The Good Life Behind Bars: An Introduction To The History Of Black Bartenders
1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
Join Allegory for a class led by famed bartender Duane Sylvestre. Learn about the history of black bartenders while tasting through three cocktails from history. Duane is armed with over 20 years of beverage experience and has an insatiable desire to learn and teach, and believes that each is as import- ant as the other. He believes that “raising the tide” for his industry peers benefits the entire food, beverage, and hospitality community. Prior to joining Campari, the DC Native bartended in and around the nation’s capital. Most recently he led the award winning beverage program at Micheal Mina’s Bourbon Steak located in the Four Seasons Hotel. Aside from fine dining and specialty “craft” cocktails, Sylvestre has crafted beverages in and for nightclubs, high volume restaurant chains, banquet caterers and local bars. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased here.
