Tamir Ben-Shalom

Bar manager, Bull Valley Roadhouse

Tamir Benshalom started his career in this industry in 2002. Working as a bartender at various bars, he gained immense experience during these years. He is now Bar Manager at Bull Valley Roadhouse for the past six years.

Meet our Judges

Jonathan Pizano

Beverage Manager at The Hoxton, Chicago

Julieta Campos

Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago

Toshio Ueno DipWSET

Vice President, Sake School of America, Director of Sake Specialist at MTC, El Monte

Timothy King

President, Bar Consultant at Prohibition Bar Group, Cincinnati

Joseph V. Micallef

Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)

Sam Garcia

Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago

Bryson Ryan

Bar Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs, Midlothian

Ariel Neal

Vice President United States Bartenders Guild- Chicago Chapter, Chicago

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