April 6^th, 2016
New York, NY

This spring, Pierless is especially proud to present Pierless BITE, as 2016 marks the company's 25th anniversary. In honor of this special occasion, we will celebrate with a day filled with delicious tastings, enlightening cooking demos, contests, breakaway educational sessions and more. As host to over 1,500 chefs, restaurateurs and other industry talent, this is sure to be our best BITE yet.

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Claus Meyer

Main Stage Presentation

From launching a Bolivian food revolution to co-founding Noma, Claus Meyer works tirelessly to promote indigenous food cultures. In his main stage presentation at 1pm, he will address the importance of unconventional thinking and how today's entrepreneur must aim to spark cultural movements.
Richard Coraine

Innovation in the Restaurant Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

At 3pm, Richard Coraine, Chief Development Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group will discuss how restaurants remain relevant in an ever-changing food world. His presentation will focus on strategies to address industry changes like tipping practices and the increased popularity of casual dining.
Industry Throwdown: Fine Dining vs. Casual

A conversation with Ahmass Fakahanny, Will Guidara and Jon Fraser

At 4pm, industry veterans, Will Guidara, Ahmass Fakahanny and Jon Fraser consider the future relevance of fine dining. They’ll explore current trends, the evolving market landscape and the economic implications of changing consumer tastes.
Tastemakers: How Instagram is Changing the Way We Dine

A conversation with Alexa Mehraban, Alison Roman and Julia Sherman

At 2pm, these social media influencers will share tips and tricks for perfecting your Instagram game. With diverse backgrounds in publishing, public relations and the arts, each has developed a strong presence on the food media scene via their highly influential Instagram accounts.
After Party

Come have a drink and a BITE on us

After a long day at the conference, we host an after party where attendees can eat, drink and be merry in a relaxed atmosphere. The event features incredible dishes from up- and-coming restaurants including Wildair, Lucky Bee and Pasquale Jones.
Highlights

Grand Tasting Hall

Approximately 100 of our farms and partners will be sampling and discussing the fruits of their labor. This will not be your typical "Food Show"…

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WHEN & WHERE

The Waterfront + La Venue

269 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011 GET DIRECTIONS

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Event	Time
Grand Tasting Hall Featuring:100+ Farms & Partners	12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Main Stage Presentation Delicious Ambitions: A Personal Business Adventure Featuring: Claus Meyer, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist	1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Main Stage Presentation Tastemakers: How Instagram is Changing the Way We Dine Featuring Social Media Extraordinaires: Alexa Mehraban, Eating NYC Alison Roman, Buzzfeed Food Julia Sherman, Salad For President	2:00 – 2:45 pm
Main Stage Presentation Innovation in the Restaurant Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Featuring: Richard Coraine, Chief Development Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group	3:00 – 3:45 pm
Main Stage Presentation Industry Throwdown: Fine Dining vs. Casual Featuring: Will Guidara - Partner, Make It Nice Ahmass Fakahany - CEO, Altamarea Group John Fraser - Chef/Owner, Dovetail, Narcissa, Nix	4:00 – 4:45 pm
After Party! Txikito, Charlie Bird, Wildair Dizengoff, Babu Ji, Michael Laiskonis Speedy Romeo, O Ya, Featherweight, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, Osteria Morini, Tacombi, Llama Inn	5:00 - 8:00 pm
Goodnight!	8:00 pm