RESTAURANT HIGH WELCOME FROM LOS ANGELES
MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI
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Messages from Your Hosts
Riley Lagesen
National Restaurant Industry Group Chair
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
rileylagesen@dwt.com
Thanks again to all of the faculty, students, and participants who made our two days together in Washington, D.C. this past October such an enjoyable and productive time. It takes a tremendous collaborative effort to produce this event, and we are especially grateful for Alice Elliot and her exceptional team at The Elliot Group, along with our world class co-hosts. On behalf of the 550 attorneys and other professionals at DWT, we are particularly thankful for our restaurant industry clients who inspire and motivate us every day.
Wishing you all a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2018!
Alice Elliot CEO
The Elliot Group alice@theelliotgroup.com
On behalf of all my colleagues at The Elliot Group, we were delighted to “Break Bread at Restaurant High” with an incredible group of co-hosts, guests, participants, and honorees. The opportunity for all of us to come together from all over the country and reaffirm our joint commitment to the industry, to the importance of education, and to each other was extraordinary. Riley Lagesen and his dedicated team of professionals at Davis Wright Tremaine were awesome to collaborate with in every way. We look forward to advancing the momentum and importance of this unique event. Can’t wait to continue to innovate and collaborate with many of you. Happy New Year!
DWT RESTAURANTS
“Like many of us, I learned life’s most important lessons from working in restaurants. Our team exists to help passionate restaurateurs achieve their goals.”
- Riley Lagesen Founder and Chair, DWT National Restaurant Industry Practice Group
When Restaurant Legal Experience Matters, Call the DWT Restaurant Group
At DWT, our restaurant group is immersed nationally in restaurant industry transactions, matters, and policy. We’ve spent years building a comprehensive, committed team to proudly serve our great clients better. From headlinegrabbing deals to day-to-day operational matters to bet-the-company cases, our clients rely on us for unrivaled experience, connections, perspective, and service. Haven’t worked with us yet? We would love to hear from you.
• Private and Public Finance
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• Private Equity
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• International Development
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• Leasing and Real Estate
• Trademarks and Intellectual Property
• Franchising and Franchise Litigation
• Alcohol and Regulatory Matters
• Immigration
• Food Safety Counseling & Food Safety Litigation
• Tax
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2017 Star Students
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA
Homer Murray
Chef and Restaurateur
RESTAURANT HIGH HONORARY PRINCIPAL
Ashton Eaton
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and World
Record-Holding Decathlete
VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA
Bill Murray
Actor, Comedian, and Writer
FOOD PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST
Brianne Theisen-Eaton
Olympic Heptathlon Bronze Medalist and Good Food Advocate
Lightshow
Musical Artist
Dylan Sprouse
Actor and Meadery Owner
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Rocking out with Roundtables at Restaurant High
“ Yes, the Spicy Italian at Subway was a foot long. I measured it,” explains DWT’s Sheila Fox Morrison.
“ There is no way I’m paying 16x store level cash flow. Not happenin’!” Quilvest’s Jay Takefman negotiates a deal while CPK’s Tim Gleeson and Brookwood’s Amy Forrestal look on.
“ My dog ate my dictionary.” Nekter Juice Bar’s Steve Schulze discusses the origin of the popular So. Cal-based concept name.
AWWW, you’re number 1 at Restaurant High too! Upward Project’s Lauren Bailey shows some serious school spirit.
“ I shoulda yelled two!” Murray Bros. Caddyshack’s Mac Haskell and Andy Murray enjoying their sophomore year at Restaurant High.
Delfina’s Annie Stoll and Dabba’s Andy Mercy discuss the challenges of doing business in San Francisco.
“ Blind Trust. Live it. Learn it. Love it.”
DWT’s Jesse Lyon shares the ancient secret to tied house law navigation.
“ Go to Texas. We have no more advice.” Barteca’s Andy Pforzheimer and Cohn Reznick’s Gary Levy discuss top strategies for entering new markets.
