Meet Joe Messina
It’s not so much about winning; For me, it’s an intrinsic fulfillment to prove that I still hack it with the best. Brawler’s Interview As the week 6 Bar Brawls winner, what was the most challenging...
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Cocktail for a cause: Real Men Drink Pink “Passport to Paradise” with Papa’s Pilar benefiting American Cancer Society We are excited to work with our Riverside Hotel colleague Heiko Dobrikow’s Real...
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Spirited South Florida & BootlegGreg Genias are excited to team up for Winterfest’s Lounge and Learn – A Virtual Cocktail Series. Join us at our virtual Happy Hour where bar consultant Bootleg...
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Gregory Genias, better known as Bootleg Greg, was born in the hills off Cockpit Country Trelawny, Jamaica. His transformation into Bootleg Greg began at an early age with the help of his father, a...
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My cocktail program uses fresh ingredients from local farmers and lots of creativity. These are my keys to a great cocktail: Fresh IngredientsPresentation: it has to be visually appealing and make you...
View ArticleMeet Alyssa Champion
Current Amateur Bar Chef, Future Master Mixologist. Ally is a certified South Florida bartender and barista. She completed the essentials of bartending through the European Bartending School. She...
View ArticleMeet Tommy Brunett
The Interview My last meeting before quarantine was with talented musician and founder of Farm Distillery in upstate New York, Tommy Brunett. We met on Las Olas Boulevard to talk whiskey, music and...
View ArticleMeet Ian Devereux White
Interview I met Ian during an inaugural music series, invited to dinner on Fort Lauderdale Beach to talk about music and wine. I followed his writings and kept in touch through the years. I was...
View ArticleMeet Carissa DaSilva
“Creating new flavor combinations and using those flavors to build a new dessert or dish for everyone to enjoy. Cakes too, I love to build cakes!” Your motto: Never give up! You are stronger than you...
View Article#RyesUp Fort Lauderdale
Riverwalk Challenge Florida Craft Distributors present the #RyesUp Campaign to benefit community activation in Fort Lauderdale. I love curating a great experience, especially one that brings...
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