Tamer Hamawi - Founder/Resident DJ

Tamer is an Aussie-born Egyptian entrepreneur with a passion for music and hospitality. A longtime raver, his love for electronic music began in the late '70s when his brother introduced him to German techno. With a degree in Business and Hospitality Management, Tamer spent his 20's working in hospitality globally, eventually returning to Melbourne in 1999 to open the iconic nightclub Honkytonks, which won multiple awards.

After moving to New York City, he became GM of Michelin-starred PUBLIC, where he met his wife, Blaire. Tamer then opened four successful Brooklyn restaurants, including Colonie, Gran Eléctrica, Governor and Pips. Following a 15-year NYC stint, he relocated to Napa Valley to start a family and open Gran Eléctrica Napa.

Tamer is a Salty Sundays resident DJ and plays regularly at Burning Man, his musical style can described as a sophisticated blend of house and techno in all its forms. When not hosting Salty Sundays events, Tamer works as a restaurant consultant.

Blaire Carson Scheibal - Founder/Social Media, Marketing & Creative Director

Born and raised in a log cabin in St. Helena, California, Blaire moved to New York City at 18 to study performing arts at AMDA and The New School. She has worked in theater, film, TV, and commercials and continues to book commercial work in San Francisco. Blaire also gained valuable experience in the creative roles of costumes, props, and production with NYC’s TAO restaurant group.

After meeting Tamer at PUBLIC restaurant in Nolita, they worked together through the opening of Tamer’s Brooklyn restaurants, where Blaire honed her hospitality skills. Their 15-year NYC chapter ended when they moved to Napa to start a family and open Gran Eléctrica Napa. As Event & Marketing Director, Blaire played a key role in the restaurant's success, creating the “Picnic Beds” and boosting its social media presence.

With her Burning Man spirit, production and performing arts background + love of costumes, music, drama and hospitality, Salty Sundays is a true reflection of Blaire’s unique quirks and talents. As a Napa Valley native with a creative and intoxicatingly fun spirit, Blaire largely established the popularity of Salty Sundays.