Who | James Gentile
Where | Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Current Bar | Alpine Social
Past Bar(s) | Bobeche, The Heritage Wine Bar
Favourite Spirit | Whisky
Favourite Juice | Pineapple
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Bobby Burns
Favourite Part of the Job | Chatting with guests
Favourite After Work Drink | Beer and a shot
Favourite at Home Drink | Whisky, wine, beer
Favourite bar in the world | Death & Co. (NYC)
Best known for | Having fun behind the stick, and being somewhat of a light weight.
Favourite “at work” memory | Being invited to a regular customer’s wedding
What do you collect? Whisky, cocktail tins, jiggers
Favourite thing about your city? How chill and laidback the people are.
What was the last photo that you took? Was of a Butter Chicken Kiev from our weekly food specials in the Wine Bar.
Where was last place you traveled? The USA a few years again, but currently in the process of doing my Canadian working visa application.
Any claims to fame? Even though I am a guy, I can multitask and my nickname behind the bar is The Hebrew Hammer
Lager or IPA? IPA
Sparkling or Flat? Depends on my mood and the occasion
Miami or Mexico City? Mexico City
Olive or Twist? Twist
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
Find him: Facebook | Instagram
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