National Restaurant Association Show

May 17–20, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Expo + Education General Session

Exclusive Expo + Education General Session

May 19, 2025; 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CST


Courtney Storer

Courtney Storer

Chef; Culinary Producer and Co-Executive Producer of FX’s The Bear

Donnie Madia

Donnie Madia

Managing Partner/Owner, One Off Hospitality Group



This exclusive Expo + Education General Session is designed to energize and inspire!

Courtney Storer, a renowned chef and culinary producer, and Donnie Madia, a critically-acclaimed restaurateur and contributor to The Bear with appearances in season two, will share their vast industry expertise and the drivers behind their success, life-lessons such as the importance of building camaraderie and relationships in business and how to recognize and seize opportunities, as well as their experience working on The Bear and how each have contributed significantly to the accurate and intricate depiction of restaurants and the positive impact real restaurants are garnering from the series. Courtney and Donnie place an indelible importance on food and hospitality and their authenticity shines through making them two of the industry’s most trusted voices. You won’t want to miss what they have to share!


You must be an Expo + Education registrant to attend.