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No, this is not a sweet shop – what used to be an old Packard car dealership contains automotive candy! Classic/rare automobiles - Few/one of a kind Ferrari’s, Aston’s and so many more – Officier Hal Schuette kindly sponsored us to be a part of a hidden enclave of ‘Car Candy’ - Dinner was ‘at table’ among the cars, catered by Kevin Weir & Associates. With over 25 years of experience, Kevin has the reputation of being the premier caterer of the Peninsula.
Where – Candy Store – 1021 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame - 650 573 1300
When – Friday, 19 June 2015
Time – 6:00pm
Dress – Sport Jacket/ Tie - Regalia
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres –
Tuna tart are served on won ton chip with wasabi aioli & chive garni. Miniature filet of beef wellington-puff pastry filled with sliver of filet mignon and mushroom duxelle topped with demi-glace. Traditional Reggiano and chive cheese puffs broiled on mini toast rounds.
Joseph George Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2013
First Course –
Seared black cod, light sauté of baby spinach, white wine reduction sauce and basil sprouts.
Marimar Estate Russian River Pinot Noir 2007
Second Course –
Pan seared lamb loin in a red wine sauce served over shitake mushrooms risotto with sautéed pearl onions and glazed carrots.
Gaya Promis 2005
Third Course –
Arugula and fennel salad – lemon vinaigrette, topped with petit goat cheese soufflé.
Sarno 1860 Fiano de Avellino 2012
Dessert –
Caramel bread pudding topped with vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce.
Fresh brewed regular and decaf coffee and condiments.
Caterer - Kevin Weir & Associates
Chef - Edip Borluca
ATTENDEES:
Dame Marilynne Bachli
Chevalier Ronald Bachli
V. Conseiller Argentier Barbara Bessey
Chevalier David Distefano
Elizabeth Distefano
Chevalier Donn Ferrero
Carole Ferrero
Dame Gina Giambra
Officier John Goble
Jean Goble
Bailli Lois Ferrero Gogol
Officier Stanley Gogol
Dame Lisa Halliday
Chevalier Tom Halliday
V. Charge de Presse Clarine Hatfield
Echanson Prov. Hon. Orley Hatfield
Chevalier Walter Heinzer
Gastronomique Sonoma EJ Heinzer
V. Charge de Missions Michael Kalkstein
V. Charge de Presse Hon SiVly Susan English
Commondeur Tom Loughran
Dame Kate Loughran
Chevalier Charles Liggett
Kathy Liggett
Officier Giselle McKellar
Officier Hal Schuette
Rebecca Schuette
Chevalier Dennis Swanson
V. Chancelier Argentier S.V. Sally Swanson
V. Charge de Missions Hon. Chuck Syers
V. Charge de Presse Hon. Gayle Syers
Eric Trailer
Dame Jennifer Trailer
Dame Judith Van
Dame Yuliya Voroninskaya
Chevalier Chris Compton
Dame Marilyn Wolper