by Montia Garcia | Oct 26, 2015 | Mixologists
Bethann Smith, Head Bartender at Murphy’s Law Irish Pub, Pawtucket, Rhode Island The Hot Flash On her night off, it’s not uncommon for Bethann Smith to get a text message from another bartender, asking her what she’d mix for the lady sitting at the...
by Montia Garcia | Oct 12, 2015 | Chefs
Denise Perez, Executive Pastry Chef at the Gold Country Casino & Hotel Professional baker Denise Perez is passionately in love with the endless possibilities of sweets. Inspired by watching her mother and grandfather work in the kitchen when she was a...
by Montia Garcia | Sep 28, 2015 | Mixologists
Kat Valentina, Owner & Mixologist at Moverz N Shakers, Marin, California Rye-Thai on Time There’s mixology, then there’s medicinal mixology. More than a repudiation of over-sweet, artificial ingredients, it’s an adherence to produce and herbs...
by Montia Garcia | Aug 25, 2015 | Mixologists
Lindsay Shea Bolster, General Manager, Presidio, Chicago, Illinois Whiskey Smash Blackberry Basil Spritzer Hibiscus Margarita Award-winning Chicago mixologist Lindsay Shea Bolster has firm ground rules for creating outstanding cocktails. First, make sure the drink is...
by Montia Garcia | Jul 27, 2015 | Mixologists
Gino Catenacci, Owner, Gino’s Vino Wood Fire Osteria, Austin, Texas Gino’s Ginger Juicer Blood Orange Bubbler When Gino Catenacci turned 12 in 1966, he started bussing tables at his Uncle Marco’s Italian restaurant near Detroit. Six years later on...
