" The Host "

David M Everitt

DAVID M. Everitt

You can get a martini anywhere — but you can only find me in Palm Beach. If you didn't know my name when you walked in, you'll definitely know it by the time you leave.

With over twenty-five years in the business, starting in Philadelphia and now anchored in South Florida, David has turned bartending into something closer to performance art. He brings a rare combination of speed, showmanship, and genuine human connection to every guest who takes a seat.

It started at West Chester University, studying business and marketing. But the hospitality bug bit early. Iron Hill hired him as a host and busboy. He moved up fast. Then Chickie & Pete's gave him the shot behind the bar — high-volume, neighborhood sports bar energy. Move with urgency was lesson one. The seasoned veterans taught the rest.

McFadden's gave him the full-time stage. The performances haven't stopped since — just the venues. The real magic isn't in the drink. It's in the show.

Le Parcours

The Journey

01
Iron Hill Brewery
Philadelphia · The Foundation

Where it all began. Host and busboy, rising quickly through the ranks. West Chester University taught business — Iron Hill ignited a lifelong devotion to hospitality.

02
Chickie & Pete's
Philadelphia · The Baptism

First shot behind the bar. High-volume, high-energy. Move with urgency was lesson one. The seasoned veterans taught the art of reading people.

03
McFadden's
Philadelphia · The Stage

Full-time bartender, full-time showman. Where performance became craft, and craft became identity. The show hasn't stopped since — just the venues.

04
La Goulue
Palm Beach · The Present Chapter

Lead bartender. Where craft meets class, every seat is front row, and every evening is a proper occasion.

Savoir-Faire

The Craft

001

Precision

Quick on my feet with an instinct for timing. High-volume roots forged an unshakable sense of urgency. No drink waits.

002

The Show

Every seat is front row. The craft is in the drink — the magic is in the performance. You came for a cocktail. You'll stay for the experience.

003

Presence

Solid listener and therapist. Or I can simply be quiet and fetch you a new drink. Whatever the moment demands.

004

Raconteur

Quick with a joke. Stories for ages. Twenty-five years of tales from behind the rail and the characters who sat at it.

What's Next

Building
"The Maison"

Multiple venues. Multiple concepts. A Piazza to tie it all together. One vision — built one drink, one guest, one night at a time.