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Fine Dining Culinary Staff wanted in beautiful Coral Gables, FL
Fine Dining Culinary Staff wanted in beautiful Coral Gables, FL
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West Coast Opportunity: Now Hiring Executive Chef
West Coast Opportunity: Now Hiring Executive Chef
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West Coast Opportunity: Now Hiring: Sous Chefs
West Coast Opportunity: Now Hiring: Sous Chefs
By John Kunkel
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Did you know? John Kunkel is the visionary and Founder of 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, which Restaurant Hospitality magazine named among the “Coolest…
Did you know? John Kunkel is the visionary and Founder of 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, which Restaurant Hospitality magazine named among the “Coolest…
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Today is bitter sweet for me as it is my last day with Burgerfi. But as one door closes, a new one opens. I am extremely excited to share I will be…
Today is bitter sweet for me as it is my last day with Burgerfi. But as one door closes, a new one opens. I am extremely excited to share I will be…
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Meet Charlie—one of the many rockstar team members at the World Famous Yardbird in Miami Beach. Perhaps one of the kindest souls I have ever had the…
Meet Charlie—one of the many rockstar team members at the World Famous Yardbird in Miami Beach. Perhaps one of the kindest souls I have ever had the…
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The coolest multiconcept companies in the land
Restaurant Hospitality Magazine
You’re wondering why a company with only three concepts is on this list. Our reply is simple: John Kunkel. He’s the driving force behind 50 Eggs. Before he launched this company, he created another—fast-casual Lime Fresh Mexican Grill—which he sold to Ruby Tuesday for a sweet $24 million. He could have kicked back and taken it easy. Instead he had a hankering to open full-service restaurants that are so cool even a $24 million man would want to eat there. And that he did, starting off in 2011…
You’re wondering why a company with only three concepts is on this list. Our reply is simple: John Kunkel. He’s the driving force behind 50 Eggs. Before he launched this company, he created another—fast-casual Lime Fresh Mexican Grill—which he sold to Ruby Tuesday for a sweet $24 million. He could have kicked back and taken it easy. Instead he had a hankering to open full-service restaurants that are so cool even a $24 million man would want to eat there. And that he did, starting off in 2011 with Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, which serves authentic Southern cuisine. It was quickly nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation and its chef, Jeff McInnis, was nominated this year by the Beard Foundation for Best Chef-South. Kunkel followed Yardbird by creating a Thai concept, Khong River House, which also was nominated for a Beard Award—Best New Restaurant. His latest is Swine Southern Table & Bar, a pork-centric spot in a setting that mixes old-school Deep South elements with contemporary touches. All of Kunkel’s places have a cool, elbows-on-the-table feel where everyone feels comfortable. The guy has a Midas touch and we can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.
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John Kunkel honored as a Florida Entrepreneur of the Year
Miami Herald
Miami foodies know John Kunkel for his crispy friend chicken (Yardbird), tangy northern Thai delicacies (Khong River House) , smokey brisket (Swine) and healthy cheap Mexican eats (Lime Fresh.) The founder and CEO of the 50 Eggs group is also a freshly awarded Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur of the Year in the hospitality category. (He previously was honored as one of the Miami Herald’s 20 Under 40.)
The winners in the highly regarded annual competition were named Thursday night by…Miami foodies know John Kunkel for his crispy friend chicken (Yardbird), tangy northern Thai delicacies (Khong River House) , smokey brisket (Swine) and healthy cheap Mexican eats (Lime Fresh.) The founder and CEO of the 50 Eggs group is also a freshly awarded Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur of the Year in the hospitality category. (He previously was honored as one of the Miami Herald’s 20 Under 40.)
The winners in the highly regarded annual competition were named Thursday night by the consulting and accounting firm. Honorees will compete in national competition.
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Ruby Tuesday buys homegrown Miami chain Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
The Miami Herald
The sale will allow Lime Fresh Mexican Grill to ramp up its expansion plans both in Florida and across the country.
