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Monday, March 21
 

6:30pm PDT

Welcome Kickoff Party
OPEN TO ALL! Reunite and network with the restaurant and bar industry under the Las Vegas stars! The 2022 Welcome Kickoff Party will take place at an outside venue around glistening pools and multiple cabanas to meet with new suppliers, sample beverages, nosh on appetizers, listen to live music, and more!

Register Today!

Monday March 21, 2022 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Sahara Hotel, Azilo Pool
  Kickoff Party (Open to All!) + Happy Hour

9:00pm PDT

Platinum Party I - XS Nightclub, Art of the Wild
Private hours for attendees 9pm-11pm. Party Pass includes admission fee, complimentary cocktails provided by sponsors, live entertainment, and more!

About XS Nightclub:
XS nightclub at Encore, named the number one nightclub in the United States by Nightclub & Bar’s Top 100 for an unprecedented five years, is home to David Guetta, Diplo, Kygo and The Chainsmokers. Experience the newly unveiled, multi-million dollar redesign that includes cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line production elements like pyrotechnics, LEDs, lasers and an in-the-round DJ booth that can be seen from anywhere in the club. XS nightclub is, without doubt, the most successful club in Las Vegas, offering two unique experiences, bottle service on the dance floor or luxury cabanas surrounding the Encore pool. The club's design was inspired by the provocative curves of the human body. As you enter through the undulating golden staircase, you'll see why Condé Nast Traveler calls XS the hottest nightclub in the world. View Venue Info & Dress Code

Monday March 21, 2022 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
XS Nightclub at Encore
  Party Pass - Platinum Parties
 
Tuesday, March 22
 

11:00am PDT

Keynote: Growth Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond
If businesses are facing the continuing obstacles of labor, supply chain, technology, and inflation, then the hospitality industry does so “on steroids.” Join the leaders of small to large operations for a discussion of the impacts of the current environment as well as their outlook for the coming year. As always, smart, resourceful, determined executives will capitalize on opportunity, so don’t miss this chance to take away meaningful information that you can put to use at home!

Keynote Topics Addressed Include:
  • Utilizing technology in your beverage strategy.
  • Supply Chain/Inflation.
  • Understanding consumer expectations.
  • How to tackle staffing issues.
  • What does the future customer look like.

Keynote is included in all registration passes! Register Today
Moderators
avatar for Scott Blazek

Scott Blazek

Executive Vice President, Nevada, Breakthru Beverage Group
Scott Blazek serves as Executive Vice President, Nevada for Breakthru Beverage Group. In this role, Scott is responsible for leading all aspects of Breakthru Beverage Nevada’s business operations including   strategic direction, talent development and overall performance.Prior... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Mark Gray

Mark Gray

Chief Operating Officer & President, Bottleneck Management Restaurant Group
Mark Gray is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Bottleneck Management, the parent company of City Works, Old Town Pour House, Sweetwater and South Branch. He joined the Bottleneck Management team in June of 2019 after being the former CEO of Barfly Ventures.His 24-year career... Read More →
avatar for Bruce Skala

Bruce Skala

Senior Vice-President, Marketing, Hooters of America
Bruce Skala is a seasoned veteran with more than 24 years of food service and brand marketing experience. As Senior Vice-President, Marketing, for Hooters of America. Bruce has responsibility for the Hooters of America Field Marketing team, media planning for Company owned locations... Read More →
avatar for Cami Lehmann

Cami Lehmann

Director of Marketing, Brinker International, Inc.
Cami Lehmann serves as Director of Marketing at Brinker International, Inc. where she oversees Maggiano’s Little Italy® marketing department. In this role, Cami leads the marketing efforts for the brand including: food and beverage menu innovation and development, media planning... Read More →

Tuesday March 22, 2022 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
LVCC South Hall, Room S222/S223
  Keynote - Open to All!

11:45am PDT

Red Carpet & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Brendan Gaughan, former NASCAR driver
Arrive early to South Hall and watch celebrities walk the red carpet to officially open Bar & Restaurant Expo 2022! Register Online Now!

Brendan Gaughan is a nationally recognized television and radio personality, and a former NASCAR driver with 503 starts, 18 wins, 72 top-five and 155 top-10 finishes and three poles. Gaughan began his motorsports career in off-road racing – winning the first race he entered, at the age of 15. Gaughan won close to 100 of off-road races in his career, most recently the 2019 Baja 1000's Class 1 category. He is also a 2022 West Coast Stock Car Hall of fame inductee.

Gaughan grew up in Las Vegas around the casino business and is currently part of the South Point Hotel & Casino management team. In 2016, Gaughan started City Lights Shine, a whiskey moonshine produced by his 17A Stillery – the first legal distillery in the history of Las Vegas with former NASCAR official, Mike Dolan. City Lights Shine currently produces six flavors of moonshine and is available for sale throughout Las Vegas and online at citylightsshine.com.



