The Industry

Five years in, the Anthony Bourdain Suicide Prevention Dinner has become more than an event — it’s a family reunion for Connecticut’s hospitality hearts. This year, I was honored to step behind the bar, serving alongside some of the best chefs, bartenders, and humans in the business. What I gave in time and sweat, I got back tenfold in purpose, connection, and love.

Welcome to The Hospitality Club blog by Justin Morales, Hospitality Shogun. A community hub for chefs, servers, bartenders, cooks, managers, suppliers, and guests to share stories, celebrate the industry, and inspire the next generation of hospitality pros.