Agenda & Tickets
Openings & Expansions: Meet the Experts
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with the experts behind restaurant openings and expansions. This event includes breakfast and a signed copy of panelist Arielle Johnson's book, "Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor."
8 - 9am
Breakfast and Registration
9 - 10:15am
The Business Behind Opening: a discussion of all the business elements behind a restaurant concept
Moderator: Ben Fileccia, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement, Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
Panelists: Sam Bernstein (Founder & CEO of Table22), Veronica Blum (Principal, MPN Realty), Dave-Roger Grosvenor (CEO of VII Principles), David Helbraun (Founding Partner and Chairman of Helbraun Levey), Rue Landau (Philadelphia City Council)
10:30 - 11:45am
Menu Development 101: an examination of all the aspects behind your restaurant and bar menu
Moderator: Josh Sharkey (Founder and CEO of meez)
Panelists: Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr Lyan), Thomas Frebel (Noma Projects), Arielle Johnson (author and food scientist), Rosio Sanchez (chef/owner of Hija de Sanchez and Sanchez)