Meet our Judges
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Peter Vestinos
Partner and Beverage Director at Sparrow Chicago
Anna Thorn
Director of Bar & Spirits at Hogsalt, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Kiki Avalos
USBG World Class 2024 Top 30 || 2024 Tastemaker of the Year
