Evelyn is a highly accredited specialist in the world of wine, spirits, bar & beverage. She is a serial entrepreneur, hospitality mentor and consultant, developing efficient, acclaimed and cutting edge bar programs for media outlets, multimillion dollar venues and notable brands. Under her hospitality company ‘Evelyn Chick Projects’ is Ahma, a dynamic event and incubator space, ‘LOC’ Love of Cocktails, an experiential events company and SIMPL THINGS, an award winning cocktail and snack bar including Canada’s 50, and the ‘One to Watch’ on North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2024. Her cocktail book ‘For the Love of Cocktails’ is available across all major books stores in North America, and she’s excited to have launch her inaugural Sip & Snack Festival ‘Feastie’, championing local, BIPOC & female owned businesses. As a resident drink expert on the CTV’s ‘The Good Stuff’ and ‘The Social’, she is thrilled to be a catalyst in the rapid growth of Canada’s vibrant food and beverage culture.