Robert Ortenzio

Robert Ortenzio has spent over seventeen years in the food and beverage industry. Since leaving Youngstown, Ohio for sunny South Beach, Robert decided to trade in his chef's coat for a Boston shaker and bring his culinary approach to the bar. In the fall of 2006 Robert went to work at Table 8 South Beach where he would meet his now friend and business partner Paul Sevigny and Splash was born. While at Table 8 Robert was a finalist in the Domaine De Canton bartender of the year competition held on the island of French San Marteen and won the Miami heat of the Rain Organics signature drink competition. After two years with Table 8 Robert moved on to Red, the Steakhouse where he designed an all original cocktail menu featuring fresh fruits, herbs, and mixers. While at Red, Robert also co-created the cocktail menu for Meat Market with Splash partner Paul Sevigny. In the winter of 2009 Robert jumped at the opportunity to work for Michelle Bernstein at Senora Martinez in Miami's Design District. The prohibition era, market driven bar program at Senora Martinez is the perfect stage for Robert and his brand of bar tending. Since joining Sra. Martinez Robert was a co-winner in the 42 Below Vodka Cocktail World Cup representing Miami in the United States Finals. Robert has also been given creative control of the beverage program at Meat Market Miami. Robert can be found these days at either Senora Martinez or Meat Market depending on the day of the week.