Domaine de Canton 2009 Bartender of the Year LA Semi-Finals

The photos from the Domaine de Canton semi-final competition at Citizen Smith in Los Angeles are live -- check out some teaser shots below. You can see the full edit at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography at my JFS website.

Congrats to all the LA competitors. Alex and Kristen, see you in Saint Martin!

Hunter Hall from Citizen Smith

Ashley Humston from The Edison

Alex Velez from Club 2100

Max Maxey from Cicada

Joshua Fishbein formerly of Kitchen24

Pablo Moix from STK Los Angeles

Jesse Caetano from Social Hollywood

Kristen Schaefer from BarMagic

Ginger Bitch by Hunter Hall

Sugar and Spice by Ashley Humston

The Lost One by Alex Velez

Black Jack Martini by Max Maxey

Hot Cantoddy by Joshua Fishbein

Floradora Imperial by Pablo Moix

CuCu Cocktail by Jesse Caetano

The Sunseri Fizz by Kristen Schaefer

Eric Alperin, Partner and GM at The Varnish

Karen Loftus, Author and Freelance Writer

Larry Lingua, SoCal Director of Sales for Young's Market

Jason Travi, Co-Owner and Chef at Fraiche and Ravi

Luke Jackett from Citizen Smith serving the L'Orientale, a Canton signature cocktail

TOP ROW: Danny Ronen, Domaine de Canton | Larry Lingua, judge | Eric Alperin, judge | Lisa Tercheria, Domaine de Canton | Alex Velez, Club 2100 | Jason Travi, judge
MIDDLE ROW: Hunter Hall, Citizen Smith | Joshua Fishbein, formerly of Kitchen24 | Karen Loftus, judge | Kristen Schaefer, BarMagic | Ashley Humston, The Edison | Max Maxey, Cicada | Jesse Caetano, Social Hollywood
KNEELING: Pablo Moix, STK LA

Domaine de Canton 2009 Bartender of the Year SF Semi-Finals

The photos from the Domaine de Canton semi-final competition at Le Colonial in San Francisco are live -- check out some teaser shots below. You can see the full edit at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography at my website.

Congrats to all the SF competitors, your drinks were fantastic. Daniel and Marco, see you in Saint Martin!

Kevin Diedrich from Cask

Owen Westman from Bourbon & Branch

Marco Dionysos from Clock Bar

Daniel Hyatt from The Alembic Bar

Borys Saciuk from Michael Mina

Scott Baird from 15 Romolo

Reza Esmaili from Conduit

Canton Rebel by Reza Esmaili

Le Chevalier Blanc by Owen Westman

La Dolce Vida by Borys Saciuk

Snap by Marco Dionysos

The Promissory Note Cocktail by Daniel Hyatt

Jackie Patterson, Beverage Director at Zinnia, SF

Jerry Gianni - SF Director of Sales for Young's Market

Jordan Mackay - Wine and Spirits Editor for 7 x 7 Magazine

Kassidy Harris - Sommelier at Bouchon Bistro, Yountville

Final tasting notes by the judges

Local Canton Flavor Expert, Gabrielle Barnes,
serving the Canton Royale, a Canton signature cocktail

Marco Dionysos, Clock Bar | Borys Saciuk, Michael Mina | Kevin Diedrich, Cask | Daniel Hyatt, The Alembic Bar | Scott Baird, 15 Romolo | Owen Westman, Bourbon & Branch | Reza Esmaili, Conduit

Nirvino / Navan competition

The photos from the Nirvino / Navan competition at Swig in San Francisco are live -- check out some teaser shots below. You can see the full edit at Jenn Farrington Studios and more event and travel photography at my JFS website.

Swig in San Francisco, CA

Pop Rocks rimmed glassed prepped for Sierra's Passion and Pagne

Glace luxury ice

Jon Ojinaga making the Pumpkin Pie

Erick Castro double shaking the Dolcinea

Scott Baird opening sparkling cider for the November

Madagascar Margarita by Navan staff

Pumpkin Pie by Jon Ojinaga

Dolcinea by Erick Castro

Passion and Pagne by Sierra Zimei

November by Scott Baird

La Reunion By Barry Smyth

Scott Baird, 15 Romolo | Bary Smyth, Swig | Sierra Zimei, Seasons Bar & Lounge | Erick Castro, Bourbon & Branch