Artist. Chef. Restaurateur. Investor. Thirty years in restaurants, retail & hospitality — 87 brands, 6 continents, and every seat at the table.
It started with fire and a station — the craft, the plate, the Saturday rush. Since 1993 that craftsman's eye has moved from the kitchen to the whole house: owner, operator, consultant, and board member across restaurants and retail on six continents.
The discipline never changed. A dish and a business fail the same way — too many ingredients, not enough intention. Reduce the noise. Find the fair and simple path. Execute.
Capital for restaurant, retail, and hospitality businesses — concepts and operators worth backing, in an industry lived in since 1993.
Hands-on ownership and operations — openings, turnarounds, franchising, and everything a P&L can throw at you.
Consulting and board work for owners and management teams who want an experienced operator in the room.



"I am rather awesome. My kids like me." — the previous edition of this website, preserved for the record.
The firm: investors and operators in restaurants, retail, and hospitality. Straight lines, not noise.
A deal, a board seat, a question about the business — send a note or call directly.