Jamie Drummond

Jamie Drummond (born November 7 1971 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a Canadian sommelier who oversees the wine program for Canadian chef Jamie Kennedy's string of Toronto restaurants.

Career

After a fledgling career as a music journalist Drummond began working in the position of Sommelier for UK Chef Andrew Radford's Michelin Guide recognised Atrium restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1997 Drummond emigrated to Canada and began working as Sommelier at Toronto's Granite Club. In 2004 he was hired by Jamie Kennedy (chef) and has been in control of the selection and purchasing of wines for Kennedy's successful restaurants ever since.

Trivia

  • As well known for his gregarious personality and sense of humour as he is respected for his palate, Drummond is a favourite interview subject for both Canadian and international publications.
  • Most people are unaware that Jamie Drummond occasionally DJ's around Toronto's "after hours" scene as DJ Non Doctor.
  • Jamie Drummond has been recently recording a series of wine-based podcasts with some high profile guests from the world of wine, music and the arts.These are now available through both itunes and the Jamie Kennedy website. Guests have included Winemaker Peter Gago of Penfolds, acclaimed Wine Writer Hugh Johnson, Singer/Songwriter Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies, and Chef Brad Long. Pity that no one has heard it.
  • According to Toronto Life subsidiary, Fashion Magazine, Drummond has a fascination (bordering upon obsession) with the garments of both Montreal's Phillipe Dubuc and the UK's Vivienne Westwood.
  • Jamie Kennedy Kitchens 1
  • Chef and Restaurant Database 2
  • Gremolata interview 3
  • Taste TO interview 4
  • Toronto Life interview 5
  • National Post Gossip Column 6
  • Macleans Magazine article 7
  • Now Magazine Report 8
  • Toronto Life review 9
  • Macleans Magazine 10
  • Toronto Life By-The-Glass Review 11
  • Television Appearance - Three Takes 12
  • Eye Magazine 13
  • City Bites news 14
  • Chowhound 15
  • Coupe Event Space 16
  • Cuisine of Toronto

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