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    Lead Bartender

    Engidawork Alebachew

    Lead Bartender, Bourbon Steak, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

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    Portrait of Engidawork Alebachew

    i. Biography

    Engidawork Alebachew is the Lead Bartender at Bourbon Steak, the Michael Mina restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2010 and was promoted to the lead role in spring 2021. He is originally from Dessie, Ethiopia, moved to the United States, and began at Bourbon Steak as a part-time busser while studying bioengineering. He oversees the cocktail program, including seasonal menu development, spirit sourcing, and beverage list creation.

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