

From The Ground Up: inside the journey of building a brick & mortar food business
Where: Driftaway Tasting Room, 85 Debevoise Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
When: Monday, May 5 · 6:00–8:00pm (panel will start promptly at 6:30pm)
Thinking about opening a café, restaurant, or bakery-or already running one? Join us at the Driftaway Tasting Room for From the Ground Up, a new monthly series featuring honest, practical, and intimate conversations with food entrepreneurs who’ve successfully built brick-and-mortar spaces in Brooklyn.
We’ll dive into the real stuff-how they got started, what they wish they knew, and the biggest challenges they faced along the way. Whether you're in the planning phase or navigating the day-to-day, this is a chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with others building a physical food space for peer-led support.
There will be a beverage upon arrival and a sweet treat from The Rising Rose.
Featured Panelists:
Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter & Pitt’s
Lauren Tran of Bánh by Lauren
Moderated by Anu Menon of Driftaway Coffee
PLEASE NOTE: This event is designed specifically for food and beverage professionals who currently run - or are actively working toward opening - a physical space like a café, restaurant, or bakery. Due to limited venue capacity, we kindly ask that only individuals actively working in this community attend.
Where: Driftaway Tasting Room, 85 Debevoise Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
When: Monday, May 5 · 6:00–8:00pm (panel will start promptly at 6:30pm)
Thinking about opening a café, restaurant, or bakery-or already running one? Join us at the Driftaway Tasting Room for From the Ground Up, a new monthly series featuring honest, practical, and intimate conversations with food entrepreneurs who’ve successfully built brick-and-mortar spaces in Brooklyn.
We’ll dive into the real stuff-how they got started, what they wish they knew, and the biggest challenges they faced along the way. Whether you're in the planning phase or navigating the day-to-day, this is a chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with others building a physical food space for peer-led support.
There will be a beverage upon arrival and a sweet treat from The Rising Rose.
Featured Panelists:
Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter & Pitt’s
Lauren Tran of Bánh by Lauren
Moderated by Anu Menon of Driftaway Coffee
PLEASE NOTE: This event is designed specifically for food and beverage professionals who currently run - or are actively working toward opening - a physical space like a café, restaurant, or bakery. Due to limited venue capacity, we kindly ask that only individuals actively working in this community attend.
Where: Driftaway Tasting Room, 85 Debevoise Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
When: Monday, May 5 · 6:00–8:00pm (panel will start promptly at 6:30pm)
Thinking about opening a café, restaurant, or bakery-or already running one? Join us at the Driftaway Tasting Room for From the Ground Up, a new monthly series featuring honest, practical, and intimate conversations with food entrepreneurs who’ve successfully built brick-and-mortar spaces in Brooklyn.
We’ll dive into the real stuff-how they got started, what they wish they knew, and the biggest challenges they faced along the way. Whether you're in the planning phase or navigating the day-to-day, this is a chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with others building a physical food space for peer-led support.
There will be a beverage upon arrival and a sweet treat from The Rising Rose.
Featured Panelists:
Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter & Pitt’s
Lauren Tran of Bánh by Lauren
Moderated by Anu Menon of Driftaway Coffee
PLEASE NOTE: This event is designed specifically for food and beverage professionals who currently run - or are actively working toward opening - a physical space like a café, restaurant, or bakery. Due to limited venue capacity, we kindly ask that only individuals actively working in this community attend.