SATURDAY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EARLY ARRIVERS
​ST. PETE STRETCH
Mohan Kumar's Bar Crawl
Start to finish (map):
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Cheeky's - get some oysters or a tower, a tini, frozen drinks, and a grouper sandwich
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Wild Child / Slim Charmer - cocktails and small bites
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SmallBar - back of Bandit for music and wine
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Baba - some tin fish and a glass of Lebanese wine
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Pistil House - sangria on the front porch, listening to tunes
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In Between Days - legit one of the best sake bars in the country; sake and good food.
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Jimmy's Tacos - Birria egg rolls and shrimp tacos
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Pulpo - more dinner and a cocktail
SUNDAY / 2:00 PM
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CEO Insights
Host: Lauren Campbell, Archer
Nate Siegel, Please & Thank You Co.
Mohan Kumar, OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
Cheeky's Fish & Raw Bar
Network Members-only by invite; limited availability​​​​
SUNDAY / 3:00 PM
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CEO Insights
Host: Eric Weatherholtz, Automatic
Adam Halberg, Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
Sponsored by Choate Construction
Network Members-only by invite; limited availability
This event is waitlisted.
SUNDAY / 3:45 PM
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Walking Tour of Water Street Tampa
Hosts: SPP & Morris Adjmi Architects
Meeting location: South side of Raybon Plaza, next to Boulon’s patio.
RSVP; All-attendee event, limited availability​​​​
SUNDAY / 5:00 PM
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Opening Session | Water Street Tampa
Host: Sam Stein, Of Place
Brad Cooke, SPP
Josh Taube, SPP
Jess Anderson, Oxford Commons
The Tampa EDITION, Conference Level
Champagne + Ice Cream from Chill Bros. Scoop Shop
RSVP; All-attendee event​​​​
SUNDAY / 6:00 PM
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Opening Cocktail Party
The Tampa EDITION, Lilac
RSVP; All-attendee event
SUNDAY / 8:00 PM
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The Automatic Dinner
Predalina
Invite-only
MONDAY / 8:00 AM
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Check-in
Caffeine, bites & vinyl​
Intelligentsia Coffee​
MONDAY / 8:45 AM
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
MONDAY / 9:00 AM
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Opening Session - The Power of Place
Room 1
Host: Eric Weatherholtz, Automatic
Matthew Vander Werff, MVW Partners, Little River
MONDAY / 10:00 AM
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Growth Brands
Room 1
Host: Michael Chen, Homegrown
Aly Dean, Rooftop Cinema
Jordan Johnson, Naked Farmer
Carolyn Treasure, Peachy
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Live Music as a Catalyst for Mixed-Use Development
Room 3
Host: Ashley Gregg, tvg Hospitality
John Lewis, Head of Real Estate, tvg Hospitality
Kevin Preast, Vinik Sport Group​
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CEO Insights
Boulon Brasserie
Host: Brian Bern, Franklin Street
Jeff Gigante, Next Level Brands
Network Members-only by invite; limited availability
This event is waitlisted.
MONDAY / 11:00 AM
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A Star is Born: The Unconventional Path from “Tastes Pretty Good” to a Michelin Star
Room 1
Host: Paige Kennedy, Asana
Greg Proechel, Tastes Pretty Good
Bryce Bonsack, Tastes Pretty Good
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Sponsor Peer Groups
Room 2
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Activation: Pop-Ups and The Future of Retail
Room 3
Host: Sam Stein, Of Place
Robert Fader, Posman Books
Greg Bryon, Pasta Packs
Jarrett Sabatini, Mezzo Market & St. Pete Athletic
MONDAY / 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Casa Santo Stefano
Host: Nick Chelko, Morris Adjmi Architects
James Nozar, Kettler/Gasworx
Casey Gonzmart, Columbia Restaurant Group
Sponsored by Kettler + Gasworx
RSVP and menu selection; All-attendee event
MONDAY / 2:00 PM
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​The New Hospitality
Room 1
Host: Eric Weatherholtz, Automatic
Steve Rouman, Crate & Barrel
Robert LeBlanc, LeBlanc + Smith
Lyon Porter, Urban Cowboy
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Sponsor Peer Groups
Room 2
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F&B Accelerator
Room 3
Host: Matt Winn, Maple Hospitality Group
Brad Sanders, Bartaco
Stephani Robson, Gumbo Bros
Adam Lathan, Gumbo Bros
Brent Renner, Upward Projects/Postino
MONDAY / 3:30 PM
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Yes, Chef: Insights from Leading Restaurateurs
Room 1
Host: George Banks, Revel
Mo Alkassar, Feal Hospitality Group
Alex Smith, Atlas Restaurant Group
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Sponsor Peer Groups
Room 2
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F&B as a Luxury Brand: The Rise of Sant Ambroeus
Room 3
Host: Eric Weatherholtz​
Kevin Pikus, SA Hospitality Group
MONDAY / 4:30 PM
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​​​​Private Equity Insights
Room 1
Host: Eric Weatherholtz
Tricia Noble, Ascentris
Alex Griswold, Armata
Amy Cara, East West Partners
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CEO Insights
Ash & Alter Ego
Host: Matt Winn, Maple Hospitality Group
Gin Braverman, Gin Design Group
Ferrell Alvarez, Proper House Group
Network Members-only by invite; limited availability
This event is waitlisted.
MONDAY / 5:30 PM
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Finale Party
Poolside cocktails & rooftop views
The Tampa EDITION, Azure
RSVP; All-attendee event
