Tanner Agar is a Michelin and James Beard recognized chef/bartender/restaurateur and the CEO/Creative Director of Walkabout Hospitality Group. His concepts Rye, Apothecary, and Flamant are known for their unique, creative menus and warm hospitality.

Starting as a Segway pizza delivery boy, Tanner went on to TCU and now has nearly 20 years of culinary experience across six countries and three languages. Outside of work he’s passionate about motorcycles, photography, books, and travel.

Awards and notable press for Tanner and his projects:

• Michelin Guide Texas: Most Exceptional Cocktails in Texas, Recommended Restaurant

• James Beard: Outstanding Bar semi-finalist

• Food Network: Triple D Feature

• Tales of the Cocktail: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar honoree, Best US Restaurant Bar honoree

• Dallas Business Journal: C-Suite Leader of the Year

• Entrepreneur Magazine: Cover

• D Magazine: Top 10 restaurant, “Some of most fun you can have in Dallas”

• Fox 4 Morning News: Cooking Segment

• CW33: Cooking Segment

• Forbes: Cocktail Feature

• Imbibe: Cocktail Feature

• Other notable mentions: Washington Post, Inc, Men’s Fitness, Eater, iHeartRadio, FSR Magazine, Dallas Observer.