Nicole Lebedevitch

Bar Queen

Nicole Lebedevitch discovered her passion for creating experiences through music, which led her to study piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston. There, she built a strong reputation in hospitality, rising through top bars like Eastern Standard, The Hawthorne, and Yvonne’s—eventually overseeing beverage programs and full restaurant operations. In 2016, she was named one of Boston’s Best Bartenders by Thrillist.

In 2019, she moved to Denver and opened Forget Me Not, now one of the city’s most acclaimed cocktail destinations. Since then, she’s helped launch several other standout bars in the city, bringing her signature blend of creativity, precision, and hospitality to each space.