Barna Jeremias, Mixologist

Barna Jeremias, Bar Manager at LPM Restaurant & Bar in Miami, FL, brings extensive experience and expertise in the hospitality industry to his role at the beloved hotspot. Born and raised in Transylvania, Romania, Barna's journey began with studies in economics and various hospitality sectors before catapulting his career across Romania, London, and Dubai. In 2018, Barna joined LPM Restaurant & Bar in Dubai, contributing to the development and restructuring of the bar program for both the Dubai and Hong Kong locations, where he assisted in the development of LPM's unique bar program and menu "Recipes For Our Friends," an experiential cocktail menu that celebrates the life of legendary French artist, writer and bon-vivant, Jean Cocteau. Barna joined LPM Restaurant & Bar in Miami in 2020 as Bar Manager, where he played a crucial role in reviving the bar culture, despite challenges posed by the pandemic. As a testament to his success, under Barna's leadership LPM Miami was shortlisted in the top 10 of Tales of a Cocktail for best U.S. Bar Teams in 2023.