Ever wonder what makes a cocktail trend take flight? Join us for a captivating panel discussion featuring Cassandra Ericson, Katie Renshaw, and Jonathan Stanyard as they dissect the ever-evolving world of bar & hospitality trends.
This panel will explore the factors that spark a trend’s emergence, share their personal experiences and insights on making informed predictions about future trends, and discuss how (and if!) bars should adapt to emerging trends. Our panel of industry experts will reminisce about past trends they've loved and reveal their most anticipated developments for the exciting world of cocktails.
Featuring:
Cassandra Ericson, On-Premise Channel Marketing, DIAGEO
Katie Renshaw, 2019 World Class US Bartender of the Year
Jonathan Stanyard, 2024 World Class US Bartender of the Year
Katie Renshaw, 2019 World Class US Bartender of the Year
Katie is a bartender in Chicago, where her passion for cocktails drove her to leave her "day job" to seek mentorship behind the bar; to her parents dismay, she never looked back. Her true love for bartending accelerated her career at a rapid rate, and her creativity led her to fast success. She's bartended at some of Chicago's top bars including Moneygun, GreenRiver, Billy Sunday, and The Office at Aviary. She has also seen success in several national bartending competitions: most notably, winning the title of 2019 US World Class Bartender of the Year. She currently leads the team at Hawksmoor Chicago as their lead bartender, and executes innovative cocktail pop-ups in her spare time.
Jonathan Stanyard, 2024 World Class US Bartender of the Year
Jonathan Stanyard is a well-versed industry professional. He has over 22 years of experience perfecting the art of hospitality while bartending on and off-premise. Over the years, he has grasped how to maximize the potential of raw ingredients while managing waste and time management. Since 2019 he has operated The Bitter Gringo Co., specializing in consultations, content creation, and education. In 2022, Jonathan won the World's Best Margarita title, deemed so by Cointreau in their Global Margarita Challenge. In 2023, he ranked among the Top 5 bartenders in the USBG's World Class Competition. Jonathan continues to pursue the craft of hospitality within the food and beverage business while building menus across the country and sharing his vast knowledge with his community.
Leftbank Annex Class/Seminar/Experience for pre-assigned Student Pass holders and Bartender Pass Auditing.
Location: Leftbank Annex, 101 N Weidler St, Portland, OR 97227
Sponsored by: Diageo Bar Academy
