Our holiday dinner coincided with a winter storm that was halting traffic. We were heading across the Ohio River to the Metropolitan Club and travel advisories were out, so when the starting hour was at hand, we were but a handful of attendees. Hearty soles populate our ranks, however, and everyone but one couple braved […]
Young Chef Competition Dine Around – November 14, 2010
In preparation for the honor to host the Midwest Regional Young Chef Competition in 2011, our third annual local contest took place in November with a record number of participants. Chef Rôtisseur Alan Neace coordinated the proceedings and judges included Chef-in-Residence Jean-Robert de Cavel, food critic and news columnist Polly Campbell, and radio host and […]
Autumn Dinner at The Palace – September 12, 2010
Our autumn event took place at The Palace in the Cincinnatian Hotel and highlighted the talents of Executive Chef Jose Salazar. He prepared some adventurous courses with international influences for us to sample through the evening. Gathering on the Mezzanine overlooking the restaurant, we started with flutes of Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut along with spoon […]
Trip to Oregon – July 31, 2010
Two summers after a visit to Burgundy, the Cincinnati Mondiale made another sojourn to wine country where Pinot Noir predominates. The Willamette Valley is considered by many to be the prime location in the USA and Chevalier Bill James made plans for an experience to see majestic landscapes, dine at exceptional restaurants, and meet winemakers […]
Induction at Kenwood Country Club – May 16, 2010
Locally produced food and fresh seasonal ingredients are a leading culinary trend and our latest induction dinner was a salute to this movement. Kenwood Country Club hosted as guests arrived in formal attire with anticipation of great merriment and delicious cuisine. Chef Rôtisseur Christopher Ropp fashioned a menu to familiarize everyone with the meaning of […]