Food and Beverage Platform Connects Chef Talent with Design-Centric Hotel Spaces for Exclusive Concepts
NEW YORK, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Leading hospitality investment and management company, Highgate, announced today the launch of TableOne Hospitality, a new partnership with Michelin-Star Chef Michael Mina’s MINA Group and hospitality leader and restaurateur, Patric Yumul. TableOne will create exclusive hotel restaurant concepts by world-class, Michelin Star and James Beard award-winning chefs – while simultaneously paving the way for up-and-coming culinary talent curated by Chef Mina.
Leading the partnership as CEO/Co-Founder is Patric Yumul, MINA Group’s former President and Co-Founder. Yumul brings a wealth of hospitality experience stemming from over two decades at MINA Group. He will lead a team of seasoned hospitality executives to create a diverse leadership collective trained in MINA Group’s industry-leading culinary, operations, mixology, development, and marketing expertise. By utilizing MINA Group’s operational and talent systems coupled with Highgate’s fast-growing portfolio, the venture offers a unique approach to new projects encompassing the collective philosophy that both organizations have applied over decades of experience operating successful, global hospitality venues. TableOne is focused on major metropolitan markets and will be announcing its first restaurant concepts in the coming months.
“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with world-class culinarians to create some of the most globally recognized restaurants and hospitality brands,” said Arash Azarbarzin, Chief Executive Officer of Highgate. “I’ve always felt that the heart and soul of a hotel is its Food and Beverage program and its execution. Through our partnership with Michael and the talented MINA Group, we will introduce extraordinary culinary talent and enhanced concepts to our hotels – bringing additional value and activation to our operations.” Leveraging Highgate’s operational, development, and financial acumen with the proven culinary knowledge that built MINA Group, TableOne will identify the strongest use for food and beverage retail within hotels, resorts, and mixed-use developments – helping owners maximize and program their spaces. Yumul sees the partnership as an incredible opportunity to develop both dynamic restaurant concepts and culinary talent. “I am grateful for all that we’ve accomplished and experienced at MINA Group. I am very excited for this next chapter and to utilize my vast experience to grow and develop up-and-coming culinary talent and work with the Highgate team to grow their portfolio. TableOne is the platform where we can pass on our formulas and systems to both industry newcomers and established chefs,” says Yumul. “The partnership with Highgate is the perfect opportunity to bring our obsession with the craft of service and the art of hospitality to their leading luxury and lifestyle hotels.” Chef Michael Mina, Founder of MINA Group, stated, “I am thrilled to partner with Highgate on the endless possibilities to curate new food and beverage concepts for their global portfolio. Under Patric’s leadership and guidance, I am confident that TableOne will be a contributing success to the growth of Highgate.” Highgate’s newly expanded food & beverage division is the first of several stand-alone management and branding ventures that the company will launch in 2022 to serve consumers, industry partners and the hospitality industry. These new ventures will leverage Highgate’s 30 years of innovation, expertise and leadership that has built it into one of the largest global hotel owners and operators. For the latest updates on TableOne’s forthcoming projects, follow along at TableOneHospitality.com and on social media @TableOneHospitality. ABOUT TABLEONE HOSPITALITY ABOUT HIGHGATE ABOUT MINA GROUP SOURCE Highgate |