Chris Amirault grew up in Boston and made his way into Hospitality through Julian Cox’s training program. In 2014, Amirault opened West Hollywood bar Harlowe for which he was included on Zagat’s “30 Under 30” list. Soon after, Amirault took over as beverage director of Fiscal Agent located above Chef Timothy Hollingsworth’s Barrel & Ashes.

In 2015, Hollingsworth asked Amirault to join him as Bar Director at his downtown concept, Otium. Amirault works to build a whimsical, culinary-driven cocktail list set on creative storytelling.

In 2017, he received the Star Chefs Rising Stars award for beverage, as well as two Top 10 nominations from Tales of the Cocktail for Best Restaurant Cocktail Program. Active on the competition circuit, Amirault has claimed several regional titles, including a national title at Rhum Clement’s Ti’Punch Cup. His work has been featured in national publications including Forbes, Liquor.com, Imbibe, Eater and Ember Magazine.

His motto is “always be on the observational prowl” because you never know when creativity will strike. He is also a founding member of PARMBOYZ, the hit American Italian Pop-Up featuring Aperitivo cocktails and Chicken Parm.