Alma Matcha x Daniel’s Steakhouse Host Service & Soul at Thrive Art District
Sunday, 04/26/2026-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
THRIVE Art District
744 NW 5th Ave (Unit 1121),
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333111
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Cost: $75
WHO/WHAT:
Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse and Alma Matcha, are excited to host Service & Soul, a curated panel and workshop celebrating women shaping the hospitality industry. The event will take place at THRIVE Art District on Sunday, April 26 and will bring together owners, restaurateurs, operators and creatives for a thoughtful and inspiring experience centered around connection and community. Rooted in the belief that hospitality is built on care, creativity and resilience, Service & Soul creates a space for women across the industry to share stories, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships. The morning will consist of a panel conversation featuring influential women in hospitality, including Kassidy Angelo, Managing Director of Gioia Hospitality Group; Taymir & Jessica, Co-Founders of Alma Matcha; Janessa Cuba, Co-Founder of Stacked Cookie Co, Gabriella Sanon, Marketing Director of INK Entertainment, and Alexandra Arguello, Founder of PORFA & Playa Bowls. The event also includes curated experiences including a Daniel’s brunch bar with caviar, an Alma matcha and coffee counter, a Daniel’s x Alma matcha ice cream bar, professional headshots by The Media Standard, and interactive installations. Tickets are priced at $75 per guest, with limited availability to maintain an intimate and engaging atmosphere.
ABOUT GIOIA HOSPITALITY GROUP
Gioia Hospitality Group is a dynamic South Florida-based company dedicated to exceptional cuisine, forward-thinking concepts, and unparalleled service. The group was co-founded by Thomas Angelo and his daughter Kassidy Angelo, who also co-own Daniel’s Miami and Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse. Gioia is the only South Florida-based hospitality group with MICHELIN Recommended restaurants in both Miami-Dade and Broward County. Inspired by the Italian word “Gioia,” meaning joy, and rooted in Tom’s family heritage from Gioia del Colle in Italy’s Puglia region, the group brings a sense of warmth and authenticity to every dining experience. The Gioia Hospitality leadership team includes Culinary Director Danny Ganem, Wine & Beverage Director Daniel Bishop, and Chief Operating Officer John Hart, whose collective expertise drives the group’s continued growth and excellence. Gioia Hospitality Group launched Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale in fall 2024, followed by the debut of D’s Sports Bar in early 2025, a high-end destination sports bar offering refined comfort food and premium game-day viewing. Daniel’s Miami was then debuted in summer 2025, which is currently ranked #40 on the World’s Best 101 Steak Restaurants for 2026. Looking ahead, the group will introduce an upscale waterfront dining experience, La Sponda, at Vita at Grove Isle in late 2025.
ABOUT DANIEL’S, A FLORIDA STEAKHOUSE (FORT LAUDERDALE)
Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse, brings refined dining with a local touch to Fort Lauderdale. Recognized in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide and named Best Steakhouse in Florida by Tasting Table, Daniel’s celebrates the best of the region through a menu that highlights premium cuts of steak sourced from Florida ranches, fresh seafood from the Keys, and produce from Homestead. Each dish is crafted with care by Culinary Director Danny Ganem and the Gioia Hospitality team, blending quality, seasonality, and creativity. Led by Gioia Hospitality’s owners, Tom Angelo and daughter Kassidy Angelo; Culinary Director Danny Ganem; Chief Operating Officer John Hart; and Wine & Beverage Director Daniel Bishop, the restaurant offers a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere where European-style hospitality meets coastal ease. Guests can enjoy an award-winning wine program, inventive cocktails, and signature wine dinners that have become hallmarks of the Gioia name. A true neighborhood gem, Daniel’s continues to redefine the modern steakhouse experience in Fort Lauderdale – elevated, approachable, and unmistakably Floridian.
ABOUT ALMA MATCHA
Alma Matcha is a premium matcha company and café concept dedicated to sharing the art and ritual of Japanese matcha through thoughtful hospitality and design. Co-founded by Taymir Terrell and Jessica Binder, the brand was created to introduce guests to high quality ceremonial grade matcha sourced from renowned tea growing regions of Japan. This month, Alma Matcha will open its flagship location in Fort Lauderdale, marking a major milestone for the growing brand. Designed as both a café and community hub, the space will offer a curated menu of traditional and modern matcha beverages alongside immersive experiences that celebrate the culture, craft, and ritual of matcha.
