Category: Awards
40 Under 40 Spotlight: George Wright
by: Melissa Dowling
Who: George Wright What: Beverage director Where: Sap Sua in Denver Age: 37 First Industry Job: Barback for the Boca Restaurant Group in Cincinnati, OH Favorite …
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Cami Lehmann
by: Melissa Dowling
Who: Cami Lehmann What: Director of marketing Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy First Industry Job: Hostess at Chili’s in San Angelo, TX Favorite Drink: It varies — …
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Bryce Faucheaux
by: Melissa Dowling
Who: Bryce Faucheaux What: Beverage director Where: Justine Brasserie in New Orleans Age: 33 First Industry Job: Interning for Master Sommelier Christopher Miller at République’s wine …
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden
by: Melissa Dowling
Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling …
40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ricky Ramirez
by: Melissa Dowling
Who: Ricky RamirezWhat: Owner and bartenderWhere: The Mothership in Milwaukee, WIAge: 38First Industry Job: Busboy and bar back at a steakhouse in MilwaukeeFavorite Drink: Unstirred Boulevardier …
BevX 2024: How Alex Jump is Raising the Bar
by: Melissa Dowling
Award-winning bartender/consultant Alex Jump is also an industry advocate championing health and wellness in the beverage industry. She is the founder of the consulting agency Dim …
BevX 2024 Beverage Training Provider: Adventure Wine
by: Melissa Dowlin
With nearly 20 years of experience in professional and free staff training on wine sales, guest service and enhancing the customer experience, Adventure Wine has become …
BevX 2024: Xiquita Restaurante y Bar Brings Ancestral Traditions to Life
by: Krystina Skibo
Ethnic restaurants excel at offering specialties from around the globe, bringing authentic tastes from different regions closer to consumers’ homes. Xiquita Restaurante y Bar in Denver …
BevX 2024: The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar Make Tiki Cocktail Magic
by: Krystina Skibo
The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, which first opened its doors in 1945, has long been a Tiki institution and …
BevX 2024: Hyatt Hotels is Shaking and Stirring It Up
by: Krystina Skibo
Alongside its cozy suites and accommodating amenities, Hyatt Hotels has enhanced the food and beverage experience with a new training program and upgraded offerings. These efforts …
