Drew Nieporent
Restaurateur and Author,
Myriad Restaurant Group
Drew Nieporent, one of America’s most respected and celebrated restaurateurs, is the founder and inspiration behind the Myriad Restaurant Group, which operates Tribeca Grill, Nobu New York City, Nobu Fifty Seven, Nobu London, Nobu Next Door, Bâtard, Porsche Grille at Citi Field, and Crush Wine & Spirits. Nieporent’s first restaurant, the groundbreaking Montrachet (1985), earned three stars from The New York Times and kept that rating for 21 years. He has partnered with Robert DeNiro, Robin Williams, and Francis Ford Coppola, among others. He’s won multiple James Beard Awards. Drew Nieporent, will sign copies of his new book “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult” for the first 100 attendees.
Sessions
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Fireside Chat with Star Restaurateur Drew Nieporent25-Aug-2026Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 500