FOUNDERS
Ektoras Binikos Co-Founder & Partner
Ektoras Binikos Co-Founder & Partner
Ektoras Binikos Co-Founder & Partner
Ektoras Binikos has been at the forefront of New York’s cocktail culture for three decades, managing the bar programs at numerous fine-dining establishments including Aureole, Oceana and most recently as the Head Bartender & Bar Manager at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther. As managing partner and head mixologist of the
Ektoras Binikos has been at the forefront of New York’s cocktail culture for three decades, managing the bar programs at numerous fine-dining establishments including Aureole, Oceana and most recently as the Head Bartender & Bar Manager at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Gabriel Kreuther. As managing partner and head mixologist of the now-closed 2nd Floor on Clinton, an exclusive cocktail bar on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Binikos received critical acclaim, including being named by Business Insider &Thrillist as one of New York’s Best Speakeasy Bars. He was the founder/owner of Art & Spirit Mixology, a consulting company focused on brand development, cocktail seminars and custom-designed specialty cocktails for corporate & private events, including a cocktail for artist Marina Abramovich’s 60th birthday celebration gala at The Guggenheim Museum. Originally from the Greek island of Ikaria, Binikos studied filmmaking and visual arts. His approach to mixology is deeply informed by his role as a fine artist; Binikos strives to make each cocktail a work of art, imbued with the potential to transport to new places and evoke an emotional response. “I wish there were more bartenders like him,” noted the late writer and cocktail pioneer Gary Regan. “He’s one of a kind, we are lucky to witness his genius.”
Simon Jutras Co-Founder & Partner
Ektoras Binikos Co-Founder & Partner
Ektoras Binikos Co-Founder & Partner
Simon Jutras was born in Montreal, Canada. He has a diverse creative background including architecture, interior design and furniture design for private clients. Also, a professional photographer, with a focus on both commercial work and fine art, Jutras ran Simon Jutras Photography for over 20 years with clients including Calvin Klein, N
Simon Jutras was born in Montreal, Canada. He has a diverse creative background including architecture, interior design and furniture design for private clients. Also, a professional photographer, with a focus on both commercial work and fine art, Jutras ran Simon Jutras Photography for over 20 years with clients including Calvin Klein, Nine West, Tod’s, Mark Fisher, Coach, and Guess, among others. His work has been published in numerous books and magazines. Jutras is currently working on a book of fine art photography with Binikos that centers on mixology inspired by world-renowned artists.
THE TEAM
Clara Kamara-Manager
Ryan Garrison-Head Bartender
Ryan Garrison-Head Bartender
Clara was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark. She studied business management and cyber security. Clara has an extensive resume in the hospitality industry; she worked as a hostess, server, bartender, and most recently as a floor manager.
Ryan Garrison-Head Bartender
Ryan Garrison-Head Bartender
Ryan Garrison-Head Bartender
Ryan was born in Oklahoma. His vast experience in the hospitality industry includes bartending at The Smith (Lincoln Square), as well as Arts on Site NYC, Inc. (Residency and Retreat). He was also a partner/mixologist at QCocks, a weekly delivery cocktail service (2020-2021). He holds a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Oklahoma City University.
Rima Ghandour-Floor Manager
Adam Darcy Osborne-Bartender
Adam Darcy Osborne-Bartender
Rima was born in Beirut, Lebanon and is of Palestinian descent. She studied at Parsons School of Design and worked as a fashion model early in her career. Her extensive experience in the hospitality industry includes bartending, front of house roles, and management. She recently relocated to New York City from Provincetown, Massachusetts,
Rima was born in Beirut, Lebanon and is of Palestinian descent. She studied at Parsons School of Design and worked as a fashion model early in her career. Her extensive experience in the hospitality industry includes bartending, front of house roles, and management. She recently relocated to New York City from Provincetown, Massachusetts, where she occupied various positions in the hospitality industry. Rima is very proud to have joined the Sugar Monk team.
Adam Darcy Osborne-Bartender
Adam Darcy Osborne-Bartender
Adam Darcy Osborne-Bartender
Adam Osborne was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Paris, France. Since 2017 Adam has been working as a fashion model. He appears in campaigns and shows in Milan, Paris, and New York. In 2018 he moved to Manhattan, where he developed a passion for the art of bartending. Adam continues to sharpen his talent at Sugar Monk, to create and serve fine elixirs of beautiful intoxicants.
