Here's what our clients have to say!

Zoltan,

Thank you for providing your expertise on wines and organizing a wine tasting session at our recent player meetings. With over 160 players in attendance at our meetings, you were able to accommodate any potential logistical challenges. All of the players who participated were pleased with your session. We particularly like the fact that it was so "tastefully" organized with a casual atmosphere. It was a great event and we would definitely consider doing it again in the future.

Ted Saskin
Senior Director, Business Affairs and Licensing NHLPA

Dear Tonia & Zoltan,

This is just a very short note to thank you for a terrific evening. The atmosphere was very convivial and made for a wonderful evening for a somewhat disparate group. The wines were excellent and notwithstandig the 12 "chefs" dinner was terrific. Thank you again, I will certainly be espousing your skills. Yours sincerely,

Gerry G Stewart
Vice President Marsh Canada Limited

To Savour,

We at Allstream would like to thank you so much for the fantastic evening you hosted last Thursday the 11th of March. As part of the finale to a rather intensive two day information session which included employees from across the country, we were looking for an out of the ordinary event that was both entertaining and educational. The easy atmosphere created by Chef Tonia Wilson and Sommelier Zoltan Szabo combined with the fantastic food and wines allowed us to achieve these objectives in a way that was well beyond what we had expected. As far as team building excercises go - this was by far the most enjoyable one that any of us has participated in and I'd recommend it to anyone. All the best to entire staff for all their efforts.

Best regards,

Brian Donlan
Allstream

Loved the whole night, it was absolutely superb…that’s what everybody talked about on Friday. You both did a wonderful job and we will recommend you to all Estee Lauder companies and friends!!…We loved it! A great experience!

Mena Smith
VP Estee Lauder Canada

Miss Wilson’s relationship to food selection is instinctual and very gifted. Such creativity and dedication to quality are matched by… an ability to lead a staff in harmony and high efficiency. Miss Wilson is also rare among creative chefs in that she is crisply articulate and transparent in communication… She is a great asset, a showcase of the very best of the new Canada. She would honour any kitchen with her exceptional abilities and effectiveness. Working with her was never anything but a pleasure. She is a five-star performer.

Jeremy K.B. Kinsman
High Commissioner Canadian High Commission London, England

Zoltan made the evening an unparalleled success: his relaxed style, impeccable taste and extraordinary knowledge of wine turned a great meal into an unforgettable night."

Simon Knowling
Partner Torys LLP

Zoltan and Tonia catered a very special dinner party for 12 at my home. The food was superb, the wine selection was magnificent. The service was perfect. But, most importantly, since the guests were my closest friends, Zoltan’s and Tonia's personalities and social skills allowed them to fit into the evening as friends… I have utmost confidence in recommending them to anyone and I am looking forward to their help in catering my next event.”

Steve Moate
Vice-President Legal Counsel University of Toronto

A Celebration of Italian cuisine and wine took place at the London Club on the last Friday of this past February. It was up to Chef Tonia Wilson and Sommelier Zoltan Szabo to bring together the perfect paring of Italian cuisine and wine, and they did so successfully and professionally.

The evening was enjoyable for Club members and staff alike. Not only was the evening educational, but it was one of the best food and wine parings in the Club’s series’ of wine dinners. Mr. Szabo, who related wonderfully with the group, led insightful discussions on the selected wines with style and good manner, concentrating on each wine’s characteristics, heritage, and origin.

We look forward to working again with Ms. Wilson and Mr. Szabo to bring our members the best of both worlds-food and wine, that is!

Laszlo Buzas
General Manager The London Club

We were very lucky when Zoltan Szabo walked into our restaurant. Three years later he is a big part of the success of Il Mulino. His passion for gastronomy has made our business what it is today, the best little Italian restaurant in Toronto.

Michael Pagliaro
Il Mulino

Dear Zoltan,

I was very proud to be invited to one of your food and wine pairing events the other evening. Remembering your first days of working for me and the little food, wine and service knowledge you were possessing, I was totally overwhelmed by your professional growth. Your wine knowledge is first class and your service extraordinary, utmost professional.

Louis Jannetta
Maitre d' Imperial Room Royal York Hotel

Zoltan’s expertise and suavity were tremendous assets to the success of our JW’s Steakhouse winemaker’s dinner. From it’s inception with menu development to the evening of the event, Zoltan guided us through the ropes with a graciously deft touch.

His passion for culinary excellence and extensive breadth of wine knowledge coupled with a charming personality make a dynamite combination!

Catherine Marshall
Food and Beverage Manager
Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

Zoltan Szabo is quite simply the best associate I have worked with. As a sommelier, his wine knowledge has been invaluable to my company when we have done gastronomic dinners together, and his service skills are flawless. I look forward to future collaborations with Zoltan and Savour.

Paul Mesbur
Master Chef

Tonia shows great leadership and also challenges the Ottawa area with her innovative skills… Tonia continually shows great dependability, honesty and integrity towards her peers and colleagues which assures a successful team player. I highly recommend Tonia Wilson to any of my trades colleagues as a highly motivated and creative chef who will contribute to the highest standards in the culinary field.”

Michael Durrer
President Canadian Federation of Chefs Ottawa Branch

...Zoltan Szabo, for example. Every gesture is correct, executed with a dancer's precision...

James Chatto
The man who ate Toronto

...our Sommelier of the Year (2003), Zoltan Szabo...

Sara Waxman
Tronto Sun

Dear Tonia and Zoltan, We heard nothing but raves about the food, wine and service that you Catered at our dinner party last Thursday. You made the evening a smash hit!! Thank You. Keep up the good work and lots of luck.

Jack Winestock

Zoltan,

Just a short note to thank you for assistance in helping me organize a very special birthday party for my wife last evening. It was so tastefully organized down to the very last detail. As you know, I wanted to have an out of the ordinary evening that was both entertaining and educational and all of my expectations were exceeded.

All of the guests thoroughly enjoyed the interactive preparation in the kitchen and then sitting down to a truly gourmet dinner paired with exceptional wines. Executive Chef Dario Tomaselli and Pastry Chef Julie Philip did a fabulous job and took away every intimidation in preparing such a fabulous tasting menu.

I have heard nothing but raves about the food, wine and service that you and your team provided. You helped made the evening a smash hit!

Thank You, and I look forward to using your services again in the future.

Paul Melville-Gray
Boss Creative

First of all it was fabulous to see such a great group of people at the seminar. Without overstating the obvious and commenting on how many lovely women were in the room….the diversity within that group is what impressed me the most. There were young women and older women…..there were novice drinkers and there were knowledgeable drinkers…..but most importantly they were all enthusiastic about wine!

Secondly, it was a real pleasure to work with Zoltan on this seminar, my only regret is having to leave early as I had to attend the "Flagship Red" seminar. While I have tasted with Zoltan before on many occasions, this was the first time I had the opportunity to work with him presenting to a group. I really thought that his approach to presenting the wines and talking about them was exceptional and perfect for this audience. He really connected with the group on all levels in my opinion. He was able to get technical with those persons that wanted specs….he could speak in general terms to those who preferred that….but most of all he kept it fun and entertaining. I trust you had similar comments from the volunteers who were assisting with the tasting.

I would like to take this opportunity to volunteer for next year's "Girls Night Out" seminar…..and hope that you could pair up Zoltan and myself again.

Mark Bruni
Beringer Blass

To my dear friend, Zoltan: Thank you so much for coming up to be part of this special event. You are a professional in every facet of your profession. I feel and am fuelled by your passion and hope we will work together again in the near future. You are a friend and a gentleman and I am grateful to know you!

Michael Pataran
Chef, Taboo Resort