Mi Suk Ahn at Seattles BOKA Kitchen + Bar Earns IFWTWA Beverage Excellence Award
Summary
While Chef Angie dazzled us with such delights as Columbia River Sturgeon and a delicate twist on fresh Strawberry Shortcake, we were blinded by the brilliant wine pairings Mi-Suk came up with.Her call on pairing an ’09 Heinz Eifel “Shine” Sav Blanc with the Warm Asparagus Salad was beyond brilliant, as was each wine with each course.Ms. Ahn not only assembles an exceptional wine list designed to pair with the seasonal cuisine of Chef Angie Roberts but is a master when it comes to designing and introducing new craft cocktails made with her own infusions that include many surprising culinary elements.According to the IFWTWA member journalist who nominated Ms. Ahn for recognition: "Mi Suk is responsible for BOKA’s smart and sassy wine list, and for the wine pairings with daily menu items and at special events.While Chef Angie dazzled us with such delights as Columbia River Sturgeon and a delicate twist on fresh Strawberry Shortcake, we were blinded by the brilliant wine pairings Mi-Suk came up with.Her call on pairing an ’09 Heinz Eifel “Shine” Sav Blanc with the Warm Asparagus Salad was beyond brilliant, as was each wine with each course.