Manolo López

Manolo López is a Puerto Rican entrepreneur, producer, and chef, known for using food to unite communities worldwide. With celebrated restaurants in New York and Puerto Rico, he has curated international pop-up experiences in Japan, Mexico, Colombia, Romania, Chile, and beyond, showcasing Puerto Rican culture. He has produced and hosted podcasts for Spotify and The North Face, and serves on The North Face's Explore Fund council. As a marketing consultant, he connects Latino pop-culture with brands like North Face, Red Bull, On Running, and Jim Beam. Manolo is opening a coffee shop and pop-up kitchen in Manhattan's Lower East Side, aiming to create CPG and RTG products tied to Latino culture. His legacy lies in fostering unity and amplifying Latin American culture. Food is the medium Manolo uses to tell stories, but his true legacy is his ability to foster unity and amplify Latin American culture.