Iron Bar Chef Chicago - 2007
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In a fight that came down to the width of a cocktail
straw, the first ever Santé Magazine and United States
Bartenders Guild Iron Bar Chef competition held in
Chicago was won by USBG member Peter Vestinos of
Sepia.  Eking past other finalists John Kinder of MK and
Charles Joly of
Three Headed Productions, Peter's
cocktail won top honors and the first place trophy - a
rare Plymouth Gin Glug Glug Jug commissioned for the
British Royal Navy.  Watch the video below and check
out the pictures for all the highlights.
Peter Vestinos
from
Sepia
walks away with
this year's crown

by Kyle McHugh
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Absolut, Cruzan, and Plymouth were the flavors of the day
Trophies for the lucky finalists
Peter Vestinos receives his Glug Jug from Dale and Tony
Adam Seger muddles his on-the-spot vermouth
Angie Jackson and Tim Lacey are questioned by Tony Abou-Ganim
There was a bountious back bar for contestants to choose from
Contestants had their pick of every Absolut, Cruzan, and Plymouth product
Dale DeGroff shares a laugh with Peter Vestinos
Debbi Peek cuts twists
James Macknyk pours his creation
John Kinder preps his garnishes
The judges try the first heat's drinks
Tony Maffei has his shakers ready
The Le Passage crowd is enthralled by the competition
Peter Vestinos is questioned by Tony Abou-Ganim in the Final Round
Charles Joly shakes it up
Wilber Gomez talks with Dale DeGroff
Guests Rob Costantino, Simon Ford, Tony Abou-Ganim, Bridget Albert, Dale DeGroff, and Francesco Lafranconi
The Boozehound