Meet our Judges
Guillermo Bravo
Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Valerie Cao
Director of Operations & Beverage Director, Le Colonial, Chicago
Julieta Campos
Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago
Damian Langarica
TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia