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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 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: LANA BORTOLOT