Dear Mama prides itself on the quality of ingredients and techniques throughout the food and beverage industry. The brand aims to raise the bar on hospitality and quality in coffee shops and cafes. In the first three years of operation, Mace was ranked #28, #38 and #44 in the WorldвЂ™s 50 Best Bars by Drinks International and was nominated for Best Cocktail Menu in the World at the Spirited Awards at the industry leading conference Tales Of The Cocktail.ДЄfter years of planning, Zachary launched Dear Mama in Manhattan's East Harlem in July of 2016, a 1500 square foot all-day cafe. Mace is now considered one of the top cocktail bars in the world. In late 2014, Zachary partnered with Greg Boehm (Cocktail Kingdom) and Nico de Soto (Experimental Cocktail Club) to open a spice-focused cocktail bar called Mace. Known for nightly entertainment featuring prominent jazz musicians from around the world, a world-class craft spirits and cocktail program, and a weekly educational platform for the beverage industry and enthusiasts, Louis 649 attracted a loyal following from around the world for 10 years. Louis 649 quickly became one of ManhattanвЂ™s premier jazz and cocktail venues and ended up ranking in the Top 10 Best Bars by celebrated publication Zagat for ten straight years. Zachary began his career in hospitality in 2004 when he opened Louis 649 - a bar in Alphabet City. Zachary also brings experience in manufacturing, importing, distributing and retailing. Zachary has more than 16 years in the hospitality and beverage industry with operating and management experience in New York City and Los Angeles. Zachary Sharaga, a native New Yorker from the Bronx, leads an ownership and management team with strong local roots.

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