Oysters & Wine with Chef Anthony Trunzo & Wine Educator Jill Kummer
About this Event
An Evening of Oysters & Wine with Chef Anthony Trunzo and Jill Kummer
Pop the cork, pick up an oyster knife, and get ready for a deliciously hands-on evening! Chef Anthony Trunzo and wine educator Jill Kummer are teaming up for an unforgettable experience celebrating fresh oysters, thoughtful pairings, and exceptional wines.
Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of oyster shucking, discover how to prepare a classic mignonette, and explore why Champagne and sparkling wines are such wonderful companions to oysters. You'll enjoy a variety of oyster preparations, both hot and cold, each served with distinctive accompaniments carefully selected to complement and enhance the oysters' natural flavors.
From learning new techniques to discovering the perfect pairing, this evening is designed for curious food lovers and wine enthusiasts alike. And the fun doesn't end when the last oyster is served—you'll even take home your own oyster shucker and other oyster goodies!
Come ready to shuck, sip, savor, and learn. It's an evening worth raising a glass to!
About your Instructors
Anthony Trunzo started cooking at age 15 for his first job and has been doing it ever since. He has been with The Capital Grille for the past 10 years. His spent his most recent years as the Executive Chef with Capital Grille for 2 years in Pittsburgh and Executive Chef in Cleveland for 2 years prior to returning. He has gone to assist and develop other locations including King of Prussia, Philadelphia, and Boston.
Contrary to popular belief, he did not attended culinary school. Anthony has been fortunate over the years to have great influences and mentors around him to help grow and develop in the culinary world. He is a member of the American Culinary Federation and Chaine des Rotisseurs. He competed in cooking competitions for the Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs Competition.
Jill Kummer has been a culinary instructor for several years, teaching at both Westmoreland County Community College and Pittsburgh Technical College, specializing in beverage management/wines and spirits. After a successful career in food and beverage within the hotel industry, she made the decision to explore teaching opportunities within the hospitality industry. The study of beverages, specifically wine, has always been a passion and has shown throughout her career.
More to know
This class is a chef’s presentation dinner, so Chef Anthony will do the cooking, Jill will do the pairing, and you do the eating. Enjoy this up close and personal dinner with our team! Please let us know if you would like to be seated with guests under a different name.
Jill Kummer will present the wine pairing so, guests must be 21 years old.
Classes with less than 12 guests may be canceled or rescheduled
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.37 to USD 119.22
