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Who | Gin ju Im
Where | Denver, USA
Current Bar | American Bonded
Past Bar(s) | The Tatarian, Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Favourite Spirit | n/a
Favourite Juice | n/a
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Sherry Tuxedo
Favourite Part of the Job | Having freedom during the daylight hours; who wants to be stuck at work when the sun is out?
Favourite After Work Drink | Amari with a side of sparkling mineral water
Favourite at Home Drink | French white wine or sparkling rosé
Favourite bar in the world | Star Bar (Denver)
Best known for | Being direct
Best story from behind the wood | A guy asked me if I was “Chinese or Japanese,” and I asked him, “Oh, are those my only two options?” He looked at his friend and said, “This one’s got some attitude,” so I put my hands down on the bar in front of them, looked him in the eye, and asked, “Do you like that sass, daddy?” He couldn’t get an answer out.
What do you collect? Dining experiences
Favourite thing about your city? There are so many incredibly talented BOH and FOH professionals in this town who I have been so lucky and honored to work with and learn fro
What was the last photo that you took? Bottles of kombucha I was prepping for second fermentation
Where was your last vacation? Road trip from Carmel By the Sea, CA, stop in Las Vegas, then home to Denver, CO
Any claims to fame? Helped pick out COBG barrel for our fundraiser with Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select and had recipe selected to compete in the 2017 Knob Creek OF competition. Camp Runamok Spring 2018, 2018 Tullamore D.E.W. Denver Bartender Stories Competition Winner, Wild Turkey’s Behind the Barrel 2018, Portland Cocktail Week 2018 Bar Ownership and Management Major under scholarship as Denver representative for Bartender Showcase.
Red or White? White because red makes my stomach upset
Cointreau or Grand Marnier? Grand Marnier
London or Paris? Haven’t been to either; also, Texas forever, baby
Glass or Tin? Tin, please
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes, please
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