LOCAL LEADERS
British Columbia’s (BC’s) thriving beverage industry has garnered appreciation from around the world. It’s nurtured plenty of local talent too, from brewing and winemaking masters to cocktail and spirit authorities. An ever-increasing segment of these industry specialists are women. Here are five who have forged their own path and are leaving lasting impressions. leading women of BC’s beverage industry share their favourite picks
Miki Ellis Restaurateur & Sake Specialist
Miki Ellis is co-owner of Dachi, a lively bar and restaurant in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood, and Elephant, an 18-seat eatery in East Vancouver. She grew up in Vancouver, in a household passionate about food and wine. At age 19, she completed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Certification. “I was hungry to learn more about beverages,” she says. Later, through the Sake Education Council in Portland, Oregon, Ellis learned the history of century-old producers and exciting new styles of craft sake, which she shares through sake programs and sake lists she’s been developing in Vancouver restaurants for more than a decade. “It’s an industry tied to incredible tradition matched with a new generation of innovative and brilliant brewers,” she notes. “It’s a ginjo-style sake that provides beautiful floral and citrus aromatics and a crisp, dry and refreshing palate. It’s great for a sushi party.”
Yoshi No Gawa Gokujo Ginjo Premium Sake Japan $18.79 735191 300 ml
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