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Piece of the Pie Community Charity Spotlight with CRWU and Jerry Alcorn of the Alcorn Adaptive Bike & Mobility Shop

Every quarter Birba and F10 pairs up with a non-profit to bring awareness to the issues impacting our local community and the organizations that support them. This quarter we are partnering with Jerry Alcorn of the Alcorn Adaptive and the Come Ride With Us Program. After being paralyzed in 2014 Jerry, founded the Alcorn Adaptive, a local bike shop that specializes in the repair and construction of custom adaptive recreational equipment in Palm Springs. Jerry has since become the Chairman of Parks and Recreation for the city and has helped grow the Come Ride WIth Us (CRWU) Program at the James O Jessie Unity Center.

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Birba’s Chef Courtney is Crazy for 'Shrooms!

Join us on Wednesday 4/20 at Birba for a special 5-course family-style mushroom and wine dinner focused on a variety of our favorite local Funghi from Canyon Creek Mushrooms in Palm Desert. We asked Chef Courtney to share some of her passion for ‘shrooms with us, read on below to get a sneak peek into the Mangione! Mushroom & Wine Dinner and what you can expect from the evening.

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Meet Maya Kalabic, the Multimedia Designer Behind Some of F10's Most Iconic Graphics

Maya Kalabic has been our go-to multimedia specialist since about 2012. She has been instrumental in helping us define the look and feel of Cheeky’s, Alcazar, Mr. Lyons, Birba and its beloved heart logo, along with our more recent concept, High/Low which is a beachside eatery in Oceanside, California with a casual and hip, farm to table vibe. It would be nearly impossible to visit an F10 establishment without seeing something Maya has helped us create.

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Interview with Giselle Woo and The Night Owls - Coachella 2022 and More!

After being postponed for two years, Coachella has finally returned with an epic lineup including headliners Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Ye, along with a plethora of emerging and local artists that we are excited to see including Giselle Woo and the Nightowls an eclectic Spanish Rock Band based out of the Coachella Valley.

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Meet The Family - Interview with Felix Tipper, GM of “The Compound"

Foundation 10 is a family of entrepreneurs, makers, artists, musicians, creatives, and food lovers from around the globe, each with a unique story of who they are and how they came to be a part of our team. Felix Tipper is the General Manager of Birba and Cheeky’s or “The Compound,” as we lovingly call it. Felix landed in LA at the age of 19 where he worked as an actor, casting director, and as the VP of a talent agency.

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Piece of the Pie Community Charity Spotlight - Well in the Desert

Every quarter Birba and F10 pairs up with a non-profit to bring awareness to the issues impacting our local community and the organizations that support them. This quarter we are partnering with Well in The Desert, a grassroots organization whose mission is to help our community members through intervention, advocacy, and poverty prevention.

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From East to West - Interview with James Anthony Morelos, Founder and CVO of Mojave Flea Trading Post

Since their arrival in our eclectic desert oasis, Mojave Flea has opened up not one, but two brick and mortar locations in the Coachella Valley and will soon be opening a third in San Francisco. We asked James Anthony Morelos, Founder & CVO of Mojave Flea to sit down with us so we could get the inside scoop on how the trading post came to be and what you can expect from the team in the near future, including a brief look into their soon to be launched, and eagerly anticipated, Makers Guide App.

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Shaken or Stirred? Discussing Midcentury Mixology with Steen Bojsen-Møller, Seymour’s Co-Owner

Legendary mixologist and co-owner of Seymour’s and Toucans Steen Bojsen-Møller chats with us about Modernism Cocktail Class 2022. This fun, hands-on mixology class explores the process of making high-quality hand-crafted cocktails while you follow along with the experts and make your own for sampling.

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Extension vs. Expansion - Behind the Scenes with Tara Lazar and American Express Business Class: The Series

American Express Business Class has launched a new series of interviews that take you across markets and industries for real-life lessons from real-life entrepreneurs discussing topics ranging from budgeting to strategy, leadership, and growth. Their latest episode on Growth: Extension vs. Expansion featured Tom Colicchio, founder of Crafted Hospitality, and our own Tara Lazar, restauranteur, and founder of F10 Creative.

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Coffee Talk with Miriah Leclerc, Founder & CEO of Revolution Roasters

Coffee and its consumption has become an integral part of societal norms; whether it be the morning rituals steeped around the perfect cup of joe, or the cherished afternoon “coffee break” that keeps us sustained and energized. The culture of coffee and its flavor is unique to every country and its people. We sat down with Miriah Leclerc, CEO & Founder of Revolution Roasters, based in Oceanside, California to chat about all things coffee.

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