Anamaria E. Osborne - Harlow's - CA

Harlow's is a beautiful blend of old school and contemporary styles boasting farm-to-table contemporary California cuisine, a craft bar, live music, and a passionate staff. The décor is a rich and elegant throwback to 1800’s Europe with a bit of a New Orleans vibe.

The bar takes center stage at Harlow’s where Anamaria E. Osborne and her team will take you back in time with their vast knowledge of spirits and cocktails from the prohibition era contrasted with cutting edge styles in mixology. Handcrafted libations showcase bold flavor profiles that marries together house made syrups and mixers, barrel aged spirits and inventive garnishes to create whimsical offerings.

Anamaria E. Osborne - General Manager

Can you please tell us more about you? What is your background? How long have you been working at Harlow's ?

I feel like I was born into food and beverage.  I was the child who took great pride in meticulously arranging her family's dinner table, especially during the holidays. Later on, once my mother found out exactly what I do for a living, she revealed that I once told her that her dining room did not look inviting enough and proceeded to rearrange things myself. I was seven years old! Little did I know that I was teaching myself the art of hospitality and learning how to properly set up a table.

My official romance with F&B started in Aspen at the St. Regis hotel and continued at the historic Hotel Phillips. For the past year I’ve found myself and a home at Harlow’s Cuisine, just as in love with the industry as when I started, still honing my craft and striving for perfection each and every day.

Tell us more about your venue, Harlow's, what is so special about it?

Harlow's is unique to San Juan Capistrano. It blends a rich & elegant, old world European sensibility with the modern blue jean wearing casual approach to dining that is very much characteristic of California. Whether you're modeling designer fashions or sporting your favorite team’s jersey (go Broncos!) you’ll always feel at home at Harlow's.

What is the thing you like the most about your job?

The Harlow’s family which encompasses my amazing team & our guests. They make it difficult for me to stay away from the restaurant. I’m extremely fortunate to work with people for whom I have a deep professional admiration. My guests are definitely the best, most loyal customers & friends that I've encountered in my professional experience.

Your mantra?

Always prepare for the worst, while demanding the best as you strive for professional excellence.

What do you like about FAIR. ?

The first time I tasted Fair Vodka my initial response was WOW! I proceeded to run with the bottle & a few shot glasses in hand and immediately insisted the entire management team have a taste. I still strongly stand by that WOW! Fair Vodka is beautifully balanced, smooth & easily the best to experiment with when crafting new recipes at the bar.

Nouveau cosmo with FAIR. Vodka

What is you're favorite cocktail made with FAIR. ?

Cocktails are my children and a mother never plays favorites! However, if I had to choose just one, it would have to be our take on the cosmo; muddles limes, our house made locally procured lemongrass simple syrup, Fair vodka, and a dash of cranberry. We’re calling it the Nouveau Cosmo! I've also been experimenting with both a hibiscus and a ginger-turmeric simple syrup, both like all of our syrups hand crafted by either our lead craft bartender Hoover or myself.



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