Tuesday March 22, 2022 11:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
  Expo Highlights - Open to All!

12:00pm PDT

Ben's Friends Meeting For Sober F&B Professionals and Those Seeking Sobriety
Welcome to Ben's Friends! Ben's Friends is a coalition of sober F&B people committed to their sobriety in an industry filled with drugs, alcohol and stress.

Each of us has found or is seeking sobriety and a way to deal with our careers and life in a sane and purposeful fashion.

We are here to share together how we do it and provide those seeking sobriety with the tools and the community needed to find it.

Our only purpose is to help each other find freedom from the bondage of our addition.
Speakers
avatar for Mickey Bakst

Mickey Bakst

Co-Founder and Executive Director, Ben's Friends
Maître D, foodie, fundraiser, philanthropist, career restaurateur, mentor, and Charleston ambassador –these are just a few titles bestowed upon Mickey Bakst. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Mickey became interested in the hospitality industry after helping a friend check... Read More →

Tuesday March 22, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
#319, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
  Expo Highlights - Open to All!, Support Group Meeting

12:00pm PDT

Expo Hall Hours
Explore the interactive Expo Hall Floor, find new products at show-only pricing, sample new food and beverage trends hitting the market, learn, and grow your business! Register Today!
Expo Hall Highlights Include:
  • Sports Bar
  • Restaurant Zone
  • Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  • The Bistro
  • NxT and NxT Stage
  • Emerging Brands Showcase
  • And More!

Tuesday March 22, 2022 12:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
  Expo Highlights - Open to All!

1:00pm PDT

David Kaplan on Community & Evolution in F&B
David Kaplan, CEO of Gin & Luck and co-founder of the famous Death & Co. brand, sits down with Bar & Restaurant’s Editorial & Content Director for an open conversation about building communities that withstand the industry’s constant evolution.
Speakers
avatar for David Kaplan

David Kaplan

CEO, Co-Founder, Gin & Luck, Death & Co.
David has worked in the hospitality business since the age of 13. In the summer of 2006, at 24 years old, he opened Death & Company, a cocktail bar in the East Village of Manhattan, with his partner Ravi DeRossi. At the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Death & Co won American’s... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Engstrand

Sarah Engstrand

Editorial & Content Director, Bar & Restaurant
Sarah Engstrand brings years of international experience to the role of Editorial & Content Director of Bar & Restaurant, creating content that empowers operators to run better businesses through our social media channels and online publication, www.barandrestaurant.com. Since her first job in a New York deli at 13 years old, she has dedicated her career to championing the F&B industry through her work as a writer, a publicist and a consultant. She is dedicated to making F&B a more sustainable and equitable industry for people to work in. Sarah... Read More →

Tuesday March 22, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
NxT Stage, Expo Hall Floor
  NxT Stage - Open to All!

1:15pm PDT

Food & Beverage Innovation Center Welcome Announcement
Chef Demos run 1:30pm-5:00pm today, located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Chef Brian Duffy

Chef Brian Duffy

Founder, Duffified Experience Group
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Chef Brian Duffy had his first experiences in the kitchen as a young child with his big Irish-Italian Family. Those experiences introduced him to culinary life, and led him to study at Philadelphia’s The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College... Read More →


Tuesday March 22, 2022 1:15pm - 1:25pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

1:30pm PDT

Kamikaze Chicken Demo
Menu: Kamikaze Chicken | Fried Chicken Thighs | Crunchy Panko Breading | Kamikaze Glaze | Toasted Sesame Seeds
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Pete Blohme

Pete Blohme

Chef, Author, Owner, PP Hospitality Group

Tuesday March 22, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

2:15pm PDT

Short Rib Pot Pie Demo
Menu: Short Rib Pot Pie | Harissa Braised Short Rib | Roasted Vegetables | Sweet Potatoes | Chickpeas | Pan Gravy | Pie Crust
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Robison

Kayla Robison

Executive Chef, Arnold's Bar & Grill
Kayla Robison’s culinary journey began at her first restaurant when she was just 14 years old. At 19, she moved from her hometown in North Dakota to Cincinnati, OH and enrolled in culinary school. Working as a pastry chef during the day and bartending at night Kayla was given the... Read More →

Tuesday March 22, 2022 2:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

2:30pm PDT

Claiming a Legacy: Jackie Summers, Founder, Sorel Liqueur in Conversation with Amanda Victoria, Co-Founder & CEO, Siponey
As a Black entrepreneur - and the first licensed Black distiller, too - Jackie Summers is keenly aware of the daily struggles on the path to success. And Amanda Victoria, a multi-decade industry veteran, was determined to develop responsibly sourced products featuring quality ingredients, while controlling her own career path, when she decided to launch her new RTD, Siponey. Both are highly regarded producers and educators who advocate for a sustainable environment in people and products. Jackie in particular has a heart for marginalized people and with his newly energized Sorel brand relaunch and partnership, he’s also claiming a legacy for Black and POC-led businesses. Amanda has ensured that cultural diversity and inclusivity is part of everything she undertakes. Join these two celebrated creators as they share how they got here and where they’re going.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Victoria

