GuestCounts Hospitality Mission:
GuestCounts Hospitality strives to be the nation’s leading independently owned Latin restaurant group with genuine and driven hospitality professionals working as one to develop exciting food, beverage and entertainment experiences that celebrate diverse Latin cultures.
GuestCounts Hospitality manages the food, beverage and nightlife businesses of principals Barry Gutin and Larry Cohen. The two - business partners since 1995 - focus their time, talents and resources on the growth of Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and their 2025 acquisitions, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar and Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila!
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- 10 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 - Phone: 215.922.3200
Fax: 215.922.7429
CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT & RUM BAR
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar launched in Philadelphia in 2000, followed by Atlantic City, NJ, in 2004, Orlando in 2008, and Washington, D.C. in 2010, giving guests a passport to Cuba's intriguing flavors and culture. The restaurant’s name, which translates to “a free Cuba,” signifies hope for the future of the treasured island nation. Cuba Libre’s mission is to provide an “escape” to Havana through exciting food, beverage and entertainment experiences that celebrate the Cuban people and culture. Two-time James Beard award-winner and Founding Chef Guillermo Pernot retired in late 2023, after many years preparing his successors, Culinary Directors, Kevin Couch and Angel Roque. Their menus feature tantalizing tastes that reflect Cuba’s culinary traditions, as well as emerging modern Cuban cuisine.
GuestCounts Hospitality Principals and Co-Founders, Barry Gutin and Larry Cohen bring a unique combination of hospitality experience to each of their projects and have been partners since 1995. The two focus their time, talents and resources on the growth of Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar and their 2025 acquisitions, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar and Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila!
EMPANADA ALLEY
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar brings its made-from-scratch and ready-to-enjoy empanadas directly to you via takeout or delivery with Empanada Alley. Inspired by the savory treats from Cuban paladares (small, family run restaurants), our empanadas are perfect to switch up your next family dinner or date night - or as a surprise meal delivery for a friend’s birthday! Add on soup, a Cuban sandwich, or dessert to make a complete meal - or choose one of our party trays.
PALADAR LATIN KITCHEN & RUM BAR
Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar is a fresh, colorful and fun Latin American restaurant experience inspired by Central & South America, Cuba and the Latin Caribbean. With guidance from our warm and welcoming staff, our guests discover the bold flavors and vibrant cultures of Latin America. Our approachable menu features freshly prepared guacamole, slow roasted and grilled meats, fresh seafood and homemade salsas. The rhythm of Latin Music sets the tone at our unique rum bar that offers fresh muddled Mojitos, over 100 selections of Rum, and a full bar with everything you may want.
BOMBA ¡TACOS + TEQUILA!
BOMBA ¡Tacos + Tequila! is a premium-casual taco concept offering craveable Latin and global tacos and tequila-centric mixology in a vibrant local hangout atmosphere. BOMBA offers lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, happy hour, and children’s menus, as well as an energetic and fun bar featuring handcrafted tequila cocktails, rum drinks, and a wide variety of craft beers. Perfect for a night out with friends or a quick bite to eat with family or co-workers.
PAST CONCEPTS
CATERING: BRÛLÉE CATERING BY CHEF JEAN MARIE LACROIX AND GOURMETRO CATERING
GuestCounts Hospitality’s catering division was formed in 2006 with the purchase of Max & Me Catering, a fine dining caterer servicing only the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Over the next 11 years, the business was expanded organically and through acquisition. Along the way, it adopted a new name - Brûlée Catering by Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix - and grew sales to nearly $20 million annually, with exclusive caterer status in more than a dozen landmark locations and cultural institutions in Philadelphia. Gourmetro Catering, formed in 2009, provided limited service catering at a more popular price point. In 2017, Brûlée Catering and Gourmetro were sold to the foodservice division of Comcast Spectacor.
NIGHTLIFE: EGYPT NIGHTCLUB, SHAMPOO NIGHCLUB AND 32⁰ LUXE LOUNGE
From 1992 to 2011, GuestCounts Hospitality and its principals operated some of the largest and most innovative, successful and enduring nightlife operations in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
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