A Fresh Voice Behind the Wine List
There is a fresh face behind the wine list at The Barking Frog, and it is one worth getting excited about. Please welcome Beth Hickey, the new Wine Director and Sommelier at the acclaimed Woodinville restaurant located inside Willows Lodge.
Beth brings more than fifteen years of experience in luxury dining and wine, with a career that spans restaurants, distributors, and wine suppliers. She has led wine programs at some of Seattle’s most respected restaurants, including El Gaucho, and has worked with industry leaders such as Daniel’s Broiler, Winebow, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and E.&J. Gallo. That broad, full-circle experience shapes how she approaches wine programs, guest experience, and hospitality at The Barking Frog.
At The Barking Frog, Beth oversees an award-winning, sommelier- and chef-driven wine list designed to complement the restaurant’s seasonal, Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine. Her philosophy centers on balance and approachability. Guests can expect wines that pair beautifully with the menu, along with thoughtful recommendations that feel welcoming whether you are a seasoned wine lover or simply curious to explore something new.
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Beyond the dining room, Beth is also a wine writer, regional wine competition judge, and lifelong student of hospitality. When she is not curating the wine list or connecting with guests, she enjoys reading, writing, and spending time in the mountains or on ferry rides to the islands. That sense of curiosity and place carries through in the guest experiences she creates.
The next time you dine at The Barking Frog in Woodinville, take a moment to explore the wine list or ask for a recommendation. With Beth Hickey leading the wine program, every glass is chosen with intention, and every pairing is part of the experience.