Ep 36: From Buffalo Wild Wings to Three Michelin Star Restaurants with Kyle Williams of Savor and Swirl

Welcome back to another episode of The Everyday Wine Aficionado Podcast, today let me introduce you to Kyle Williams of Savor and Swirl.

Chef Kyle Williams has over 22 years of experience in the culinary industry, working in restaurants all over the world – from 2 Michelin starred Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef restaurants in Italy, to private resorts in Hawaii, large hotels, small café’s to opening and working in restaurants in NYC for a few of the best 3 starred New York Times celebrity chefs (Todd English, David Burke, and Daniel Boulud) in the world.

Kyle has a passion for creating delicious and beautiful dishes. With an ever-growing love of the process of vineyard management & the wine making process and all it encompasses, pairing wine with delectable food is where he comes alive to his passion!

Let’s dive into his wine story!

[00:01 – 04:36] Opening Segment

• This week’s special! I introduce our guest for this episode, Chef Kyle Williams
• Kyle shares with us his passion for food and how his career came to be

[04:37 – 13:00] From Buffalo Wild Wings to Three Michelin Star Restaurants

• Kyle’s journey from culinary to school to three Michelin Star Restaurants
• A More Creative Outlet: Food and Wine Pop-Up
• Lessons learned from Italy’s restaurant industry
• Making Food and Wine is All About Quality Ingredients
• Kyle on TV!  

[13:01 – 25:03] Serving Wine and Food with Passion

• Savor and Swirl, Creative and Fun
• Casual, self-driven meals to your doorsteps
• Travelling to serve love: How Kyle chooses his menu
• Know why Kyle thinks everyone can make wine  
• Let’s talk about wine! Reach out to us and see you on May 20th in Kansas.

[25:04 – 29:36] Closing Segment

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• Kyle plays the Tasting Round

Connect with Kyle through

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://savorandswirl.com/about-us/

Instagram: @savorandswirl, @savorathomekc, @savortogo, @kylewilliams923

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Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s really about pleasing the guest and exceeding their expectations with food, wine, service, and ambiance.” – Kyle Williams

“Never despise the small beginnings.  The best things in the world started small.” – Kyle Williams