Supporting Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center.

Buy-a-Seats
Hosted By Brian McHenry & Eliza Kraft Olander

Pizza Pool Party with Pax!

PAX MAHLE, ANTHONY GUERRA, and BRIAN & ELIZA are ready to party AL FRESCO! What’s more northern California than wine tasting on the terrace? Hangout with Brian & Eliza as they host a wine-soaked late afternoon (into evening) slinging pizza by the pool.

PAX a friend of Frankie Lemmon for the better part of 20+ years, needs no introducing. He’s best known for his game changing California Syrahs that are in a league of their own. To kick things off, Pax and Pam will be poppin’ bottles, helping you explore some of their favorite GROWER CHAMPAGNES. As the evening progresses, Pax is going to take everyone back in time to the year 2000 (his very first vintage!), guiding guests through a RETROSPECTIVE of PAX LIBRARY WINES spanning two decades. Yes, we are talking about wines cellared for 20 years! Taste for yourself how great these wines age and keep your senses refreshed with sips of champagne in between! For anyone who doesn’t know ANTHONY, you’ve surely had his pizza! Not unlike wine, for Anthony, pizza is a way of life. Owner of OAKWOOD PIZZA BOX, he pays tribute to the same style of pizza he grew up eating on Friday nights in Long Island. Anthony uses whole milk cheeses, putting a low moisture mozzarella cheese on the dough first, then topping with sauce, more fresh mozzarella, and  focused offering of toppings. All ingredients are fresh. There are no freezers. Everything he makes is made in the morning and used that night. Anthony takes no shortcuts, sharing that in common with Pax’s holistic approach to farming and winemaking.

From Michelin 3 stars to inner tube floats…Dip your toes in the water! Party with Pax and Anthony poolside. Don’t forget your bathing suits and towels. Nighttime swimming is the best!

  • Saturday, July 15, 2023 4:30 pm
  • Location: Brian McHenry & Eliza Kraft Olanders' Private Residence
  • $700
  • Hosted by Brian McHenry & Eliza Kraft Olander
TWFE is always one of the highlights of the year for us. We love the whole weekend. On Thursday we love that we are able to fill a room with all our friends and celebrate with incredible wines! The gala was amazing and so fun and special. We love the addition of celebrity chefs!
Jay & Carmen RitzGenerous Supporter
I think the food is definitely as important as the wine. The opportunity to pair great food and great wine together creates a heightened culinary experience for attendees, and the involvement of our local chefs anchors this event as something special and unique to the Triangle.
Ashley ChristensenTWFE Culinary Curator
There is no drink more synonymous with the word “celebration” and “toast” than champagne. TWFE is about raising our champagne glasses high to celebrate the children and families of Frankie Lemmon and the friendships we’ve made through this event.
Todd & Lisa McGowanGenerous Supporter
For me, it’s a rare and incredibly inspiring experience to be in the same room with so much talent—there are very few local events that can illustrate the power of our food community to come together and make a huge impact
Ashley ChristensenTWFE Culinary Curator
Triangle Wine & Food Experience would not occur without the amazing winemakers, chefs, supporters and volunteers, and more importantly, the Frankie Lemmon School would not exist without them. Everyone who participates with TWFE impacts a child’s life for the better.
Joe PattersonFrankie Lemmon Board of Directors Chairman
Working with Frankie Lemmon for the past 20 years has helped me understand what a gift it is to give back and what a responsibility we have as chefs, Food is a tie that binds, and the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life is one of the best and most rewarding aspects of this work.
Ashley ChristensenTWFE Culinary Curator
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