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...
by Montia Garcia | Jul 1, 2015 | Mixologists
Brian Casey, food and wine pairing program, Imagery Winery, Glen Ellen The Optimist Well Miss Brian Casey grew up in Petaluma, California and started working in the restaurant industry at age 15, first as a dishwasher, then a busboy and a server. While working at...
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...
by James Ratliff | Jan 28, 2015 | Mixologists
Ardit Dizdari, Speakeasy Fridays at Southport & Irving, Chicago, Illinois Clover Club When Ardit Dizdari got his hands on a copy of “The Old Waldorf Astoria Bar Book 1935,” he was inspired to create what’s now a weekend jazz destination in...
