Advisory Board
Raja Majid – Origin India, Sultan Balti Palace, OriginAsia
Award-winning restaurateur and visionary Raja Majid is the force behind top Indian restaurants in London and Las Vegas, Nevada. Sultan Balti Palace and OriginAsia are regarded as leaders in the UK restaurant community, known around the world for its wealth of quality Asian food. Origin India, Majid's most recent venture in Las Vegas, achieved recognition as Best Indian Restaurant in Las Vegas within its first year. Majid's restaurants are known for their exquisite dishes, beauty, contemporary presentation and fine service. http://www.originindiarestaurant.com
http://www.sultanpalace.co.uk/
Herb Lizaldi – Old Town Mexican Cafe
Herb Lizaldi is the Managing Partner of Old Town Mexican Cafe, an irrefutable dining icon in San Diego. Winner of countless restaurant awards, including San Diego Magazine's Reader's Choice Award from 1990 through 2000 and the San Diego Restaurant Association's Gold Medallion Award for Finest Mexican Restaurant five years in a row, Old Town Mexican Cafe has built its 25-years of success by using authentic cooking methods that can be traced back through San Diego's history. Herb combines his keen business sense with a philosophy of personal attention to keep San Diego's favorite Mexican restaurant prospering year after year. http://www.oldtownmexcafe.com/
Giuseppe Ciuffa – GIUSEPPE Restaurants and Fine Catering
Culinary creativity and professional drive are the reasons behind the success of this celebrity chef and restaurateur. Giuseppe Ciuffa studied at the Culinary Institute of Rome and went on to serve as General Manager of the prestigious restaurant café, the Antico Café San Marco, Trieste, Italy. He successfully managed high-profile downtown San Diego restaurants, co-owned a La Jolla based trattoria, La Taverna, and transformed an ambling La Jolla bakery into a thriving chain of bistros. Finally, Giuseppe rolled all of his experience into GIUSEPPE Restaurants and Fine Catering and opened his newest restaurant, the Museum Café, located in the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla. http://www.giuseppecatering.com/
Joel Selesnick, Pernod Ricard USA
Joel is the Nevada State Sales Manager for Pernod Ricard USA, a leading producer, importer and marketer of prized spirits and wine brands in the United States. Pernod Ricard, based in Paris, France, is the world's #2 spirits company and #4 wine company. Joel has extensive experience in the restaurant industry, with a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and various restaurant management roles at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Salvatore Ercolano – Villa Capri Ristorante, Come On In Cafe
As an owner of two rapidly growing restaurant groups with nine current locations, Salvatore is an expert restaurateur. His experience includes serving several years as manager of the infamous Mezza Luna in Manhattan, then co-owning Bella Luna and Paper Moon Restaurants in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp District. He is currently the driving force behind the growth of his two restaurant groups, Villa Capri Ristorante and Come On In Café. http://www.villacapriristorante.com/, http://www.comeonincafe.com/
Julie Ryder – IBM Rational Software
Julie has over 25 years experience in software engineering, sales and coaching. In her current role as Technical Engagement Manager at IBM, she is a recognized leader in her field with awards for outstanding achievements in technical sales. She founded Center Ice Entertainment, an entertainment and promotions company that developed new trends in promotional concepts and sports entertainment across the nation. Julie and her husband Michael are also Dream Dinners franchise owners in Irvine, California. Dream Dinners - Michelson Marketplace
Anthony Garcia – Anthony Robbins Companies
"Remember to do what others won't so you can live like others can't!" is just one inspirational quote that you will get from talking to Anthony “Tony” Garcia. As one of Anthony Robbins’ most dynamic representatives, Tony encourages individuals to take immediate action and empower themselves with the energy and strategies required for personal and professional growth.