Conner Jessop-Bartender
Antoinette Rangel-Junior Bartender
Antoinette Rangel-Junior Bartender
Conner is a native of Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been working as a bartender for over six years and is currently enrolled in graduate school studying Philosophy. An avid hip-hop fan, he loves going to shows in his home borough of The Bronx.
Antoinette Rangel-Junior Bartender
Antoinette Rangel-Junior Bartender
Antoinette Rangel-Junior Bartender
Antoinette is a Latina born and raised in the Bronx. During the day, Antoinette works as a federal prosecutor in Brooklyn. Before that Antoinette spent six years working in the Obama White House while attending Georgetown Law at night. Antoinette is honored to bartend in Harlem where her mother grew up. Antoinette wanted to pursue her pa
Antoinette is a Latina born and raised in the Bronx. During the day, Antoinette works as a federal prosecutor in Brooklyn. Before that Antoinette spent six years working in the Obama White House while attending Georgetown Law at night. Antoinette is honored to bartend in Harlem where her mother grew up. Antoinette wanted to pursue her passion for cocktails through bartending as a creative outlet and she is thrilled to have joined the Sugar Monk team.
Derron A-Assistant Bartender
Antoinette Rangel-Junior Bartender
Derron A-Assistant Bartender
Derron was born in Trinidad. He developed early on a passion for art, specifically costume design. He worked in the Carnival industry and dabbled as an events decorator. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s with a business focus; he intends to develop a brand that integrates his artistic vision, and all that he has absorbed working vario
Derron was born in Trinidad. He developed early on a passion for art, specifically costume design. He worked in the Carnival industry and dabbled as an events decorator. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s with a business focus; he intends to develop a brand that integrates his artistic vision, and all that he has absorbed working various positions in hospitality over the years. He is thrilled to be working at Sugar Monk.
Jamila Guerra-Server
Kellyrose Marry-Server
Derron A-Assistant Bartender
Jamila was born in Queens. As a server and accomplished bartender, she believes that one can learn a lot about a person from what they drink and even more after that drink has been finished. She is honored to be part of such a rewarding community at Sugar Monk. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, doing yoga, and traveling.
Dagito Gil-Icemaker
Kellyrose Marry-Server
Kellyrose Marry-Server
David (Dagito) Gil was born in Puebla, Mexico. He is the founder of Clear & Fancy Ice, a company he started in 2018. He is the former mayor of Piaxtla, Puebla, and also a singer and songwriter. He is very passionate in creating ice molds and gets great joy embedding edible flowers and herbs in his clear ice formations. David takes great pride in contributing to the Sugar Monk magic.
Kellyrose Marry-Server
Kellyrose Marry-Server
Kellyrose Marry-Server
Kellyrose is an actor and writer born in Manhattan. She has been with the Sugar Monk family since August of 2021. Kellyrose was formerly employed at The Fence in Farringdon London and holds a graduate degree in Arts and Politics from University College London.
Chris Reynoso-Chef
Chris Reynoso-Chef
Chris Reynoso-Chef
A spicy Latina with a sassy attitude but loving heart, Chrissy was born in the Bronx and currently resides in Harlem. Cooking is her passion and her main task at Sugar Monk, but laughter & joy is what she brings to every shift.
Ramon Serafin-Chef
Chris Reynoso-Chef
Chris Reynoso-Chef
Ramon was born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico and moved to New York 20 years ago to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. His vast experience in NYC includes cooking in both restaurants and in catering where he worked on television productions including Sex and the City, The Sopranos, and I am Legend. He is extremely proud to be a Chef at Sugar Monk.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Sugar Monk’s talented team is incredibly diverse (age, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation/identification) and is hailed from around the world. A close family, their mutual respect translates to every aspect of what they do, showing an extreme passion and desire to provide their guests the highest quality of offerings and warm hospitality. Every role, from Head Bartender, Bartender, Junior Bartender and Assistant Bartender to the servers, chefs and icemaker, contributes to what makes Sugar Monk so unique.