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Lime Fresh, a Slower Alternative to the Fast-Casual Franchise
Entrepreneur Magazine
When John Kunkel looked at the design of casual burrito restaurants, he noticed most put an emphasis on speed.
"At so many places, like Chipotle or Qdoba or Moe's, it's cold, hard plastic. The interiors scream, 'Finish your food and move along,'" Kunkel says. "At Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, I wanted to provide a place where customers can stay awhile and have a couple beers. I took our cues from Starbucks and tried to make a 'third place,' a social place where people can come to hang out."Other authors
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The global dining scene will get a whole lot more exciting in #2022 with the arrival of WAKUDA, coming to Marina Bay Sands Singapore and Las Vegas’…
The global dining scene will get a whole lot more exciting in #2022 with the arrival of WAKUDA, coming to Marina Bay Sands Singapore and Las Vegas’…
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Hard work pays off! We are officially opening our #Dallas location! If you are in the Dallas area starting September 17th, make sure you stop by!…
Hard work pays off! We are officially opening our #Dallas location! If you are in the Dallas area starting September 17th, make sure you stop by!…
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Thank you Las Vegas Magazine for featuring our Yardbird Southern Table & Bar's cocktail - the Turkey Leg! #yardbird #yardbirdsouthern #lasvegas
Thank you Las Vegas Magazine for featuring our Yardbird Southern Table & Bar's cocktail - the Turkey Leg! #yardbird #yardbirdsouthern #lasvegas
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Congratulations to our Yardbird Miami team for being named one of the "23 Best Restaurants in Miami" by Conde Nast Traveler! #yardbird…
Congratulations to our Yardbird Miami team for being named one of the "23 Best Restaurants in Miami" by Conde Nast Traveler! #yardbird…
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Congratulations to Ad Lib for being featured in the Gables Insider's "Miami Spice Month Review." Nice job team!!! #50eggs #50eggsinc #miami…
Congratulations to Ad Lib for being featured in the Gables Insider's "Miami Spice Month Review." Nice job team!!! #50eggs #50eggsinc #miami…
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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar was featured in Mitch & Mel Take Miami's "Miami Spice Monday" post. Nice job everyone!! #yardbird #yardbirdgroup…
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar was featured in Mitch & Mel Take Miami's "Miami Spice Monday" post. Nice job everyone!! #yardbird #yardbirdgroup…
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Congratulations to our very own Ralph Treszi for being featured in Las Vegas Magazine! Great article Ralph! #yardbird #yardbirdgroup #lasvegas…
Congratulations to our very own Ralph Treszi for being featured in Las Vegas Magazine! Great article Ralph! #yardbird #yardbirdgroup #lasvegas…
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Yardbird Group is looking for a Director of Operations - Miami. This role will be responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with…
Yardbird Group is looking for a Director of Operations - Miami. This role will be responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with…
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CHICA by Lorena Garcia's Fall opening was featured in Eater Miami! #50eggs #50eggsinc #chicamiami #lorenagarcia #miami https://lnkd.in/duwFJpt
CHICA by Lorena Garcia's Fall opening was featured in Eater Miami! #50eggs #50eggsinc #chicamiami #lorenagarcia #miami https://lnkd.in/duwFJpt
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Happy to announce we are opening CHICA by Lorena Garcia in Miami this Fall! “Bringing CHICA to Miami is the natural next step for us…This new…
Happy to announce we are opening CHICA by Lorena Garcia in Miami this Fall! “Bringing CHICA to Miami is the natural next step for us…This new…
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Ad Lib was featured in Time Out's "The Best Coral Gables restaurants for meetings and date night" Nice job team!!!! #50eggs #50eggsinc #coralgables…
Ad Lib was featured in Time Out's "The Best Coral Gables restaurants for meetings and date night" Nice job team!!!! #50eggs #50eggsinc #coralgables…
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