Our Executive Team

  • Ariel Arce

    Ariel Arce

    Owner, operator and creative developer of Tokyo Record Bar, Tokyo Listening Room, Roscioli, Heroes, Pearl Box, Niche Niche, as well as partner at Leonessa and Big Pearl Caviar.

  • Kenneth Crum

    Kenneth Crum

    Leader of beverage programs at acclaimed programs such as Ode to Babel, Bar Corvo, Lupa Osteria Romana, and Red Hook Tavern, Kenneth has also studied the art of winemaking with vintner Matt Taylor.

  • Aaron Lirette

    Aaron Lirette

    Born and raised in Chicago, Aaron's culinary skills have taken him across the country and led to prestigious accolades of multiple Michelin stars, five diamonds from AAA, and more.