The Restaurant People

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Inspiring South Florida's Restaurant Scene

Our Story

Founded in 1997, The Restaurant People (TRP) has developed, managed, and operated more than 70 restaurants since its inception, delivering ground-breaking culinary and hospitality experiences that engage South Floridians and continuously exceed expectations. The premiere Fort Lauderdale-based hospitality group has conceptualized and brought life to some of the most in-demand restaurants and nightlife venues in the market for over two decades, including YOLO and O Lounge, S3, Boatyard, Java & Jam, Rooftop@1WLO, TRP Taste, Casablanca Café, Rosa Sky, Giselle and the newest concept, Nubé.

Our Team

TRP’s Executive Team is comprised of Tim Petrillo, Co-Founder / CEO; Executive Chef Peter Boulukos, Co-Founder / Culinary Director; Alan Hooper, Co-Founder / Construction Development Manager; Aaron Abramoff, Chief Financial Officer; and Stavros Florias, Chief Operating Officer. Together, this dynamic team has helped breathe life back into the South Florida culinary and nightlife scene for more than 20 years.

TIM PETRILLO

Co-Founder

CEO

PETER BOULUKOS

Co-Founder

Culinary Director

ALAN HOOPER

Co-Founder

Real Estate & Construction

STAVROS FLORIAS

Partner

Chief Operating Officer

ALAN ROTH

Miami

Operating Partner

AARON ABRAMOFF

Partner

Chief Financial Officer