CHRISTINA VEIRA
CERTIFIED BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY EXPERT & EDUCATOR
Christina was named Roku Industry Icon 2022 by World’s 50 Best Bars. She has made the Drink International’s Bar World 100 for the last three consecutive years, rising from #44 to #32. In 2019, she was chosen as one of Imbibe Magazine’s 2019 Imbibe 75 and was selected as one of Future 50 influential figures under 40 as chosen by WSET and International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).
Christina is a Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Nominated Educator (Spirits), a Prud’homme Beer Specialist and holds WSET Spirits Level 3 and WSET Wine Level 3. She is Co-Owner of Bar Mordecai – a two-floor, 200+ capacity vibrant bar/restaurant in Toronto, with decor equally inspired by hotel lobby bars and the whimsy of Wes Anderson films. She is the Founder/Owner of STAVE – her newly launched school offering beverage certifications, hospitality training and customized tasting experiences for industry and consumer alike.
In addition to her bar and school, Christina is currently a Bar & Beverage Curator for Restaurants Canada Show, a former Director of Programming for Toronto Cocktail Week, and a national coordinator for Speed Rack Canada. She is an avid fundraiser and organizer in the hospitality community, fundraising over $100k over the years for various organizations and charities, as well as a creator of numerous seminars and curriculum.
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"Questioning what has been accepted as the normal is key in making permanent and positive changes." - Christina Veira
From punches to floats, Christina Veira puts a tropical spin on cocktails using scotch.
Christina showcases some women at the top of their game in the alcohol industry
Easy-to-build beverages to enjoy during your at-home happy hour.
Expert tips for pairing products and flavour profiles to make sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks
From fancy fizzy waters to cannabis-infused sippers, sparkling beverages have never been more popular.
We're enhancing diversity & inclusion within the beverage alcohol industry through the Spirit of Inclusion Initiative.
Christina's recipe for a favourite festive cocktail: a lighter, brighter take on eggnog that's quick to whip up.
Christina shares her team-inspired cocktails for the Euro Cup 2020 quarter-cup final matches on CHCH.
Brown & Balanced in conversation with Christina Veira of Toronto's Bar Mordecai
Tea time just got a whole lot more fun with this vanilla matcha milk tea recipe from Toronto's equally playful Bar Mordecai.
Drink and hospitality expert Christina Veira explores the drink’s Black history and shares tasty drinks for us to enjoy.
Sharp Magazine speaks to Christina about making drinks, smashing stereotypes and her favourite way to enjoy The Glenlivet.
In partnership with the Sake School of America, Christina shares her thoughts on awamori, cocktails, and fun food pairings outside of Japanese food.
Christina joins industry leaders in Part 2 to discuss how to dismantle the barriers to ensure discrimination is eradicated and true equality is achieved
Christina speaks to why we need to stop separating the hospitality industry from societal structures; why you can't tackle racism without fighting classism and sexism; and how we can take our first steps on the path the change.
Beverage experts Christina Veira and Dante Concepcion are here to run you through a tasting of 5 styles of whisky from single malt classics to Canadian faves.
Christina Veira and Chef Bashir Munye teach you how to make peanut butter cocktails and peanut stew with king oyster mushrooms.
A round table discussion on the need to dismantle barriers to eradicate discrimination in the hospitality industry.
Christina creates and stirs up the perfect Brunch Cocktail that is equal parts fresh and fluffy with Grey Goose.
Discussing state of the industry, working in advocacy and training, intersectionality in the industry along with some in depth advice pieces of changing the culture in venues across the country and globe.
Co-host of a two-part series for bar management and owners to rethink and revision how we as an industry think of safety, security, empathy and structure.
Christina says “thank you” to her muay thai routine for getting her prepped Follow along as she pours this spirit into a flavour-filled, and colourful blended cocktail using Patrón Silver Tequila