The Dame Hall of Fame
Tales of the Cocktail® and Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) started The Dame Hall of Fame® to recognize exceptional women in the spirits industry, whose hard work and dedication to the craft is changing the way we drink. For the sixth year, Tales and LUPEC saluted another deserving class of women for their contributions to the cocktail arts as the newest members of The Dame Hall of Fame®, including this year’s Pioneer Award Recipient for trail-blazing, one woman who has served as a role model for others. These exceptional women were honored at a special ceremony on Friday, July 22 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House as part of the 14th Annual Tales of the Cocktail®.
Rum Runner Press, Inc. and “Got Rum?” Magazine congratulate Cris Dehlavi, our beloved “Muse of Mixology” for leading the latest round of inductees.
“Since joining the CAP fraternity in 2010, I’ve had the pleasure to mentor and witness the growing influence women have had on our ever-changing industry,” said Cris Dehlavi, Cocktail Apprentice Program Manager and Head Bar tender at M Restaurant and Bar in Columbus.
“The opportunity to mentor up-and coming bar tenders each year is a real honor. I am grateful to be recognized for my contributions and thrilled to be included in this exceptional group of ladies! ”