About
Sommelier Experiences & Consulting
Overseeing, coordinating and managing the opening of a brand new Wine Bar in Metro Detroit.
Consulting & Coordinating, Wine Dinners, Wine Tastings on/off premise, Charity Dinners, private wine dinners, wine tasting events, local charities in need, staff training, consulting for new/renovated restaurants, fine wine retailers looking to increase sales, cellar cataloging/evaluation - always open to a good fitness/healthy lifestyle request too!
Charity Focus:
Annual 2019 - 2023 Uncorked for a Cure Volunteer alongside the World Famous Madeline Triffon
Contact: Flora Migyanka | https://www.dynamifoundation.org/
Living Learning Center Beverage Coordinator for the Annual Hopes & Dreams Gala - 2023
Contact: Rochelle | https://livingandlearningcenter.org/
Hunger Free in The D - Forgotten Harvest
Cars & Cigars: Coordinator
Contact: Tom Celani | https://www.celanifamilyfoundation.com/
Wings of Mercy - co-pilot & fundraiser | https://wingsofmercy.org/
Lear Young Professionals - Fitness Committee Founder | https://www.lear.com/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion
Horses Haven | https://www.horseshaven.org/
Midwest Rabbit Rescue | https://www.rabbitrr.org/
More Volunteering / Support at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristencarlsonbye/details/volunteering-experiences/
Private:
Cellar Consulting: evaluation, cataloging
Mrs. Vino in home dining Chef Partner - Chef Matthew Scitney 10+ year Andiamo Executive Chef
Media:
Midwest Traveler reviewing the TOP restaurants. Top 5% of Google Reviewers for not only dining establishments but also independent retailers of wine.
Reference Relationships: Heirloom Hospitality, Method Hospitality, Roberts Restaurant Group, Iconic Collection, MS Ventures, Vicari Restaurant Group
Staff Training / Menu Creation
On Premise: Consulting for new concepts, existing restaurants, event spaces, special events & wine bars.
Staff training, beverage menu creation/revamp, evaluation on wine and food pairings, planning & hosting private events. Tableside Sommelier Services. Disgorgement, sabrage, Coravin Experiences. Seasoned wine dinner coordinator, Chef collaboration menu creation, entertaining & hosting up to 50 guests alongside Winemakers, Proprietors, Ambassadors. Procuring vendors & existing partnerships for live musicians, event designers, local small business relationships including organic farms for bar garnishes & culinary additions to food menus.
Wine Club Creation / Retailer Consulting
Off Premise: Coordinating Wine Tastings independently & working with outside partners 7 Stone Management & MSN Tayler
Wine Club Creator - structuring monthly wine clubs across the Mid West featuring hand curated wines from specific geographical AVA’s to highlight not only the varietal focus that best expresses the growing region but also pairing those wines with in store promotions to have a full wine tasting and food pairing experience at home. Collecting customer contact information, creating bi-weekly newsletters on wine club features & new wine additions. Upcoming in store tastings hosted by myself & distribution partners. Champion of social media content and SEO improvement for my independent retailer clients.
Meet Chef Matt
His Story
Certified Chef Matthew Scitney has been cooking professionally for twenty years(20+yrs) and has made many hospitality groups and restaurateurs successful due to his culinary artistry and enterprise. His attention to detail in local, seasonal ingredients makes his culinary experience for guests memorable. His ability to incorporate sustainable partnerships has afforded him the opportunity to cook for all foodies alike; pro and novice. From a business partnership view, Chef Matt has opened many concepts from scratch and helped many restaurateurs save & recover venues in need of a talented, seasoned leader in the kitchen. Chef Matt’s true passions are the rapport from satisfied guest and turning dining experiences into lifelong memories. He also enjoys teaching/training others and passing on his extensive culinary knowledge. Chef Matt’s personal favorites are seafood and steaks. When he is not in the kitchen, he is spending time with his three children, fishing for his dinner and playing acoustic guitar. He grew up in the industry as his step-Father was a chef for 30 years so he spent his childhood eating many different types of food and being exposed to many food cultures. I love everything about the industry and hope to continue cooking as long as my mind and body allow!
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In The Vines with Mrs. Vino This Fall 2025