Say Grace: How The Restaurant Business Saved My Life

An intimate insight into Steve Palmer’s descent into substance abuse, the journey back to sobriety, and his passion for the industry that broke him and then ultimately saved his life. Don’t miss this an inspiring hour as he shares his story and his further commitment to combating the elevated rates of addiction within the restaurant industry – a conversation that has come to the forefront in recent years as part of the call for a new, more sustainable hospitality culture.

Instructor

Steve Palmer
Managing Partner – The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

Owner of O-Ku, Oak Steahouse, Indaco, and other restaurants in Charlotte, Charleston, and Altanta, Steve Palmer has been recognized by the New York Times, L.A. Times, NPR, Southern Living, Food & Wine, the James Beard Foundation, and Forbes Small Business Giants for his growing presence in the hospitality industry, as well as his charitable and community efforts – most recently been named a 2020 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist in the “Restauranteur” category. In 2016, Palmer cofounded Ben’s Friends, the food-and-beverage industry support group offering hope, fellowship, and a path forward to industry professionals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. He has presented on addiction in the industry at TEDx Charleston and various culinary events.