Evelyn Chick (@evelyn.chick)

13 experiences. One Mansion . One incredible night ✨ More activations don’t make a better event- it’s the little connections that people like us work our butts off to curate that matters. House of ECP was our way of showing what @ecphospitality has become. A collective of specialists, and an…

Turns out, when your vision is clear, you can make anything happen (with some help). Part two of my @feastie.to founder story 🫶🏻 FEASTIE isn’t your typical food festival. It’s about shining light on hidden gems in the food and beverage community, while highlighting Local, BIPOC and women owned…

18 days out, I thinks it’s time to tell my founder story for @feastie.to 🫶🏻 I was having major existential crisis in 2024. Just getting @simplthings.to out of its first year,@this_is_ahma was just coming out of a slow winter and my partner had just quit his job. We had very little financial…

You can’t fake a vibe. Ever walked into a space and it feels… fine? You eat, it’s probably good, you leave, you forget. In the age of emotional connection and experiences? Here’s the reality in stats: 77.4% of guests visit once and never return 59% of Millennials cite atmosphere and ambiance as…

Anyone else feeling an energy shift? Leaving whatever the heck 2025 was and entering the Year of the Fire Horse - this is a once in a lifetime, every 60 years kind of occurrence and we want to lean into the momentum. This year rewards bold decisions made with intention So if you've been waiting…

The luxury hospitality market hit $166B in 2025, and spoiler: it's not about slapping caviar on everything. Modern luxury is about tailor-made, intimate experiences. And for small operators? This isn't about doubling down on expensive ingredients - it's about making those ingredients actually make…

Mid-range hospitality isn't dying. Sameness is. Guests aren't mad about paying more. They're mad about paying more for nothing new. Think about this: if you offer the same menu, same room, same 90s hip hop playlist... just more expensive than your neighbours’ - who are they going to pick? The…

Real talk - hospitality is changing. Margins are thin. People aren’t going out like they used to. After years of survival mode, we’re still climbing an uphill battle. So if the old playbook doesn’t work anymore… what does? After spending north of $1M of my own money building spaces and a legacy…

Consultants: ask better questions.
Clients: answer these before your next hire. Lately I’ve been getting a lot of requests to build non-alc programs for bars (which means my content is doing its job 😉- thanks ya’lls). But before I send a proposal, I usually have to push clients back into planning…

evelynchick 3 underrated NA brands that you should know (if you don't already) 1) NOA - is a Canadian brand with a super lovely team behind it and really pushing NA standards, with their second annual Competition coming up this year. 2) Bark & Bitter - Canadian owned @barkandbitter - their NA…

Owning a small business is already hard, so as someone who has SIX businesses across hospitality, events, and products in Toronto, I need to be ready for any unplanned moments! So when you’re looking for business operation, product and general liability protection to lean on, @Zensurance made it…

Ever wonder why your NA cocktail falls short? Not because it lacks alcohol, it’s because it lacks structure. A key mistake is thinking you can take out the spirit and replace it with… more soda. The solution? Look at your NA cocktails like it’s a whole new category. Build : Depth, texture…

Dry January doesn’t mean skipping nights out - It means choosing places that put thought into the whole experience. I’m here to show you how to spot them, and a few spaces in Toronto doing amazing drinks any time of year✨ A few gems with amazing Non - Alc programs in Toronto & what to order…

January is typically a slow month for restaurants and bars- Not because people stop going out, but because they don’t want to spend their money on experiences that feel forgettable Right now, guests aren’t looking for louder, newer, or more impressive. They’re looking for places that feel…

Stepping into 2026 with more clarity, more honesty, eaving behind who I think I NEED to be, and striving to become who I WANT to be. Happy New Year! What are you leaving behind in 2025? 👇🏻

Bringing the Jello shot back but make it holiday ✨🎄The ‘Grinch Jingle’ has popping green apple notes with a savoury twist, very on trend for 2026. Combining this nostalgic 90s favourite with proper cocktail technique. Made with Sourpuss Apple layered with Meyer Lemon Gelatine 💅🏻 visit…

