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By Lexi Wolf "Imagine if Ocean's Eleven and an American gangster had a baby." That's how Brian DiMarco conceptualizes Harlem Standard, his very own whiskey brand and personal legacy project. Founded in 2020, Harlem Standard is shaking up the whiskey shelf at your local liquor store with its high-quality ingredients, keen attention to detail, and visceral callbacks to the rich history of North Manhattan. Yet, this endeavor comes after almost 25 years in the food and beverage industry. Growing up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., DiMarco always felt an intrinsic pull to Manhattan. "I would come up on the train. The conductor would put me in the front seat, and I would get off at Penn Station. I would meet my dad, and he would always say, 'You're going to move here one day.'" And that he did. During the period post 9/11, like many people, he began to reevaluate his life. He decided to leave behind his career in advertising, where he managed brands such as Panasonic and Canon. He enrolled at the French Culinary Institute (FCI) in Soho, NY. There, he was mentored by titans of the industry, including Amy Scherber, the famed founder of Amy's Bread. He even received a Master's Certificate in Bread Making; however, DiMarco claims he hasn't baked a single loaf since. Nonetheless, this experience served as the spark for his passion for food.