ProgressiveBar

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About: ProgressiveBar Las Vegas, LLC is a Las Vegas based beverage consulting company established in 2008. We provide specialty cocktail menu development, bartender/cocktail server training, and specialty services, for restaurants, lounges, bars, nightlife operations, corporate and special events. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Services: Concept development, specialty drink development, competition development, marketing/advertisement, training, bartending/mixology, brand ambassador +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mission Statement: We are motivated to revolutionize the Beverage Arts Industry. Our focus is to be the creative force behind the movement called "Progressive Bartending" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our Logo: Futuristic design, 3 stripes represent 3 founders, p and b represent ProgressiveBar, fusion of p and b swirling together represent the art of mixology, dripping symbolizes pouring and traces the journey that we are about to make in years to come. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Pitch Perfect Article --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/mar/12/pitch-perfect/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Pitch Perfect Video --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/videos/2009/mar/12/432/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to the "C" Spot Cocktail of the Week --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/videos/2009/mar/12/c-spot/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to the "C" Spot Video --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/videos/2009/mar/12/433/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to the Reggae Sunsplash Cocktail of the Week --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/may/21/reggae-sunsplash/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to the Reggae Sunsplash Video --> http://www.702.tv/videos/2009/may/21/311/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Secrets of a Las Vegas bartender --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/nocturnal-admissions/2009/jul/17/secrets-las-vegas-bartender/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to the Passion of Brasil --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/jul/30/passion-brasil/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to the Jaded Kiss --> http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/nov/19/jaded-kiss/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Travel's in Taste's Secrets of a Cocktail--> http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelsintaste.com%2Femilio_tiburcio__fusion_mixology_bar-listing2623.aspx&h=b502c +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to TravelsinTaste's Graceful Astia--> http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelsintaste.com%2Femilio_tiburcio__graceful_astia__fusion_mixology_bar-listing2638.aspx&h=b502c +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to TravelsinTaste's the Beeting Heart--> http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelsintaste.com%2Femilio_tiburcio__healthy_cocktails__fusion_mixology_bar-listing2631.aspx&h=b502c +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Food Enquirer's Caipirinha--> http://www.foodenquirer.com/video/caipirinha-cocktail-recipe.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Food Enquirer's Tequila Fizz--> http://www.foodenquirer.com/video/tequila-fizz-cocktail-recipe.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Food Enquirer's Pisco Punch--> http://www.foodenquirer.com/video/pisco-punch-cocktail-recipe.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Food Enquirer's Strawberry Gin Cocktail--> http://www.foodenquirer.com/video/strawberry-gin-cocktail-with-champagne.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MARK "Mark E Mark" KIYOJIMA: Co-Owner / Mixologist. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii. Worked as a bartender while going to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration with a focus on Food & Beverage. Worked in Food & Beverage/Nightlife Management since graduating in 2000. Received the Introductory Level Sommelier Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. BarSmarts Wired Certified. Graduated SWS Academy of Spirits, Mixology & Fine Service. Recognized as a Spirits Professional by the USBG (United States Bartenders Guild, Nevada Chapter). Worked as a Adjunct Bartending Instructor for CSN, Cheyenne. Beverage Shift Manager at the Las Vegas Hilton, Paris Las Vegas and the Rio. Currently employed at the Red Rock Casino.Resort.Spa as an Assistant Banquet Manager. Currently employed by GreenBar Collective as a flex team leader, spirits + education. I have a passion for anything related to the Food and Beverage Industry. Mark was recently featured in the Las Vegas Weekly creating Rock n Roll Wines signature cocktail the "Reggae Sunsplash" for the Reggae Pool Party held at the M Resort. Mark recently won the Las Vegas Regional 42 Below Cocktail World Cup 2011. Mark won 3rd place in the Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey competition 2011. Mark won