With 12 years in the kitchen under his belt, Devon Espinosa is one of the most experienced members of Marcel’s team.  In addition to his culinary acumen, this L.A. native is a talented mixologist and will create unique cocktails for each of Marcel’s events within the series.

Devon and Marcel became the best of friends as soon as they met in 2001, on their first day of school at New York’s Culinary Institute of America.  After graduation, Devon gained additional training while working at Spago and the Four Seasons of Beverly Hills.

While serving tables to make money during college, Devon found his true passion when he took over for a bartender who walked out during a busy shift.  With no experience and still under the age of 21, he started his career with only a rudimentary bar book to guide him.  It didn’t take long for Devon to take his bartending skills to another level as he began finding ways to incorporate unusual ingredients and invent amazing, delicious mixed drinks.

When Devon isn’t working with Marcel, he serves as the mixologist at The Tasting Kitchen in Venice.  In 2010, Eater L.A. nominated Devon as the city’s Best Bartender.