Meet Mawa McQueen
Daniel Liesener
Daniel’s passion for food and wine moved him to join his wife, Mawa McQueen, in rebranding the M & M Catering and Cooking School, Wine in Heels in Aspen and The Kitchen Hotline, Colorado.
Originally from Berlin, Germany, Daniel spent 9 years as the Food and Beverage Director at the famous White Barn Inn restaurant in Kennebunkport Maine. During that that time Daniel opened few sister properties including “Muse by Jonathan Cartwright” at the well-known Vanderbilt Grace Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island; Grissini, an Italian restaurant; and Stripers, a upscale Fish & Seafood restaurant, located in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Daniel was part of the opening team of “Prospect” restaurant at the Hotel Jerome, Aspen, CO in November 2012.
Daniel started his career as a chef at The Hotel Bornmuehle after getting his hotel & restaurant management degree. His passion for wine moved him to spend more time in the front of the house where he executed all food and beverage events, including private functions, meetings and private events. Daniel is currently working on his Sommelier Certificate.