Michael Biddick is the head sommelier and owner at Blend 111. He is a Master of Bordeaux wine, a certified French Wine Scholar (FSW) and was trained by the Court of Master Sommeliers. Author of the award-winning book “43 Wine Regions” (2018) Biddick has been a contributor to Somm Journal, Food and Travel, and Go World Travel magazines. Biddick also founded one of the fastest growing information technology firms in the country in 2009, earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from Johns Hopkins University and undergraduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Biddick speaks English, Spanish and French. He is also a certified barista and coffee roaster.

Juan Rivas, Blend 111's studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Lima Peru and San Ignacio University in Miami. Prior to Blend 111, Juan served as the Sous Chef at Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar. Juan has a passion for natural ingredients and a fresh expression of classic dishes. Juan's creativity and collaborative approach in the kitchen produce beautiful plates that taste just as delicious. Working in the diverse East Coast region has helped Juan evolve and mature as a chef, developing a personal culinary style with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients. Juan draws upon his skill and knowledge of local ingredients to create inspired cuisine with a twist for Blend 111.