by James Ratliff | Mar 7, 2019 | Mixologists
Shannon Ponche, Bartender, Leyenda, Brooklyn, New York Rizzo Leyenda, a Pan-Latin cocktail bar ranked 97 on the World’s 100 Best Bars List in 2018, is credited for some of the best libations in Brooklyn. Head Bartender Shannon Ponche has a deep knowledge of Mexican... 
by James Ratliff | Jan 9, 2016 | Chefs
Beni Velázquez / Chef, Isabela’s, Las Vegas, Nevada Raspberry Sangria Pink Guava Butter Green Apple & Jalapeño Jelly Chef Beni Velázquez takes fusion cuisine to an entirely new level. In the spring of 2015, Beni traded his Bar+Bistro in the downtown Las Vegas Arts... 
by James Ratliff | May 25, 2015 | Chefs
Scott Mullen, Chef, Resort in Shenandoah Valley Grilled Shrimp with Kiwi & Prickly Pear GastriqueHoney-Glazed Salmon & Blood Orange Quinoa At a resort in the rolling green hills of the Shenandoah Valley, Chef Scott Mullen brings inspiration to his job serving... 
by James Ratliff | Jan 31, 2015 | Mixologists
Alex Velez / Beverage Director, Lost Spirits Distillery, Las Vegas, Nevada Boiling Paloma Chi Chi Ox Aztec Fire Elixir Alex Velez has been working in restaurants since the mid 90s, growing up in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He set his path on going to college and earning a... 
by James Ratliff | Jan 30, 2015 | Mixologists
Peter Vestinos / Beverage Consultant, The BarMedic, Chicago, Illinois Passion Fruit Drinking Vinegar Big Love Daiquiri Flavored Ice Peter Vestinos grew up in Boston and started working behind the bar in his early 20s. What started out as a part-time weekend job during... 
