Full Concept Development and Management
FULL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
We bring restaurants from vision to opening, ensuring long-term success through design and buildout coordination, team development, financial strategy, marketing strategy, technology integration, and full operational oversight.
Culinary Development and Management
CULINARY DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Seamless culinary support spans menu and recipe development, team education, cost and sourcing strategy, vendor partnerships, and ongoing operational oversight to drive consistency and profitability.
OUR SERVICES
Full Concept Development and Management
FULL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
We bring restaurants from vision to opening, ensuring long-term success through design and buildout coordination, team development, financial strategy, marketing strategy, technology integration, and full operational oversight.
Beverage Development and Service Management
BEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Beverage and service operations
are guided by beverage menu development, leadership education, strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, and hands-on front-of-house oversight to enhance performance and guest satisfaction.
Additional Management and Oversight
ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
Event operations and administrative management are supported through scalable systems, strategic oversight, and performance-driven processes that improve efficiency, compliance, and business results.
our mission
Our mission is to build sustainable, high-performing restaurant businesses. We provide full-service operational management and consulting rooted in fiscal sustainability, leadership accountability, and continuous development. Through education, structure, and thoughtful hospitality, we empower owners and teams to create profitable, resilient, people-centered organizations.
OUR TEAM
Nicholas Yanes
Chef/Owner
Daniel Shereff
Director of Operations
Angela Muraca
Chief of Staff
Taylor Gardner
Director of Private Events
Grace McKevitt
Executive Assistant
OUR PARTNERS
UNCLE NICKY'S
UNCLE NICKY'S
Hyde Park opened in 2019, with a second location in South Lamar open in 2024. Uncle Nicky’s is designed around a neighborhood vibe, offering craft cocktails, coffee, and Italian staples.
THE DIRDIE BIRDIE
THE DIRDIE BIRDIE
Opened in 2022, The Dirdie Birdie is Austin’s immersive and unique mini golf destination, serving contemporary food, drinks, and friendly competition for every generation.
MURRAY'S TAVERN
MURRAY'S TAVERN
Murray’s Tavern reimagines the traditional Northeast tavern in Texas, with craft cocktails, comfort food, and a spirited atmosphere that feels like your home away from home.
VERBENA
VERBENA
Opened in 2020 in downtown Austin, Verbena offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails in a stylish hotel setting.
NIC + JUNIOR'S
NIC + JUNIOR'S
Nic + Junior’s is an intimate Chicago restaurant offering chef‐driven seasonal cuisine and thoughtfully curated cocktails in a welcoming, stylish setting.
HOBOKEN PIE
HOBOKEN PIE
Hoboken Pie is Jersey-inspired and Austin-owned, serving high-quality, hand-tossed pizzas in the historic Red River Cultural District.
JUNIPER
JUNIPER
Opened in 2015, an East Austin Italian restaurant that focuses on contemporary fare inspired by the culinary effortlessness of Northern Italy’s cuisine and the rich flavors of Texas.
ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Explore our full portfolio of unique dining and social destinations.
OUR VALUES
THOUGHTFUL HOSPITALITY
creates welcoming experiences that feel effortless, yet are grounded in expertise and care.
LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY
upholds excellence through results-driven strategies.
FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
fosters growth by leveraging diverse expertise to evolve with the industry.
DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
empowers our people with training, mentorship, and expertise to elevate and sustain growth.
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