Babbo
110 Waverly Place, New York, NY
Italian
Fine Dining, Wine Bar
Part of STARR Restaurants
51-100 Employees • 51 Employees on Culinary Agents
1 Employee Recommendation
Followers (69)
David Johnson
I bring over 25 years of experience in New York City’s premier culinary and wine environments to the table. My career is defined by a unique transition from the kitchen to the cellar—moving from managing a Michelin-starred kitchen at Dressler and instructing at The French Culinary Institute to leading operations and buying for boutique, small producer driven, programs.
Currently, as a Buyer at Parlour Wines & Spirits, I leverage my deep understanding of flavor profiles and terroir to curate exceptional portfolios. Whether I’m managing boutique retail operations or building long-term B2B relationships across NYC, my goal is to bridge the gap between artisanal producers and the modern consumer.
Core Expertise: Wine & Spirits Buying, Portfolio Management, Hospitality Leadership, Culinary Instruction, and Wine and Spirits Education.
Brooklyn, NY




