Kate Marotta grew up in an Italian American family that spent much of their time gathered around a kitchen table over food and drink. Her 18 years in the hospitality industry is really just an extension of that love for gathering in the community.
Creating cocktails that utilize the best of what a season has to offer in fun ways that intrigue her guests is one of Kate’s favorite aspects of working behind a bar. Kate is going to bring her love of community and creativity to Portland with the opening of her new cozy neighborhood coffee and cocktail bar, Dear Sandy.
