Aaron Arizpe

Aaron Arizpe AKA @pocketfork is an independent hospitality consultant and food writer based in New York City. He spent the last decade working for prestigious restaurant groups including Momofuku and Chefs Club, where he orchestrated pop-ups and long-term residencies featuring nearly 200 star chefs from around the world. Now he’s launched his own consultancy, Pocketfork LLC, which focuses on connecting chefs, identifying and pursuing opportunities on their behalf, and helping to tell their stories. His writing has been featured in prominent publications like TIME Magazine, Bon Appétit, and a National Geographic travel series, and his photos have graced the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, and Rolling Stone. He is currently writing a book about tipping points in the history of restaurants.