Meet our Judges
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
Emiliano Vazquez Parrales
Food and Beverage Manager at Mariela, Chicago
David Mor
Beverage Director and Partner at Mirra, Lilac Tiger, TRUCE and Mariela
Emanuel Santiago
Beverage Manager and Cocktail Director at Scratch Restaurants
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
Richard Beltzer
Beverage Director at Muhājir and BOBO, Chicago
Jared Sowinski
Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza
