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    Rizza Umlas

    Co-owner, Storya Kitchen + Bar

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    Portrait of Rizza Umlas

    Portrait of Rizza Umlas

    i. Biography

    The Climb

    Storya Kitchen + Bar is the present-day home base for Rizza Umlas, who co-owns the Quezon City spot in the Philippines.

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    Today

    The bar program answers a local problem: residents of Quezon City should not have to fight traffic and parking just to get a drink. N.Y.O. Braised Beef is one named item on the menu, and Rizza Umlas frames it as a shared plate: “Come and enjoy our newest item, N.Y.O. Braised Beef. And don't forget to not feast on by yourself!”

    Signature

    N.Y.O. Braised Beef is one of Rizza's signature dishes.

    In Their Words “Come and enjoy our newest item, N.Y.O. Braised Beef. And don't forget to not feast on by yourself!”

    Recognition

    Rizza Umlas's honors include TGIFridays’ World Bartender Championship (2016) and TGI Fridays World Bartender Champion (2015).

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    FAQ

    Asked of Rizza

    • What is Rizza Umlas's current role?

      Rizza Umlas is Co-owner of Storya Kitchen + Bar.

    • What recognition has Rizza Umlas received?

      TGIFridays’ World Bartender Championship (2016).

    • What is Rizza Umlas known for?

      Bartending.

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