Presented by Brandon J. Grilc

Join us for this powerhouse panel discussion with San Diego’s finest homegrown Tiki bartenders who are movers and shakers in the cocktail community worldwide. Topics will include hot takes on the modern state of cocktials, mastering craft tropical cocktails, designing and opening bars worldwide, and competing in national bartender competitions. Featuring San Diego's own; Daniel “Doc” Parks (Doc Parks Designs), Brooke Santourian (The Grass Skirt), John Holt (False Idol), and Kimberly Grilc (The Kazan Room). Hosted by Erick Castro (Bartender at Large).

Brandon J. Grilc is the co-owner of The Kazon Room in Kobe, Japan. Daniel ‘Doc’ Parks is a hospitality consultant and bartender known for opening Pagan Idol, Zombie Village, and Wilfred’s Lounge, you will find Brooke Santourian, winner of the Tiki Oasis Oasis Bartender Battle 2024, at the Grass Skirts, John Holt is the head bartender at False Idol. Kimberly Grilc co-owns The Kazan Room and is a two-time national bartender finalist (Japan). Host Erick Castro is the podcast host of Bartender at Large and founder of multiple cocktail bars nationwide. @thekazanroom