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Each year, we recognize the best bartenders and sommeliers Vancouver has to offer in our Restaurant Awards. Of course, talent doesn’t always stay in the same restaurant (or even in Vancouver). Here is where you can find our recent winners working now—and order a glass of whatever they’re having. Photo Cred: Grant Querner
2016 Bartender of the YearHead bartender, Fairmont Pacific RimPreviously: Head bartender, Elephant and Castle Photo Cred: Aaron Aubrey
2015 Bartender of the YearBeverage consultant, The Four SeasonsPreviously: Bar manager, Uva Wine and Cocktail Bar
2014 Bartender of the YearDrinks manager, Vij’s GroupPreviously: Drinks consultant, the Canucks Photo Cred: Joseph David Photography
2014 Sommelier of the YearWine director, Vij’s GroupPreviously: Manager and sommelier, Dock 503 in Sidney
2011 Bartender of the YearCo-owner, Mamie Taylor’sPreviously: Head bartender, Boneta Photo Cred: Hawksworth
2015 Sommelier of the YearWine director, HawksworthPreviously: Sommelier, Chez Bruce in London Photo Cred: Hawsworth
2016 Sommelier of the YearSommelier, HawksworthPreviously: Chez Bruce, and Mitobe Sake Brewery in Japan
Photo Cred: Brandon Hart
2013 Sommelier of the YearRestaurant manager and wine director, AraxiPreviously: Wine director, The Maple Leaf in Banff