Innovative Dining Group
Tara Shadzi has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Bar Manager and previously as Lead Bartender at Innovative Dining Group's BOA since May 2003, Tara has developed strong expertise in bartending. Previous roles include Bartender at Morgans Hotel Group's Skybar and Forty Deuce, as well as bartending positions at Club AD and the US House of Representatives. Tara’s educational background includes a BS in Business Marketing from Santa Clara University, along with sommelier training from the International Sommelier Guild and bartending education from Bols Bartending Academy.
Innovative Dining Group
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Founded in 1997, Innovative Dining Group (IDG) is known for its success in reimagining concepts including the steakhouse, sushi bars, robatayaki, and teppanyaki restaurants. IDG operates seven of the most popular and successful restaurants and lounges in Los Angeles: Sushi Roku (with locations Santa Monica, and Pasadena), BOA Steakhouse (with locations in West Hollywood and Santa Monica), Katana in West Hollywood, Robata Bar in Santa Monica, and the brand’s new flagship concept, ROKU in West Hollywood. The company also operates a Sushi Roku at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, one at the W Scottsdale, and a newly opened location at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. In addition to its renowned brick-and-mortar locations, IDG opened two concepts at LAX airport: B Grill by BOA Steakhouse in partnership with Areas USA, and Luckyfish in partnership with Star Concessions. Internationally, IDG operates BOA Steakhouse in Abu Dhabi, as well as a forthcoming Katana in Dubai. Additionally, IDG is set to debut Katana Chicago this Summer/Fall 2016. All of IDG’s venues reflect bold, modern interpretations of traditional concepts, reflective of the company’s dynamic partners. For more details please visit IDG’s website, Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.