Amanda Victoria

CEO & Co-Founder, Siponey
Amanda Victoria is an award-winning leader in cocktail, spirits, and lifestyle communication, education, corporate environmental and social impact, and premium spirits product development.In 2019, Amanda launched Siponey, a whiskey spritz that boasts “honeybee sustainability in... Read More →
avatar for Jackie Summers

Jackie Summers

Founder, Sorel Liqueur
Acclaimed author, seasoned public speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Jackie Summers is the founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc. and the creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur. In 2012, Summers became the first known licensed Black Distiller in the United States. His flagship product... Read More →

Tuesday March 22, 2022 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
NxT Stage, Expo Hall Floor
  NxT Stage - Open to All!

3:00pm PDT

Beef & Lamb Areyas Demo
Menu: Beef & Lamb Areyas
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Chef Brian Duffy

Chef Brian Duffy

Founder, Duffified Experience Group
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Chef Brian Duffy had his first experiences in the kitchen as a young child with his big Irish-Italian Family. Those experiences introduced him to culinary life, and led him to study at Philadelphia’s The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College... Read More →

Tuesday March 22, 2022 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

4:00pm PDT

Devan Shah Tea Tycoons LIVE!
Think “Shark Tank” for Tea Purveyors!
We’re narrowing the field to the top three companies in each category. Watch as these finalists make their pitch – Shark Tank-style – to our panel of judges, and see who reigns supreme!

Categories include:
Unique Customer Relations: A company creates a fresh approach to client relationship with its customer base to foster brand loyalty and awareness.

Sustainability: Focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Innovation: Dynamic, New Idea, Method, or Device that demonstrates clear value for the Tea Industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear today’s most innovative strategies in an engaging and dynamic format!

Tuesday March 22, 2022 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
NxT Stage, Expo Hall Floor
  NxT Stage - Open to All!

4:30pm PDT

Borscht Belt Pastrami Sandwich Demo
Menu: Borscht Belt Pastrami Sandwich
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Chef Nick Liberato

Chef Nick Liberato

Owner/Chef, The Borscht Belt Delicatessen

Tuesday March 22, 2022 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

5:00pm PDT

Ben's Friends Meeting For Sober F&B Professionals and Those Seeking Sobriety
Welcome to Ben's Friends! Ben's Friends is a coalition of sober F&B people committed to their sobriety in an industry filled with drugs, alcohol and stress.

Each of us has found or is seeking sobriety and a way to deal with our careers and life in a sane and purposeful fashion.

We are here to share together how we do it and provide those seeking sobriety with the tools and the community needed to find it.

Our only purpose is to help each other find freedom from the bondage of our addition.
Speakers
avatar for Mickey Bakst

Mickey Bakst

Co-Founder and Executive Director, Ben's Friends
Maître D, foodie, fundraiser, philanthropist, career restaurateur, mentor, and Charleston ambassador –these are just a few titles bestowed upon Mickey Bakst. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Mickey became interested in the hospitality industry after helping a friend check... Read More →

Tuesday March 22, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
#319, Las Vegas Center, South Hall
  Expo Highlights - Open to All!, Support Group Meeting

9:00pm PDT

Platinum Party II - OMNIA Nightclub
Private hours for attendees 9pm-11pm. Party Pass includes admission fee, complimentary cocktails provided by sponsors, live entertainment, and more!

Tuesday March 22, 2022 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace
  Party Pass - Platinum Parties
 
Wednesday, March 23
 

12:00pm PDT

Expo Hall Hours
Explore the interactive Expo Hall Floor, find new products at show-only pricing, sample new food and beverage trends hitting the market, learn, and grow your business! Register Today!
Expo Hall Highlights Include:
  • Sports Bar
  • Restaurant Zone
  • Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  • The Bistro
  • NxT and NxT Stage
  • Emerging Brands Showcase
  • And More!

Wednesday March 23, 2022 12:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
  Expo Highlights - Open to All!

