Who | Mark Coulter
Where | Chicago, USA
Current Bar | The Darling
Past Bar(s) | Bibliophile, Untitled Supper Club, Kings Dining and Entertainment
Favourite Spirit | Gin
Favourite Juice | Grapefruit
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Negroni
Favourite Part of the Job | I love the creativity and showmanship behind the bar. I can bring out different parts of me that otherwise get buried.
Favourite After Work Drink | Daiquiri
Favourite at Home Drink | Miller High Life and Scotch on the rocks
Favourite bar in the world | Dr in Rotterdam, Netherlands for the experience. Punch House in Chicago for the memories
Best known for | My (music) playlist
Favourite “at work” memory | Being told by a guest that I look like I enjoy what I do, because guess what? I really love what I do and I’m happy it shows!
What do you collect? Pins and patches
Favourite thing about your city? While quite historically segregated by design, Chicago is a diverse city rich in culture, innovation, and prestige.
What was the last photo that you took? It was probably a photo of food.
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Australia, Sydney to be exact.
Any claims to fame? I am indeed an alumni of Camp Runamok, and PDXCW, and Bar methods. I’ve also taken brand sponsored trips to the Netherlands and Mexico!
Prosecco or Cava? Cava
Angostura or Peychaud’s? Mango
Singapore or San Francisco? San Fran (you’ve been to Singapore, wow)
Grapefruit or Pineapple? Pineapple
Are you available for freelance gigs? Always
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