Kirk Cartozian
Kirk Cartozian is the Co-Owner of The Antidote Restaurant (dba PureBar) in West Hollywood, CA. PureBar is a first-of-its-kind cannabis hospitality lounge, offering a pairing of water-soluble cannabis spirits and fine food. PureBar is slated for late 2022.
Kirk is the CEO of Tequila Mandala, based in Downey, CA. It was named by Drizly as the fastest growing tequila label in 2020.
In addition to spirits, since 2008, Kirk has been an active forward planner and broker for some of the most well known restaurant groups in Southern California, including Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse and Porto's Bakery.
Previously, Kirk served as the Mayor of Downey, CA. He retired due to term limits in 2008.
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