MEET THE MAKER

Connect with the makers behind the Spirits of the Season cocktails and toast to the holiday season.

December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar

Alicia Yamachika

Featured Mixologist

Alicia is a Mixologist and Certified Spirits Specialist with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Hawaii, lead mixologist for the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, and USBG Oahu board member.

Meet the Maker
December 1
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Art Deakins

Featured Mixologist

Wahiawa native Art Deakins has shaped Hawaii’s cocktail scene for over two decades. A 2016 World’s Best Mai Tai Champion, he helped open some of Oahu’s most iconic bars and now partners with Kuleana Rum Works to share his passion for elevating rum.

Meet the Maker
December 2
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Teves Freitas

Featured Mixologist

A creative force whose path from bartender to filmmaker reflects his passion for storytelling. As a bartender at EP Bar and one half of the Negroni Bors, he blends hospitality and visual artistry to celebrate creativity and culture.

Meet the Maker
December 8
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Jen Len

Featured Mixologist

Trained in mixology and enology, Jen has held key roles in Los Angeles and Las Vegas and now serves as RNDC Mixologist for Hawaii, leading education and beverage programming with blending bold flavors with thoughtful storytelling.

Meet the Maker
December 9
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Tassho Pearce

Featured Mixologist

Known for bridging the worlds of fine sake and craft hospitality, Tassho began his journey as a sake specialist for World Sake Imports and was later appointed Director of Sales in 2021. His passion to learn more about sake craftsmanship led him to work in four renowned breweries: Dewazakura, Masumi, Tedorigawa, and Kamoizumi.

Meet the Maker
December 15
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Lenny Ushidate

Executive Sous Chef

Chef Lenny brings a wealth of culinary experience as Executive Sous Chef at Prince Waikiki. His dedication to locally sourced ingredients shine through his innovative dishes, showcasing a deep commitment to his island heritage. A testament to his expertise, Chef Lenny was named the 2022 Master of The Craft regional winner for Hawaii and Polynesia.