Grounded Hospitality is an independent advisory and development firm based in New York’s Hudson Valley. By taking a holistic approach to Hospitality & Real Estate Development, we work with clients & partners to create and execute forward-thinking strategic plans, bring them into fully realized operations, and create sustainable value.
+ Hospitality Development, Launch & Operations + Conceptual Planning + Real Estate Development + Facilities Design & Construction
NY State MWBE Certified
Sisha Ortuzar
During the span of a 30-year career in hospitality, Sisha Ortuzar has worked in a wide range of projects, from co-founding and operating a fast-casual chain even before the term became ubiquitous, to designing facilities for restaurants, events venues and hotels, as well as creating one of the largest urban farms in NYC.
Prior to launching his advisory practice, Ortuzar, a native of Santiago, Chile, and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, had been cooking and building restaurants in NYC for over 20 years. Ortuzar is the co-founder, with Tom Colicchio, of the fast-casual chain ‘Wichcraft, the fine dining restaurant Riverpark, and the award-winning urban farm Riverpark Farm. Beyond his duties as culinary director at these businesses, Ortuzar conceptualized and oversaw the design, construction, and overall development of the brands.
At Grounded Hospitality Advisors, Ortuzar specializes in projects where real estate development and hospitality meet, applying years of experience as owner and operator to create and retain value for all stakeholders in every project. Current and recent work includes conceptual development, facilities design, and project management, both as owner and owner’s rep.
