Interview: bartender Anu Apte (Rob Roy)
Utah native Anu Apte got her start behind the bar in Salt Lake City and transitioned to Seattle, where she worked at bars like Vessel and BOKA Kitchen + Bar. In 2009, she teamed...
Interview: bartender Jim Romdall (Vessel)
Jim Romdall was having visions, but it’s not what you think. The Seattle native, who majored in Film Studies at the University of Washington, moved to L.A. and made movies, which provided a creative...
Interview: bartender Zane Harris (Rob Roy)
New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles tend to get the bulk of the cocktail coverage, but don’t sleep on Seattle, which has a thriving cocktail scene of its own. One of the city’s...
Interview: Cocktail Whisperer Jamie Boudreau
Cocktail culture is thriving in large part due to a passionate contingent of exceptional bartenders and mixologists. This feature places a spotlight on the craftspeople behind the bar, and not just the structure itself....
Interview: 2009 USBC Competitor Robbie Britt (Zoka Coffee)
From March 5-8, the Oregon Convention Center in Portland is hosting the United States Barista Championship. Leading up to the USBC, I’m showcasing baristas who placed in the Top 6 in their respective region...
