Our Story

Heritage Hospitality Group started with a simple idea: bring people together through quality craftsmanship and community spaces. It all began with Heritage Bikes & Coffee, where a love for handcrafted bicycles and a passion for great coffee found common ground. What started as a single shop blending cycling and cafe culture has grown into a collection of neighborhood spots across Chicago, each with its own unique feel but always rooted in the same values: authenticity, quality, and connection.

As we evolved, so did our vision. From the carefully crafted drinks at FROTH, where we take a cocktail approach to coffee, to Bunker, a neighborhood spot for locals craving familiar comforts like sports and good food, we’ve continued to focus on creating spaces that feel like home. Larry’s adds a laid-back, intimate bar experience to the mix, offering a place where simplicity and good vibes always take center stage.

We’ve grown, but our mission stays the same—keep it simple, keep it real, and create spaces where people want to be. Whether it’s for a bike, a coffee, or a night out with friends, we’re here to bring Chicago closer, one place at a time.

  • Michael Salvatore

    Michael Salvatore

    Founder & Owner
    Concept Development
    Creative Director

    Role & Responsibilities: As Founder and Owner of Heritage Hospitality Group, Michael guides the overarching vision, expansion, and strategic leadership across the group's portfolio of neighborhood gathering spots—including Heritage Bicycles & Coffee, Heritage Outpost, Larry's, FROTH, and Bunker. He oversees concept development, business strategy, and high-level partnerships across the group's hospitality and retail operations.

    Background & Experience: A fifth-generation Chicagoan, Michael launched Heritage Bicycles & Coffee in 2011, introducing Chicago's first hybrid custom bike shop and specialty coffee house—and the city's first local bike manufacturer since Schwinn. Over the past decade, he has scaled the flagship Lakeview store into a multi-venue hospitality collective, receiving accolades in Crain's Chicago Business (40 Under 40), the Wall Street Journal, and the Chicago Tribune.

    Community & Personal: Driven by a strong commitment to local Chicago culture and community building, Michael lives in the city with his wife, entrepreneur Melissa Salvatore (owner of A Little Photo Studio and Field Creatives), and their three children.

    @dadmikeysal

Leadership

  • Ben Logue

    Ben Logue

    HERITAGE BIKES & COFFEE
    HERITAGE OUTPOST
    ben@heritagebikesandcoffee.com
    @bendiloquercio

    General Manager & Strategic Initiatives Lead

    Role & Responsibilities: Ben serves as General Manager across Heritage Cafes and Strategic Initiatives Lead across Heritage Hospitality Group. He manages daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations, oversees vendor and coffee roaster partnerships, directs menu innovations (such as seasonal drink rollouts), and leads company-wide policy, procedure, and event coordination.

    Background & Experience: Ben brings a rich background in specialty coffee, hospitality management, and entertainment operations, including previous roles with roasters, wine/F&B management at Cooper's Hawk, and game operations.

    Education & Interests: Holds a B.A. in Communications with a specialization in Musical Theatre and a minor in Music Industry Studies from Bowling Green State University (Magna Cum Laude). Outside of Heritage, he remains active in the local theater community

  • Luke Nevin-Gattle

    Luke Nevin-Gattle

    LARRY’S
    luke@larryschicago.com
    @lukenevingattle

    Bar Manager, Larry's

    Role & Responsibilities: As Bar Manager at Larry's, Luke oversees daily bar operations, menu curation, and beverage program development for Heritage Hospitality Group's lounge in Uptown. He manages floor shifts, team training, and inventory while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creative drink concepts, house-made syrups and infusions, and classic cocktail craftsmanship.

    Background & Experience: With a 14-year career in hospitality, Luke has led bar operations at Larry's for over three and a half years. A former theater student with a background in acting and performance, he brings artistic perspective and engaging storytelling to bar craft and guest experience. His foundational expertise centers on classic cocktails, spirit tradition, and thoughtfully curated menus.

    Hospitality & Style: Passionate about neighborhood culture and community gathering, Luke prioritizes genuine hospitality, team mentorship, and operational detail. He focuses on making craft beverage experiences both creative and approachable for every guest.

  • Moises Arroyo

    Moises Arroyo

    FROTH
    UNISON COFFEE
    moises@heritagehospitality.group

    General Manager & Operations Director

    Role & Responsibilities: Moises acts as General Manager and Coffee & Kitchen Operations Director at Froth and partner spaces like Unison Coffee. He oversees front-of-house team leadership, coffee quality control, kitchen/bar operations, supply chain management, and floor standards.

    Background & Experience: A key figure at Heritage for years, Moises transitioned from lead barista to executive floor leader and fractional cafe manager, driving staff retention, barista training, and operational stability across multiple locations.

  • Chris Tescher

    HERITAGE BIKES & COFFEE
    chris@heritagebikesandcoffee.com

    Bicycle Operations Manager

    Role & Responsibilities: Chris leads the bicycle department across Heritage Bicycles, overseeing bike room mechanics, custom builds, repair operations, inventory, and online shop e-commerce fulfillment. He manages key vendor relationships (including e-bike dealer programs and POS integrations) and handles media/event bicycle activations, such as Huckberry’s DIRT series feature in Chicago.

    Background & Experience: Stepping into the bicycle manager role from hands-on mechanic work, Chris brings precise operational organization, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to customer service.

  • John Brown

    BUNKER
    john@bunkerchicago.com

    Bar & Operations Manager

    Role & Responsibilities: John manages bar operations, beverage program development, and day-to-day administration at Bunker. He directs front-of-house staff, cocktail curation, event production, and financial reporting.

    Background & Education: John has over 12 years of experience spanning craft bartending, brand management, event production, and hospitality consulting. He studied Political Science, Philosophy, and Mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and holds certifications in BarSmarts, ServSafe, TIPS, and TAM.

  • Kait Kollarik

    HERITAGE HOSPITALITY GROUP
    kait@heritagehospitality.group

    Social Media Manager

    Role & Responsibilities: Kait oversees social media strategy, visual content creation, and digital brand marketing across Heritage Hospitality Group's portfolio (Heritage Bicycles & Coffee, FROTH, Bunker, and Larry's). She leads event promotions, cross-location marketing campaigns, and weekly social content coordination with venue managers.

    Background & Experience: Kait combines creative storytelling and hospitality marketing to engage the local Chicago community, showcase seasonal offerings, and drive traffic to group events and neighborhood pop-ups.