Marc Volpicelli Crowned #BarBrawls Champion!
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. After a wild and crazy cocktail-filled ride, the first ever Bar Brawls competition has come to an end. It’s bittersweet, to say the least, and I am more than grateful to have been part of such an amazing community effort. We raised […]
The First #BarBrawls Finalist — David Bouchard from The Cooper
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. It got pretty brutal behind the bar this week as we dove head first into the Semi-Finals. Emcee and Bar Brawls-mastermind Bob Higginbotham warned us about the severity of the final rounds in the competition. Did the bartenders survive? Let’s see… Contenders: Bobby […]
Andrew Luzenko from Sweetwater Wins Last Week of Round 1 #BarBrawls
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Julie Antione,Racks Fish House and Oyster Bar / Andrew Luzenko, Sweetwater / Jessie Bell, 3rd and 3rd Judges: Leslie Streeter, Palm Beach Post /Josh Gates, USBG / Randy Rapposelli, Brule Bistro Mystery Spirit: Templeton Rye Mystery Ingredients: Ancho Reyes Liqueur and Bacon Fat and Rosemary-Infused Maple Syrup […]
Oceans 234’s Yeiry ‘JD’ Madera Wins Week 7 #BarBrawls
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Lee Klein, Burt & Max’s / Yeiry JD Madero, Oceans 234 / Brett Hart, Hullabaloo Judges: Ryan Bolston, Woo Creative and Pineapple Newspaper /Rob Husted, president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the USBG / Lee Cohen, 1-800-Call-Lee Mystery Spirit: Botonist Islay Dry Gin Mystery Ingredients: Fermented Ginger […]
The One Man Wolf Pack, Marc Volpicelli, takes the win for #BarBrawls Week 6
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Alain Camacho from The Office / Marc Volpicelli / Randy Rapposelli from Brule Bistro Judges: Eric Baker, Executive Chef of Max’s Social House and Max’s Harvest /Josh Gates, mixologist and managing partner of Lake Worth’s Tiki-Ono / John “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, bartender at 32 East and former Bar Brawls […]
Week 5 #BarBrawls — First Tie and First Female Winner!
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Justin Himmelbaum, Mucho Gusto / Kelly Lozina, 3rd and 3rd / Taffy Spiller, Farmer’s Table Judges: Ashleigh Ruedinger, Max’s Social House Assistant General Manager / Brian Leskovsky, owner of Twisted Tuna / Rob Husted, president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the USBG Mystery Spirit: St. George Dry […]
James Hartmann from Ian’s Tropical Grill wins Week 4 #BarBrawls
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Rob Cox, 13 American Table / James Hartmann, Ian’s Tropical Grill /Kareem Lakchira, The Rusty Hook Tavern Judges: Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and face behind The Glamorous Gourmet and the Wine Atelier / Koby Cohen, Gelato Petrini in Delray Beach / Josh Gates, mixologist and managing […]
Matt Swig from Sundy House Wins #BarBrawls Week 3
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Brett Robertson, Kapow! Noodle Bar / Matt Swig, Sundy House / Cody Parker, El Camino Judges: John Noble Masi, Florida Culinary Institute instructor / Dan Andrews, co-owner of Damage Studios co-owner and host of the Bartender’s Guide podcast / Josh Gates, mixologist and managing partner of Lake […]
Week 2 #BarBrawls — David Bouchard, The Cooper
Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: John “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, 32 East / David Bouchard, The Cooper / Jess Hart, El Camino Judges: Caryn Pomeranz, Sysco South Florida representative / Rob Husted, president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild / Sean Inglehart, co-owner of Sweetwater Bar […]
Week 1 #BarBrawls goes to Bobby Brown, Craft Cartel/Sweetwater
#BarBrawls has officially begun! The much-anticipated bartender competition kicked off at Max’s Social House Wednesday, September 30th, with a pumped crowd, eager judges, and super fun atmosphere. It feels like this may be quite different than how #ChefvsChef went down — there are precise judging criteria and at least one of the three judges each week is […]