ACG’s Josh Goldin and KarpReilly’s Bill
provide tips for emerging brands seeking private equity.
“ The last Restaurant High was WAY funner.” DWT’s Jenna Mooney, Matador’s Ian Brousseau and ChefStable’s Kurt
square off in a Restaurant High bored expression showdown for the ages.
Logan
“Is this a 10 gallon or a 5? It feels too small for a 10.” The Kitchen’s Kimbal Musk, Don Degnan and Colin Ness
Huffman
Fifth-year seniors Russ Bendel and Ira Fils make Restaurant High a HABIT.
“ Do go chasin’ waterfalls.” DWT’s Landes Taylor and North Point’s Jay Sonner lead an advanced course on cap charts and waterfalls for Restaurant High’s honors program.
“ I’m serious, guys. Bill Murray really is coming tomorrow. And I’m doing the interview,” Mendocino Farms’ Mario Del Pero tries to convince the crowd; DOM Capital’s Tony Owen isn’t buying it.
All smiles at Restaurant High as Damian Mogavero (center) finishes his scintillating session with a team pic!
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Five percent of gross and not a penny more. Are you kidding? It’s a Westfield deal with union labor.” Tastes on the Fly’s Michael Levine strikes a deal with ramen king Ivan Orkin.
SRO at RH! Many sessions, like this one on lessons from San Francisco, attracted standing-room-only crowds.
THE HAMILTON LIVE | OCTOBER 25, 2017
Barteca’s Andy Pforzheimer and Sasa Mahr-Batuz celebrate their Elliot True Trep Awards.
Top Chef’s Gail Simmons receives the Elliot Rock Star Award.
Presenters & Winners: Cooper’s Hawk’s Tim McEnery, Greg Dollarhyde, Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi, Alice Elliot & Russ Bendel.
Arlington Capital’s Vann Russell and Matador’s Zak Melang talking Tex Mex and tequila.
Alice Elliot & Eric Herbst
Elliot Award Winner
Gail Simmons
Back of the House’s Adriano Paganini, Alice Elliot and Quilvest’s Jay Takefman
DWT’s Laura Warf & Sheila Fox Morrison with Upward Project’s Amy Hwang
Team PepsiCo looking good!
The Elliot Group striking a pose.
October 26 Classes
“The bar at Farmers & Distillers will be hosted.” Leaders react upon hearing the good news.
The NRA’s Dawn Sweeney, Red Robin’s Denny Marie Post, CAVA’s Brett Schulman, and Omarosa Manigault discuss job creation.
Honorary Principal Ashton Eaton shares Rio and London Olympic gold with Restaurant High students.
World class! Hal Rosser, Alice Elliot & Ashton Eaton flash podium-topping smiles.
Bloomberg’s Mike Halen rocks Restaurant High like cousin Van Halen.
Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond, Ovenly’s Erin Patinkin, Tender Green’s Lina O’Connor, Salt & Straw’s Kim Malek, and Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi take Restaurant High to school.
Nekter’s Alexis Schulze, Upward Project’s Lauren Bailey, Fogo de Chao’s Barry McGowan, and Lemonade’s Alan Jackson share tips on team-building.
Restaurant High claim to fame #23: the only conference where less than half the audience is on their phone at a given time.
“ Have you been to Bismarck in December?” DWT’s Janet Grumer details the one benefit of doing business in California.
“ $4.95 at TJ Maxx plus tax. Next question.” Mendocino
questions about his pants.
Farm’s Mario Del Pero fields
TSG’s Blythe Jack: Restaurant High’s 2017 smile contest winner!
Our fearless leader! Chef and restaurateur Homer Murray as the President of the United Tastes.
“ Mr. Quayle, I know Bill Murray and you are no Bill Murray.” Bill Murray as the Vice President of the United Tastes.
Eat, drink & be Murray! Food, family, and fun was the focus of a very special father & son session with Restaurant High’s President & VP.
The All-Wise Meadery team and friends enjoying their frosh year at RH!
