Northeast-based networking group, Industree, will plant its roots in Miami this summer with the official launch of its event-oriented brand, which focuses on strengthening the bonds of those who are part of the food and beverage community. Alisia Kleinmann, who has experience in multiple facets of the hospitality industry with past stints as a personal chef, food purveyor, private dining director and insurance broker, launched the organization in Washington,  DC two years ago with hopes of serving as a bridge for the culinary community to learn, grow and connect both personally and professionally.

For the Miami launch, Industree will kick-off with their popular Heart of the House discussion on Monday, June 22 from 4PM to 7PM at the acclaimed new steakhouse, Quality Meats Miami Beach. After a meet and greet in the restaurant’s bar and lounge, featuring signature cocktails and passed hors–d’oeuvres, attendees will sit down for the engaging panel which will be an open and honest forum for top toques and restaurateurs to share war stories and trials and tribulations as to how they became the best in the business. Moderating the panel will be the Miami Herald’s Food Editor and award-winning journalist, Evan Benn. Benn will be joined by a captivating panel of chefs and restaurateurs including Danny Serfer, Chef/Owner of Mignonette/Blue Collar; Todd Erickson, Executive Chef of HaVen Lounge/Huahua’s; Kevin Dillon, COO of Quality Meats; and Andreas Schreiner, Founding Partner of The Pubbelly Restaurant Group.

Tickets for the kick-off, priced at $15 for culinary students; $25 for industry professionals; and $40 for general public will go on sale on Monday, June 1, 2015. A portion of each ticket sale will go to Mobile School Pantry, a local non-profit organization that provides nutritious, healthy food to children who are at risk of hunger. To purchase tickets and for more information on Industree, please visit: http://theindustreegroup.com/event/heart-of-the-house-miami/.