Patron's GreenMarket challenge for the best Farmers Market Cocktail. Mark placed 3rd in the Leblon "Muddle, Shake, Pour" competition held at SushiSamba at the Palazzo 2009. Mark placed 2nd place in Effen vodka's "The Art of Design" competition 2010. Mark was also a contestant in the Bombay Sapphire "Most Inspired Bartender 2009" and a finalist in 2010, Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure 2009, Tales of the Cocktail's Planters Punch, Pinky's Vodka, Don Q rum, Karlsson's Gold, True Blood, Ambhar, and Bonefish Grille's "Search for the best cocktail using a new spirit" competitions. Finalist in the Nightclub & Bar convention Shake It Up 2010. Aloha* +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ EMILIO "Energy" TIBURCIO: Co-Owner / Mixologist, Hailing from Londrina, Brasil. Graduated with a bachelors degree in Aeronotical Science from the Universidade Tuiuti do Parana' UTP, Brazil. Previously worked for the State of Parana and Palco 1 productions as a producer for concerts and shows in Curitiba, Brazil. Attended pilot school at the Long Beach Airport. Moved to Las Vegas in 2006 and begin working in the Food & Beverage Industry as a Bartender. Member of the USBG (United States Bartenders Guild, Nevada Chapter). Currently a volunteer pilot for the Las Vegas Civil Air Patrol. Currently a Mixologist for Fusion Latin Mixology Bar at the Palazzo, Las Vegas. Premier Mixologist for Dress the Drink, Mixologist for TravelsinTaste.com and a Bartender for Red Rock Casino.Resort.Spa and Station Casinos. Las Vegas finalist for the Hendricks Gin cocktail and limerick competition. Emilio won the Amarula Experiment cocktail competition at Tales of the Cocktail 2010. "Energy" won the Leblon "Muddle, Shake, Pour" competition held at SushiSamba at the Palazzo 2009. "Energy" won 2nd place in the Don Q rum competition 2011. "Energy" won 3rd place in the 42 Below World Cup Las Vegas regionals 2009. "Energy" won 2nd place in the USBG, Don Q Las Vegas regionals 2010. "Energy" won the Effen "The Art of Design" competition 2010. "Energy" was also a contestant in the Bombay Sapphire "Most Inspired Bartender" 2009 and finalist in 2010, Cuca Fresca "Shake Your Way to Brazil" cocktail competition, Jose Cuervo Margarita Festival, Karlsson's Gold competition, 42 Below Las Vegas regional Cocktail World Cup 2011 finalist. "Energy" would like to show everyone his creative ideas on healthy energetic cocktails using organic ingredients. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ALEXANDER "The Booze Mafioso" VELEZ: ProgressiveBar Las Vegas, LLC Primary Consultant, Crescent School of Bartending Instructor, TRU Organic Spirits Brand Mixologist, Obsello Brand Mixologist and Member of the USBG, (United States Bartenders Guild, Nevada Chapter). Hailing from Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. With over 15 years of experience in the Beverage Industry. 1st Place Gran Gala Shakedown competition 2010. "The Booze Mafioso" was a finalist for the Domaine de Canton Bartender of the Year competition in St Martin 2008. 2nd place in Las Vegas's Bombay Sapphire/GQ magazine for "Most Inspirational Bartender" 2008. 2nd place in Travel and Leisure Beverage Arts Challenge 2008. 2nd Place in Effen vodka's "The Art of Design" competition 2010. "The Booze Mafioso" was a finalist in the Shake it Competition at the Nightclub & Bar Convention 2009. "The Booze Mafioso" was selected to attend the Gran Marnier & Navan Mixology Summit in Vail, Colorado. "The Booze Mafioso" also conducted the Creative Mixology seminar and Spirited Dinner at the Palace Cafe at the Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, 2009, and the Competitive Mixology: Making Competitions Profitable at the Nightclub & Bar Convention 2010. "The Booze Mafioso" developed the first sake mixology bar at Sushi Avenue in the Santa Fe Hotel and Casino. "the Booze Mafioso" is also a contestant in the following competitions: Leblon's "Muddle, Shake, Pour", Bombay Sapphire "Most Inspired Bartender" 2009, and finalist in 2010, San Francisco Food Wine Green Cocktail Event, Dekuyper Mix Masters, Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure 2009, Cuca Fresca "Shake Your Way to Brazil" cocktail competition, Jose Cuervo Margarita Festival, Le Bar St. Germain Cocktail Competition, Amarula Experience, 42 Below World Cup, Don Q, Milagro, Yellow Tail, & Barritts Ginger Beer cocktail competitions. Currently attending UNLV studying forensic psychology the "Booze Mafioso" continues to develop the newest most exciting methods in mixology. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Moderators at Tales of the Cocktail --> http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/people/moderators/856 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Alexander Velez food pairing at Palace Cafe Tales of the Cocktail --> http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/events/meals/1505 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Alexander Velez seminar at Tales of the Cocktail --> http://www.talesofthecocktail.com/events/seminars/1008 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check Out Link to Ceasar Velez Seminar at UNLV http://www.viewnews.com/2008/VIEW-Dec-02-Tue-2008/SWest/25375320.html