The Food & Job Mixer
DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING
Restaurant Leaders, D.C. Teens, Congress and Stars
FOOD & FUN
DWT’s Emily Compagno moderates a dynamic session with performing artist Lightshow, actor and meadery owner Dylan Sprouse and Olympians Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton.
Dylan Sprouse and Homer Murray enjoy the sunny stroll to the Dirksen Senate Office Building
DWT’s Riley Lagesen and Bill Murray pause for a pic on the way to the Food & Job Mixer.
Tyler and Joseph from LA’s Wurstkuche –you guys are Restaurant High’s Bestkuche!
Straight Outta Napa! Heritage Eats’ Ben Koenig and DWT’s Landes Taylor
40 students from D.C. public schools received job skills training from CAVA, Think Food Group, Barteca, Farmers’ Restaurant Group, DWT, and Cohn Reznick before enjoying the food and show!
Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Salt & Straw’s Kim Malek
Congressman Mark Takano from California
Senator Heidi Heitkamp from North Dakota enjoys a bite from Founding Farmers.
House Chaplain Father Patrick Conroy starts the food fair with a blessing.
The Garcia Company’s team from Los Angeles enjoying their freshman year at Restaurant High.
RESTAURANT HIGH THANKS OUR FOOD FAIR PARTICIPANTS!
PepsiCo, Purchase, NY
Barteca Restaurant Group, Norwalk, CT
CAVA, Washington, D.C.
Salt & Straw Ice Cream, Portland, OR
Taylor Gourmet, Washington, D.C.
Founding Farmers, Washington, D.C.
Jose Andres/Think Food Group, Washington, D.C.
Homer Murray/21 Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
Murray Bros. Caddyshack, Chicago, IL
PJ’s Coffee, New Orleans, LA
Merriman’s Restaurants/Monkeypod Kitchen, Hawaii, HI
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Restaurant
High After-Party at Farmers & Distillers
Graduation Party! The Class of 2017 enjoys an amazing after-party at Farmers & Distillers.
Illegal Pete’s Pete Turner getting legal with DWT!
Members of DWT’s Restaurant High team get a well-deserved break after a busy year of planning!
House of Representatives Co-Hosts
“Fellow Graduates,
We did it! 2017 was a great year, highlighted by the late October shenanigans in Washington, D.C.
Whenever in the mood for a really good glass of wine, you know who to call.
Your devoted friends at Ste. Michelle Wines Estates…….. Cheers!”
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Clas s of 2017, l et’s ensure the only thing we leave at the table are sa tisfied cus tomers.
We are proud to be a part of the Restaurant High & Break Bread family, and are committed to providing actionable pricing solutions based on real customer insights.
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truth in numbers + trust in people
restaurant that has created quite a buzz in the city, and Areas brouught it to Terminal 3 at LAX
Vann Russell Bill Kraus John Goldasich Perry Still
Damon Chandik
Tosh Dhanalal
Melissa French
Michael Hoffman
Kevin Krouse
Janica Lane
Scott LaRue
Dan Oxenham
Thomas Ragsdale
Matt Roghair
Carlos Sanchez
Brian Smith
Abe Thomas
Kim Tung Wasley
John Twichell
Thank you from DWT’s Restaurant High 2017 Faculty & Team:
Riley Lagesen, Melanie Broome, Ashley Brown, Diane Butler, Aaron Colby, Alli Condra, Allison Davis, Cliff DeGroot, Chip English, Dave Ernst, Knute Gregg, Janet Grumer, William Helmuth, Amy Hwang, Matt LeMaster, Jesse Lyon, Jenna Mooney, Sheila Fox Morrison, Gillian Murphy, Christin McMeley, Alexander Reynolds, Erica Rosales, Roy Salins, Michelle Salter, Andrew Schultheis, Landes Taylor, Sarah Tune, Laura Warf, Michael Zahn, Emily Compagno, Tara de Borja, Henny Damian, Hallie Terrell, Nicole Stoffels, Jessica Kutz, Audrey Lamb, Kate Boronkay, and Karen Dieter
