Kelly Campbell Nicely has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels to ...
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March 2, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Wines of Spain and Portugal Kelly Campbell, $48.00
Spain and Portugal each have their own distinct classic wines. We’ll taste four excellent wines with food bites while learning what makes each one special. Gary Nicely will join Kelly sharing a delicious Chorizo stuffed piquillo pepper with almond saffron romesco sauce.
March 4, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Signs of ...
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April 6, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Celebrating Spring Jesse Newmister, $48.00
Enjoy with friends and family. On the menu: White asparagus with soft scrambled eggs, pancetta, herbs, and watercress puree; Roasted leg of lamb, braised haricots verts and mushrooms, spiced saffron aioli; Selection of regional cheeses with homemade strawberry-rhubarb compote ...
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Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels ...
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Instructors
Ben Willis-Becker, Chef de cuisine at Holly’s, is a native of Knoxville where he started his culinary career 23 years ago. He received an associate degree in culinary arts and a BA degree in business and restaurant management. He has worked most positions a kitchen has to offer including pastry chef, chef de cuisine, and chef/owner. He has travelled throughout the country with his wife and two boys and he is happy to be back in his hometown to
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Instructors
John Bryant attended Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, SC, earning 2 degrees in a three year span. He has worked with some truly talented chefs, most notably James Burns (of J. Bistro and James Burns Catering in Mt. Pleasant, SC), and Chefs Eric Howren and Mark Estes. With a cooking style that is based upon Fine Classical French Technique intertwined with a Southern regional flair and fusion cookery.
Kelly Campbell Nicely has
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