The Delaware Restaurant Association has a proven record of protecting industry interests. We strive to improve the business environment for restaurants, advocating on a slate of national, state and local issues. Our Board of Directors are industry leaders committed to keeping Delaware restaurateurs informed about the latest rules, regulations and legislative policies affecting their businesses.
Chairman of the Board
Carl Georgi, Platinum Dining Group
Vice-chair
Gianmarco Martuscelli, Martuscelli Restaurant Group
Treasurer
Jeff Gosnear, Grotto Pizza Inc.
Immediate Pass Chair
Scott Kammerer, SoDel Concepts
President & CEO
Carrie Leishman
Directors
Robert Ashby, Ashby Hospitality Group
Dena Calo, Saul Ewing LLP
Chris Bisaha, Henlopen City Oyster House/The Blue Hen
Michelle Souza, Southern Wine & Spirits of Delaware, LLC
Michael Stiglitz, Two Stones Pub
Hank Rosenberg, Harrington Raceway & Casino
Paula Janssen, Janssen’s Market
Matt DiSabatino, Striper Bites/Kindle/Half Full
Dennis Forbes, Cool Springs/Restaurant 55
Ryan German, Caffe Gelato
Eric Sugrue, Big Fish Restaurant Group
Betsy LeRoy, Pizza by Elizabeth’s
Steve Lucy, Six Paupers/Ulysses
Bobby Pancake, High 5 Hospitality
Xavier Teixido, Harry’s Hospitality Group
Jim O’Donoghue, Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen
Steve Torpey, Stanley’s Tavern
Vincenza Carrieri-Russo, V&M Bistro/Ice Cream Delight
Scott Stein, Bardea/Pizzeria Bardea
Alex Kotanides, Pat’s Pizza of Lewes
Chris Taggart, US Foods
Ramsey Schrader, Arena’s Deli
Tom Holmes, 1776 Steakhouse
Steve Montgomery, The Starboard/Bethany Blues
Hope Lopez, El Azteca Group
Parthiban Jayaraman (PJ), Pusan Group (The Green Turtle)
Holy Monaco, Big Fish Restaurant Group
Directors Emeritus
Sydney Arzt
Kevin Davies
Les Dukart