JOIN US FOR Out and Proud
An engaging panel discussion featuring LGBTQ leaders in our vibrant, local food and beverage industry.
Come celebrate our diverse food and craft beverage community and hear stories from members of the queer community about their work in local and sustainable food. Moderated by Kim Bartmann, owner of several local restaurants like Barbette, Red Stag, Tiny Diner and Book Club. Hosted by Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op, and Venn Brewing.
THURSDAY, June 27 from 6pm–8pm
Venn Brewing
3550 E 46th St
Suite 140
Minneapolis, MN 55406
MODERATED BY:
Kim Bartmann
Bartmann Group
She/Her
As CEO of Bartmann Group, Kim leads an ecosystem of innovative restaurants and events that use creative energy to feed people and connect communities. She believes that well-prepared food made from ethically sourced, sustainable ingredients, welcoming spaces, and creative events can bring people together, support neighborhoods and catalyze a city.
PANELISTS:
Lee Wallace
Peace Coffee
She/Her
Lee is the owner and Queen Bean of Peace Coffee, a company on a mission to craft a delicious coffee experience with communities around the globe. Peace Coffee has been proudly roasting, pedaling and brewing outstanding coffee since 1996. In her spare time, Lee enjoys traveling, puttering around her garden and hanging out with her partner and her dog Ruby.
Nettie Colón
Red Hen Gastrolab
She/Her
Nettie is the founder and head chef of The Red Hen Gastrolab, a personal chef catering service for those who enjoy entertaining at home, indoors or outdoors. Born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico, Nettie spent her formative years learning traditional cooking methods of the island with her grandmother and friends.
Urban Growler
She/Her
Jill Pavlak is Co-Head Honcho at Urban Growler. It would be hard to say in a few words what Jill does at the brewery — she’s the voice behind the social media, the customer service guru, the human side of business, the saddle on their horse, the carbonation in their beer and the hair plug in their toupee. She’s here for you.
Urban Growler
She/Her
Deb is the Master Brewer at Urban Growler. She began home brewing in the early 90s and left her corporate job to turn pro. She worked as the Assistant Brewer at Minocqua Brewing Company, completed a Master Brewers Program, and worked at Summit Brewing before coming to Urban Growler.
