Description

         JOIN US for a brunch for young professionals with a Lakeshore industry leader sharing their business story.

Tuesday November 4th, 11 AM to 1 PM

Location:TBA

Presenting speaker,

Lucas Grill 

RESTAURATEUR, CHEF, SOMMELIER

Ask seasoned restaurateurs and they’ll tell you: a restaurant should always tell a story. For Lucas Grill, each of his restaurants’ stories comes from a chapter of his own. Upon finishing high school, Lucas enrolled at The Culinary Institute of America. After graduating 2nd in his class (still a sore subject) Lucas decided to follow family tradition by attending Michigan State University to study Hospitality Business. The next few years flew as Lucas worked for some of the country’s best restaurateurs in Detroit, Chicago, and Grand Rapids.

Once he developed his sense for the business, Lucas decided to take the plunge. Public was born out of his passion for well-crafted food open to all walks of life. Creating a unique dining experience by doing everything the right way, Lucas prepared amazing comfort food that drew the local community together. As Public found success, Lucas turned to his next project: an outpouring of gratitude for his parents’ support of his dreams. Seventy-Six, named for the year of his parents’ marriage, celebrates modern American cuisine and the subtle art of well-chosen wines. Lucas opened two new dining ventures: Poquito and Obstacle No. 1, both inspired by his years living in Spain. Together, these four restaurants from the 1983 Restaurants group.

In his free time Lucas enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching his beloved Michigan State Spartans, and listening to his favorite band Interpol.

If you love any/all of Lucas's restaurant ventures, Public, Seventy-Six, Poquito or Obstacle No. 1, you will want to hear about his journey to becoming a successful business owner/restauranteur.

TIMELINE:

11am-11:30am Check-In/Networking

11:30am Program Begins: Brunch (please be seated by 11:45am)

11:45am to 12:30 pm: Speaking Session/Q&A

12:30-1pm: Closing/Networking

Thank you to our Event Sponsor:

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What's a "YP"/young professional? Am I invited? Young professionals are anyone 45 and under, the "next generation" of the HBA, working in the industry- whether out on a job site to in the office. All "younger" employees of members companies are invited to attend YP events. Our YP event attendees have been loving connecting with peers- share these great events with your "young" employees to get them connected in the HBA.

I'm over 45 and this event looks amazing... can I attend? We don't check IDs ;) If you're young at heart and interested in attending a YP event, we hope to see you there!