ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg native and hospitality industry veteran Carolyn Tsourakis has been named General Manager of FarmTable Cucina located at Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg. With nearly 30 years of experience Tsourakis brings a wide range of experience to her new position.
In her role, Tsourakis will be responsible for all aspects of the customer dining experience at the newly-expanded, Italian-inspired restaurant developed by chef partners Michael Mina and Don Pintabona.
“I’m extremely excited for this new opportunity,” said Tsourakis. “What FarmTable Cucina and LOCALE Market are doing in the local culinary scene is extraordinary. I’m so pleased to be part of such an esteemed restaurant group and work with a team that has so much passion. Having worked in St. Pete for so many years, I’m lucky enough to already know many of our guests. I look forward to providing an outstanding experience with a personal touch to everyone who dines with us.”
Prior to joining FarmTable Cucina, Tsourakis was the general manager at BellaBrava in St. Petersburg. She started her nearly decade-long tenure at the establishment as the beverage manager in 2008 and was promoted to GM in 2013. Under her leadership, Tsourakis helped lead the restaurant to unprecedented sales, growth and accolades.
Tsourakis began her career as a host at Outback Steakhouse. She has served as a corporate trainer for brands including Outback and Bonefish Grill, where she was also involved in product development and brand-building during the early days of the franchise.
Tsourakis, who began her duties in mid- November, replaces Justin Yu, who has been promoted to Operations Manager for the MINA Group in San Francisco.
ABOUT FARMTABLE CUCINA
FarmTable Cucina is an Italian-inspired restaurant that focuses on fresh, house-made cuisine influenced by seasonal, regionally sourced and carefully curated ingredients. Favorite dishes include house-made pastas, pizzas and fresh breads. The full bar offers handcrafted cocktails, craft beer and wines by the glass. Open for lunch and dinner daily, reservations can be made at OpenTable.com or by calling 727.523.6297. For more information and to view our menu, please visit www.FarmTableCucina.com.
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FarmTableCucinaStPete and on Twitter and Instagram @FarmTable_FL.
ABOUT MINA GROUP
MINA Group is a San Francisco-based restaurant management company specializing in creating and operating upscale, innovative restaurant concepts. MINA Group is led by Chef/Founder Michael Mina whose accolades include James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage” inductee in 2013, Bon Appétit Chef of the Year, Food Arts Silver Spoon Award Winner, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year, and International Food and Beverage Forum’s Restaurateur of the Year. Operating since 2003, MINA Group currently manages 32 concepts including MICHAEL MINA in San Francisco and Las Vegas; RN74 in San Francisco and Seattle; PABU in San Francisco and Boston; THE RAMEN BAR in San Francisco; BOURBON STEAK in Miami, DC, Scottsdale, Glendale and Santa Clara; STRIPSTEAK in Las Vegas, Miami Beach and Waikiki; BARDOT BRASSERIE in Las Vegas; PIZZA & BURGER in Miami Beach; LOCALE MARKET and FARMTABLE CUCINA in St Petersburg, Florida; THE HANDLE BAR in Jackson Hole; THE STREET SOCIAL HOUSE in Waikiki; and MARGEAUX BRASSERIE and PETIT MARGEAUX in Chicago. For a complete list of restaurants please visit http://michaelmina.net.
Follow Michael Mina on Facebook at Michael Mina, twitter @ChefMichaelMina and Instagram at ChefMichaelMina.
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