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Casper Rice
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i. Biography
Since 2014, the corporate wine program at Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants in Washington, DC has been shaped by Casper Rice in a role that follows more than a decade across bar, floor, and cellar positions. The progression runs through Rubicon Restaurant, MINA Group, Alexanders Steakhouse, and The Inn at Little Washington, with each step building the same set of trade skills: service, buying, and cellar management.
Coming Up
Training at Northern Illinois University gave Casper Rice a formal start, but the practical work came through long stretches in rooms where timing, service, and purchasing had to hold together. The early years include bar work at Rubicon Restaurant (2004–2006), sales at The PlumpJack Group (2004–2008), Lead Bar and buyer at Michael Mina Restaurant (2006–2008), captain at MINA Group (2005–2010), Bar Buyer at La Folie (2008–2009), and Bar Director at Alexanders Steakhouse (2010–2013). Cellar work followed that bar and dining-room foundation. As sommelier and cellarmaster at The Inn at Little Washington (2013–2014), Casper Rice added a dedicated wine and cellar responsibility before moving into the Corporate Wine Director role at Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants (since 2014).
Where They Are Now
Since 2014, the Corporate Wine Director post at Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants in Washington, DC, US has been the seat for Casper Rice’s wine work. The role comes directly after the sommelier and cellarmaster position at The Inn at Little Washington and reflects a career built through service, buying, and cellar management over the previous decade.
Honors
No major awards or credentials are listed alongside his career.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Casper Rice's current role?
As of 2026, Casper Rice is Corporate Wine Director.
Where did Casper Rice train or study?
Casper Rice trained at Northern Illinois University.
