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You Should Know: Parker Boase and Gregory Lucas
Parker Boase and Gregory Lucas are the co-founders of Liquid Lab NYC, a company that, according to their site, is "revolutionizing the traditional method of cocktail making and turning it into a 21st century of brand mixology." This year, Liquid Lab NYC has been featured on the Katie Couric show, and it has also landed on CBS Morning News as well as BusinessInsider.com and Amex Open Forum. The company offers cocktail catering, private and public mixology classes, large event and wedding services, and more. Recent clients include Google, WebMD, Maybelline, Nickelodeon, USA Today, Facebook, The New York Times, Yahoo!, and NBC Universal. Both Parker and Gregory (who started as male models!) developed a passion for mixology and the art of cocktails at an early age, and we're certain their careers are ones to watch. For more on Gregory and Parker, keep reading here!
Occupation: Co-Founders of Liquid Lab NYC, Mixologists Instagram/Twitter: @liquidlabnyc
Gregory: "Don't judge it until you try it." Parker: "Don't take yourself too seriously."
Gregory:
What do you actually do all day? Answer emails and make cocktails.
Favorite song growing up? Different People, No Doubt.
My biggest secret is... I'm shy.
Uber, Taxi, Subway, or Citi Bike? UBER!
My motto is... Don't judge it until you try it.
My alter ego is... Glen Close in Damages.
The last drink I had was... Manhattan on the rocks.
My secret crush is... Chelsea Handler
What was your first job? Busboy at Nightclub SPA in NYC
If you had one day left to live in NYC what would you do? Take "friendly" drugs and bike in Central Park.
Coming from? Going to? Home, going to event for Gachot Designs
What is your favorite work of art? Bal du moulin de la Galette, Renoir.
Who should we know? David Meyer, Art Director Standard NY.
Parker:
What do you actually do all day? Emails and stare into the sun.
Favorite song growing up? Portishead - Glory Box
My biggest secret is... I can't keep secrets.
Why do you live in NYC? The energy, the pace, the food, and the cocktails.
Uber, Taxi, Subway, or Citi Bike? Uber all the way.
My motto is... Don't take yourself too seriously.
My alter ego is... Drunk.
The last drink I had was... A Negroni.
My secret crush is... Eva Green.
What was your first job? Worked in a '50's diner
If you had one day left to live in NYC what would you do? Take psychedelics and run around the MOMA.
Coming from? Going to? Greenpoint, midtown
Who should we know? Kevin Crawford, Event Producer extraordinaire.