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1. 1. Las Vegas Rising Stars Revue: Mixologist Drew Levinson of Bellagio on StarChefs.com

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   Published on: 7/14/2008   Last Visited: 7/14/2008

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   Drew Levinson joined the beverage industry immediately following his graduation from Skidmore College in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.Before entering the business world, he began working as a bartender at the Hard Rock Café in Aspen, Colorado.
   
   Over the course of the next several years, Drew helped manage and open various dining establishments and nightclubs throughout Aspen including Gusto Ristorante, The Lava Room and Jimmy's Restaurant and Bar.It was at Jimmy's that Drew's love for bartending and the beverage industry grew.Drew enjoyed the thrill of opening the restaurant/bar each night and being part of something that "was never boring" and consistently presented new and different challenges.He knew this was the career path for him.
   
   In 2001, Drew was given an experience that would change his life.
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   In 2003, Drew moved to Atlantic City where he helped open Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa as a key member of their beverage team.After a year in New Jersey, Drew headed west to Las Vegas to the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio.
   
   In his role as Beverage Manager, Drew oversees the cocktail program for 22 bars and teaches his philosophy of bartending and drink preparation to approximately 150 bartenders, 50 bar apprentices and 50 bar porters.Drew is responsible for creating new cocktails, training all of the bartenders and menu development for new outlets.
   
   Drew puts his commitment and energy into each drink he creates.He lives each day with the notion that only those with a true passion for the beverage world will ultimately prosper.

2. 2. www.avenuevine.com

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   Published on: 10/25/2007   Last Visited: 11/27/2007

   The combined sweet and sour flavors of this celebratory libation from Drew Levinson, beverage manager of Las Vegas's Bellagio, will please almost any palate at your favorite gathering.

3. 3. StarChefs Rising Stars Chef Awards press kit

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   Richard Chen, Wing Lei; Sean Griffin, Neros; Martin Heierling, Sens; Eric Klein, SW Steakhous; Jeremy Lieb, Le Cirque; Steve Mannino, Olives; Sven Mede, Nobhill; Bryan Ogden , Bmdley Ogden; Vincent Pouessel , Aureole; Philippe Rispoli, Daniel Boulud Brasserie; Jacques Van Staden, Alizé; Tammy Alana, Alizé; Ralph Perrazzo, Bradley Ogden; Kenneth Magana, Sensi; Drew Levinson, Bar Chef, Bellagio; Luis DeSantos, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
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   They are: Jeremy Lieb of Le Cirque, Steve Mannino of Olives, Martin Heierling and Kenneth Magana of Sensi, and bar chef Drew Levinson, all at Bellagio; Bryan Ogden and Ralph Perrazzo of Bradley Ogden and Sean Griffin of Neros, Caesars Palace; Sven Mede of Nobhill, MGM Grand; Jacques Van Staden and Tammy Alana of Alize, the Palms; Vincent Pouessel of Aureole, Mandalay Bay; Luis DeSantos of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group; and Philippe Rispoli of Daniel Boulud Brasserie, Eric Klein of SW Steakhouse and Richard Chen of Wing Lei, Wynn Las Vegas.[ more ]