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Shaking Up Creativity with Jessica Christensen, Lead Mixologist at Graton Resort & Casino

Chilled Magazine

From crafting cocktails to shaping the next generation of bartenders, Jessica Christensen blends creativity and passion as the Lead Mixologist at Graton Resort & Casino. Joining Graton Resort & Casino in 2013 as a bartender, Jessica steadily advanced to Assistant Beverage Manager and, ultimately, to Lead Mixologist in 2021.

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We Asked 9 Sommeliers: What’s the Biggest Wine Service Red Flag?

VinePair

1 goal with any guest is finding a common ground or language so I can serve them something they will thoroughly enjoy, not what I think they should enjoy. Jessica Forster, partner and wine director, Waxlight Bar a Vin , Buffalo, N.Y. My wine service red flag is being served wines that are too warm.