Chris Bukowski

From an early age Chris Bukowski had a love for the hospitality industry which led him to a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada LasVegas. From there Chris took on roles as an assistant to Oprah Winfrey's chef to working in the VIP lounge at the Wynn LasVegas. Post Vegas Chris Bukowski had a three year stint in TV where he garnered over 400K followers across his social media platforms. This helped him accelerate his dream of opening up his own restaurant. Bracket Room Sports Lounge and Eatery was opened in 2012 and has gathered national media attention from Good Morning America to Rush Limbaugh. The restaurant has expanded to DC airports and plans for further expansion in Chicago. After the success in Bracket Room Chris took on a marketing position with Rant Inc. to help magnify and revamp the brand. After a year at Rant the company was acquired and the idea of KCM Create was put in place. Outside of his hospitality and digital experience Chris Bukowski holds advisory roles with various start ups in the fitness and dating space.   Founded in 2012 by partners Jeff Greenberg, Nicole Pettitt, and Chris Bukowski, Bracket Room is an upscale sport's lounge and eatery in the heart of Arlington, Virginia; fusing a stylish environment with innovative small plates and cutting-edge technology. The 2,800 square foot space features custom designs by Hapstak and Demetriou, and showcases 35 infinity-edge televisions surrounding the venue, making it an ideal spot for game day action. Guests can dine and drink at custom-built bar stools, which sit illuminated under a steel bracket housing the liquor case. Bracket Room also features a VIP area for those looking for a more intimate spot, complete with three private TV’s and an iPad to personally control your settings. An upscale nightlife destination, the bar turns into a lounge with music and DJ entertainment on weekends. Forever a Rebel...