Finalist — Nicole Salicetti

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Cocktail: Are We There Yet

Starting out in concession as a young teen and then hosting in various Manhattan restaurants, Nicole Salicetti found her love for working behind the bar in the late nineties and her passion still burns strong.  After acquiring a bar managerial position at a prestigious restaurant, she was given the much anticipated opportunity to express her creativity in the form of cocktail menus, featuring her own unique recipes. Her daily cocktail special was a favorite amongst restaurant guests, recieving recognition from her peers. Eventually Nicole began to really test her mettle against other industry pros by entering regional, national and even international cocktail competitions. She has numerous wins under her belt and is still competing.