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Hillsborough’s Holiday Gala

Saturday December 2, 2017

At the

Rosewood - Sand Hill

2825 Sand Hill Road,

Menlo Park, CA 94025

6:30 p.m. - Reception on the Portico

7:30 p.m. - Dinner in the Eucalyptus Room

The Rosewood Hotel’s pedigreed food and beverage team delivered a one of a kind holiday menu. Both Executive Chef, Reylon Agustin and Executive Sous Chef, Michael Daley who have both previously prepared La Chaine dinner events are proud to share with you that all produce served at our dinner will be fresh from that morning’s Farmers Market, and that almost all other ingredients come from California farmlands.

All dishes were paired exquisitely with wines by Paul Mekis credentialed advanced sommelier -- one of only a few in the world -- Director of Wine, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

36 Members and guests joined together for this Gala Event.

MENU

CANAPÉS

Beet Custard, Minus 8 Vinegar, Pistachio, Grape.

Smoked Salmon Napoleon, Smoked Trout Roe, Rye Biscuit.

Escargot, Parsley-Puff Pastry, Fermented Onion, Bacon.

Delahaie Champagne Brut Prestige NV

AMUSE BOUCHE

Sunchoke Soup, Osetra Caviar, Burnt Lemon Gel,

Salted Hazelnut Crumble.

Domaine du Viking Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) 2014

FIRST COURSE

Poached Bosc Pear Tartlet, Fennel, Toasted Marcona Almond Tart Shell, Buttermilk Puree, Elderflower Vinegar.

Domaine du Viking Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) 2014

SECOND COURSE

Bia Niccia Rugosa Squash Raviolo, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Burgundy Truffle, Pomegranate, Chicory.

Domaine Paul Pillot Bourgogne (Pinot Noir) 2015

THIRD COURSE

Broken Arrow Ranch Venison Loin, Black Garlic Puree, Foraged Spruce Fluid Gel, Pickled Ramp,

Oak Ash Roasted Potato.

Duckhorn Merlot "3 Palms Vineyard", Napa Valley 2008

DESSERT COURSE

Manjari Mousse, Cassis, Azuleta Sponge, Chocolate Sorbet.

Alvear Pedro Ximenez, Solera 1927

Rosewood BIOS

Executive CHEF, Reylon Agustin

Reylon Agustin a California native, has been instrumental in establishing Madera as one of the leading culinary destinations in the Bay Area. Agustin draws inspiration from the region's bountiful fresh produce and artisanal products and previously served as Rosewood Sand Hill's Executive Sous Chef.

With a career spanned across the U.S and U.K, Chef Agustin has held leadership positions at several acclaimed restaurants including Executive Chef of Presidio Foods in San Francisco with Traci Des Jardins, Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale and Chef de Partie at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London. Agustin is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy

CHEF de Cuisine, Michael Daley

Michael Daley is no stranger to the Bay Area food scene, he joins Rosewood Sand Hill after serving as the executive chef at Mourad where he helped secure the restaurant's Michelin star for two consecutive years.

With previous experience managing operations as Executive Sous Chef for ‘The Little Nell’ in Aspen and The Ritz-Carlton's in both Lake Tahoe and Bachelors Gulch, Daley aims to create an immersive culinary experience that transports guests through carefully crafted dishes and foraged ingredients. Daley holds an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from the New England Culinary lnstitute.

DIRECTOR of Wine, Paul Mekis

Paul Mekis is a credentialed advanced sommelier - one of only a few in the world - and Director of Wine, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

He began as a wine steward in 1986, and honed his tasting and service skills under the tutelage of Master Sommelier Ronn Wiegand and Nunzio Alioto. Mekis' impressive resume includes some of the best-known and revered restaurants in San Francisco and the Bay Area, including The Lark Creek lnn, Cypress Club, Aqua and the Plumed Horse.

Over the course of his career, Mekis has served as a wine judge, educator and representative for America at wine tastings throughout Europe, South America, and South Africa.

Gastronome Magazine Rosewood Event Article

ATTENDEES

Bruce Bastl................................................... Vice Echanson

Patricia Bastl............................................................. Guest

Ron Bachli............................................................ Chevalier

Marilynne Bachli ...................................................... Guest

Barbara Bessey........................... Vice Chancelier-Argentier

Joseph Bronzini ............................................ Commandeur

Leslie Bronzini .......................................................... Guest

Ross Bruce .......................................................... Chevalier

Diana Bruce.............................................................. Guest

Fred Heiman............................................................. Guest

Peggy Heiman .......................................................... Guest

Walt Heinzer ...................... Vice Chargé de Medias Sociaux

EJ Heinzer ..................................... Vice Chargée de Presse

Michael Kalkstein ................................... Bailli, Hillsborough

Susan English ................ Vice Chargée de Presse, Honoraire

Josh Kalkstein........................................................... Guest

Alysse Godino .......................................................... Guest

Lars Lenck ........................................................... Chevalier

Mary Lenck............................................................... Guest

Matt Levine ................................... Chevalier, Silicon Valley

Diane Duerr-Levine................................................... Guest

Neel Lilani .................................... Vice Chargé de Missions

Margaret Lilani....................................... Dame de la Chaine

Peter Pawlick...................... Vice Conseiller Gastronomique

Jennifer Pawlick..................................... Dame de la Chaine

Chadwick Schrader................................................... Guest

Maryanne Morrow................................................... Guest

Claudia Smay ......................................................... Officier

Dennis Swanson.................................................. Chevalier

Sally Swanson ....... Vice Chancelier-Argentier, Silicon Valley

Charles Syers................ Vice Chargé de Missions Honoraire

Gayle Syers ................... Vice Chargée de Presse Honoraire

Richard Sponholz...... Commandeur, Bailli Provincial Honaire

Ingrid Sponholz......................................................... Guest

Jonathan Wilcox.................................................. Chevalier

Cynthia Wilcox.......................................................... Guest