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. . . and from San Francisco’s Hotel Monaco, our second stop on the “Make Your Best Shot Tour” photos by Liza Gershman The contestants from the San Francisco stop for the “Make Your Best Shot” Competition. Bottom row (left to right): Judge’s Choice winner Carlo Splendorini (Gitane), Fan Favorite winner David Ruiz (Mr. Smith’s). Middle row (left to right): Michael Peabody (El Dorado Saloon), Sierra Zimei (Four Seasons San Francisco), Erika Gebhart (El Dorado Saloon), THE TASTING PANEL’S Anthony Dias Blue, Brian MacGregor (Locanda). Back row (left to right): Marshall Leonardy (Hi-Fi Lounge), Sasha Gustin (The Ambassador), David Garrett (Tavern at Lark Creek), Ken Ariza (Tavern at Lark Creek). Judges’ Choice Winner Carlo Splendorini from Gitane Restaurant & Bar Fan Favorite David Ruiz from Mr. Smith’s HARLEM Marmalade “SF Late Summer Night” Ingredients: HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur, lemon juice, Mission fig reduction and muddled lemon thyme. Candied fig made a sensational garnish. Ingredients: HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur, lemon Juice and a barspoon of homemade triple citrus orange marmalade. Add HARLEM and fresh lemon to a shaker. Add marmalade and ice. Shake very hard to break the marmalade down. Double-strain into an ice-cold shot glass. Special thanks to Allison Levine, Blue Lifestyle Marketing and Events Director, and Nicolette Teo, Assistant Executive Editor of THE TASTING PANEL, for their hard work and dedication to producing these events. october 2010 / the tasting panel / 93