11/05/2026
Some of the most wonderful stories begin with the people sitting right beside us. 💛🍷
Today, we’re raising a glass to **Denise Perez**, one of our locals, an author, our regular, and a woman taking a brave step toward sharing her voice with a national audience through the **Top Host competition**. Her message “You have the power to change your life” is one we’re proud to help her share.
Building Raise Your Glass has always meant more to us than serving w**e and food. It’s about creating a place where people feel welcome, friendships grow, and we can use our little corner of Gainesville to support the talented people who call it home. Supporting local goes both ways, and we’re grateful for the chance to cheer Denise on. 💛
Show her some hometown love and support her journey here and VOTE for FREE!
https://tophost.org/2026/denise-perez
And there are more stories to share! **On November 10, we’ll welcome the author of *The Rhythm of Grief* for another Meet the Author evening.** Stay tuned for more about Denise and upcoming dates with her, too.
Denise, we’re proud of you and cheering you on. Here’s to having the courage to put your story out to the world.