Byron Coons
General Manager of Wisdom Restaurant Group, White Orchids Thai Cuisine, and Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar
BOBBY
Corporate Sous Chef
Nicolas Rouzier
Corporate Sous Chef
Doug Gaines
Corporate Sous-chef
Corporate Sous Chef
Corporate Sous Chef
Corporate Sous-chef
Neil Heimsoth was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where he opened several coffee shops in his early 20s. Having developed a strong passion for the beverage industry, Neil was inspired to learn more in the field of mixology and earned a certification from BarSmarts, the acclaimed bartender education program. From there, Neil was hired as the Bar Manager at the popular Bookstore Speakeasy in Bethlehem where he worked for seven years before joining the team at White Orchids Thai Cuisine.
As Beverage Manager, Neil oversees the spirits program including menu development; when creating new cocktails, he turns to seasonality and local produce for inspiration. His favorite part about working in the beverage industry is that it allows him to be a part of people’s everyday routines and celebrations – whether that be grabbing a cup of coffee or toasting with a glass of champagne.
Neil currently resides in Bethlehem with his fiancee, and when he’s not reading the latest book about cocktails, he enjoys drawing, hiking, and spending time with his friends and family.
