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Smarty Pants is an independent consulting company founded by Andrea Lazar to help small businesses grow smarter. Andrea Lazar is a successful entrepreneur who has created two critically-acclaimed, multi-million dollar businesses in Houston, Texas. Her strengths lie in business growth strategies, comprehensive content management and project management.
Andrea was in restaurant operations for 12 years and was recognized for her Wine & Spirits Programs at both Boulevard Bistrot and t’afia and was named Best Sommelier 2007 by The Houston Press. In addition, Andrea is dedicated to the local food movement in Houston and is one of the founders of the Midtown Farmers Market. She also created and coordinated the RARE experimental dinner series (held at t’afia) showcasing up-and-coming chefs. Prior to her restaurant work, Andrea was involved in the arts community for many years. She was the Marketing/Public Relations Director at DiverseWorks Artspace from 1991-1994 where she also developed and curated “Beyond Desire,” the first GLBT film and video festival in Houston. In 1994, Andrea worked for The Arts Company (an independent production company based in Boston) as the Assistant Producer on "The Other Weapon," a play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Robbie McCauley about the clash between police and the Black Panther Party in Los Angeles in the Sixties. Andrea returned to DiverseWorks in 1995 as Acting Director during their search for a new Executive Director. Andrea remained connected to the arts community while creating and running restaurants. She created Artists Share, a curated silent auction in which proceeds are divided equally between the artist and a charity of the artist’s choosing. She also engaged local artists in all aspects of designing the four restaurants she has developed with her business partner and award-winning chef, Monica Pope: Boulevard Bistrot, 43 Brasserie, t’afia and Beaver’s.
Andrea graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Plan II. She then completed a dual degree program at Southern Methodist University, graduating in 1991 with a Master of Business Administration (from the Cox School of Business) and a Master of Arts in Non-Profit Administration (from the Meadows School of the Arts).
Businesses Co-Creator/Partner, t’afia, 3701 Travis St, Houston TX 77002 www.tafia.com Co-Creator/Partner, Beaver’s, 2310 Decatur St., Houston TX 77008 www.beavershouston.com Community Co-Chair, Advisory Board, Recipe for Success (2005) Recipe for Success is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating childhood obesity through school-based programs. |
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