Independent restaurants are the heart and soul of our neighborhoods. These cafes, eateries, and corner spots don’t just serve incredible food—they build culture, foster community, create jobs, and spark change. But many are fighting to survive. At Jubilee NYC 2025, we’re diving into what’s top of mind for independent restaurateurs and how we can all help with “Beyond the Pass: Turning Passion into Power & Policy,” a special panel presented by chase, in partnership with the Independent Restaurant Coalition (indprestaurants). Moderated by Cherry Bombe founder and podcast host kerrybombe, this conversation will feature: 
🍒 carolinestyne of restaurantaoc, aocbrentwood, caldoverde_dtlap & caracararooftop in L.A. 
🍒 Cheetie Kumar (cheetieku) of ajjaeats in Raleigh 
🍒 Sarah Grueneberg (chefsarahjayne) of monteverdechi in Chicago 
🍒 Stella Dennig of daytripcounter in Oakland Let’s champion the future of independent restaurants together! Jubilee is taking place on Saturday, April 12th, i...