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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008
Chaine Holiday Party
Skies Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Crown Center

Reception
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Baked Brie en Croûte
With Warm Pear and White Raisin Compote

Pâté
Chicken Pistacchio en Croûte
Duck a lOrange en Croûte Pâté
Forestier Pâté
White, Red and Black Grapes, French Bread

Fish
Miniature Paupiette of Sole Bon Femme
Pernod Cevettes

Meat
Anise Duck Breast with Wild Blueberry Sauce
Beef Medallions with Sauce Robert

Dessert
Petit Fours and Miniature French Pastries

French Cheeses
Boursin, Port Salut, Saint-André, Camenbert
Sliced French and Flat Breads
Apricot Onion Chutney and Cranberry Grand Marnier Compote

WINES
Sparkling
Francoise Montand Rose

Whites
Novellum Chardonnay
Ch. Dimerie Muscadet

Reds
Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone
Christian Mouiex St. Emilion
 


THURSDAY, MAY 22
Chaine Discoveries Dinner
Em Chamas


TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Chaine/Mondiale Dinner
Brian Williams’ loft


SATURDAY, MARCH 8
10a-12p
Annual Business Meeting
JP Wine Bar


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (Mondiale)
6:30PM
Cellar Rat
Argentinian Wine Tasting with Light Appetizers
$35.00 Member price, $45.00 Non Member Price
Contact Kathy Ellis with questions at 816-318-3969 or kellis@kc.rr.com


SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Induction Dinner at EBT Restaurant

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Induction and welcome of new members to the Bailliage and
promotion of members as Officers:

Donald Brain, Jr. - Professionel du Vin
Jane Neff Brain - Dame de la Chaine
Mike Foster - Argentier
Jess Head - Vice Conseiller Culinaire

Tate Roberts - Chef Rotisseur/Executive Chef EBT
Patrick Starke - Chevalier


DECEMBER 9 - Holiday Party

Event hosted at Skies. 


NOVEMBER 11
The Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs Bailliage de Kansas City invite you to attend our Harvest Celebration on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Starker’s Private Reserve on the Country Club Plaza.  John McClure and John Coley will be our Hosts. 

 

Reception at 6:30 pm.  Dinner at 7:00 pm

 

Small Bites

Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace

 

Blue Crab and Butternut Bisque

Thevenet Macon-Villages 2005

 

Baby Beet Salad with Watercress, Pistachioes and Goatsbeard Farm Cheese

Josef Ehmoser 2006 Gruner Veltliner

 

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Sweet Onion Risotto, Wilted Chard and Charred Garlic Sauce

Hauts de Lynch Moussas 2004 Pauillac

 

Black Berry Bread Pudding with Sweet Cream

Ch. Hallet Sauternes 2005

This Black Tie Optional event is $125 per person and $175 for guests. Payment possible by visiting www.blacktiekansascity.com/rsvp

Enter event code “starkers”.  RSVP’s must be received by November 7th for attendance.

Please call Susann Riffe with questions 816-289-6585.


JULY 12 - Bastille Day Dinner at Doolittle Design Center

Chef Lisa Burgess will prepare everything before your eyes...

 

Artisan cheeses with assorted toasts and red chile crab cakes with remoulande on spring greens accompanied by French sparkling wine, light red wine, Pernod, and Lillet.

Salad of summer lettuces, fried shallot, blueberries, and Gorgonzola-Champagne vinaigrette

Orange and white wine poached halibut with fennel and blood orange Brie vinaigrette.

Roasted beef tenderloin with queso fresco, cilantro and tomato relish.

Potato gratin with cream/Gruyere cheese

Fresh-cut summer corn with sage and lime.

Freshly backed crusty French bread.

Kiwi-strawberry shortcake, Chantilly cream.

French wines will be paired with each course.


SEPTEMBER 14 - Italian Wine Dinner at Jasper's

Wines from A. Bommorito Wine Co.  Additional details will be posted soon. 


