This Baton Rouge mixologist is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist
Alan Walter, a Baton Rouge mixologist and former City Group Hospitality consultant, has been named a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist in the “outstanding professional in cocktail service” category. Announced on Jan. 22, Walter is the first Baton Rouge professional to be featured on the nationally recognized James Beard Award semifinalist list. Walter says he doesn’t know who nominated him but he feels a great sense of validation for his craft.…
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