A "local restaurateur" refers to a person who owns or manages a restaurant in a specific area or locality. They are typically involved in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, making decisions about the menu, staffing, and overall management.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CENTRIC DOCUMENTARY «NEW CHEFS ON THE BLOCK» OPENS EXCLUSIVELY AT LANDMARK THEATRES» E STREET AND BETHESDA ROW CINEMAS ON APRIL 4TH D.C. Filmmaker Dustin Harrison - Atlas» Award - Winning Feature Spotlights the Rise of Local Restaurateurs Aaron Silverman of Rose's Luxury and Frank Linn of Frankly... Pizza! (dcstyleisreal.com)
He was not abducted during the banquet, which was catered by local restaurateur Mario Reid. (fieryfoodscentral.com)