Monday November 18th
6:00pm Reception / Meet the Sommeliers
6:30pm Dinner Start
Tickets: $350 per person*
Menu: 5 Courses, 10 Wines.
$50 from each ticket sold for this event will benefit the Joey Zapata Memorial Scholarship. Annually, two Advanced Sommelier candidates are selected as recipients of the scholarship to help with their studies and testing.
Thomas Price is always on the move—whether he's flying to Napa for the prestigious Rudd Round Table or sharing his passion for wine education at Auburn University. A Master Sommelier since 2012, Thomas has spent nearly four decades immersed in the vibrant, fast-paced restaurant industry, where he found his true calling. Today, he serves as the Master Sommelier in Residence at Auburn's renowned 1856—Culinary Residence, inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals and guiding his students through the dynamic world of wine.
As chairman of SommFoundation and an ambassador for the Bourgogne Wine Board, Thomas brings an extraordinary wealth of knowledge to his students. His journey from bustling restaurants to the halls of academia reflects his deep commitment to nurturing talent and making the art of wine approachable. Thomas’s unique teaching style, whether he's breaking down the complexities of terroir or creatively pairing wine with unexpected snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, ignites a passion for wine that’s contagious.
With a career rooted in the belief that wine is for everyone, Thomas strives to break down barriers and share his love for the craft with each person he meets. His goal is simple: to inspire others to explore and fall in love with wine, just as he did.
Our 23% service fee goes directly to the heart and soul of our restaurant, our staff. We believe that in addition to the city's best wages, this service fee is the most transparent and effective method to offer our staff exceptional compensation for exceptional work. Across the globe, many restaurants with highly skilled employees are implementing service fees, and we are proud to be part of this industry positive movement. We thank you for your support, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you might have.
