As the Vice President/Associate Publisher of Great Places Publishing, an upscale private dining/event venue directory and website, he has fostered relationships with venues, caterers, event planners, and many of the leaders in the event industry as well as countless chefs and restaurateurs.

When he’s not searching for the next great venue or event resource, reading recipes, cooking for his family and friends, or exploring new places to dine, Stephen is figuring out ways to share his findings with the world. Stephen was an early twitter user @venueczar and, through his event and venue business, has become an uber location scout, consulting with event planners and others looking for the next “great place” to hold their event. Stephen has lived in Greenwich Village, NYC for the past 26 years.