The field of competitors: Eliana and James of the Rooster Co; (In back) Brian Mitchell, Beverage Director, Max Restaurant Group; Shelby Thomas and Justin Morales of Infinity Music Hall and Bistro; (In back) Adam Baker of Allan S. Goodman; Tara Neary; Rich Clemens; (In back) Brice Hardy and Evan Parsons of the Olive Bar; Matt Landry, Head Mixologist and Nikki Simches, Bar Manager, both of Cure; Derek Vitale, Bar Manager, Max Oyster; (In back) Myles Walsh, Managing Partner, Flatbread & Co., with guest. (In back) Anthony DeVito, Bar Manager, Max Amore; Andres Soriano, Bar Manager, Max Fish; Atilio Lopez de Castro, Bartender, Max Oyster.