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Gary Gruver
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Gary Gruver

Gary Gruver is an accomplished Beverage Director with over two decades of experience in the...

Livio Lauro
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Livio Lauro

Livio Lauro is a Hospitality and Drinks expert.  He started his beverage career over 30 years...

Joy Figeuroa
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Joy Figeuroa

A born-and-raised Boricua, Joy Figueroa represents the third generation of a family rooted in...

Jennifer Yim
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Jennifer Yim

I currently work at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as a Mixologist and Training Coach. My...

Ross Simon
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ROSS SIMON

Ross Simon was steeped in the culinary and hospitality industry from youth, working at the...

Max A. Solano
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MAX A. SOLANO

Max A. Solano is the founder and principal of Bar Chef Productions, LLC, a beverage consulting...

JAKE DAVENPORT
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JAKE DAVENPORT

Jake Davenport is a 20 year veteran of the industry with a passion for all things spirited. You...

Bobby Gleason
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BOBBY GLEASON

Bobby “G” is a renowned bartender with a career starting in 1984, known for his award-winning...

Dale DeGroff
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DALE DeGROFF

Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff developed his extraordinary techniques and talent tending bar at...

Tony Abou-Ganim
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TONY ABOU-GANIM

Tony Abou-Ganim is widely regarded as one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in...

David Grapshi
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DAVID GRAPSHI

The owner of Agave Forte, David Grapshi has a true passion for tequila. His dedication to the...

Julio Bermejo
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JULIO BERMEJO

A San Francisco native, Julio Bermejo is the beverage manager at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant and...