Massimo Stronati
Beverage Manager at Eataly
Beverage Manager at Eataly
Meet our Judges
Dontaine Hogan-Jackson
Bar Manager at Marriott International
Jared Sowinski
Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
David Leon jr
Award Winning Bartender, Spirits Specialist & Founder of Plátano
Derek Brown
Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
