photographer for private and commercial clients.

ART & ANTHROPOLOGY, INC., DESIGN
The creative team led by Joe Lamarre and Jason C. Otero is renown for their collaboration with art, cultural and educational clients nationwide. Established in Denver, Colorado, in 2003 and expanded to Ithaca in 2005, the studio has garnered praise for its design work with clients, including the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Historical Society, Simply Red Bistro at Sheldrake Point Vineyard, and the Namygal Monastery in Ithaca.