Andrew Merinoff

Andrew prides himself on a career spent dedicating time, effort, and passion to innovation in the hospitality industry. This time includes more than 10 years of culinary education, starting with schooling in his youth and continuing through the completion of a School of Hospitality degree in Denver. In Denver he was named Head Chef of his class. Andrew has extensive restaurant experience, including working with food and beverage brands such as Avenue Lounge, XXIV Karat Wines, The Charmer Sunbelt Group, representing fine wines and spirits, and more. Beginning at 15, he was instrumental in opening restaurants in New York City for BR Guest Hospitality. At the same time, as a sophomore at Vermont Academy, he proudly competed in Jr Iron Chef VT. Spending time between Denver and New York City, Andrew has worked as a menu and mixologist consultant for several restaurants and bars. This includes work with the Proximo Spirits brand which represents Jose Cuervo tequila, Three Olives vodka and The Kraken Black Spiced rum, among other notable spirits. He has also worked in multiple Michelin-rated New York City restaurants as well as led groups for multiple chef’s clubs and events.