12:30pm PDT

Pork Meatball Pincho Demo
Menu: Pork Meatball Pincho | Pickled Vegetables | Cashew Vinaigrette | Red Leaf Lettuce
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Barbie Marshall

Barbie Marshall

Chef Consultant

Wednesday March 23, 2022 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

1:15pm PDT

TiNDLE Chicken Sandwich Demo
Menu: TiNDLE Chicken Sandwich
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Chad Rosenthal

Chad Rosenthal

Chef/Owner, TiNDLE, Motel Fried Chicken

Wednesday March 23, 2022 1:15pm - 1:45pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

2:00pm PDT

Scotch Eggs Demo
Menu: Scotch Eggs | Sweet Fennel Sausage | Maple Bourbon Peppercorn Glaze | Fresh Arugula
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Des Chenes

Kevin Des Chenes

Executive Chef, Keel Vodka

Wednesday March 23, 2022 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

2:00pm PDT

The Industry Excellence Awards, presented by Bar & Restaurant Expo
The Industry Excellence Awards, presented by Bar & Restaurant Expo, recognize, celebrate, and support the people who make the independent bar and restaurant industry great.

These awards honor leaders for their talent, in addition to their integrity and commitment to equality, sustainability, community and culture across the industry.

Find out who wins onsite across 10 categories:
  • Bartender of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
  • Operator of the Year
  • Community Leadership Award
  • Innovator of the Year
  • Cocktail Bar of the Year
  • Sports Bar of the Year
  • Restaurant of the Year
  • LGBTQ Venue of the Year
  • Most Original Concept
Awards are sponsored by sunday
Speakers
avatar for Mia Mastroianni

Mia Mastroianni

Celebrity Mixologist, Consultant as seen on Bar Rescue, The Super Squad
With over 15 years of experience in the service industry from Boston to Miami, Mia Mastroianni became one of the founding bartenders of Soho House West Hollywood –the private members-only club where she remained a well-respected and often requested mixologist for the who's who of... Read More →
avatar for Molly Wellmann

Molly Wellmann

Mixologist & Owner, Japp's Bar
Molly Wellmann is a self-taught mixologist in Cincinnati. She has immersed herself in the knowledge of classic cocktails and fine spirits; studying the history and proper preparation of classic cocktails invented in the 1700′s to the 1950′s. She uses classic cocktails as a base... Read More →


Wednesday March 23, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
NxT Stage, Expo Hall Floor
  NxT Stage - Open to All!

2:45pm PDT

Vegan Cubano Demo
Menu: Vegan Cubano | Smoky Tempeh Strips | Jackfruit Pulled Pork | Vegan Smoked Gouda | Whole Grain Mustard | Pickles
Located in the back of the Expo Hall Floor. Arrive early to grab your seat!
Speakers
avatar for Tori Lubeck

Tori Lubeck

Plant Based Chef

Wednesday March 23, 2022 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Food & Beverage Innovation Center
  Food & Beverage Innovation Center - Open to All!, Chef Schedule & Menu Demos

3:30pm PDT

BarTalk! The Hospitality Industry Support Group welcomes Chef Brian Duffy!
The BarTalk Show has been running for nearly four and a half years, with episodes features a topic related to the industry such as “opening night,” “supply chain issues,” “staffing,” “women in the industry,” and more.

A conversation with special guest Chef Brian Duffy is sure to generate listener questions as well as spark dialog and loads of great war stories. The session will end with “Last Call” - a quick once-around-the-table for comments, plugs and more jokes!

Join the audience to be part of the BarTalk podcast!
Speakers
avatar for Chef Brian Duffy

Chef Brian Duffy

Founder, Duffified Experience Group
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Chef Brian Duffy had his first experiences in the kitchen as a young child with his big Irish-Italian Family. Those experiences introduced him to culinary life, and led him to study at Philadelphia’s The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College... Read More →
avatar for Andy Driscoll

Andy Driscoll

Founder, Inebri-art
Andy hosts and produces three podcast and two YouTube channels. Other than a brief stint in a pizza kitchen, he has not worked in the industry but has spent the last 10 years running art events (like Paint night) in bars, breweries, and restaurants.
avatar for Dan Mahoney

Dan Mahoney

Bar Manager, Stats Bar & Grille
A long running bar manager, Dan Mahoney has worked in dive bars and currently works in a large sports bar in South Boston, known to be a hot spot for Boston’s pro athletes
avatar for Karl Heine

Karl Heine

Owner/Operator, New World Tavern
Karl Heine is the owner/operator of the New World Tavern in Plymouth Ma (just hit its 10 year anniversary). New world is a craft beer bar with an attached concert venue. Before his career in ownership, he worked in the liquor distribution industry. He is a local celebrity in Plymouth... Read More →

Wednesday March 23, 2022 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
NxT Stage, Expo Hall Floor
  NxT Stage - Open to All!

9:00pm PDT

Platinum Party III - Marquee Nightclub
Private hours for attendees 9pm-11pm. Party Pass includes admission fee, complimentary cocktails provided by sponsors, live entertainment, and more!

Wednesday March 23, 2022 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
The Cosmopolitan 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
  Party Pass - Platinum Parties
 
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