Brian Reccow Owner

Born and raised in California, Brian's passion for food and beverage spurred him to venture across the globe at a young age. From cooking at a restaurant in Prague to a yacht in St. Maarten, he accumulated valuable experience that would eventually propel his lengthy career in hospitality .

When he returned to the States, he plunged into classes at both the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, and brewing classes at the University of California, Davis. Following his studies, Brian continued to work in both restaurants and craft breweries up and down California, building an extensive background of tools in remodeling, opening, directing and driving succesful operations.

Brian has made San Francisco his home since 1997 and has had the great joy of being involved with many notable hospitality experiences. From his own Reccow Brewing Company in the 90’s to ThirstyBear, Ramblas, Sol y Lago, Cortez, Terrapin CrossRoads, Lolinda and El Techo the list rolls on.

Brian opened The Specialistas, a full-service hospitality operations consulting and management firm in 2016. With clients ranging from Magnolia, New Belgium and Joie De Vivre Hotels, Brian has a strong sense of what drives the modern hospitality marketplace