This year’s holiday party returned us to the fabulous art deco Netherland Plaza as an apt setting for our winter formal affair. Faces new, well known, and from times long past were present in our throng to enjoy succulent appetizers and Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs as we gathered on the Mezzanine overlooking the elegant Palm […]
Young Chef Competition – November 8, 2008
Our bailliage has had some interesting adventures at Dine-Arounds in restaurants smaller and edgier than the establishments that normally cater to the Chaîne. For our latest venture we gave a dual purpose to the event with our first local Young Chef Competition preceding the dinner. The Midwest Culinary Institute gave a perfect location with an […]
Dinner at Parkers Blue Ash Grill – October 12, 2008
Our fall event brought our group to Parkers Blue Ash Grill, normally known as a mainstream steak house. Executive Chef Luis Mendoza gave himself a challenge to prepare courses unlike any on the menu, instead taking inspiration from his homeland of Venezuela and the nearby Caribbean islands. As equatorial South America has no essential wine […]
Oceanaire Dine Around – July 30, 2008
Trip to Burgundy – June 1-7, 2008
As our bailliage has continued to evolve we decided to take advantage of Chevalier Al Harmann to arrange an extended summertime journey to Burgundy. A financial interest in a bed and breakfast operation at Le Clos Saint-Martin in the small town of Mellecey provided access to the perfect home base in Burgundy. This quaint retreat […]