Some days…

Some days…

Some days, big things change in the blink of an eye. Your direction is modified. Your course, previously charted, requires attention anew. This is one of those days. This is very exciting.

02/13/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

02/13/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

On February 13, 2008, we attended another Wine Dinner at the Midwest Culinary Institute, this time cooked by Chef Rick Potter, C.E.C. who is a faculty member at the college. Wines by Jamie Stewart, Master Sommelier, from Foster’s Group. Here’s the menu Rick prepared, and…

03/26/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

03/26/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

On March 26, 2008, we attended the next montly Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute, this time helmed by Chef Matthew Winterrowd, the newest executive chef on faculty there. Wines by Rich Parducci, winemaker from McNab Ridge. Amuse Gueule Kumomoto Oyster, cauliflower, buttermilk, lemon Anime…

04/05/2008 — Dinner at The Palace Restaurant

04/05/2008 — Dinner at The Palace Restaurant

On Saturday, April 5, 2008, Wendy & I dined at The Palace Restaurant in the Cincinnatian Hotel in downtown Cincinnati. We were greeted warmly at the door by Maitre D’ John McLean who walked us to our table and helped us settle in for a…

HAPPY MOUTH — April, 2008

HAPPY MOUTH — April, 2008

This month was Jay’s month to select and he picked Burbank’s Real Bar-B-Q, which we’d overlooked as a club until Jay thought of it. Boy, was it good! Smoky Bar-B-Q and lots of libations made this a great time. And long-lost Chef Doug (and his…

04/16/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

04/16/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

The Midwest Culinary Institute (MCI) Wine Dinner for April was planned and prepared by Chef Alan Niece & the Olympic Culinary Team. Wines by Brian Scott from Vintner Select. Additionally, the culinary team prepared booklets with recipes for all the dishes they served which were given…