David Gregory Bouley was born on May 27, 1953, in Storrs, Conn. His mother, M. Theresa Salembier Bouley, was a professor of education,
William Post, a businessman who was credited with a significant role in inventing Pop-Tarts, a classic American snack and cultural touchstone with an
Mr. Fortuna subsequently worked the doors and dining rooms at a succession of Manhattan restaurants, including Tavern on the Green, Lespinasse (in the
Anthony Dias Blue, a longtime wine writer and radio personality whose love for California whites and reds helped elevate the reputation of American
Mr. Granger had an early interest in food, bringing his parents a “silver service” of breakfast in bed from the age of 5
In 1972, despairing of ever running his own place, he was offered the winemaker’s job at Montelena, which Mr. Barrett was just starting.