Fireside Chat with Star Restaurateur Drew Nieporent

August 23 - 25, 2026 | Anaheim Convention Center // Anaheim, CA
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Fireside Chat with Star Restaurateur Drew Nieporent

August 25, 2026

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (Your local time: - )

Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 500

Drew Nieporent, will discuss his new book “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult” and what it takes to become an award-winning restaurateur.

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Drew Nieporent, Restaurateur and Author - Myriad Restaurant Group

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