All-star Seminar For Future (and Current) Restaurateurs

Anyone planning to open or invest in a restaurant should attend the fifth Restaurant Seminar, scheduled for October 30th and 31st at Manhattan's Tribeca Grill. This special opportunity to learn from the best in the business Is limited to 80 participants; prior events sold out quickly, so immediate registration is a must.

The seminar hosts are master restaurateur Drew Nieporent, the man behind Nobu, Montrachet, Tribeca Grill and other successful establishments; and food expert Ed Levine, author and media personality. They've gathered the restaurant world's finest to serve up practical advice and insights gained through years of experience. Panelists include:

Mario Batali, Chef & Restaurateur (Babbo, Lupa, Esca, Otto, Casa Mono, Spotted Pig)
Michael Bonadies, Projects Director & Partner, Myriad Restaurant Group
Jimmy Bradley, Chef & Restaurateur (The Red Cat, The Harrison, The Mermaid Inn)
Marco Canora, Chef & Restaurateur, Hearth
Agnes Chiao, Controller & Partner, Myriad Restaurant Group
Stephanie Crane, CEO, Restaurant PR
Cornelius Gallagher, Executive Chef, Oceana
Neal Gersten, Partner, Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
David Gordon, Wine Director, Tribeca Grill
Matthew Green, Director of Wine Sales, Charmer Industries
Daniel Johnnes, Wine Director, Montrachet & Partner, Myriad Restaurant Group
Daniel Lesser, Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Tracy Nieporent, Director of Marketing & Partner, Myriad Restaurant Group
Alan Richman, Dean of Food Journalism, French Culinary Institute
David Rockwell, Architect (Nobu, Vong, Ruby Foos, Rosa Mexicano)
Martin Shapiro, Managing Partner, Tribeca Grill & Partner, Myriad Restaurant Group
Gary Worden, Publisher, Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine

This intensive weekend is engaging, entertaining and will feature discussions, workshops and plenty of give-and-take with the panelists. Among the topics to be covered:

Getting Started: How to find a space that fits the concept - or vice versa.
Real Estate: How to negotiate a lease and deal with the landlord.
Finance: How to write a business plan, watch the numbers, and keep investors happy.
Menu Development: How to keep a menu fresh and deliver consistent quality.
Beverage Program: How to boost bar traffic and the bottom line.
Hiring and Service: How to recruit, train and retain an outstanding staff.

Other highlights include discussions on design, marketing/PR, and dining trends; a comprehensive workbook packed with insider tips; Saturday evening cocktail party; deluxe three-course lunches; wine tasting. The weekend is sponsored in part by American Express, Charmer Industries, Santi Magazine and Fiji Water.

Whether you're opening a restaurant, investing in one or already in the business, you'll take away valuable information available nowhere else.


What: How to Open a Restaurant - and Make it Last
When: October 30th and 31st from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
Where: Tribeca Grill, 375 Greenwich Street, NY NY 10013
Cost: $995 (plus tax)
Contact: Catherine Loup at 212-219-9500 or seminar@myriadrg.com

For more information - or to register - please visit www.restaurantseminar.com.