Portrait of Kiki Austin
i. Biography
Kiki Austin is an Atlanta-based sommelier and Certified Japanese Sake Advisor who serves as the head sommelier at omakase restaurant Mujō. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she honed her beverage expertise across Atlanta dining institutions, including Empire State South and the Piedmont Driving Club. Recognized as an Imbibe 75 Person to Watch, Austin is known for her innovative sake pairings and her advocacy for culturally inclusive, accessible wine language.
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