Murray Stenson, a local bartender legend, passed suddenly on Friday, according to Cocktail Chronicles’ Paul Clarke. At Tales of the Cocktail, a spirits industry award show that mimics the James Beard Awards mixed with the Oscars… coupled with a lot of fantastic drinks, Stenson was crowned Best Bartender in America in 2010. From there, the buzz became rather out of control.
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Stenson left Zig Zag in 2011. After that, he moved around a little more frequently. To me, he always seemed to be simply looking for a quiet setting where he could do what he did best—tend bar. Then, as word spread, onlookers would flock to marvel at it, making his presence a Whole Thing. He would then move on, restarting the cycle.
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Murray Stenson Net Worth At Death: How Much Was Murray Stenson Worth At The Time Of His Death?
Murray Stenson’s estimated net worth at death ranged from $5 million to $10 million. He was able to turn to bartending and the familial network that is particularly distinctive to the hospitality sector despite the turmoil in his personal life in the 1980s.


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