Our Team
Jack McNulty Owner & Food Specialist
A Brief Summary…
I was born in Turkey to a Moroccan mother and an Irish-American father. I spent most of my early years living in California and working within the telecommunications field…until I finally decided to pursue my true life passion and learn how to cook professionally. So, I sold almost everything I owned and went to culinary school. I have since lived and cooked professionally in the USA, Italy, France and Switzerland. I moved away from the restaurant scene in 2004 and opened Laughing Lemon Food & Wine with Silvia in order to have more direct contact with our customers and begin sharing my professional knowledge and passion.
Culinary and Business Education…
- Culinary Arts Degree, New England Culinary Institute, USA
- Master Certificate, Italian Culinary Institute, Costigliole D’Asti, Italy
- Professional certificate in chocolate decorations and tempering, Felchlin Chocolates, Schwyz
- Professional certificate in fine confections. Fabilo International, Rickenbach
- BA Degree in Business Administration & International Management, Zürich
European Restaurant Experience…
- Kaiser’s Reblaube and Goethestübli, Zürich Switzerland
- Restaurant Neumarkt, Zürich Switzerland
- Locanda Miranda, Tellaro Italy
- Antica Osteria del Teatro, Piacenza Italy
- L’Essentiel, Chambéry France
Silvia Gautschi McNulty AIWS Owner & Wine Specialist
A Brief Summary…
I was born in Switzerland to Swiss parents…who also had Swiss parents…who also had Swiss parents…etc. I have also traveled extensively and lived in Central America and Italy. After working many years in the demanding field of social welfare, I decided to make a change to the more pleasurable field of hospitality, wine, and spirits. To me, the journey into the world of wine and spirits I am taking is a voyage without an end…I know I will never reach a final destination!
Wine and Other Professional Education…
- Honor Diploma in Wine & Spirits Level V, WSET, London England
- Advanced Certificate Sherry Wine, Regulatory Authority, Jerez Spain
- Advanced Certificate, Enology & Tasting, Bregenz Austria
- Certificate, Food & Wine Pairing, Costigliole D’Asti Italy
- Advanced Certificate, Wine Tasting, Wädenswil Switzerland
- Certificate in Management For NPOs, Zürich
Professional Wine Experience…
- Wine Instructor, Académie du Vin, Switzerland
- Wine & Spirits Sales & Consultation, Globus Group, Zürich
- Board Member, Swiss German Sommelier Association (former)
Awards…
- Suisse Ambassadeur du Champagne 2010
- Award of Excellence, Student of the Year 2004, WSET Germany