Who | Gabriela Holzer
Where | Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Current Bar | Hereafter < my first baby—expected to open this spring!
Past Bar(s) | Thyme X Table, Porco
Favourite Spirit | Cognac
Favourite Juice | Grapefruit
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Vieux Carré
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Manhattan
Favourite Part of the Job | Seeing the impact that thoughtful hospitality has on guests.
Favourite After Work Drink | Cold beer!
Favourite bar in the world | Kumiko (Chicago)
Best known for | Being meticulous.
Favourite “at work” memory | Having the chance to mentor a new bartender and watching them become a passionate and creative bartender beyond my influence.
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Does boilermaker count?
Favourite thing about your city | It’s fighting spirit
Favourite drinking song | I prefer the sound of yapping with friends over drinks over any particular song!
What was the last photo that you took? One of my cats sleeping (75% of my photos)
What is your dream travel destination and why? Japan! Because I’ve been once and felt like I just scratched the surface on experiencing and studying the depth of Japanese hospitality.
Any claims to fame? Tales CAP Alum ‘23 and ‘24, Starchefs Rising Star Bartender for the Rust Belt ‘25, and a handful of cocktail competitions over the years 🙂
Soda or Tonic? Sonic
Gibson or Gimlet? Gibson
Naked & Famous or Last Word? Naked and Famous
Dog person or cat person? Cat
Are you available for freelance gigs? Always open to it!
Find them: Instagram
Media: SHUN CUTLERY BLOG: A Study in Refinement: Bartender Gabriela Holzer’s Approach to Hospitality
STAR CHEFS – RISING STAR BARTENDER Gabriela Holzer
