Ricardo Roig (b. 1983) up and coming American artist, signed his oil on canvas "Champagne Cocktail" of a New York mixologist in the lower right corner.

Ricardo Roig was born in New York City in 1983. He grew up surrounded by artistic people, who influenced him to try many different subjects before discovering a passion for painting. He enrolled at Kean University in Hoboken, New Jersey, where he graduated in 2005 with both a Bachelors in Fine Arts and a Teacher Certification. He settled in Hoboken to raise a family and perfect his craft, becoming well known for his hand-cut paper stencil screen prints and collages. Ricardo and his wife Michelle own and direct two Art Galleries for his work: Roig Collection Westfield, New Jersey and Roig Collection Art Gallery in the W Hotel in Hoboken. They also developed the Roig Family Art Scholarship at Kean University to raise money for scholarships to art students. His work can be found in private collections up and down the East Coast, and he has appeared at Art Basel in Miami and other major exhibitions yearly since the 2010s.

Title, signature, 2012, and subject of the painting written on back. Portrait of Steven Schneider, Principal Bartender at 'Employees only NYC' at 510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014.

'Employees Only' is New York City's inimitable speakeasy located in the heart of the West Village. Opened in 2004 by five industry friends, the restaurant and bar is driven by an innate inclination for hospitality and a core tenet that one can enjoy flawlessly executed cocktails and delicious, elevated ed food, serve served in a beautiful space without pretense. Twelve years later, this vision remains intact. In addition to a world class bar program whose acceptance is coveted by aspiring bartenders around the globe, Employees Only has gained a voracious and loyal following for their mysterious, convivial and hospitable ambiance and esteemed New American fare, distinguished by subtle Eastern European touches that pay homage to executive chef Julia Jaksic's Croatian heritage. The bar has created industry classics out of its pioneering drink list, including their famed twist on the Manhattan, the seasonally adapted Ginger Smash, the Amelia, and countless others. Meanwhile, the kitchen continues to serve dedicated favorites like its Hand Cut Steak Tartare, Bone Marrow Poppers, Skate Paprikás and satisfying late night fare. Reflecting an old world vibe through its art deco accents like overhead luggage racks and backlit paintings, Employees Only is curiously tucked behind a fortune teller's lair. Upon arrival past this mysterious foyer, guests revel around a sensual curving bar and throughout an alluring back dining room. Employees Only has been honored with Spirited Awards for "Best American Bar Team," "World's Best Cocktail Bar" and "World's Best Drinks Selection" by Tales of the Cocktail, as well as the #4 spot on Drinks International's "World's 50 Best Bars" list in 2015.

Overall: 25 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. 

Sight: 23 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. 

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