DList Magazine Summer "Nightlife" Issue 2015 | Page 32

SEATTLE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS 2015 BARTENDER OF THE YEAR Karen Nicole Morton: Karen has been slinging drinks for years, working at some of the busiest bars and nightclubs in the Seattle area, including Suite Restaurant/Lounge, Foundation Nightclub and 520 Bar & Grill. She can whip out drinks quickly for the large crowds or chat it up with a regular customer, without letting a smile leave her face. 32 BEST SERVICE ASSISTANT Rene Morales: Rene has massive COCKTAIL SERVER OF THE YEAR Estelle Skogstad-Kurk: Estelle leaves an impression with every guest she serves, winning Cocktail Server of the Year. Keeping a bubbly personality, she remains attentive of her tables, whether they are coming in to meet her for the first time or she is booking out the tables herself with a database of partygoers. www.DLISTMAGAZINE.com group of supporters that know he works hard to make his fellow bartenders’ jobs easier. Surpassing votes in every category, this is the second year in a row for Rene to take home the award for Best Service Assistant, and its well deserved.