Roundtable with Daisies

August 13, 2025

Together Hospitality hosted a sustainability panel at Daisies in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to share actionable insights for restaurants of all sizes. The conversation highlighted how restaurateurs can make both small and large changes to improve sustainability—from sourcing practices to employee welfare. Attendees left with practical resources and inspiration to build more resilient, responsible, and future-focused businesses. Our panel featured:

  1. Joe Frillman, Chef & Owner of Daisies
  2. Alex Frantz, Director of Local & Sustainability for Midwest Foods
  3. Linda Bartman of Food Rescue US
  4. Lauren Kaszuba, COO of WasteNot Compost

Photo Credits: Kevin Hartmann

Together Hospitality hosted a sustainability panel at Daisies in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to share actionable insights for restaurants of all sizes. The conversation highlighted how restaurateurs can make both small and large changes to improve sustainability—from sourcing practices to employee welfare. Attendees left with practical resources and inspiration to build more resilient, responsible, and future-focused businesses. Our panel featured:

  1. Joe Frillman, Chef & Owner of Daisies
  2. Alex Frantz, Director of Local & Sustainability for Midwest Foods
  3. Linda Bartman of Food Rescue US
  4. Lauren Kaszuba, COO of WasteNot Compost

Photo Credits: Kevin Hartmann