Two restaurateurs get real about what it takes to build something of your own — long hours, real pressure, and getting your team to believe it’s all worth it.  Alex shares how his experience with Ralph Lauren and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts shaped the way he approaches building Bar Rêve from the ground up. Doug talks about the good kind of stress, and they both agree that the best ideas don’t stay in one industry.

Alex is Co-Founder of Bar Rêve in New York City. He has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and LOOP, and speaks globally on how luxury brand experience translates into independent hospitality.