EVELYN CHICK
ENTREPRENEUR, CERTIFIED BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY EXPERT
Evelyn is a highly accredited specialist in the world of wine, spirits and the anatomy of all things bar & beverage residing in Toronto. She has a gleaming resume of globally recognized certifications including WSET Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Spirits. She was also crowned Global Beefeater MIXLDN champion in 2015.
She combines a unique talent of skilled bar personality and sought-after business acumen in developing, efficient, acclaimed, and cutting-edge bar experiences for media outlets, multi-million dollar venues and notable brands with her consultancy Evelyn Chick Projects Inc. with clients such as Smorgasburg Toronto, Westin Hotel Group and Restaurants Canada.
Evelyn is an advocate for the continued growth and sustainability of an inclusive and integrated food and drink community within the Canadian market. She recognizes the industry’s focus on health and wellness and has led 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.
In a span of 3 years, she has opened 4 businesses to promote innovation in the food and drinks world. She is the founder of Ahma, a dynamic pop up and event space on Queen St W, and Love of Cocktails – Canada’s premier custom cocktail experience company. SIMPL THINGS, her cocktail and snack bar has become one of Canada’s top destinations, named one of Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants Canada’s 50 best bars in 2023 and North America’s 50 Best Bars ‘One To Watch’ in 2024. Her cocktail book, For the Love of Cocktails: the everyday guide to delightful drinks for anyone, anytime is now available in all major bookstores across North America. Evelyn’s newest ventures are a premium glassware company – Story – designed and curated by Evelyn, crafted with approachable luxury and durability for home and bars alike; and Node Studio – a bran new, multi-purpose creator studio space.
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"'Believe in that one sip and one bite, can alter your momentary existence’."
- Evelyn Chick
Evelyn shares how to make mini versions of classic cocktails and fun flights with a twist on the originals—perfect for tasting and toasting!
Evelyn has earned a spot on this year's Invive 75! This recognition highlights her incredible drinks, hospitality achievements, and impact on the community.
Evelyn shares her inspiring journey on Glory Professional, revealing how she transformed her business during the pandemic.
Evelyn hosted the International Women's Day networking event, AccelerateHER, in Ahma!
Evelyn shares her favourite tea-based drinks, featuring a lineup of easygoing cocktails with a fresh twist on tea!
Inspired by the day’s relay theme, Evelyn uses Mary’s leftover orange & herbs to make refreshing citrusy cocktails.
Evelyn makes warm cocktails to cozy up with fireside, under your favourite blanket.
From tepache to ginger beer, the hosts taste-test fermented drinks and learn how to make them at home with expert Evelyn Chick.
Evelyn has the perfect tip. For pre-dinner aperitivos or batched cocktails, LCBO’s got you covered holiday season!
Huge congrats to Simplthings for receiving the "One To Watch" Award at North America's 50 Best Bars!
Evelyn hosted the FEASTIE Sip and Snack Festival, and it was a huge success!
Simple Things was highlighted in DINR! Click here to read the full article.
Drink expert Evelyn Chick teaches us how to make classic drinks like martinis and margaritas!
Evelyn shares tips on building a basic home bar at TGS! Learn how to craft authentic bar-quality cocktails right in your own kitchen.
Drink expert Evelyn Chick teaches us how to make classic drinks like martinis and margaritas!
Evelyn challenges our hosts to guess which drinks were created by her – and which were designed by AI!
Evelyn, founder of six ventures in Toronto's competitive hospitality scene, joins us in this episode to share how she got it all started!
They’re celebrating Canada Day with delicious eats and drinks to help you get ready for the long weekend!
Evelyn Chick is with us today, making over classic cocktails with a few of her modern twists.
As Asian Heritage Month continues, Evelyn shares some of her favourite Asian-inspired drinks!
Evelyn Chick is here with some totally 90s-inspired cocktails that'll make your next get-together a blast from the past.
Evelyn shares three easy cocktails that celebrate her traditions as a child growing up in Hong Kong.
Evelyn shares an easy mocktail punch recipe to refresh your tastebuds before your festive feast.
A socially conscious, adventurous, and style-forward look at how to make drinks for anyone, anytime.
The recipe from her book, For the Love of Cocktails, plus advice on the ideal amount of ice for your drinks.
Cocktail expert Evelyn Chick has the drink recipes we need to rock around the Christmas tree.
Evelyn Chick share cocktails and appetizers that are both creepy and delicious.
Which wines taste best with what foods? From chocolate to chicken, cocktail expert Evelyn Chick sets us straight.
Evelyn is celebrating the launch of her new cocktail recipe book and sharing four easy cocktails perfect to serve this holiday season.
Cocktail expert Evelyn Chick shares three simple cocktails that will sure to impress your date on The Good Stuff!
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.
Hint: You need the right tools
The punchy cocktail invented by bartending legend Ada Coleman. Beverage expert Evelyn Chick toasts the trailblazing figure with her own take on this early 1900s drink.
Evelyn Chick serves tasty whiskey-based sips to put a little Irish luck in your celebrations.
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.
Certified Drink Experts Ren Navarro and Evelyn Chick 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.
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
“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,” Evelyn says.
Nothing says nostalgia quite like this vintage cocktail.
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
