Who | Glaizem Garcia
Where | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Current Bar | Fu’s Repair Shop
Past Bar(s) | El Beso, Pablo
Favourite Spirit | Gin
Favourite Juice | Lime
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Negroni
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Lime Margarita
Favourite Part of the Job | Social aspect; to meet new people everyday from all over the world and even in my own city. Creating new connections is always so exciting. Keeps me grounded in a way, learning about people’s lives are always different and life is not the same for everyone.
Favourite After Work Drink | A shot of my favourite tequila
Favourite bar in the world | El Gallo Altanero (Jalisco, Mexico)
Best known for | Leadership – I think. I like to take pride in my leadership skills and able to uplift and help others behind the bar. Or maybe my vibe generally; I just like to have a good time behind the bar too.
Favourite “at work” memory | I’m a huge hockey fan, growing up in Alberta for 16 years I’ve come to be a big Oilers fan and my favourite work memory so far is hosting Connor McDavid’s Halloween party privately for the team!
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? Probably an espresso martini or margarita, every night at least 20% of the city is having one I feel.
Favourite thing about your city | The people. I like to say Edmonton is a big small town, it even becomes smaller once you get in the industry. The people make Edmonton and it’s the place I call home because of the relationships I have here.
Who is your favourite fictional bartender? Rick Blaine from Casablanca
What was the last photo that you took? My nails – got a fresh set for the weekend 🤓
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Vatican City. Growing up catholic and my roots, it’s one of the few places that I HAVE to see in this lifetime.
Any claims to fame? I like to say I started “Yerr” at work because why do we say “Naur” for no cause of Aussie accents but never “Yerr”
Aperitivo or Digestivo? Digestivo
Sparkling or Flat? Flat
Paper Plane or Penicillin? Paper Plane
Sherry or Vermouth? Vermouth
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
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Media: Next Food Expo
