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Michael Foley
Chef-Owner of
Printer's Row
550 S Dearborn, Chicago

and
Hugh Davies
Hugh Davies
General Manager & Winemaker
Schramsberg Vineyards

Schramsberg


Welcome you to a
Toast to Peace Dinner *

Monday, October 20, 2003
6:30 PM Reception with Hugh Davies
7:00 PM Dinner

Special thanks to
Elizabeth Hetherington of Wilson Daniels Ltd.

ChicaGourmets! Hosts:
Monica Collins & Leona Gray


When the Davies family introduced age-old French Champagne traditions to a burgeoning Napa Valley wine industry over Schramsberg popping cork thirty years ago, a Renaissance in winemaking was begun. The Davies family planted Champagne varietals in their hillside vineyards, began barrel fermentation, extended aging and became the first to blend fruit harvested from a diversity of vineyards in cool growing regions. The Schramsberg style has become world-renowned, toasted at state dinners and poured by sommeliers internationally. With one family’s achievements, a new American sparkling wine heritage was born!

* Blanc de Blanc 1969 served as the Toast to Peace between President Nixon and Premier Chou En-lai of Bejing China.


Zagat (2002-2003) about Printer's Row: Offering "innovative" New American fare in a "traditional setting," Michael Foley’s South Loop production makes an indelible impression with its "creative menu," which takes advantage of the freshest "local ingredients" and its "knowledgeable" staff. Cronies crow that it’s "unfailing commitment to food, wine and service," and its "quiet excellence" make for "quality dining."

Chicago Magazine: 3-Star Rating; Top Twenty Restaurants in Chicago 2003


Price is $79.00 per person, for members, or $89.00 for non-members.

Please make checks payable to ChicaGourmets!

Prepaid reservations (by check only) must be received by October 13, 2003. No refunds after October 13, 2003.

Reserve your place now. Contact ChicaGourmets! at reservations@chicagourmets.com, or by mail at ChicaGourmets!, Mail Boxes Etc. PMB 347, 47 W. Division St, Chicago, IL 60610-2220.


Michael Foley’s
Toast to Peace* Menu

HORS D’OEUVRES
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut NV

FIRST COURSE
Goats’ Cheese Crêpe, Leek, Chive & Rabbit
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut NV

FISH COURSE
Maryland Crab Cake, Mediterranean Lemon
*Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc 1999

ENTRÉE
Double Chop and Loin of Lamb, Roasted Shallot Jus
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs 1999

DESSERT
Chocolate Truffle Torte
Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec 1999

COFFEE, TEA, ESPRESSO


For event reservations or other information about ChicaGourmets!, please contact our President Donald Newcomb, by email at donaldnewcomb@chicagourmets.com, by telephone at +1(708)383-7543, or by fax at +1(708)383-4964.

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Page updated 9/28/03.