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Paul Baldi

Lead sommelier/manager at Hi neighbor

My name is Paul Baldi, I’m originally from Reims ( nobody is able to say it properly) in champagne.

I’m a passionate and Curious Sommelier. I use to work mostly in fine dining and Michelin stars restaurants over France.

I had my first experience in USA in 2018 at Bar Creen in San Francisco.  Today I’m working for the Vault on 555 California. Im big fan of champagne growers , and Chenin blanc and Syrah lover.

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Larissa C Dubose

National Director Beverages- Dining Division at Paradies Lagardère and Wine Enthusiast Magazine Future 40, Vino Volo National Buyer

Liz Kowal

Wine Certificate Instructor, Hospitality at College of DuPage

Christian Shaum

Lead Sommelier at Bazaar Meat & Bar Mar Chicago & CMSA Advanced Sommelier, Chicago