Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Jeremy Hood, otherwise known as The Urban Gastronome. I am a Social Media Influencer, Mixologist, and local Brand Ambassador for hire. I work and live in Asheville, North Carolina where I am immersed in the food and beverage community. I also contribute to the Asheville Food News for their cocktails and bar scene analysis through our documentary “In the Mix with The Urban Gastronome”, which focuses on cocktails created with locally sourced ingredients and the Asheville bar scene. I’ve never met a stranger in my life, which allows me to focus fully on my passion. I do this through event planning, mixology, and brand awareness for locally sourced products.

As a cocktail nerd and alchemist of spirits. I soak up mixology knowledge like a sponge. I get goosebumps planning events because I see my clientele’s excitement through the end product. I am also blessed to have the love and support of my best friend, my wife, who fuels my passion by fanning the flames.