Cada día que levanto miro este retrato y digo “vamos a darle” New York puede ser intimidating, pero he sido afortunado de cruzarme con gente increíblemente talentosa como @devonrodriguezart que ha estado dispuesta a ayudarme y enseñarme. A todos los que me han echado la mano a lo largo de mi carrera en hospitality, GRACIAS. No he trabajado en muchos lugares, pero sí en los que siempre dan de qué hablar.
Si en algún momento te tomaste el tiempo de enseñarme una técnica, una receta, una historia, quiero que sepas que no fue en vano. Porque hospitality no es solo servir un plato o un cocktail—it’s about connection, about heart. Y cuando realmente lo sientes, se nota.
Gracias a todos los que han apoyado @culturesnewyork y entienden que no son solo gorras, sino una comunidad de very talented human beings luchando por un mejor futuro echándonos la mano y saliendo en adelante en equipo. Los quiero mucho a todos.
2 years of Cultures New York. 🌎❤️ @culturesnewyork
What started as an idea to bring people together through cocktails, food, music, fashion, and culture has turned into a beautiful community full of talented and passionate people.
Thank you to everyone that has supported us, collaborated with us, showed up to the pop-ups, bought a hat, shared a post, made drinks, cooked food, danced, or simply believed in the vision. None of this would be possible without you.
We’re just getting started. Stay tuned for the next events, collaborations, and experiences. Bigger things are coming. 🥂✨
Maduro Daiquiri - @djdouble.shot cooks plantains with browned butter until they’re sweet and ripe then infuses them into Zacapa in his outstanding take on a Banana Daiquiri.
Week One at Kees.
Seven days out, it didn’t look like we’d make it.
Dust in the air. Wires exposed. Paint still drying.
Then something shifts.
The lights hit the right level.
The menu locks in.
Mise en place finds its rhythm.
Quiet chaos turns into intention.
And suddenly… there’s a bar.
Grateful to @Jeffreymbell for the trust and the chance to lead this chapter behind the bar.
Doors are about to open.
Kees is almost ready. 🗝️ @seekkeesnyc
Noche Andina VOL:4 Recap 🌙🏔️
Another year, another unforgettable night. What started as an idea has grown into a holiday tradition, and we’re incredibly grateful.
Huge thanks to Chu Martinez, Freddy Salazar, and Cristian Molina for the cocktails,
to The Marlins for setting the vibes,
and to Luis for hosting us and opening his doors at @thecactusshopnyc .
Big love to all the brands that supported and helped make this night possible, and to everyone behind the scenes who assisted and showed love.
Thank you to everyone who came through and celebrated culture, community, and good drinks with us.
Until the next Noche Andina 🦙 🌙 ✨
