
Zayyat, an advanced sommelier, founded the annual Wonder Women of Wine conference in 2018 to celebrate diversity and bring balance to the industry. The organization has since expanded and rebranded the Lift Collective, a multi-channel platform that offers scholarship opportunities and mentorship.
The 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry currently serves as the wine director of Austin’s Bufalina, where she facilitated a pandemic pivot via the launch of an e-commerce platform and wine club to promote the restaurant's massive list of natural wines.
So many restaurants, so little time. Find out the latest San Antonio dining news with our Flavor Friday Newsletter.