GuestCounts Hospitality manages the food, beverage and nightlife businesses of principals Barry Gutin and Larry Cohen. The two - business partners since 1995 - now exclusively focus their time, talents and resources on the growth of Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and related concepts to position GuestCounts Hospitality as the nation’s leading full service (non-Mexican) Latin restaurant group.
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- 10 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 - Phone: 215.922.3200
Fax: 215.922.7429
CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT & RUM BAR
Cuba Libre serves artful presentations of contemporary and classic Cuban fare while immersing guests in the island’s architecture, music and art. The flavorful cuisine, moderate pricing and energetic atmosphere of this upscale casual dining concept appeal to diners of all ages across a wide socioeconomic and ethnic spectrum. Cuba Libre’s themed environment transports guests to Old Havana by recreating its buildings and courtyards, giving the restaurant strong destination appeal. Cuba Libre recognizes the importance of music and rhythm in Cuban culture, transforming after weekend dinners into a late-night Latin hot spot featuring DJs spinning a mix of Latin fusion, salsa, bachata and merengue, with live performers and dancing all night.
General Inquiries: info@CubaLibreRestaurant.com
EMPANADA ALLEY
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar brings its made-from-scratch and ready-to-enjoy empanadas directly to you via takeout or delivery with Empanada Alley. Inspired by the savory treats from Cuban paladares (small, family run restaurants), our empanadas are perfect to switch up your next family dinner or date night - or as a surprise meal delivery for a friend’s birthday! Add on soup, a Cuban sandwich, or dessert to make a complete meal - or choose one of our party trays.
PAST CONCEPTS
CATERING: BRÛLÉE CATERING BY CHEF JEAN MARIE LACROIX AND GOURMETRO CATERING
GuestCounts Hospitality’s catering division was formed in 2006 with the purchase of Max & Me Catering, a fine dining caterer servicing only the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Over the next 11 years, the business was expanded organically and through acquisition. Along the way, it adopted a new name - Brûlée Catering by Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix - and grew sales to nearly $20 million annually, with exclusive caterer status in more than a dozen landmark locations and cultural institutions in Philadelphia. Gourmetro Catering, formed in 2009, provided limited service catering at a more popular price point. In 2017, Brûlée Catering and Gourmetro were sold to the foodservice division of Comcast Spectacor.
NIGHTLIFE: EGYPT NIGHTCLUB, SHAMPOO NIGHCLUB AND 32⁰ LUXE LOUNGE
From 1992 to 2011, GuestCounts Hospitality and its principals operated some of the largest and most innovative, successful and enduring nightlife operations in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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