Cultured Hospitality is an independent lifestyle hospitality consulting enterprise founded by hospitality veteran Darryl Gibson. With nearly 25 of operational and directional experience in the industry, Darryl applies a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning operations, programming, brand experience, and strategic partnerships. He has created brand initiatives, developed hospitality and f&b concepts, mentored management teams, and directed cultural programs for some of the industry's most influential operators, including Andre Balazs Properties, Faena, The Standard, and Thompson Hotels. Cultured Hospitality provides our clients with the guidance and expertise they need to bring cultivated, refined, and vibrant guest experiences to life in a variety of hospitality spaces. We specialize in the ability to develop, implement and manage all aspects of a hospitality operation including, but not limited to: • concept creation and development • event design, management, and execution • music design and curation • strategic partnerships and cultural programming • membership program development • branding development, direction, and design • culinary research and menu development • restaurant design coordination with client’s architectural firm • marketing and social media strategy • market review and competitive analysis • FOH casting, selection, and training • budget creation • pre-opening planning and support • project management • long-term operations consulting • general consulting • operational review and assessment