EVELYN CHICK
CERTIFIED BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY EXPERT
Evelyn is a native of Vancouver who found her way to the hospitality hotbed of Toronto. A highly accredited specialist in the world of wine, spirits and the anatomy of all things bar & beverage. She has a gleaming resume of globally-recognized certifications including WSET Sommelier and Certified Specialists of Spirits.
She combines a unique talent of skilled bar personality and sought-after business acumen in developing, efficient, acclaimed and cutting edge bar programs for leading establishments. An expert in building hospitality operations and guest service; she relies on her rich experience to parlay these skills into prime consulting and industry speaking appearances. Highly recognized locally and on the global stage, Evelyn was also crowned “Best in the World” at the Global Beefeater MIXLDN championships.
Evelyn is an advocate for the continued growth and sustainability of an inclusive and integrated food and drink community within the Canadian market. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed as she has been integral part in the growth of the RC Show, Canada’s largest hospitality trade show. As co-curator of the Bar and Beverage experience, Evelyn has coordinated the Speed Rack Canada Competition, co-Chaired Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards alongside the customer beverage experience within the show. Evelyn recognizes the industry’s focus on health and wellness, and has lead the charge on creative zero-proof offerings such as cannabis in cocktails, de-stigmatizing the idea around non-alcoholic serves to further promote drinks inclusivity.
Her past work for global brands and establishments, the likes of Pretty Ugly Bar and Donnelly Group, have helped to set the stage and cement her presence in an industry oft-occupied by male counterparts. Evelyn leads a number of industry-defining consultancy projects and is currently the hand-picked resident beverage expert for Toronto Life.
She is the founder of Love of Cocktails, Evelyn Chick Projects Inc., bringing approachable world class cocktail experiences to at home drink enthusiasts one adventurous sip at a time.
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"We collectively need to believe that the greatness of one sip and one bite can write stories, build communities… and change the world we live in." - Evelyn Chick
Evelyn Chick serves tasty whiskey-based sips to put a little Irish luck in your celebrations.
Beverage expert Evelyn Chick toasts the trailblazing figure with her own take on this early 1900s drink
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For many of us, a new year means hitting the reset button — and Dry January is one of the ways to make a fresh start. We share out top picks.
A chipotle and coffee negroni, a maple old-fashioned and more faves reimagined by Canadian drink pros
Who doesn't love an excellent fall-inspired cocktail to cozy up on the couch with?
Dina and Sid are joined by beverage expert Evelyn Chick and executive chef Eva Chin to talk about Lunar Year traditions when it comes to food.
Shake up your repertoire with this season’s hottest drink trends. Certified Drink Experts Ren Navarro and Evelyn Chick are here to share fresh flavours and re-invented classics, demonstrate next-level techniques and chat about why everyone is so sweet on sour beer.
Join pros Alex Pearce and Evelyn Chick as they mix up some of their favourite cocktails – all crafted by local bartenders featuring classic Canadian whiskies.
Everyone needs a fresh drink to cheers with. Make sure your bar cart includes a seedlip for anyone who isn’t drinking.
It's National Cocktail Day, and to help us celebrate with a wide array of drink choices we welcomed beverage expert and Seedlip ambassador, Evelyn Chick.
Evelyn Chick has a real eye for local booze, so it should be entirely Ontario wineries and Ontario breweries, with a focus on smaller craft producers.
Get into the season by creating a unique non-alcoholic holiday beverage using a Little Victory or House of Terpenes cannabis beverage
Presenting a bar menu developed by drinks expert Evelyn Chick. Four cocktails based on classic Asian spirits like soju, baijiu, and sake are available on tap at the front bar, with more options at the Korean speakeasy at the back of the venue.
Evelyn Chick recently introduced Love of Cocktails, a place for people to connect, enjoy virtual cocktail-making sessions and order customized cocktail kits to their home.
Here's how to make the CB Fizz by Evelyn Chick
Evelyn Chick, winner of the Beefeater MIXLDN global cocktail competition, shares her Red Rover Spritz
Evelyn Chick, cocktail consultant and entrepreneur, people want healthier versions of the high-sugar drinks they used to enjoy. “Everyone is into fitness and wellness, so it makes sense for those types of cocktails to come back but in a way that makes sense for 2022,” she says.
Nothing says nostalgia quite like this vintage cocktail.
Grab ice. These simple but seriously thirst-quenching ideas will have you crafting a cold one in no time
“Tall and refreshing with some herby notes,” says Chick of this cocktail made with snap peas, dry gin, lime, green chartreuse, simple syrup and sparkling water
Evelyn Chick’s visionary ethos is centered on building (socially distanced) communities and inclusive spaces.
What does a martini and investment portfolio have in common? A lot more than you think
Who doesn't love tri-colour rocket pops? Try this homemade version with flavours of vanilla, blueberry, and raspberry. They are non-alcoholic, so the whole family can enjoy.
Ready to make whisky your go-to spirit? You'll fall for the bold, seasonal flavours in the latest whisky cocktails
We're In the Kitchen behind the bar and mixing things up with certified beverage expert Evelyn Chick.
Evelyn shakes up three delicious adult milkshakes that are sure to impress on CTV's The Social.
Ren and Evelyn share fresh flavours and re-invented classics, demonstrate next-level techniques and chat about why everyone is so sweet on sour beer.
Join pros Alex Pearce and Evelyn Chick as they mix up some of their favourite cocktails – all crafted by local bartenders featuring classic Canadian whiskies.
Evelyn and Truss Beverages mix up a trio of flavourful Fall beverages with House of Terpenes sparkling tonics
Hosted by Toronto Life Insider's bartender-in-residence Evelyn Chick, shared how to make two Mezcal cocktails, a Mezcal Mule and a Mezcal Tommy’s Margarita
Evelyn Chick wants to change the way you look at cocktail hour by introducing no-to-low alcohol cocktail options!
Explore some proper techniques, and examples of the limited resources you have in your kitchen to make a delicious Tequila Daiquiri & a Classic Gin Martini! 🙌🏻🍸!
With 1,200 entrants, 32 national finalists and three days of competition, in the end there could only be one winner.
Evelyn shares with Vice Canada how to use Placebo cocktails' to get you through dry January
