Refuel is a restaurant and hospitality consulting company based in Washington, DC.

Our focus is on developing successful opening's and operational excellence. We create and develop exciting and refreshing Wine & Beverage Programs that offer a sense of adventure and make business sense for the owners.

Refuel accomplishes this through effective training on product knowledge and good customer service education.We are a full service consulting company specializing in all areas of hospitality and liquid assets.

Our Services Include: Menu Design, wine, beverage, and spirit programs, Associate Training Manual and mock Service, design and operational flow, standards of service development and implementation, operating supplies and equipment selection, competitive purchasing and resources, management and staff recruiting, alcohol and sexual harassment education, wine and beverage events, securing location and lease negotiations.

Sommelier a go-go: We are on the go wherever you need our wine expertise and guidance in the world, your home, and/or office party.

Corporate and Private Wine Protocol Seminars: We will educate your associates in the art and commerce of selecting wine and pairing food when entertaining clients.

Special Wine Events, Guided Tastings, and Dinners: We can produce and manage your very special events for any size group. We conduct wine and beverage tasting groups as well as seminars. We work with many of our associate venues, many with their own deep wine cellars, and culinary experts to custom tailor any menu with matching wines from around the world... with an extra artistic eye. Call for an estimate today! 202-235-9502

Clients and Openings: Peacock Grand Cafe, Artvines, Black Fox (Washington DC), Cakelove, Macchu Pisco, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Lotus (Washington DC), Lima Restaurant and Lounge, French Wine Society, Nage Restaurant Group, Science Club (Washington DC), Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Atria Restaurant (Martha's Vineyard), St. Regis Hotel and Starwood Global Sales, Blega Cafe, Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Washington DC)

Principals - Daniel Mahdavian: Daniel worked for over three years at the St. Regis Hotels the Director of Food and Beverage. He was also the Director of Wine and Spirits. He developed over a dozen new Food and Beverage concepts for Starwood Hotels and Resorts that were creative and profitable. Daniel is currently the Creative Director, Wine and Beverage Sommelier, and the 'mouth' of Refuel. His wine program at St. Regis won the 2005 Wine Spectator's "Best Of Award of Excellence."

Principals - Karen Kreiger Freese: Karen's success in the world of book publishing has made her a respected leader in setting new publishing and marketing trends throughout the world. With her keen sense of style and marketing Karen is the "Eyes" of Refuel and always on the look out for the next hot new wine or winemaker throughout the mountaintops and valleys of the great State of California!

Principals - Melanie Corcoran: Is our financial guru with an MBA from the University of Southern California who focuses on our business development and operational success. Melanie is the 'nose' of Refuel during events and wine auctions.