ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Born and raised in the Rhone valley in France, Germain Michel moved to the US when he was 21 years old. He is a certified sommelier, as well as the Founder and co-owner of Amelie Wine Bar & Bistro, which has three locations between San Francisco and New-York city and was featured in the SF Chronicle, Forbes, Elle, the Michelin Guide... Germain is also the founder and co-owner of Michel Bistro Oakland, which was featured in the New York Times as the to 50 places to go 2016, and the Michelin Guide.
As a wine producer in France and Argentina, restaurant and small business owner, consultant and advisor, specialist of the food and beverages industry with around 70 employees, Germain's journey is a fascinating look into the life of a French entrepreneur in San Francisco.
Germain is also an amateur boxing license holder and kitesurf and surf ambassador, co-partner at Manera flagship store!