Get to Know These Lettuce Bartenders
A toast to stars behind the bar
Meet some of the ‘spirited’ souls who are mixing, shaking and stirring up the fun behind the bar at Lettuce restaurants. Raise a glass to a few of our favorites and give a shoutout to yours on Instagram.
Kevin Beary & Scott Kitsmiller, Beverage Team:
Gus’ Sip & Dip
Your new favorite neighborhood tavern in Chicago is Gus’ Sip & Dip. With 30 classic cocktails on the menu, each crafted to absolute perfection by two award-winning bartenders, Beverage Director Kevin Beary and Assistant General Manager, Scott Kitsmiller. Kevin and Scott are known for creating some of the countries’ most innovative cocktail menus from Three Dots and a Dash to The Bamboo Room so it was only fitting that they went back to their roots to present a menu of classic drinks like the Dirty Martini, Clover Club, Gin Gimlet and so many more made with the best spirits and top quality ingredients, all at an approachable price. Gus’ Sip & Dip welcomes guests on a first come, first serve basis.
Tyler MacLellan, Bar Manager:
Three Dots and a Dash & The Bamboo Room
Tyler MacLellan works alongside Beverage Director, Kevin Beary at the award-winning tropical cocktail haven Three Dots and a Dash and The Bamboo Room. Both bars have achieved numerous accolades as MacLellan and the bar team continue to reinvent classic tropical cocktails using modern techniques and thoughtful ingredients. In addition to collabing with the world’s most notable bars, MacLellan was honored to be a part of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Cocktail Apprenticeship program in 2023.
Make a reservation at Three Dots and a Dash | Make a reservation at The Bamboo Room
Diane Corcoran, Bar & Spirits Director:
Lettuce Entertain You
Armed with endless energy and creativity, Corcoran has been an integral part of the beverage leadership team for more than a dozen Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, including Miru, Bub City, RPM Italian, RPM Steak, Three Dots and a Dash, Ramen-san and Summer House, along with Windy City Smokeout, Chicago’s premier BBQ and country music festival. Her latest, the Italian spirits-forward menu she designed for Bar Tre Dita, however, is not to be missed!
Make a reservation at Bar Tre Dita
Natcha Gibson, Lead Bartender:
Miru
As lead bartender at Miru at The St. Regis Chicago, Natcha Gibson enjoys celebrating her Asian heritage by creating “exotic and exciting [cocktails] that showcase and elevate Miru’s Japanese cuisine.” Her signature drink is the Plum Lucky, made with Toki Japanese Whisky, ume sochu, umeboshi and lemon. And that’s just how you’ll feel sipping this light and sweetly elegant cocktail at Miru with the sparkling Chicago skyline behind you—lucky!
Eslam Daoud, Bartender:
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Ask for Daoud to mix up tapas go-to Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s Spanish Espressotini, a fan favorite made with espresso, Mr. Black, Licor 43 and Basic Vodka. His pro tip: Order it with the Chocolate Truffle Bite for dessert!
Make a reservation at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Henry Barrett, Lead Bartender:
Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
Since joining Lettuce in 2019, Barrett has relished serving up drinks at the French bistro like his fave, The Nomad Negroni. Of the drink, he says, “I really like the way the saffron in the vermouth and the bright, briny notes in the gin work together. They pair well on a conceptual level as well– the Azaline vermouth is infused with herbs from along the Silk Road, and the Grey Whale gin is flavored with botanicals drawn from the migratory patterns of grey whales, hence the name, Nomad.”
Make a reservation at the Mon Ami Gabi location nearest you
Joshua Keesecker, Bartender:
Shaw’s Oyster Bar at Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
Alex Radillo, Lead Bartender:
Summer House – Lincoln Park
Alex Radillo, has been a part of the Summer House team since opening day in 2013! Radillo works with Beverage Director, Ben Marquart, to help develop the cocktail menu and handles receiving for their bar, ensuring they have everything they need to make all your favorite cocktails. He describes Summer House’s beverage program as one that is designed to fit the aesthetic of sipping a cocktail on a beach. Leaning into his Mexican and Caribbean heritage, Radillo loves to work with tequila and rum. His favorite cocktail on the Summer House menu is the Art of Passion, a rum cocktail that is refreshing and bright.
