Food & Thought 2, in Naples, recently appointed Daniel Karsevar as general manager. A natural products entrepreneur and hospitality industry veteran, he’ll oversee day-to-day operations of the organic restaurant and organic market, focusing on team development, new market menu initiatives, guest experience and strategic growth initiatives.

As founder and CEO of PlantBased Solutions and Solutiontopia, Inc., a New York City-based boutique advisory firm, Karsevar has launched startups and grown brands in the natural foods, organic and plant-based sector for more than a decade. He previously served as president and COO of Chloe’s Fruit.

“Daniel’s background is the perfect match for what Food & Thought 2 represents,” says Alfie Oakes, owner of Food & Thought 2. “His passion for organic, plant-forward food and his proven ability to build and operate exceptional food businesses will be instrumental as we continue to grow our community and elevate the experience we offer our guests.”

Earlier in his career, Karsevar led new restaurant development initiatives at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, helping grow such brands as Unilever, Yumami, The Pagel by Bedrock Bakery, Big Mozz and Guiltless by Shayne. He also was a mentor at the Chobani Food Incubator and Food-X accelerator, ProVeg International.

“After years in the restaurant world, I realized that working in natural and organic foods offered something I hadn’t found elsewhere: a sense of purpose,” Karsevar shares. “Every product, every meal, every brand I helped build was contributing to healthier communities and a healthier planet. That matters to me at a fundamental level.”

Location: 7941 Airport Pulling Rd. N., North Naples, Florida. For more information, call 239-791-3663 or visit FoodAndThought2.com.