"In 1985, a then-27-year-old Meyer opened Union Square Cafe in New York City, and the restaurant eventually became a dining institution. Its American- and Italian-influenced menu was shaped by the availability of produce from the nearby Union Square Greenmarket, which has since become foundational to New York’s dining scene. Its service was also congenial, a hallmark of Meyer’s style that’s been copied by restaurateurs across the country." - ByAli Francis