Meet our Judges
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Samuel Pellegrino
Bartender at Old Crow Smokehouse
Chris Barna
Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston