The United States Bartenders’ Guild Tucson Chapter held their 3rd Annual Tucson Bar Awards on Sunday, December 17, honoring the top bars, restaurants, and bartenders in Tucson.
Peers and members of the USBG Tucson voted for the award winners, ranging from various categories such as “Best Cocktail Bartender” and “Local Producer of the Year.”
United States Bartenders Guild Tucson Chapter Award Winners
- Best High-Volume Bartender – Barb Trujillo, Hotel Congress
- Best Neighborhood Bartender – Nicole Dybel, Che’s Lounge
- Best Cocktail Bartender – David Clark, Hotel Congress
- Rookie of the Year Bartender – Melissa Sotelo, La Cocina
- Bartender of the Year – Allison Baron, La Cocina
- Bar of the Year – Che’s Lounge
- Neighborhood Bar of the Year – Saint Charles Tavern
- Cocktail Bar of the Year – Sidecar
- Restaurant Bar of the Year – Kingfisher
- College Bar of the Year – No Anchovies
- Beer/Wine Bar of the Year – Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar
- Local Producer of the Year – Hamilton Distillers
- Community Leader – Jo Schneider, Bentley’s House of Coffee and Tea
- Bar Team of the Year – Hotel Congress
USBG is an organization of beverage service professionals dedicated to continued refinement of their craft through education, involvement with other industry professionals, and cocktail competitions.
Keep up with USBG Tucson on Facebook.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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