Unique And Approachable
Two decades in the industry paired with an education degree gives an edge in combining practicality and passion; building effective and efficient spaces from the ground up, creating inspired menus connected to concept, and motivated training for successful staffs.
About Mark
Mark has been drinking for quite some time now. He began at a young age stealing beers from his parents and quickly progressed to pilfering liquor and recruiting people of age to purchase terrible and cheap products such as Vladimir and Thunderbird.
Over the course of many years he progressed through boxed wine, flavored vodka, and eventually developed a taste for gin. After finally moving to brown spirits, and even tequila, he spent an evening drinking Campari ironically and accidentally acquired an insatiable thirst for the beloved bitter spirit.
This opened the doors to many flavor possibilities and thus began his development of a palate. Mark has opened and consulted in the operations of dozens of bars and restaurants. He and his cocktails have been featured in publications such as Zagat, GQ, Time Out New York, Out Traveller, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Post.
“The mixology at R17, a sleek new rooftop bar in Lower Manhattan, is perfectly on point”
“El Vez, one of our favorite Mexican restaurants with locations in New York and Philadelphia, boasts a wide selection of tequilas and mezcals, making it the perfect place to celebrate. With a tasty selection of margaritas...there’s a concoction for everyone. But you can’t go wrong with a classic.”
“Red Bell Pepper Margarita. Yep, you read that correctly. El Vez is serving up the Red Pepper Margarita and it’s every bit as tasty as it sounds. ”
Recognition
2017 Espolòn Tequila Fights National Finalist
2016 Stoli Cocktail Classic National Finalist
2014 Zagat Best Margaritas New York
2014 Bombay Sapphire and GQ’s Most Imaginative Bartender National Finalist
2013 Global Citizen Festival VIP Pavilion Featured Cocktail
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