BARTENDER Magazine’s 27 for 27: Gianna Johns

Growing up between Los Angeles and Sonoma wine country, Gianna Johns developed an early connection to food, drink and hospitality. She began working in restaurants at just 13 years old and went on to gain experience at notable bars and restaurants throughout Los Angeles. Today, she is the owner-operator of two Long Beach businesses: an award-winning, community-focused cocktail bar and a lively neighborhood Italian restaurant. Gianna’s creative role extends far beyond the cocktail menu. She is deeply involved in designing her colorful spaces, developing menus and working on graphics for both locations. Her approach brings together hospitality, visual identity and a sense of neighborhood connection. When she is not working on one of her businesses, she enjoys antiquing and knitting in her garden with her two dogs. Gianna’s entrepreneurial creativity and dedication to welcoming spaces make her one to watch in 2027. Her career connects the practical experience of growing up in restaurants with a passion for building original spaces. She approaches the details of a bar or restaurant, from the menu to the design, as parts of one complete guest experience.