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Who is Somm Sugi?

Hello! My name is Luis De Santos and it's my pleasure to meet you! I've been a life-long student of the food and beverage hospitality from my days of being a busboy, dishwasher, food runner, waiter, captain, sommelier, assistant manager, general manager to my entrepreneurial endeavors.

How can I add value to your business?

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  • Facebook

Skills & Experiences...

  • Broker / Consultant - SOMMSugi (Wine, Sake, Spirit & Service)

  • Owner & Operator - GYU+ Social (hidden lounge inside GYU+) Las Vegas | GYU+ Sando, Bowls & More (Japanese-inspired sandwiches) & ITALIO (Italian + Argentinian concept), Las Vegas | Suzuya Cafe (Japanese pastries & coffee) Las Vegas

  • Master Sommelier (1st Filipino decent) 

  • WSET Sake Level 3 (1st MS to certified)

  • Sake Professional Course Level 2 (1st MS to certified)

  • 25+ years of Food & Beverage Hospitality

  • Former GM / Consultant -District One Kitchen & Bar, Las Vegas

  • Former GM / Managing Partner - MORDEO Boutique Wine Bar, Las Vegas

  • Former Executive Director of Asian Portfolio | Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits, NV & US

  • Former Wine & Beverage Director | Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, LV, CA, HI, NJ

  • Former Wine & Beverage Director | Charlie Palmer Group LV, CA

  • Former Wine & Beverage Director | Pinot Brasserie, LV

  • Former Hotel Sommelier | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. LV

My Bio...

Luis has been a life-long dreamer of entrepreneurialship, involved in various start-up projects: he has had hands on training and creating profitable programs for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Pinot Brasserie, the Charlie Palmer Group, and the Wolfgang Puck group. His forte is the creation of beverage programs to meet customer needs. 

The Master Sommelier diploma is the highest distinction a professional can attain in fine wine and beverage service. Testing is focused on the areas needed for superior beverage department management, which include tasting, theory, practical and dining room application, and also encompasses spirits, beers, cigars as well as global wine knowledge. 

Currently, there are 168 professionals who hold the title Master Sommelier in North America. Of the North American Master Sommeliers, 143 are men and 25 are women. There are a total of 273 Master Sommeliers worldwide. De Santos was the first of Filipino decent to achieve this prestigious title. 

When not working on projects, De Santos can be found spending quality time with his family or playing golf on the weekend with his mentors.

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