JCYP Power Lunch ft. Tommy Cvitanovich, Drago's
**This event is for young professionals in their 20s and 30s only.**
Have you ever wanted to sit down and have a real, personal conversation with a top executive? The Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals is making it happen for you!
Power Lunch is an exclusive series for young professionals. You will have an opportunity to sit down with 10 fellow young professionals and have a casual, no-frills conversation with a top executive in the community and hear their personal story of progress, failure, and success. Questions are encouraged and expected- this is your time to get insider information on what it takes to get to the top!
This lunch will feature Tommy Cvitanovich, Drago's Seafood Restaurant.
Tommy Cvitanovich was born in Canada, but he grew up in New Orleans, where he attended Archbishop Rummel High School (doing a lot of homework on his father’s bar). He attended the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism at the University of New Orleans and majored in “Daddy,” while gaining hands-on knowledge of what it takes to own and operate a successful seafood establishment: washing dishes, cooking, and of course, shucking Louisiana oysters.
Tommy owns and operates Drago’s Seafood Restaurant. Tommy and his family run multiple locations and he is widely regarded as an industry leader and advocate for both the seafood and restaurant industries nationwide. Tommy is most recognized not only for inventing "The Single Best Bite of Food in New Orleans," but also for serving countless free, hot meals to communities most in need following natural disasters. He is currently working with local leaders to revitalize Fat City, the neighborhood that has been home to Drago’s original location for the past 48 years.
Tommy holds board positions with the National Restaurant Association, Louisiana Restaurant Association and Restaurants Canada. In 2011, Tommy was the recipient of New Orleans most prestigious award, The Times-Picayune Loving Cup. Most recently, he was named 2017 Restauranteur of the Year by the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, August 16th, 2022
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
Fat City, Metairie
3232 N. Arnoult Road
Metairie, LA 70002
Fees/Admission
Free to register
Separate checks will be provided at the restaurant. Each individual will pay on their own.
Contact Information
Melissa Chesterman, Special Events and Programs Manager
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