Dawn Smith
As a member of the wine team for Heavy Restaurant Group, she serves as the Wine Director for the Bellevue locations of Purple Café and Wine Bar, Barrio Restaurant, and a third, yet-to-be-named, concept opening later this spring. Previous to that, Smith spent nearly three years with Canlis Restaurant as Lead Sommelier and Assistant Wine Director. She was also the opening Sommelier and Wine Director for Bin Vivant at Kirkland’s Woodmark Hotel. She earned a degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management and credits her interest in wine to her experiences cooking professionally. Smith holds a Diploma Level certification from the International Sommelier Guild and is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Masters Sommeliers.
