Chris Bukowski is a Chicago native, television personality, and owner of Bracket Room Sports Lounge & Eatery in Arlington, Virginia. In 2012, Bukowski was presented with the opportunity of a lifetime; to become a contestant on ABC’s The Bachelorette. Bukowski quickly became a fan-favorite, and subsequently appeared on an ABC spin-off, Bachelor Pad, in which he finished as a finalist. He then opened his first concept, Bracket Room, in Arlington, VA with friend Jeff Greenberg. Recently named “Best Sports Bar in DC” by In the Capital magazine, Bracket Room is a unique, upscale sports lounge, fusing a stylish environment with innovative small plates and cutting-edge technology. Surrounding the 2,800 square foot venue are 35 infinity-edge televisions, making it a hot-spot for game days. Bukowski’s goal was to change the way sports bars were perceived; meshing top-notch libations with chef-inspired dishes and outstanding service. Bukowski attended University of Nevada, Las Vegas, majoring in Hospitality Management with a focus in Food and Beverage. During his studies at UNLV, he was fortunate enough to work at restaurants and nightclubs at the Wynn and Bellagio hotels, gaining experience and making connections. Bukowski is very active with several charities around the country, and he is a suicide prevention and anti-bullying activist. He has an outstanding presence on social media, with nearly 100k followers on Twitter. Bukowski will be appearing on another ABC spinoff this summer, Bachelor in Paradise.