Super Somm! Bobby Stuckey IS a Hospitality Superhero.
MJ’s Guest today is award-winning Master Sommelier, co-founder of Frasca Food and Wine Group, Pizzeria Locale, and Scarpetta Wine Company, and leader in the hospitality industry: Bobby Stuckey. In 2000, Bobby worked with world-renowned chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in California, and led the restaurant’s team to earn the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Wine Service award. That same year, San Francisco Magazine recognized Bobby as \"Wine Director of the Year.” Bobby went on to open a number of award-winning restaurants of his own, including Frasca, which received the 2019 James Beard Award in Outstanding Service.
In this episode, Bobby tells MJ about getting kicked out of private school, landing his first restaurant job, and becoming a Master Sommelier and restaurant Owen. Plus, Bobby and MJ discuss the hospitality industry in the wake of the pandemic, and how Bobby’s been working to help restaurants during this time.
A huge thank you to Bobby Stuckey!
Follow him on IG at @bobbystuckeyms
Check out The Independent Restaurant Coalition: https://www.saverestaurants.com/
Check out Bobby’s Restaurants:
https://www.frascafoodandwine.com/
https://www.pizzerialocale.com/
https://www.tavernettadenver.com/
This episode’s in studio wine:
Ronco del Gnemiz Friuli Colli Orientali Chardonnay 2017
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