With deep expertise in operations, development, and consulting, we have consistently delivered exceptional results for restaurants, hotels, and developers, transforming businesses into thriving, high-performing ventures.
Building Tangible Success
Our passion for hospitality drives us forward. With decades of experience, our team continues to shape industry-leading concepts, including Point Seven, Coral Omakase, Bento by .7, Sweet Graffiti, and The Bronze Owl, all proudly located in Midtown Manhattan. Through innovation and dedication, we craft unforgettable experiences that set new standards in dining and service.
We collaborate with owners to realize the shared vision and objectives of all involved stakeholders.
Learn moreFor us, restaurants are a canvas for life’s memorable moments. We create our own experiences.
Learn moreIn partnership with owners and developers, we execute on property, financial, and systems processes.
Learn moreThrough our brand criteria and core values we will develop, create and operate exceptional experiences designed around the target audience, price point, and brand.
Experience is Our Edge
Over the years, Chef Becker has played a pivotal role in shaping the hospitality and food service industry, creating and developing numerous successful concepts and businesses. His expertise has helped many of these ventures scale, including The Little Beet, Catch, and Hungry Root each recognized for innovation and excellence in its category. His ability to craft compelling culinary experiences has cemented his reputation as a visionary in the field.
Lauren brings over a decade of industry expertise to the team having worked for major groups such as Kimpton Hotels, W Hotels and Schulson Collective. Lauren has consulted for Hotels across the US including Philadelphia, Miami, San Antonio, Los Angeles and Washington DC. Most recently, Lauren was the Executive Business Manager & Director of Operations for Dock Street Brewing Co. where she led the team through the turbulent pandemic years. Under the direction of Stephen and Tora, she will continue to develop our Seasoned Hospitality consulting division.
Mike has spent his career investing in and operating innovative business in the food and beverage sector. He helped launch Pizza Hut in Sub-Saharan Africa (Marathon Restaurant Group) and was responsible for setting up the company’s corporate infrastructure for the first eight stores. He oversaw the company’s strategy, supply chain, finance while executing strategic acquisition due to diligence. Mike was also a research analyst covering restaurant and food verticals for Stifel Nicolaus & Cowen. Mike is a CFA Charter holder and received his MBA from Columbia Business School, and his B.S. from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.
This hospitality professional brings a wealth of hotel and financial experience to the team. In addition to working directly with Stephen Loffredo for over ten years, Gene previously worked as controller of NY’s Novotel near Times Square, for Marcus Samuelsson’s Townhouse Restaurant Group, and for the Food Network’s celebrity chef Marc Murphy’s Benchmarc Restaurant Group. Gene is also the Financial Director for GAM Hospitality which oversees hotel operations representing asset holders.
