And for the fi rst time, our new award:
Hotelier
of the Year
The F&B team of Michiel Bakker and Brian Abel
of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
los angeles
Best Wine Director:
Lucas Paya
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
Best Bartender:
Marcos Tello
The Edison Downtown
san diego
Best Wine Director:
Jesse Rodriguez
The Grand Del Mar
Best Bartender:
Mike Yen
Nine-Ten
san francisco
Best Wine Director:
Mark Bright
Saison
Best Bartender:
Erik Adkins
Heaven's Dog
las vegas
Best Wine Director: Je≠ Eichelberger
RM Seafood
Best Bartender: Alex Velez
Crescent Gaming and Bartending School
portland
Best Wine Director: Je≠ Groh
Heathman Restaurant and Bar
Best Bartender: Je≠ rey Morgenthaler
Clyde Common
seattle
Best Wine Director: Nelson Daquip
Canlis Restaurant
Best Bartender: Jim Romdall
Vessel
The BLUIES
NEW LEADER AWARDS
$250 per person,
$2,400 per table of 10
For reservations and information, contact
Meridith May
at mmay@tastingpanelmag.com
or call 818-990-0350.
recognizing up-and-coming on- and
o≠ -premise talent
in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego,
San Francisco and Las Vegas
Michiel Bakker Brian Abel
PHOTO:
ERIK
LESSER
PHOTO:
MARGUERITE
RICHARDS