117. Jennifer Bingham; Founder & Sommelier at Cru Hospitality Group

Host: Marrin Costello

Guest: Jen Bingham

Jen Bingham is passionate about making wine approachable and fun, which she has been championing in Tampa since the opening of Cru Cellars in 2010. Cru has become known as Tampa’s best wine bar, with attention to small production, everyday wines and programming around wine tastings and

education.

Jen led the expansion of Cru Hospitality Group over the last five years to five unique restaurants and shops around the city – Cru Cellars in Palma Ceia, Bouzy (Cocktail & Champagne-forward restaurant) in Hyde Park Village, Small Giant Restaurant & Bar and Wine on Water (shop & wine bar) on Water Street, and Vela (Italian Tavern) at Westshore Marina.

Focused on creating the best neighborhood gathering spots, Jen has centered her restaurants on thoughtful interaction and approachable wine education.

Jen is energized by the wine & restaurant business in Tampa Bay, and she loves being a leader in the restaurant and business community. She is currently the President of EO Tampa Bay (Entrepreneur’s’ Organization), and is working on self-publishing her first book in the near future.

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