OPERATORS, SPEAKERS AND KEY PERSONALITIES
Clark Wolf of Clark Wolf and Associates; keynote speaker Paul Bridle; Andrew Freeman of Andrew Freeman and of Andrew Freeman & Co; and Coby Brooks of La Cima (formerly of Hooters), were all speakers.
Peter Sims, author of Little Bets; Charles Forman, publisher of Cheers; and moderator David Farkas—with a panel that included Leigh Merritt of Bonefi sh Grill, Tim McEnery of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant and Helen Mackey of Ruth's Chris Hospitality Group—were all part of the conference lineup.
Mixologists in attendance included Tony Abou-Gamin, The Modern Mixologist; Adam Seger of Hum Botantical Spirit; Mac Gregory from Starwood Hotels & Resorts; and Junior Merino; The Liquid Chef.
Attendees enjoyed the program, including (from left to right), Kathy Casey of Kathy Casey Food Studios; Lowell Petrie of Real Mex Restaurants; Cheers' editor-in-chief Liza B. Zimmerman and Melissa Davis from HMS Host; and Kip Snider of theYard House.
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