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Induction at Metropolitan Club – May 15, 2016

The annual induction dinner for the Cincinnati Baillage was held at the prestigious Metropolitan Club just across the river from downtown Cincinnati. This private club has been a multiyear winner of the “Best View From a Restaurant” award due to its panoramic 360 degree view of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky skyline.

Bailli Provincial Renee Wilmeth officiated the event with the help of Chicago Bailli Mon Roldan and Cincinnati Bailli George Elliott.

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Highlights of the induction included the awarding of the title of Officier Commandeur to Marj Valvano and Marilyn Harris. Bethanie Butcher became the new Vice Chancelier-Argentier, Chuck Hong became our Vice Conseiller Gastronomique, and JT Mayer was given an award for his service as Chargé de Presse Provincial.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, balliage members as well as inductees were treated to a five course gourmet dinner which was the product of months of planning from outgoing Vice Conseiller Gastronomique Barbara Lancor and the meticulous staff of the Metropolitan Club. King Salmon, smoked Kurobuta pork collar, and dry aged prime sirloin were among the courses that were expertly paired with wines by Vice Echanson Mike Monnin and his wine committee.

What a wonderful way to give thanks to past and anticipate the future!

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!