About Michael Bilton

Michael Bilton has over 25 years of experience in the restaurant hospitality, consulting, construction and design business.

Originally from Chicago, he has worked for Carson’s of Chicago, Levy Restaurants and Bacin Group Restaurants in capacities from general manager to director of operations. He was the creator of Ti Amo in Chicago, which was selected by Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel as the best restaurant in Chicago for 1993.

Upon moving to South Florida in 1994, Michael has had his hand on the pulse of the evolving restaurant market. Some of the projects include the critically acclaimed 32 East, which he conceptualized, opened and operated as managing partner. Another project was Aura, also in Delray Beach. Aura was named City Link Magazine’s best new restaurant in Palm Beach County for 2003 along with numerous other accolades.

Michael has worked with the who’s who of companies, culinary talents and designers in the industry. He has been featured in articles in Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant & Hospitality, Restaurant Business, Food Arts as well as many other trade and national publications.

Michael now draws upon his vast experience to focus on the brokerage of exclusive restaurant businesses, commercial properties and high end residential clients.

A. Tom Prakas says, “The addition of Michael to our firm is a great dividend not only for The Prakas Group, but for any client Michael works with. His knowledge of the restaurant industry is second to none and his knowledge of South Florida is equally impressive. We are proud to have Michael join forces with us.”

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