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The school morphed into a far-better-known bar, also called LAB. In 2003, he was hired as barmanager 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.
Once the finalists have been announced in the July issue of the magazine, well be in touch with all finalists to ask them to rank the bars and operators in the next round of voting. How does this work? In this round, sponsors will also cast another vote.
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Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, barmanagers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. William Santiago Orlando, Florida Expertise: Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, Gin.
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Martini “The Martini lives and dies depending on the juxtaposition of vermouth and gin,” says DiMonriva. Knowledge not just of proper vermouth storage (it goes in the fridge, by the way) but also of the botanicals that make up the ingredients (both the gin and the vermouth). The entire drink is a delicate balance.”
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Anna’s professional journey commenced in the hospitality sector at BOKA Restaurant Group, where she served as BarManager for an impressive 5 years. Her commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for patrons and her leadership in enhancing the bar program at BOKA has left an enduring impact.
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