Denaya

Who | Denaya
Where | Washington, DC, USA
Current Bar | STK
Past Bar(s) | The Pitch Tavern, Lola’s, Rye Bar
Favourite Spirit | Whiskey
Favourite Juice | Lime
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Rye Old fashioned
Favourite Part of the Job | Making up new cocktails
Favourite After Work Drink | Rye Old fashioned
Favourite at Home Drink | Depends on the day 🙂
Favourite bar in the world | Too hard to answer!
Best known for | Whiskey knowledge & Making the best assortment of fresh syrups
Best story from behind the wood | After my capabilities being doubted prior to being hired by my general manager at my most recent bar, my first day training was scheduled on a SATURDAY night… Aside from their personal style and cocktail menu, I needed minimal training, and my manager soon ate his words 🙂

What do you collect? Glass Bottles
Favourite thing about your city? Brunch
What was the last photo that you took? A photo of me, a friend, and our cocktails made to-go, poolside.
Where was your last vacation? Savannah, GA
Any claims to fame? I’m known so far for being the most opinionated drinker in any group of people.

Belt or suspenders? Suspenders
Fernet or Cynar? Fernet
New Orleans or New York City? New York
Glass or Tin? Tin

Are you available for freelance gigs? Notified in advance, yes.
Find her: Instagram