Aisha Abasi

Drinks Columnist

Aisha Abasi's love for beverages began during a post-college trip to the coffee farms of Ethiopia, her family's homeland. She pursued a career in hospitality, becoming a sommelier at a 5-star hotel before managing a craft cocktail bar in Chicago. Her writing, which she began on the side, quickly gained a following for its unique blend of historical rigor and bar-side wit. At Food & Voyage, Aisha's column 'The Pour' is a reader favorite, covering everything from natural wines to non-alcoholic spirits with equal curiosity and expertise.