Dina Samson

Co-Founder/Owner, Rossoblu - Los Angeles, CA

Dina Samson is the Co-Founder/Owner of Rossoblu, Superfine Playa, and Superfine Pizza in Los Angeles. She has also co-founded the Independent Hospitality Coalition, Regarding Her Food, and FeedLoveLA, all organizations which focus on supporting and uplifting the Los Angeles restaurant community.

In addition to the many awards and accolades her restaurants have received, Dina has been recognized on The Observer Dining and Nightlife Power List for Social Impact. She also received the James Beard and Leadership and Resilience reward for her work as co-founder of Regarding Her Food.

Samson is both a James Beard Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (WEL) and C200 Champion WinLab fellow. She is also on various advisory boards such as LA Tourism Advisory Committee, Dine LA Advisory Committee, and James Beard WEL Committee.

Dina has also created the City Market South Business Alliance, a professional coalition focused on the collective advancement and well-being of this historical part of downtown Los Angeles. But most importantly, she makes time to raise her twins who love jamming in their own rock band, Silverfish.