Michael Dorf — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Founder, Chairman, and CEO of City Winery.
Founded Knitting Factory in 1987 and operated the company until 2003.
Created City Winery in 2007, a concept that integrates a winery, restaurant, and intimate concert space.
Produces annual tribute shows at Carnegie Hall, raising funds for music education programs for underserved youth.
Authored a debut book.
Identifies as a philanthropist and climate activist.

Biography

Michael Dorf is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of City Winery, a venture he created in 2007. City Winery is known for its unique business model, combining a winery, restaurant, and intimate concert space. The concept expanded to Chicago in 2012. Prior to City Winery, Dorf founded Knitting Factory in 1987, an enterprise he led until 2003.

Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors in the entertainment and hospitality sectors, Dorf is a philanthropist and climate activist.