Bar & Restaurant Expo 2023

Mikey Knab believes in an equitable and just world where all can thrive, and that is not possible without bold action to address the climate crisis. He is values-driven professional with over 15 years of leadership level experience in both non-profit organizations and for-profit companies... Read More →

Reem Assil is a Palestinian-Syrian chef based in Oakland, CA and owner of Reem’s California, a nationally acclaimed restaurant in Oakland and Reem’s California Mission in San Francisco, inspired by Arab street corner bakeries and the vibrant communities that surround them.  Reem... Read More →

Adrian Lipscombe is chef-owner of Uptowne Cafe and Bakery and founder of the 40 Acres Project. A native Texan, Adrian opened Uptowne Café restaurant on the Northside of La Crosse, WI, as a catalyst for urban change, working with the community to help revitalize the area. Uptowne functions as a community impact space, operating an open... Read More →

Adam Orman is the co-owner of L'Oca d'Oro, a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Austin, TX. L'Oca d'Oro is known for housemade pastas in the kitchen and housemade liqueurs behind the bar. One of the first restaurants in Texas to include a service charge and guarantee all employees... Read More →