Elliott Ernst
Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, Rockford
The U.S. Bartenders' Guild recently named Ernst one of the country's Top 100 World Class bartenders.
Meet our Judges
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality
Dontaine Jackson
Bar Manager for Marriott International
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Julieta Campos
Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago
