Open Late: Networking and the Night Shift at Buns & Patties

Join NEXTWork, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-tier networking program for an
inspiring event with Mark Isakov, David Pinkhasov and Vlad Shamayev, owners of
local favorite late night spot Buns & Patties. Mark, David and Vlad will share
lessons learned as restaurateurs from pivotal moments in their business’s
growth and their experience of serving the Detroit Jewish community. All
professionals from all sectors are welcome to grab a seat at the table and dig
into a night of networking.

$20 includes networking, food and soft drinks.

Thank you to our co-chairs:
Joey Berlin and Bekah Weiskopf

NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.
Special thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.
**About Our Speakers**
**Mark Isakov** is a long-time Metro Detroit resident and hospitality
professional with more than a decade of experience in restaurants and in the
construction industry. His career has taken him through a range of hospitality
concepts where he developed a passion for creating memorable guest experiences
and building strong teams. After earning his degree in Business
Administration, Mark ultimately combined his hospitality background with his
entrepreneurial ambitions to co-found Buns & Patties in Berkley. Today, he
focuses on BnP’s operations, growth, brand and the guest experience.
**Vlad Shamayev** is a Russian immigrant with nearly two decades of
hospitality experience, beginning at age 14 in a family-owned bagel shop in
West Bloomfield. He spent years working his way through the industry,
developing expertise in restaurant operations, staff development and
hospitality. He co-founded Buns & Patties to serve high-quality food and make
every visit memorable and meaningful. He now focuses on maintaining those high
standards while building a restaurant that feels like part of the community.
**David Pinkhasov** is a long-time Metro Detroit hospitality professional with
over a decade of experience in restaurants. He began his career in the
industry in 2012, working his way through some of the area’s most notable
hospitality groups and developing a passion for great food, genuine service
and creating memorable guest experiences. The idea for Buns & Patties began
long before its doors opened, combining David’s love for good food and even
better service, with his vision of creating a restaurant that felt fun and was
rooted in the community. As co-founder of Buns & Patties, he now focuses on
the brand, guest experience and growing BnP into a multi-location concept.

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