ProgressiveBar Las Vegas

About me:

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Progressive Bar Las Vegas, LLC is a Beverage Consulting Company. We are motivated to revolutionize the Beverage Arts Industry. Our focus is to be the creative force behind the movement called "Progressive Bartending". +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++ 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/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. Attending SWS Academy of Spirits, Mixology & Fine Service. Member of the USBG. 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. My main objective is to provide "Beyond the Best" service to both our internal and external guests. I have a passion for anything related to the Food and Beverage Industry. My mission is to motivate and inspire bartenders to become working mixologists. "Mark E 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 E Mark" successfully developed and executed Nagoya Night's a happy hour blow out this past June. "Mark E Mark" placed 3rd in the Leblon "Muddle, Shake, Pour" competition held at SushiSamba at the Palazzo. He is also a contestant in the Bombay Sapphire "Most Inspired Bartender" competition, Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure 2009, and the Le Bar St. Germain Cocktail Competition. 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. Currently a volunteer pilot for the Las Vegas Civil Air Patrol. Currently a Mixologist for Fusion Latin Mixology Bar at the Palazzo, Las Vegas and a Bartender for Red Rock Casino.Resort.Spa and Station Casinos. Emilio opened ND's Fuego nightclub at the Rio. Las Vegas finalist for the Hendricks Gin cocktail and limerick competition. "Energy" won the Leblon "Muddle, Shake, Pour" competition held at SushiSamba at the Palazzo. "Energy" was also a contestant in the Bombay Sapphire "Most Inspired Bartender" competition, Cuca Fresca "Shake Your Way to Brazil" cocktail competition and the Jose Cuervo Margarita Festival. "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, TRU Organic Spirits Brand Mixologist, and Member of the USBG, (United States Bartenders Guild.) Hailing from Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. With over 15 years of experience in the Beverage Industry. "The Booze Mafioso" recently placed in the finals for the Domaine de Canton Bartender of the Year competition in Hollywood California. 2nd place in Las Vegas's Bombay Sapphire/GQ magazine for "Most Inspirational Bartender" and 2nd place in Travel and Leisure Beverage Arts Challenge. "The Booze Mafioso" was a finalist in the Shake it Competition at the Nightclub & Bar Convention and the Domaine de Canton 2009. "The Booze Mafioso" was selected to attend the Gran Marnier & Navan Mixology Summit in Vail, Colorado. "The Booze Mafioso" will also be conducting the Creative Mixology seminar and Spirited Dinner at the Palace Cafe at the Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans this July. "The Booze Mafioso" will be opening 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", MolliCoolz signature cocktail competition, San Francisco Food Wine Green Cocktail Event, Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure 2009, Cuca Fresca "Shake Your Way to Brazil" cocktail competition, Jose Cuervo Margarita Festival, and the Le Bar St. Germain Cocktail Competition. 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