Oak & Stone adding 3 locations, new president appointed

A popular restaurant chain in the region is expanding, and it also has a new leader at the helm. Oak & Stone will be adding three locations, including one out of state, this year. As the business looks to expand its footprint, parent company Artistry Restaurants appointed Sam Aguilar as president of the Oak & Stone brand.

Since launching in Sarasota in 2016, the American tavern-style concept of Oak & Stone has grown to include seven locations: Bradenton, Estero, Naples, Sarasota (Clark Road and UTC), St. Petersburg and Venice (Wellen Park).

Aguilar started working at Oak & Stone as a director in 2017 and most recently was vice president, according to a statement, which credits him with helping to grow the brand, team and profits year-over-year. Before Oak & Stone, Aguilar held similar operational roles at Stonewood Holdings Restaurant Group.