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Virtual Dinner Featuring Italian Iconic Wines and Cuisine from Forno – June 9, 2020

On June 9th, 2020, in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mondiale members enjoyed a brief respite from coronavirus with a virtual wine event celebrating Forno Osteria. This highly successful Cincinnati restaurant has been the talk of the town since its opening in 2015 by Chef/Owner Cristian Pietoso. Mr Pietoso was born and raised in Florence, Italy and is a graduate of the world renowned Culinary Institute of Florence. After working in some of Europe’s top restaurants, Chef Pietoso moved to Cincinnati where he served as Executive Chef at the iconic Nicola’s Italian restaurant owned by his father. Since then, Chef Pietoso, with assistance from his father and wife Amanda, have opened three more successful Italian eateries in the greater Cincinnati area.

The idea behind this virtual dinner was the brainchild of Vice Echanson Provincial Mary Horn, Bailli George Elliott, and the Cincinnati Board. Members picked up a meticulously prepared four course meal from Forno’s in the late afternoon the day of the event and added the final recommended touches so that the meal could be enjoyed by all that evening. Since this was a Mondiale event, members were asked to choose a high-quality wine from their cellars to enjoy with Forno’s offerings.

At precisely 6PM, members connected with each other by Zoom and began a scrumptious dinner including Gazpacho with Truffle Aioli, Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi, Veal Involtini, and Raspberry Tart.

Vice Echanson Horn led a discussion where members shared their wines with the group along with a short critique. The event was exactly what members needed in the midst of the pandemic, where socialization was at an all-time low. Before ending the event, rounds of praise were heaped on the organizers of the event which served to bring back memories of life before the virus and give us hope of returning there soon.

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!