Bar & Restaurant News presents Top Shelf: The Next Generation of Hospitality Excellence. This special feature will highlight rising stars under 30 who are setting new standards across the bar and restaurant industry.
Hospitality’s future is being built today — one plate, one pour, one powerful idea at a time. We're looking for the rising talent that is redefining the bar and restaurant industry! These innovators, tastemakers, and operators aren’t just keeping pace with change — they’re leading it.
Know someone under 30 who's shaking up the hospitality industry? Submit a nomination today! Self-nominations and nominations from across the industry will be accepted.
Nominations close May 30!
Submit a Nomination!
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