Rita Jammet

Rita and her husband, André Jammet, owned and operated the iconic New York French restaurant La Caravelle. The New York Times described La Caravelle as a “French Legend and a Paris in Manhattan experience to food enthusiasts and the A-list of American society.” Rita oversaw all aspects of this restaurant’s business management, legal, financial, marketing and public relations, operational details that made La Caravelle excel. Like all working mothers, Rita learned to successfully juggle both her family and professional duties. After closing La Caravelle in 2004 and pursuing her passion for Champagne, Rita started to market and distribute La Caravelle Champagne and Bordeaux, available in a growing number of distinguished New York (and other states) hospitality, restaurant and retail establishments. An avid Champagne lover, Rita promotes not only her La Caravelle Champagne but also the Champagne region and wines in general. Capitalizing on her twenty-five-plus years of hospitality experience and her extensive network of colleagues that includes chefs and restaurateurs worldwide, Rita formed Bouquet Ventures Hospitality Consulting in 2004, undertaking various industry projects. In recognition for her services in the food, wine and hospitality worlds, Rita was recently bestowed the Order of Agricultural Merit by France’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Giving back to her community and supporting the members of this community are major components of Rita’s life. Rita was a principal architect of “The Days of Taste” and “Spoons Across America,” a wonderful program teaching young students about food in conjunction with AIWF and the James Beard Foundation. In addition to being a member of the Restaurant Committee of NYC and Company, Rita takes an active part in Les Dames d’Escoffier New York.