Bars, restaurants, and cafes have long existed as essential gathering spaces, but today, community-building is no longer an afterthought — it’s central to the business model itself. We’ll speak with operators whose intentional approaches to creating third spaces are reshaping how hospitality businesses function, foster connection, and serve their patrons.

This intimate, interactive discussion will be followed by a cocktail reception with heavy bites.

Pre Shift is a trade newsletter for the hospitality industry, by the hospitality industry. The platform is a joint venture between acclaimed food and drink brands Eater and Punch, and is part of the Vox Media portfolio. Pre Shift sources first-person accounts from the front lines of the food and beverage world, exploring topics of relevance to today’s most ambitious and forward-thinking bartenders, account owner and operators, sommeliers and trade professionals. Learn more and sign up for Pre Shift here.

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