Favorite Brands was founded by the LaMantia Family. The LaMantia family got their start in the alcohol business in 1978 when the family patriarch, Joe LaMantia. Favorite Brands has now grown into 13 warehouses and more than 1,200 employees in Texas and New Mexico. long with their knowledgeable employees, Favorite Brands prides itself with a unique and elite portfolio of some of the best craft and import beer, and boutique wine and liquors from all over the world. We represent 30+ Craft Beer Vendors, 40+ Spirits Vendors, and 2,000+ Wine Vendors.