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Colin Asare-Appiah Is Reshaping the Bar World

Imbibe Magazine

The school morphed into a far-better-known bar, also called LAB. In 2003, he was hired as bar manager at Fifteen, a restaurant and social experiment by chef Jamie Oliver, who brought in young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and taught them the restaurant business. Heavily hyped by the media, Fifteen was always packed.

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Meet Chilled 100 Member Carlos Ruiz

Chilled Magazine

Ruiz, who got his start in the hospitality and service industry at a pizza parlor at age 15, discovered his affinity for the craft, in 2012, while working as a bus boy and server at New Jerseys acclaimed Ryland Inn and saw the beautiful, complex, and artful mixed drinks coming out of the bar.

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GSN Announcement: America’s Top Bartenders and Hospitality Buyers to Judge 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

Good Spirits News

In her current role as the Director of Bar & Spirits at Hogsalt, Chicago, Anna is currently making significant strides in the industry with her inventive approach and a profound understanding of mixology. He quickly advanced, earning a General Manager position by the age of 20, which fueled his passion for exceptional service.