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Holiday Dinner at Embers – December 4, 2016

The Cincinnati Bailliage met at Embers restaurant in Montgomery, Ohio to celebrate the holidays and pay tribute to one of their truly legendary members. The Embers is a contemporary American steakhouse with outstanding seafood and sushi which is meticulously run by owner Jon Zipperstein.

Vice Consellier Chuck Hong and Bailli George Elliott worked with Mr. Zipperstein and his expert staff to devise a phenomenal multi-course dinner. Each course was perfectly paired with wine chosen by Vice Echanson Mike Monnin, Professionel du Vin Mary Horn, and their talented wine committee.

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Following dinner, the Bronze Star of Excellence was awarded to Chevalier Pat Gaito. Mr. Gaito was one of the original members of the Cincinnati Bailliage which began in 1981. He is well known for his tireless donations of his time and talents to numerous charitable causes including Cancer Family Care, the Cincinnati Wine Festival, and Springer School.

Pat was the original owner of the popular Prima Vista restaurant which he successfully ran for many years. After selling the restaurant, Mr. Gaito began devoting much of his time as a personal trainer to many lucky individuals throughout the greater Cincinnati area. Whether it is helping people physically through his work or donating superbly prepared meals for charity events, Pat is always sharing his resources and skills to many lucky individuals in our community.

Upon accepting this coveted award, we all gave Chevalier Gaito a standing ovation in expression of our overwhelming approval – a perfect ending to one of our holiday traditions!

Graig Smith, Vice Chargé de Presse

Welcome to the Cincinnati Bailliage of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs!

The Chaîne Cincinnati is now 44 years old and through the years our members frequently gather to enjoy wonderful events featuring outstanding food, wines and spirits from acclaimed Cincinnati chefs and world recognized vintners.

Chaîne Cincinnati includes local businessmen and women, doctors, lawyers, chefs, wine distributors and retailers as well as others in the food and wine fields. Our Bailliage unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private, not-for-profit society committed to promoting the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education and camaraderie.

As an example, we foster the development of the culinary arts among our community's promising chefs by contributing to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank’s culinary education program called Cincinnati Cooks. We raise money for this purpose by asking for voluntary donations from our members annually, holding an annual wine auction and having special fundraising events.

Additionally, the Cincinnati Chaîne is home to an active chapter of Société Mondiale du Vin, an organization dedicated to enjoying and learning about the world of fine wine and spirits. Over the last few years our members have toured internationally renowned wine destinations to further their understanding of those areas and their wines.

The Bailliage de Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Cincinnati is affiliated with the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage des Etats-Unis (United States Chapter), which is associated with the International Headquarters in Paris.

Salut and Vive la Chaîne!