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Induction Dinner at Metropolitan Club – May 9, 2015

The setting for this year’s annual induction dinner of the Cincinnati Bailliage was the prestigious Metropolitan Club across the river in Covington, Kentucky. This iconic club was formed in 1991 and has a panoramic view of the Cincinnati skyline.

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Officiating the event was Renee Wilmeth, Bailli Provinciale of the Midwest with Bailli George Elliott assisting in the ceremonies. Eight new members were inducted, and Professionnel du Vin Carmen Parks was advanced to the position of Vice Chargée de Missions. Bailli Provinciale Wilmeth gave all of us a brief overview of the history of the Chaîne followed by the presentations of the ribbons.

Following the induction portion of the program, the gracious staff of the Metropolitan Club wowed our members with offerings including butter poached lobster, short rib ravioli, and roasted lamb loin. These offerings were a result of a well coordinated effort between Vice Conseiller Gastronomique Barbara Lancor and the club staff.

The six-course meal was accompanied by exceptional wines including a 2009 Chapoutier Châteaunef-du-Pape and a 2011 Ornellaia Bolgheri which were expertly chosen by Vice Echanson Mike Monnin and his wine committee.

What a way to welcome new members and future friends into our dynamic bailliage!

Graig W. 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!