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On Saturday February 4, forty members and guests of Hillsborough Bailliage gathered to induct 4 new members into La Chaine des Rotisseries at the waterfront St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. Access to the private venue was enabled by long time Club Members Ron & Marilynne Bachli. As people arrived photos were taken in front of the La Chaine Hillsborough Banner.
Beverages were presented during arrival.
At 5:30 PM the guests moved into the Induction area where Ron Fenolio Vice Echanson Provincial welcomed the new members, did the formal oath and presented their official ribbons.
Group photos of all the inductees were taken.
Next guests moved to the Banquet area where Champagne and Wine was served paired with delicious Hors d'Oeuvres of Mousse and Smoked Trout.
Slowly guests headed to their seats to enjoy a five course meal paired with wines.
Chef Aaron Johnson created the meal and described the different dishes presented.
The wines were described by Bruce Bastl Vice Echanson and Ron Fenolio Vice Echanson Provincial.
When: Saturday, February 4 at 5:00 PM
What: Hillsborough Induction DINE AND WINE EVENT
Where: St Francis Yacht Club, 700 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco, California
MENU
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Duck Liver Mousse, Brioche Toast, Cornichon
Smoked Trout, Horseradish, Raspberry
Bay Scallop Ceviche
[NO-HOST CASH BAR AVAILABLE]
Rack & Riddle, Blanc de Noir NV, Sonoma CA
Roberts+Rogers, Chardonnay 2019, Sonoma CA
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First Course
Lobster Risotto
Fennel, Butter Poached Lobster, Calvisius Caviar
Domaine du Bagnol, Cassis Blanc 2019, Cote d’Azur, France
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Second Course
Halibut
Poached with Zucchini, Saffron Fumet, Tarragon, Parsnip
Domaine Vincent Dampt, Petit Chablis 2021, Bourgogne, France
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Third Course
Muscovy Duck Breast
Lavender, Fennel Potato Puree, Cognac Citrus Reduction
Veedercrest, Double L Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
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Fourth Course
Wagyu New York Steak
Cippolini Onion, Bone Marrow Crust, Porcini Mushroom, Bordelaise
Veedercrest, Howell Mountain Meritage 2009, Napa Valley, CA
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Fifth Course
Frais De Bois Vacherin, With Lemon Parfait and Basil
Murfolio, Limoncello NV, Napa Valley, CA
INDUCTION
Ron Fenolio, Induction Officier
Inductees:
Hope Chen, Dame de la Chaîne
Keting Chu, Dame de la Chaîne
Melissa Guyre, Dame de la Chaîne
Jean Underwood, Dame de la Chaîne
VENUE
St. Francis Yacht Club was founded in 1927 by 21 sailors who shared a vision of a club in a city that hadn’t had its own yacht club in 50 years. They chose a site alongside the harbor created for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. By 1930, the burgee (flag) had circled the globe. Nowadays, the St. Francis Yacht Club has more than 2,300 active members and serves as an inspiration for boating activities, community, and camaraderie. On the weekends, you can catch sailboats racing in regattas on the water and family enjoying a meal in the Main Dining Room. Besides being an extremely popular venue, renowned for its food and service, it has one of the most spectacular views in the Bay Area.
Live Cam View of Bay
CHEF
Chef Aaron Johnson has been working at The St. Francis Yacht Club since 2015. He always strives to put local fresh ingredients on the menus, which change constantly with the seasons. He is enthusiastic about his job, loves working at the St. Francis Yacht Club and loves to cook there, making people happy with what they are eating.
The Chef has over 30 years of experience in the Restaurant field. Before Joining the St. Francis Yacht Club, Chef Aaron was the Food & Beverage Director/Executive Chef for the newly opened High End TPC Stonebrae Country Club. He helped build and open the restaurant there, from ground up, and built a team for both the front & back of house as well as designing all Food & Beverage outlets and working top PGA Tournaments which the club hosted along with Web.com Tournaments. While at Stonebrae he became a recipient of the Antonin Caréme Medal #161, which is a national Award through the American Culinary Foundation (ACF).
Chef Aaron also was the Executive Chef for Lake Merced Golf Course. In his 6-year tenure, he was lauded for bringing local fresh ingredients to a well diverse membership with demanding needs. He served as American Culinary Foundation President for the San Francisco Chapter for 5 years and was also the Chef of the year.
Chef always strives to put local fresh ingredients on the menus that change constantly with the seasons. He his very creative with all the action going on at the club creating a wide range of menus to meet all member and client needs. He has over 30 years of experience in the Restaurant field.
In all Chef Aaron is passionate about his job, Loves working at the St. Francis Yacht Club and Loves to Cook. There is just something about making people happy with what they are eating. The Members are his passion and enjoying the staff with whom he works with makes him very happy
Chef Aaron Johnson
ATTENDEES
Aaron Avelar, Chevalier
Tracy Avelar, Guest
Ron Bachli, Chevalier
Marilynne Bachli, Guest
Bruce Bastl, Vice Echanson
Patricia Bastl, Guest
Barbara Bessey, Vice Chargée de Missions
Hope Chen, Inductee
Keting Chu, Inductee
Jerry Dowd, Chevalier
Christine Dowd, Guest
Ron Fenolio, Vice Echanson Provincial PNW Region
Julia Anne Murray, Guest "Guiliana"
Melissa Guyre, Dame de la Chaîne
Bud Hoffacker, Professionnel du Vin
Annemarie Redmond, Guest
Michael Kalkstein, Bailli
Susan English, Vice Chargée de Presse Honoraire
Ed Matthews, Guest
Jody Lindell, Guest
Dennis Noss, Chevalier SF Bailliage
Maggie Zhou, Guest
Walter Renner, Conseiller Gastronomique Provincial Honoraire
Lesa Renner, Guest
Jeremy Roy, Chevalier
Michelle Roy, Dame de la Chaîne
Jim Scholz, Bailli Provincial Honoraire
Carole Bagley, Officier
Ann Eckersdorf, Guest
Claudia Smay, Vice Conseiller Gastronomique, Commandeur
Dennis Swanson, Vice Chargé de Missions
Sally Swanson, VC-Argentier Silicon Valley
Jean Underwood, Inductee
Yuliya Voroninskaya, Dame de la Chaîne
Chris Compton, Chevalier Silicon Valley
Sydene Kober, Guest
James Kirwan, Guest
Joanne Kirwan, Guest
Debbie Harriman, Guest
Ward Harriman, Guest
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