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John Kunkel

John Kunkel

CATEGORY: Entrepreneur, Originator
Company: 50 eggs
INDUSTRY: Restaurant
What Makes him Haute : After selling his cute, causal Mexican restaurant Lime to Ruby Tuseday for $24 million in 2010, Kunkel started 50 Eggs Restaurant Group, which has opened acclaimed eateries Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, Khong River House and Swine Southern Table & Bar. The 50 Eggs CEO is creating its new headquarters in a historic Mimo building on Biscayne that will serve as offices, a Test Kitchen and space for charity dinners for culinary non profits such as the James Beard Foundation and Common Threads. 50 Eggs also offers advice to newbie restaurant entrepreneurs gratis.

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