5 December, 2015
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A lovely event at the JW Marriott, Union Square, San Francisco, and an evening of exquisite culinary delights, great camaraderie, and entertainment (can you can-can?). Maitre de Hôtelier Nasser Mobarak and Executive Chef Ben Mattman collaborated on a delectable menu. Dancing between courses. A festive mood for all!
Reception
Kushi Oysters, house mignonette
Foie Gras en Torchon, brioche, Anjou Pear Confit
Brandt steak Tartar
Pate Maison
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV
Villa Maria "Cellar Selection" Sauvignon Blanc
First Course
Slow Roast 38 North Duck Breast
Confit, parsnip puree, candied hazelnuts, port reduction
Chateau Montelena Riesling Potter Valley 2013
Second Course
Broiled Maine Lobster, American Caviar
Butternut squash bisque
Royal Tokaji Red Label 5 Puttonyos 2008
Third Course
Bone Marrow Crusted Bison Tenderloin
Roasted coke farms, baby beets, turnips, rainbow carrots
Penfolds Shiraz 2003
Cheese Course
Cypress Grove Midnight Moon and Humbolt Fog
Salad de mache, vinegar de jerez, truffle honey
Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Dessert
Flourless chocolate cake, Brulée, salted pretzel crunch
Susana Balbo Late Harvest Malbec 2012
Ben Mattman, Executive Chef
Many thanks to - Maître de Hotelier Nasser Mobarak, Director of Hotel Operation
- Siba Tarassoly, Sr. Catering Executive and Sudo Samanlego/Events Manager.
ATTENDEES
V. Echanson Bruce Bastl
Patricia Bastl
V. Chancelier-Argentier Barbara Bessey
Officier Cecilia Damia
Bailli Hon. Harry Dokouzian
Carol Dokouzian
Chevalier Donn Ferrero
Carole Ferrero
Bailli Lois Ferrero Gogol
Officier Stanley Gogol
V.Chg. de Presse Clarine Hatfield
V.Echanson Hon. Orley Hatfield
Chevalier Walter Heinzer
V. Conseiller Gastronomique E J Heinzer-Sonoma
V. Chg. de Missions Michael Kalkstein
V. Chg. de Presse Hon. Susan English, S.V.
Chevalier Lars Lenck
Mary Lenck, Guest
Chevalier Charles Liggett
Dame Kathy Liggett
JB Loire
Bailli SV Janina Loire
Neel Lilani - Guest
Margaret Lilani - Guest
Chevalier Tom Lile
Karen Lile
Maître de Hotelier Nasser Mobarak
Dame Florence Morjig
V. Conseiller Gastron. Peter Pawlick
Dame Jennifer Pawlick
Reg. Gastronomique Walt Renner
Barbara Renner
Officier Claudia Smay
Bailli Prov.Hon. Dick Sponholz
Ingrid Sponholz
Chevalier Dennis Swanson
V. Argentier Sally Swanson -S.V.
Chris Swanson – Guest
Samantha Swanson - Guest
V. Chrg. de Missions Hon. Chuck Syers
V. Chg. de Presse Hon. Gayle Syers
Dame Marilyn Wolper
Chevalier Jim Zierolf
Dame Beverly Zierolf - Sonoma