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Michael Cornthwaite
Hospitality, Real Estate Development, Arts Collectives
Michael Cornthwaite is an influential entrepreneur and the founder and president of Future Restaurant Group. He has been deeply involved in the development and revitalization of downtown Las Vegas, particularly in the Fremont East Entertainment District. Cornthwaite is known for opening several notable establishments, including the Downtown Cocktail Room (DCR), The Beat Coffeehouse, Inspire Theater, and Oscar's Steakhouse.123
Cornthwaite's career in hospitality began with the founding of Future Restaurant Group in May 2005. Over the years, he has expanded his ventures beyond Las Vegas, including projects like Bohemio, a short-term rental and boutique hotel in Marfa, Texas.13 Despite his success in the nightlife and restaurant industry, Cornthwaite has expressed a preference for real estate projects that have a clear beginning and end, as opposed to the ongoing demands of food and beverage operations.1
He currently resides in Centennial, Colorado, with his wife Jennifer and their daughter Amelie. The family moved there following the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted his businesses in Las Vegas.1
