Derek M. Brown has consulted for some of Washington, D.C.'s and country's finest restaurants and bars, including: The Gibson, Komi, SOVA, Redwood and Zaytinya; taught at the prestigious L'Academie de Cuisine and CulinAerie; and has worked with notable organizations such as the Museum of the American Cocktail, Smithsonian Associates, Share Our Strength and Heart's Delight.

Business and Event Consulting

Training
Train your staff in classic bartending techniques, wine and service.

Bar Menu and Beverage Design
Create signature recipes, cocktail menus and unique menu concepts.

Management Consulting
Learn to hire top employees, control costs and get the best out of your staff.

Event Consulting
Serve top-notch cocktails and spirits, garner media coverage and get the most out of your event.

Private Bartending and Seminars

Private Bartending
I can bartend your private event with signature recipes and entertaining demonstrations.

Guided Tastings Classes
Hold tasting seminars for your company or group. Here are some examples of seminars:

• Scotch Whiskey Tasting: From Glen to Glen

• American Spirits Tasting: From Bourbon to the New Wave of Micro-distilleries

• Tequila & Mezcal Tasting: Everything but the Worm

Interactive Demonstrations and Seminars

• How to Drink Like ﾓMad Menﾔ

• The Golden Age of Cocktails

• Drink in the Season!

Contact Alisa Cohen for a customized seminar or for more information.