Camp Pickle

Sneak peak: Our October cover features recent "Top Chef" contestant Manuel Barella, who finished among the top five in the most recent season. Now, Barella is focusing his attention on being the culinary director for the up-and-coming eatertainment concepts Camp Pickle and Jaguar Bolera, created by Punch Bowl Social founder Robert Thompson. I also sat down with seven other "cheftestants" who share their learnings from the TV experience, impacts from the show, and their advice for aspiring chefs. Stay tuned!

Calling all burger perfectionists ???Chef Manny Barella, Culinary Director at Jaguar Bolera and Camp Pickle, shares his tips and tricks for making the #bestburger in this Forbes feature. Head to the #LinkBelow to read about his secret ingredients.

Bloomberg recently served up an article noting the shift from?#golf?to?#pickleball?for corporate gatherings and business networking opportunities. The findings cite three main benefits:? ? 1. Accessibility? 2. Cost-effectiveness 3. Time efficiency ? With corporate bookings up 500%, this leisure sport is transforming business interactions –– just another reason we’re all in at Camp Pickle. Read the write up here:

Think #pickleball is just a trend? Think again. ? In June?the #SFC (Sports Facilities Companies) - manager of?the nation’s largest network of sports and recreation facilities - reported demand for facilities with pickleball courts has reached an all-time high in 2024. ? No surprise to us:?we’ve built Camp Pickle to be a lifestyle destination for this very reason. We know you’re not going anywhere,?and we?aren’t either.

We're hearing a lot about #pickleball these days, but Camp Pickle is more than just a paddle club ?? Thanks for the great question, Sam Oches.

Robert Thompson announced Joy Trade live on stage at RLC earlier this year, and he and I finally got a chance to dig into the new #eatertainment platform — which?currently consists of Camp Pickle and Jaguar Bolera — on the latest episode of Take-Away. Give a listen to learn more about why: ?? The redefined nature of work is helping to power the latest eatertainment surge ?? Eatertainment today doesn’t need the activities to excel ?? A diversity of activities will help eatertainment not be a “one-trick pony” ?? The platform model will help eatertainment capitalize on white space ?? Platforms are as much about strong leadership as economies of scale ?? Dying malls and big-box stores are key to eatertainment’s growth ?? Eatertainment is so much broader than you might think Nation's Restaurant News #podcast #conversation #leadership #foodservice #restaurant #pickleball #business https://lnkd.in/enxdDyth

It's been a blast to cheer on Chef Manuel Barella and watch him conquer #TopChef this season on Bravo TV. It's also been no surprise to see Manny's creativity, humor, good nature, humility and talent shine on-screen, and I’m happy the rest of the world got a taste, too (pun intended). Manny finished his Top Chef race last night in an impressive 5th place out of 16 of the nation’s most talented chefs. Proud to have him leading the Jaguar Bolera and Camp Pickle teams as our Culinary Director. The fun is just getting started. Job well done, Chef.

???We launched Joy Trade while on stage at the #RestaurantLeadershipConference two weeks ago. Today, we pull back the curtain for those not in the room: Sam Oches and I discuss the two concepts under the Joy Trade umbrella, Jaguar Bolera and Camp Pickle, what's unique about our approach and how we landed on our new name. Take a listen about why it's special. #RestaurantInnovation #Eatertainment #Rebrand #JoyTrade #Pickleball #Makertainment #ComingSoon

On the heels of our #eatertainment platform rebrand, Lisa Jennings?included us in her recent piece for?Restaurant Business Online naming Joy Trade a Rising Star of Eatertainment. Feeling grateful and fired up about what’s ahead for?Camp Pickle and Jaguar Bolera.?Take a read below.

Had a blast talking with Robert Thompson of Camp Pickle and Dale Schwartz of Pinstripes, and hearing from Dani Tumbusch of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Joe Vrankin of Puttshack, on stage at #RLC. These four leaders are helping to shape the future of eatertainment. Check out this story from Lisa Jennings for more! Nation's Restaurant News Restaurant Business Online Chris Keating https://lnkd.in/ee7gHGCz