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Who | Melly Ramos
Where | Hamilton, Canada
Current Bar | Mystic Ramen Restaurant
Past Bar(s) | Mesa, HAMBRGR
Favourite Spirit | Rum
Favourite Juice | Orange
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Bourbon Sour
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Mojito
Favourite Part of the Job | Garnishing. Before the pandemic, I was a graphic designer for a couple years. Now being a bartender for a couple years, I am able to bring in “design” and beautify my guests’ drinks through garnishing.
Favourite After Work Drink | Dark rum and Coke
Favourite bar in the world | Farside (Hamilton & Toronto)
Best known for | Passion and dedication to my job.
Favourite “at work” memory | I once worked at a restaurant where the sitting capacity was 150. I worked a shift with 2 of my favourite people on Saturday morning. Neither of us knew there were 5 events happening in the city. We were completely understaffed with no host and no manager with a massive lineup to get into the restaurant. Through the stress and busyness, we were somehow laughing the entire shift and somehow made it through without a single complaint. It was probably my worst memory and also my favourite.
What’s your favourite movie? Just Go With It
Favourite thing about your city? Hamilton is pretty known for being an artsy city. Every second Friday of the month, the whole city gathers downtown and supports small business, local artisans, local musicians. Community is HUGE and there’s always something going on to support the city itself.
What was the last photo that you took? An OOTD selfie
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Dominican Republic
Aperitivo or Digestivo? Digestivo
Soda or Tonic? Soda
Trader Vic or Donn Beach? Donn Beach
Egg Whites or Vegan Foamer? Egg Whites
Are you available for freelance gigs? I am not.