Bar & Restaurant News named Naples Chef Ricardo Lory, known professionally as Chef Global, as one of America’s Top 15 Hospitality Leaders Under 30.
The recognition is part of the publication’s Next Generation of Hospitality Excellence initiative. The honor brings national attention to Naples’ growing reputation as a hub for creativity, innovation, and world-class hospitality, showcasing how leaders like Lory are elevating Florida’s culinary and cultural influence across the country.
Lory is a Haitian-American chef raised in Naples. He is redefining what hospitality means today, bringing people together through food, culture, and connection. As the CEO of Creative Catering Naples and Chef Global’s Kitchen, his vision is offering flavors from around the world, celebrating the shared language of food and connection. Across high-profile events and private celebrations, Lory’s work honors how people everywhere celebrate through flavor and experience, transforming hospitality into a language of joy, culture, and community.
“This city raised me,” said Lory. “From humble beginnings to leading two hospitality brands, it has been a journey of perseverance and purpose, inspired by the people and cultures I’ve met around the world. Every dish and every table is a chance to tell a story that brings people closer together.”…