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Dora Lobo

A Bachelor in Law, Dora entered the wine world after moving to London in 2006, working as a Junior Sommelier for one of Gordon Ramsay’s prestigious restaurants . She completed her advanced level at the Wines and Spirits Education Trust with merit and was hired for the launch of the famous luxury store Harrod’s wine department . After working as head sommelier for one of the leading luxury hotels in the world and as a wine consultant, Dora moved to Washington, DC and started working at The Tabard Inn as their Sommelier and Restaurant Manager and is now the Beverage Director for The Catering Company of Washington, selecting wines for private clients and as a Sommelier for Elizabeth’s Gone Raw, with the task of pairing a different seven course tasting every month for the only fine dining vegan restaurant in DC with organic and natural wines"
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits
EXPERIENCE
Harrods. London, UK. Wine Specialist
The Tabard Inn. Washington, DC. Restaurant Manager and Wine Director
Elizabeth's Gone Raw. Washington, DC. Beverage Director
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Judge
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Wine Retail
Inventory Management
Tasting Room
Wine Service- Restaurant
Wine Service- Management
Wine Educator
Organic, Natural and Biodynamic wines
A Bachelor in Law, Dora entered the wine world after moving to London in 2006, working as a Junior Sommelier for one of Gordon Ramsay’s prestigious restaurants . She completed her advanced level at the Wines and Spirits Education Trust with merit and was hired for the launch of the famous luxury store Harrod’s wine department . After working as head sommelier for one of the leading luxury hotels in the world and as a wine consultant, Dora moved to Washington, DC and started working at The Tabard Inn as their Sommelier and Restaurant Manager and is now the Beverage Director for The Catering Company of Washington, selecting wines for private clients and as a Sommelier for Elizabeth’s Gone Raw, with the task of pairing a different seven course tasting every month for the only fine dining vegan restaurant in DC with organic and natural wines"
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Dora Lobo
Dora Lobo
Washington DC, DC
United States

Elizabeth's Gone Raw and The Catering Company of Washington
Beverage Director