Maitre Rotisseurs
Chef Randy Tozzie
Maitre Rotisseur/Chef Randy Tozzie. A graduate of Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, he was ACF (American Culinary Federation) Pittsburgh Chapter Chef of the Year. You also may have seen him on KDKA Live Cooking Corner and QED Cooks during his time with the Market District stores.
Chef Randy, also known as Chef Tozz, ventured into the realm of restaurant ownership, embracing his signature ingredient, bacon. Hence the name, Bakn. He created some amazing menu items including the fabulous “bacon jam.” Bakn hosted numerous events for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Unfortunately, Bakn has been permanently closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Finding himself faced with some free time, Chef went to France for several months of Culinary adventures. While there, he attended Gastronomicom, a Michelin Star culinary arts training facility.
Can you dig it?
If you attended the picnic in 2015 at this lovely home in Allison Park, you may or may not remember one of the highlights. Yes, the soft-serve ice cream machine serving Bailey's Irish Cream Ice Cream. It was spectacular. Prepare yourself for a Culinary adventure with certain added "throwback" elements.
Our menu will be fun with a nod to our "groovy" past.
Break out your tie-dyed shirts, jeans, Birkenstock Sandals, and Woodstock hats for this fun-filled afternoon.
DETAILS:
When: August 7th, 2022 3:00 PM
Where: Private Home Allison Park, PA
The address will be disclosed upon registration. Directions will be on your receipt.
Cost: $95.00/person
Dress: Totally groovy, jeans, tie-dyed shirts, or suits (no kidding), absolutely welcome. Come comfortable (within reason), with decorations.
Guests may bring wines if they would like. Certainly not required as we will have plenty of "GruV," otherwise known as Grüner Veltliner.
Meet our Assistants!
Maitre Rôtisseurs
Chef John Selick, IV &
Chef Michael Lyons
Chef John Selick IV is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts and New England Culinary Institute. He translated his classic training into success by focusing on healthier cooking techniques and locally sourced ingredients.
In 2014, he was selected as ACF Cleveland Chef of the Year and received the Dr. L. J. Minor Chef Professionalism Regional Award in 2018. Chef was also invited to cook at the James Beard House for the "Cleveland Rocks" dinner. Far out!
Maitre Rôtisseurs Michael Lyons is an accomplished chef, author, and business professional with a passion for healthy, locally sourced foods. Holding advanced degrees from Duke University and Bentley College, Chef also earned a Culinary Arts degree from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute. He was class valedictorian and earned the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs Brillat-Savarin honor. Currently, Michael owns and operates his culinary services company, offering consulting and catering services to private organizations as well as Ohio’s political leaders.