Cocktail Times is hosting the Marie Brizard Cocktail Challenge, which will pit a San Francisco bartender against a New York counterpart for an ultimate liqueur showdown decided by the general public by online vote.
The S.F. finalists are:
•Joel Baker, Bourbon and Branch
•H. Joseph Ehrmann, Elixir
•Camber Lay, Epic Roasthouse
•Brian MacGregor, Jardiniere
•Joe Parrilli, Clock Bar at Westin Hotel
•Jackie Patterson, Orson*
•Tim Stookey, Presidio Social Club
•Amanda Washington, Rye
•Joe Wrye, Waterbar
•Sierra Zimei, Four Seasons Hotel
*Patterson has recently left Orson
Cast your votes in these last few days of the month. The S.F. regional final takes place on October 27 at Conduit Restaurant and the overall winner will be decided at the Marie Brizard International Bartender Seminar and Competition in Bordeaux, France on December 6-9. —Tamara Palmer
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