Thursday, August 4

the finalists!



 GREATER KANSAS CITY BARTENDING COMPETITION 
For more information about the competition, including press, videos
and photographs, or how to buy tickets to the event, please visit www.gkcbc.com.
Restaurant sponsors an event volunteers still needed. A big congratulations
to all the talented finalists below. We can't wait to try your drinks!

 WIN TWO FREE TICKETS!!! 
We're giving away to free tickets to the event. All you have to do is 
like the GKCBC facebook page AND leave a comment here on the blog.
Tell us who's your favorite Kansas City bartender and what's your favorite drink. 

 ***THE 2011 FINALISTS*** 
Tony Beyer
Benton’s Prime Steak House // Kansas City, MO
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Valdez Campos
Manifesto/The Rieger // Kansas City, MO
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Chad George
Demun Oyster Bar // St. Louis, MO
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Matthew Herman
Trezo Vino // Leawood, KS
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Jason Kimbrell
Tannin Wine Bar // Kansas City, MO
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Shannon Ponche
Taste // St. Louis, MO
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Justin Richardson
The American Restaurant // Kansas City, MO
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Berto Santoro
Extra Virgin // Kansas City, MO
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Matt Seiter
Sanctuaria // St. Louis, MO
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Travis Stewart
Chaz on The Plaza // Kansas City, MO
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Jennifer Tosatto
Manifesto/The Rieger // Kansas City, MO
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Paige Unger
M&S Grill // Kansas City, MO
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Jon Yeager
Watanabe Asian Cuisine // Nashville, TN
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The Employee Lounge is an official sponsor of the
5th Annual Greater Kansas City Bartending Competition.

6 comments:

Kat said...

I'm rooting for Jennifer because she's female in a male dominated profession! (Could have gone with Shannon too, but that might be a guy...)

Barleywhiner said...

Damn, now I want a Manhattan.

shari said...

Paige....extra dirty martini

Foodieworld said...

I have too many favorite bartenders in KC, but I'll choose Jenn Tosatto to cheer for during the competition. Drink? I do like a well shaken Ramos Gin Fizz, esp. if Beau and Chad are there to shake it. Oh if Arturo can resurrect his award winning West Bottoms Social Club cocktail, I'd order that in a heartbeat.

Kia said...

@Kat Paige is a girl too! And she's AWESOME!!!!!!! :) You should vote for her!

Anonymous said...

Um Shannon is def. not a guy.