JUNE 3 - Crawfish Boil on Historic Indian Creek

Presented by The American Institute of Wine and Food, Chaine Des Rotiseurs, Slow Food, and Les Dames d'Escoffier:  Please join all four organizations to celebrate an evening of friends, food, and drink at this first annual gathering.  An authentic low-country crawfish boil, set beside the historic surroundings of Indian Creek.  Menu includes Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Fresh New Orleans Crawfish Boil, Summer Greens and Raspberry Vinaigrette, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes, Rolls, Strawberry Shortcake, Chianti, Sauvignon Blanc, a Bloody Mary Bar, beer, and lemonade.  Reservations are limited and the deadline is May 25.  The cost for the event is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. 


APRIL 29 - RENAISSANCE BALL (costumes optional) CAENEN CASTLE
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MARCH 17 - Kansas City Bailliage Business Meeting at the Raphael Hotel

The meeting will take place from 10:30-noon.  Coffee, juice, Champagne, pastries, and fruit will be provided.  The event is free to members and spouses are welcome to attend.


FEBRUARY 25 - Dead Sea Scrolls at Union Station

The Kansas City Baillage invites you to a wonderful afternoon to view the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at Union Station.  The group will meet at 2:00 at Union Cafe for a glass of wine.  From 3:00-4:30, we will view the entire exhibit.  Then, at 4:30 we'll reconvene at Union cafe for wine and Middle Eastern-inspired appetizers created by Chef Rotisseur Ed Adel and team.  This event is limited to 40-people.  The cost is $50 per person. 


FEBRUARY 11 - Seven-Course Dinner at Il Trullo

Attendees will bring a bottle of Italian wine to share.


DECEMBER 2006 – HOLIDAY PARTY

Sunday, December 10, 2006 from 6-9 p.m.

Benton's at the Westin Crown Center

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NOVEMBER 2006 – INDUCTION DINNER (EBT)
A Bountiful Harvest, Induction and Celebration
Sunday, November 12, 2006
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Sunday, December 18 at 6pm
The Raphael Restaurant on the Country Club Plaza
Holiday Party

Join us for camaraderie and holiday entertainment as we celebrate the Season with a variety of appetizers created by Chef Peter Hahn and his staff.

We will sample Lobster egg rolls, Beef tenderloin and roast garlic aioli on baguettes, vegetable crudités with accompanying bagna cauda, smoked salmon rillettes canapés and potato gallettes with caramelized onion, truffle and Gruyere cheese.
Sip a Domaine Ste. Michelle Cuvee Brut or Les Charmes, Macon Lugny from Bourgogne.

Then, taste the roast tomato, smoked duck, spinach and sheep’s milk cheese flatbread pizza, the saffron and vanilla poached pears garnished with manchego cheese or the tartlets of blue cheese and herb cheesecake, all the while indulging in a McWilliams, Hanwood Estate Shiraz.

Dress is Holiday attire, parking is provided in the covered garage, and all for a tariff of $50, whether a member or a guest.

RSVPs must be received by December 13th, and space is limited.

Your Event Committee and the Board look forward to seeing you and yours at this last event of 2005.

Vive la Chaine!


Sunday, November 13
Hyatt Regency
Induction Dinner
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September 10, 2005
The "Best of Italy" at Jasper's!
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July 9, 2005
A Membership Outreach event was held at The Sulgrave Regency  --  complete with a magnificent sabering of the Champagne by our special guest, Joe D.!
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June 12, 2005
A New Orleans Escape at 40 Sardines!

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April 1-3, 2005
The Kansas City Bailliage was the host for the Midwest Regional Assemblage.

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March 20, 2005
An elegant six-course dinner at Bluestem was presented by celebrated chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts.
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March 5, 2005
Annual Business Meeting and Breakfast
The Classic Cup Cellar


January 20, 2005
Loch Lloyd Country Club
was the place where our Bailliage experienced Ehler's Estate wines  --  the first time being released outside of California for a Lodi Wine Dinner.
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December 5, 2004
Maître de Table, Mr. P. J. Wyand was our host for a spectacular Holiday Party for the Kansas City Bailliage at The Fairmont Kansas City at the Plaza.
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November 7, 2004
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The Bailliage held its annual Grand Induction Dinner at Frondizi's Ristorante in Kansas City, MO with an exquisite menu by Chef Linda Duerr.  The evening began with the promotion of our new Bailli Brewster Ellis, elevation of officers and the induction of new members into La Chaine and L'Ordre Mondial.



