Category Archives: Sommelier

by | January 18, 2012 · 11:41 am

Meet Nick and Sam’s Somm Brian Knoy

by Steven Doyle     photos by Robert Bostick

On a visit to Nick and Sam’s Steakhouse this past holiday we had the pleasure to meet with manager and sommelier Brian Knoy. Brian is a young buck in the industry, but his passion for service and wines is obvious and shines through in his conversations. Originally from Yuma, Arizona, Knoy happened into the industry as he sought out interesting people as his Marine Corps family hopped around the country.

Knoy is subtle and super likable. He has an effortless charm about him that makes service simple and unpretentious. Let’s visit with Knoy at Nick and Sam’s Steakhouse in Dallas.                 Continue reading →

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by | January 17, 2012 · 11:23 am

Gilt City Dinner at the Mansion

by Steven Doyle

In March of 2010 Brooke Hortenstine, editor-at-large for local Paper City, did a clever piece with Mansion Restaurant executive chef Bruno Davaillon and cooked together for a day. This past weekend they reprised their kitchen tête-à-tête for Gilt City Dallas  and prepared a special dinner for a handful of people that virtually sold out in minutes.

As a last minute invited guest I was at once grinning and excited to see what the duo of Davaillon and Hortenstine might prepare. The menu was not created until the day before the event.

Stick with me on this, you have a chance to win a very special prize at the end of this read. Continue reading →

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by | January 13, 2012 · 12:03 pm

Film SOMM Features Dallas Sommelier

by Steven Doyle

We thought you might get a kick out of this clip of a film coming soon. Somm is the story of four Sommeliers attempting to pass the Prestigious Master Sommelier Exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.

The exam covers literally anything having to do with the entire world of wine and that is just the beginning. Access to the Court Of Master Sommeliers has always been strictly regulated and cameras have never been allowed anywhere near the exam, until now.

Jump for a sneak preview.         Continue reading →

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