Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Fairmont Dallas hires new sommelier
Email
|
Print
|
Tell us your story
|
Comment
|
Riaan Nel, Food & Beverage Director of The Fairmont Dallas is pleased to announce the appointment of Hunter Hammett as Sommelier of the Pyramid Restaurant. Hunter joins Pyramid following stints at Fearing's and The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and brings an extensive background to the post including being named a Certified Sommelier; Certified Specialist, Wine & Spirits; and Distinguished member - Wine Century Club.
At Pyramid, Hammett will work with Executive Chef jW Foster to research and select wine for the cellar, pair food and wine for guests and special events, and develop staff training and seminars. "The Pyramid was and is the luxury dining destination in the Dallas Arts District", said Hammett, "and I am greatly honored to be a part of its rebirth."
Traveling around the world at an early age, tasting the local cuisine and traditional beverages, and experiencing unique cultures cultivated Hunter Hammett's passion for wine. While completing a degree at The University of Dallas, the remarkable experience of traveling abroad through many European and South American countries sparked an interest to learn more about this world and its delicacies.
Hammett has also served as a judge for both The Dallas Morning News and Grapevine International Wine Competitions.
Source: Pyramid
See more stories in:
Find...
Latest Outbursts
- If you aren't willing to give your land away for free, the Irving City Council thinks you're a big meanie and will whine about you in the press.
- Romanian Festival in Colleyville
- Jack Ruby's hat sold for $53,775
- Dallas Morning News says North Texas Tollway Authority spending large sums on outside contractors
Today
The Wonderful Sounds of Music With the Von Trapp Children Bass Performance Hall will be alive with The Sound of Music! The actual great-grandchildren of Maria and Captain von Trapp give their last performance today. More info
Latest comments
- Vincent on Farmers market at Firewheel Town Center in Garland has promising opening day: Great article, Teresa! Also, let me take this opportunity to thank the vendors who attended this fir...
- Jason Rice on Nana's Kountry Kitchen in Grapevine is proud of its chicken-fried steak: So that new keyboard is working out for you....
- jdn9464 on Romanian Festival: too expensive and admission is charged. I have no problem with fundraisers but come on. I felt like ...
- Jesus Valadez on Experience the Amazon without those pesky mosquitoes: My carbon footprint will consist of me going to space! Who would like to donate so I can go to the f...
Latest reviews
- Billusa99 on Pappas Bros. Steak House: Agent 99 and I had dinner here last week for our anniversary and it was stellar! The somm. we had re...
- Colby Walton on El Taco H (Grapevine): Tried this Grapevine strip center taqueria for the first time tonight, after seeing it mentioned in ...
- lindabear1 on Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine: We live in Garland and this is “way up there”, but we had a coupon! Now we will go back again becaus...
Things you can't miss
Latest stories
- Ethics of Food panel stirs it up on Friday at Dallas Institute of Humanities
- Farmers market at Firewheel Town Center in Garland has promising opening day
- Tickets go on sale November 21 for John Mayer's March 9 Battle Studies concert
- Minnesota Wild 3, Dallas Stars 2
- Experience the Amazon without those pesky mosquitoes
Post a comment