Everyone thinks December service falls apart mid-shift… well it could, but you know what prevents that from happening? Setting your team up for success. Nothing worse than during pre-shift when someone realizes there’s a surprise 25-top coming in 40 mins 🤯 No one knows who’s greeting, the bar is…

Everyone chases the December rush…but the smartest move is to chase the December regulars🎄👋🏻 Holiday parties bring in more first-timers than ANY other month..People dragged in by coworkers, friends-of-friends, the plus-ones who had NO idea your restaurant even existed. SO, this is your chance to…

Welcome to December, where every guest wants the best night of their life and your team is one shift away from crying in the walk-in 🤣 (not on my watch!!) Here’s how I keep my FOH spirits jingly joy during peak season 👇🏻 1) Set expectations EARLY 📝 Prep them ahead so no one is blindsided by a…

BRACE YOURSELVES - December is here🎄😝 and while everyone is getting ready to wind down the year it is BATTLE BABY🗡️🗡️🗡️ for hospitality folks. Tagging all my hospo girlies- You ready for a 10-part December Survival Guide? Straight from 18 years of operating and managing bars and restaurants……

I launched @LoveOfCocktails in the pandemic with zero e-commerce experience. We sold 3,000 kits in year one. Between bad packaging, breakage, and a brutal battle…I was drained. Sure, there were passive sales here and there but I shelved the whole idea because I was scared to face the reality of it…

Let me tell you a secret : ‘Easy’ is EARNED 😉 People say, “You’re a natural” - and thank you! I worked my butt off for that 💅🏻 Behind every five minutes on screen @thegoodstuffctv @thesocialctv or any segment is hours of prep, early mornings, rewriting scripts (while running 5 businesses) Being on…

PSA 📣 Let that task go!!! Real leaders don’t succeed or scale by working harder than everyone else. They do by trusting their team, letting go of control, and creating space for people to step up ✨ I’ve been there - trying to micromanage every part of my operation, juggling too much, ended up…

As Taylor says… not everyone can afford it 😉 I used to be self-conscious charging for the time and effort that I had put into a project because of the belief that people pay for the results, not the process. To put it in perspective: our ‘Plum & Circumatance’ @simplthings.to - a beautiful, $18…

Some days, showing up feels impossible 🥲🫠 You’re running your business, pouring your energy into content, and it feels like you’re just shouting into the abyss. But here’s the truth: people notice consistency. It isn’t about the big leaps, it’s about the small steps you take even when you don’t…

I know you don’t want hear this but… recurring issues usually aren’t the people.. they’re the systems 👇🏻 3 signs to tell.. it’s probably time to re-evaluate: 1) The same mistakes keeps happening across multiple people (the issue isn’t attitude) 2) Instructions exist, but they aren’t being…

I was going THROUGH it last week - feeling stuck, like you’ve worked so hard to build something, but suddenly it feels like you’ve hit a wall? 😱 ‘ What Now??’ That’s a business plateau - and it happens in personal growth too. It’s not failure. It’s a signal you’ve outgrown old systems, old habits…

The #1 question I get asked (and the 3rd time this week): How much does it cost To open a bar? 🤔 So I’m gona put it all out there- the REAL math behind my own space @simplthings.to . A 24-seat (an additional 30 with a patio) cocktail and snack bar in Toronto. Here are your initial investments…

Ever felt like you’re juggling a million projects and burning out? 😱 GUILTY 🙋🏻‍♀️ As entrepreneurs, small business owners, and hustlers, we all want to make things happen. So we say YES to everything and end up in burnout city 🫠 So recently I’ve shifted gears. Priorities > Hustle. I found more…

I’m going to be real for a second. Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck, alone and not enough. But as I evolve, I’m learning to give myself some grace and redefine what success means to me. It’s not about external validation, but about filling my own cup and inspiring others to do the same. As a woman…