September 12, 2004
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The Bailliage's first "Thai One On Dinner" at the Thai Place in Westport was a grand experience of royal Thai cuisine!


April 25, 2004
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A great "evening on the border" (the Italian / Yugoslavian border, that is!) was had by all at Lidia's in Kansas City, MO with a menu hand-picked by Lidia Bastianich herself!
 


January 24, 2004
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Our first event of 2004 was held at City Tavern in Kansas City, MO where Chef Tim Doolittle prepared a delectable feast for the senses!


December 18, 2003
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The Kansas City Bailliage's annual Holiday Party was graciously hosted by Chevalier Dr. Robert Moffat and Vice Conseiller Gastronomique Kay Moffat at their home in Prairie Village.


November 1, 2003
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The Kansas City Chapter's Induction Dinner 2003 was held at the Fairmont Hotel on the Plaza's Roof Top Restaurant. Our host for the evening was Maître de Table, Mr. P. J. Wyand.



September 27, 2003
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Jasper's Ristorante (Kansas City, MO) was our venue for our Seafood Festival.
Chef Rôtisseur Jasper Mirabile was our host for the evening.


July 13, 2003
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Hannah Bistro Café (Lee's Summit) was the place to be for our annual celebratory Bastille Day 2003 event which was hosted by Vice Conseiller Culinaire Patrick Quillec.


April 6, 2003
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The Raphael at the Country Club Plaza was the host for our luxurious Rustle of Spring event.


February 6, 2003
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The Bailliage celebrated the Chinese New Year with the American Institute of Wine and Food at Bo Ling's on the Plaza.


December 19, 2002
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Our Bailliage assembled at Frondizi's Ristorante in Kansas City for the annual Holiday Party on the Plaza. Professionel du Vin George Vesel was our host.




October 26, 2002
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Our annual Induction Dinner was held this year at the Truman Presidential Museum and Library in Independence, MO. Our special guest for the evening was Mr. Brooks Firestone, Bailli Délégué (National President), Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and head of the prestigious Firestone Vineyard in California.



September 8, 2002
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A seafood dinner extraordinaire at Café Provence in Prairie Village, KS. Vice Conseiller Culinaire Patrick Quillec was our host for the evening.



June 25, 2002
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A summer Sicilian dinner on the porch at Jasper's in Kansas City, MO. The menu showcased fine Sicilian and Italian wines.



April 16, 2002
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A post tax-day blowout at Skies Restaurant, high atop the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City, MO.



February 5, 2002
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A fabulous February Retrospective Dinner event was enjoyed by all at Cafe' Allegro. Commandeur Steve Cole was our host for this elegant evening.



December 20, 2001
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The top floor of the Sheraton Suites on the Country Club Plaza was the setting for our spectacular 2001 Holiday Cocktail Reception. Mr. Karl Kruger, General Manager, was our gracious host for this event.


October 7, 2001
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Induction Dinner at the Marriott Downtown hosted by Maître de Table Hotelier Kevin Pistilli.


May 11, 2001
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Spanish dining with modern art at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.


March 18, 2001
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The “new” Fairmont Hotel was the venue for a great dinner hosted by Maitre de Table P. J. Wyand.


January 27, 2001
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Freight House Medieval Zinfandel Dinner. The theme was a Medieval feast and featured roast meats and fowl and smoked fish, and each confrere and guest was asked to bring a good bottle of Zin to drink and to share.


October 29, 2000
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Annual Induction Ceremony & Dinner at Frondizi’s Ristorante, Kansas City, Missouri. The Black Tie Event was huge success. The Induction Ceremony was presided over by Bailli Provincial Midwest, Mr. Peter Hanowich. Ms. Linda Deurr, Frondizi’s Executive Chef created an outstanding menu with wonderful wine pairings.




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