Introduce... Meet...Run Across...Bump Into...
All ways to get to know someone.
At Sip we want you to get to know our management & culinary teams - the people who connect our restaurant's core values, hospitality, & standards with you, our guests. These are the people on the frontlines, sharing the love of what they do on a nightly basis.
We invite you to Sip behind the scenes with us & get to know
some little known facts about our team.....
Avery Genge
General Manager/Sommelier
Q. What is your favorite food at Sip?
A. The Sweet Roll Sliders because they are amazing & I would eat them everyday ... just don't tell my wife
Q. What do you do when you're not working?
A. Hiking with my dog, working on my garden, maintaining an active presence in the wine industry, & preparing for the arrival of my son or daughter. I'm getting really good at rubbing my pregnant wife's sore feet, making ice cream runs to the store, or reading reviews for car seats and baby toys
Q. What is a fun fact that most people don't know about you?
A. I was a very accomplished artist for the majority of my life & have aspirations to reclaim that talent in the near future
Q. If you could have any super power what would it be?
A. To fly! I know that is generic & over rated, but I love to explore & would love to see much more of the world than I already have. Plus, the ability to fly would save a ton of cash on airline tickets!
Q. What are the top 3 reasons why you loving working at Sip?
A. I love people & the ability to serve. I am enjoying meeting new people & sharing experiences with them. Sip feels like home to me & I want to pass that feeling on to our guests. BONUS: Wine is COOL!
Adam Worth
Captain
Q. What is your favorite food at Sip?
A. The Jidori Chicken. All natural California Jidori, stuffed with parmesan cheese & black truffles, pan seared & then oven roasted, served with garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus (or other seasonal vegetable), white truffle oil, & house made burre blanc sauce. I eat a lot of chicken, but I can never prepare it like Sip does it. It is hands down the best chicken dish I've ever had, & one of the best entrees out there
Q. What do you do when you’re not working?
A. Whilst away from Sip, I go out with friends, have quality time with the lady, exercise vigorously, cook, read, watch movies & sports, & sing in a band called Entwine By Design
Q. What is a fun fact that most people don’t know about you?
A. I can scream really loud
Q. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
A. Incredible strength, invincibility, flight, immortality... why stop at one?
Q. What are the top 3 reasons why you loving working at Sip?
A. 1) The guests and guest relationships 2) The in-house and office staff 3) Customer service. Great customer service is a dying art that I appreciate, practice, & believe in wholeheartedly. Anyone can serve food. Creating an experience that lasts forever - now that is incredibly special!
Christopher Brown
Executive Chef
Q. What is your favorite food at Sip?
A. My halibut entree, because it's bomb, but really, the creamed leeks are awesome
Q. What do you do when you're not working?
A. I like to ride my new Scott road bicycle & I plan on riding Seattle To Portland next year
Q. What is a fun fact that most people don't know about you?
A. I have traveled to 12 different countries & I have lived in 5 of those
Q. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
A. So many cool powers out there! Mental Projection (ability to project one's
consciousness/psyche/emotions into the astral plane, into another, or to make them real)
Q. What are the top 3 reasons why you love working at Sip?
A. Working with wine, working in a family environment, & the freedom to be creative
Jordan Gheen
Sous Chef
Q. What is your favorite food at Sip?
A. The filet with ricotta polenta & ancho demi glaze. Each component is great by itself but what really makes the dish is that together they make the perfect flavor combination. You get a little spice from the ancho demi, the tenderness of the filet, & the light, fluffy, & delicate polenta - it all melts in your mouth!
Q. What do you do when you're not working?
A. I love almost all sports. If I'm not attending a sporting event or watching one on TV, I'm usually relaxing with friends & family & enjoying a family style meal
Q. What is a fun fact that most people don't know about you?
A. I spent two years learning to cook under the guidance of chefs in Sonoma county, & I was once a server assistant right here at Sip!
Q. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
A. I wish I could fly. I could travel whenever I wanted & never have to deal with traffic or a busy airport!
Q. What are the top 3 reasons why you love working at Sip?
A. I really enjoy working at Sip because of the people I have the opportunity to work with; it's like a second family. I also really love the fact that Chef Christopher allows me the freedom to be creative with my culinary skills. He & I work very well together, which isn't always easy to find in this business. The third reason I love working at Sip is the location. I was raised here in Issaquah & have lived here for the majority of my life. It's really nice to be part of a local business & close to my roots
Kamaile Taketa
Administrative Manager
Q. What is your favorite food at Sip?
A. The Jumbo Tigers! They literally have every food I LOVE in one dish! Prawns ... Crab... Mango...Edamame...Butter ...Yum!
Q. What do you do when you're not working?
A. I enjoy foodie adventures with friends & I love movies
Q. What is a fun fact that most people don't know about you?
A. My full name has 11 "A"s in it
Q. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
A. Super speed running ability so I could go anywhere in the world - mostly for the food - & never be late!
Q. What are the top 3 reasons why you love working at Sip?
A. Wine, food, & great people - both the guests & my co-workers!
OK, so Avery, Adam, Chris, Jordan, & Kamaile are not famous;
more importanlty, however, they are filled with passion about what they do.
They look for opportunities to help others & exceed expectations.
It is their enthusiasm, committment, knowledge, & expertise that allow them to share their love of great food, great wine & great service with all of our great guests.
So introduce...meet...run across...or bump into
our team next time you are enjoying dinner or drinks with us.
Get to know them & let them take great care of you &
share their love of Sip!
Life's fast...sip slow...
