Tobin Shea, Mixologist

Tobin Shea's foray into the restaurant industry began humbly, at a local bar near his college campus in Pennsylvania. After graduating and attempting a brief stint in the corporate world, Shea realized his true passion lived behind the bar. Two decades later, he is now known for his elegantly crafted and well-balanced cocktails. The knowledge that he cultivated over the years has helped him to create a beverage program that not only stands on its own, but seamlessly pairs with Redbird's globally-inspired menu.

Shea naturally gravitates towards the classic cocktails from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, resurrecting forgotten recipes while adding a modern twist — a style that parallels the history and restoration of the buildings that house Redbird and Vibiana. An extensive cocktail menu by Shea features well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics and has garnered him awards such as Time Out's Best Restaurant Bar Program in 2017 and as a finalist for Tales of the Cocktails Best American Restaurant Bar award several times, and now earning him a semifinalist spot for the James Beard Awards®.