Restaurant Punk

George "Jazz Hands" Brannon has been dancing his way through life - and restaurants - since childhood when he started working to help fund his dance career. At 14, George was performing with a professional ballet company. By 18, he was dancing with Disney and tapping in an off-Broadway show, but when 23 rolled around, he decided it was time to give his body a break. Returning to the restaurants, George choreographed operations as General Manager at four different Jersey Shore destinations, which reignited his passion for the industry. Looking for a clean slate after turning the dirty 30, George joined Kara Restaurant Group as a server, quickly convincing a skeptical Yianni of his unparalleled work ethos (and dance moves). Soon after, George became the owner of George's Place Court House. To date, he has also owned and operated popular local favorites, including Shamone BYOB and The YB, and recently launched Brine BYOB in partnership with Jenni Luteri.