Michael A. Procino
Confrèrie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Triangle Bailliage of North Carolina
631-514-5024
mprocino@mchsi.com
Picnic en Blanc
A Bastille Day Celebration
Heron's Haven
Apex, NC
Friday, July 14, 2017
4:30-10:00PM
"Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend." ~Albert Camus
Cher Confrères et Consœurs,
Once again we gather in the spirit of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité to celebrate Bastille Day. Our venue this year is a lovely 10-acre estate on a pond, where we will gather for a Picnic en Blanc on Friday, July 14th beginning at 4:30PM.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted with pain (bread, not actual pain), charcuterie, crudité, and, of course, vin. Nibble on these culinary delights to fuel your creativity as you decorate your picnic space, remembering that white is de rigueur.
During the evening, we will have a Blind Bubbles challenge. You will sample three sparkling wines. Can you guess the region and grape?
The Triangle Bailliage is pleased to welcome Marie-Claire Ribeill, the Honorary Consul of France in Raleigh, as our special guest judge for the event. Prizes will be awarded for Creative Decor and Sumptuous Spread.
Arrive as early as 4:00PM to begin setting up. As many of you may be coming after work, the judging for the evening will not begin until 6:00PM. And there are facilities onsite for those needing to change, etc.
Dress with éclat, remembering that head-to-toe white is the evening's theme. (With the exception of ribbons, of course!)
The cost for this unique event will be $45 for Chaîne members, and $60 for non-members, their spouses/partners/guests. Seating is very limited, so please reserve early to ensure a space.
Registrees will receive an email with details on what to bring, etc.
You have the option to pay online via the link below, or mail in your check, made payable to la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, c/o Martha Marshall, 3904 Center Creek Circle, Raleigh, NC 27612, so she receives them no later than July 11th. Payments will not be accepted at the event, no exceptions.
I look forward to seeing all of you there!
- Michael Procino, Bailli