DREW NIEPORENT

Owner, Myriad Restaurant Group

Chances are you’ve fought for a reservation at one of his restaurants. Drew Nieporent is one of America most respected and celebrated restaurateurs. He is the energetic owner of Montrachet, Tribeca Grill, Rubicon, Nobu, Centrico, Crush Wine & Spirits, Pulse, among others. His restaurants have received countless awards including three coveted Grand Awards from Wine Spectator. A small selection of personal honors includes the James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award and Restaurateur of the Year from Bon Appétit Magazine. He has been the subject of major profile stories in the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Town & Country, Wall Street Journal and San Francisco Chronicle.