Inside the Industry: The Foodie Edition

A Live Panel in Partnership with Yelp Exploring the Creative Careers Powering Hospitality, and How to Break into the Space.

April 9, 2026 6:00 pm

225 NE 34th St Suite 203, Miami, FL 33137

A Live Panel on Creative Careers in Hospitality,
in Partnership with Yelp.

The food and beverage world is not just about taste. It is a masterclass in creativity. From bold restaurant branding and mouthwatering photography to clever cocktail names and viral campaigns, this industry proves that great design and storytelling are what make people crave more.

Join Miami Ad School, in partnership with Yelp, for Inside the Industry: The Foodie Edition. This live panel and food pop-up experience serves up a closer look at how creative strategy brings flavor to the hospitality space.

We are sitting down with the creatives and founders shaping Miami's culinary scene to explore how art direction, copywriting, and design power the industry, and how you can build a career doing exactly that.

The Lineup:

  • Farah Hantash | Senior Community Manager, Yelp
  • Jourdan Binder | Founder, The Workshop & Dante's HiFi+
  • George Arango, aka Mr.Eats305 | Content Creator
  • Rodolfo Otamendi | Creative Director, OK COOL & Founder, RORO’s Ice Cream
  • Camille Von Simson | Founder, Good Apple

What to Expect:

  • Food Pop-Up & Networking
  • Live Panel: A deep dive into the advertising and branding behind the menu.
  • Audience Q&A: Your chance to ask the experts how to break into the space and get your portfolio noticed.

Whether you are building your first portfolio or looking to pivot your creative career into the food & bev world, come discover how to shape what the world eats, drinks, and talks about next.