Media giant Ted Turner attends Leven School student-operated pop-up restaurant

Media giant and philanthropist Ted Turner attended the Michael A. Leven School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality’s (Leven School)  student-operated Pop-Up Restaurant Capstone class on March 25.

Turner, a television and media magnate, founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network. Turner and George McKerrow, co-founder and CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill, mingled with students, faculty, and staff during the four-course meal event.

The student-operated restaurant, Gutes Essen, featured German cuisine and took place at House 51-International House. Catering to a sold-out crowd, the students provided a four-course meal that incorporated Germany’s favorite dishes.

Leven School director, Christian Hardigree shared her enthusiasm, “What an exceptional honor to have two visionaries - Ted Turner and George McKerrow - co-founders of some of the most sustainable restaurants in the world - attend our Pop-Up Restaurant Capstone class.  Our students demonstrated their creativity, their commitment to sustainable culinary practices, and their leadership skills as future industry professionals to two literal LEGENDS!  How awesome is that?!”