Waldorf Astoria | Beverly Hills Loris is an advanced candidate for the Court of Masters and a 2024-2025 James Beard Foundation Inaugural Legacy Wine Fellow. Known as a colorful ball of passion on the floor, Loris loves to demystify wine by reimagining its language. Dedicated to breaking barriers, she aims for everyone to experience the […]
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Daniel (NYC) Cassandra began her career at The Breakers Palm Beach in 2010 while studying Dance and Fine Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University. In 2015, she was named Lead Sommelier and Beverage Manager of Flagler Steakhouse, where she oversaw a wine program featuring over 665 selections. Under her leadership, the restaurant earned the Wine
Forsythia (NYC) A former public school teacher turned sommelier, Julianny Gómez is driven by a passion for exceptional wines crafted with a commitment to land stewardship and ethical labor practices. As the co-founder of preshift!, a roaming wine pop-up, Gómez creates dynamic and inclusive wine education experiences tailored to Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC),
Atomix, NYC Arni Cabatingan is a second-generation Filipino American. She developed a deep appreciation for the vibrant energy of dining rooms and the world of wine in culinary school. Arni is a Certified Sommelier, achieved through the Court of Master Sommeliers via the CIA’s wine concentration program in Napa. After completing her education, Arni gained
Daniel (NYC) Cassandra began her career at The Breakers Palm Beach in 2010 while studying Dance and Fine Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University. In 2015 The Breakers awarded her the position of Lead Sommelier & Beverage Manager of Flagler Steakhouse, where she supervises over 665 selections. Under Felix’s supervision, the restaurant has won the
Cinder House at Four Seasons (St. Louis) Alisha is currently an Advanced Sommelier and is studying to sit for the Master Sommelier examination. When she became a Certified Sommelier she received the 2015 Walter Clore Certified Sommelier Scholarship for attaining a top score and she also received the Certified Specialist of Wine certification through the
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