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Behind Pago

SCOTT EVANS

FOUNDER, OWNER, SOMMELIER – PAGO RESTAURANT GROUP

Scott grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah with a passion for food and beverage instilled in him by his late father. His passion deepened in his college years— backpacking, snowboarding, eating, and drinking his way around the world. This inspired his conviction and commitment to finding the freshest, locally sourced ingredients on menus that highlight the best of each season.

Scott spent over fifteen years excelling in front of house, back of house, and management positions in establishments across the Wasatch Front prior to opening Pago in 2009. Notably managing the food and beverage at The Grand America Hotel, Stein Eriksen Lodge. Squatters Pub Brewery and The Depot, to name a few.

In the spring of 2009, Scott pioneered the farm-to-table dining experience in Salt Lake City by opening, Pago, in the historic 9^th & 9^th neighborhood. The concept, menu, and wine program were an immediate success, therefore inspiring momentum for more.

With over 20 years of sommelier experience, Scott curates the wine and beverage programs for all Pago Group Restaurants. His formal wine training includes a Level 1 Certificate from The Court of Master Sommeliers and Level 2 Award in Wines certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. He also holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Utah and a Master of Business Administration degree from Westminster University.