BALTIMORE CHEFS invade the world renown Le Bec Fin! Pictured: CITYPEEK.com Patti Neumann, Chefs Georges Perrier and dear ami, Chef Gerard Billebaut, French Over/Bonjour Bakery. CITYPEEK Patti is thrilled to share details of our intimate Baltimore Chef Dinner @ world renown, Philadelphia's LE BEC FIN she helped plan with Gerard Billebault (yes, Bonjour is on Falls Road) and go to Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia (Gayle B, we missed you!) Chefs joining were: Chef Joshua Hill (opening a Memphis style bar-b-que spot one block from the old McCabe's Spot soon. Also, The old McCabe's is soon to reopen by owners of Sonar Club-but I stray), Chef Christine deLuti( leaving Dogwood for alizee in a few weeks, Chef Christian is visionary!), Chef Sandra Lawler, FEAST @ 4 EAST Madison Inn, (BYOB Baltimore Restaurant), Chef John, Dogwood, Chef Scott E., Frank n Nic's Grille, Chef Dara Bunjon, confessed 'foodie' critic, cook for an exclusive wine dinner (Find her Cookbook YUM!) prepared especially for a Baltimore contingency. Guests are thrilled to be part of the experience at one of the USA's top restaurants. Change for my pal, Chef Christian deLutis (pictured next ot CITYPEEK.com Patti) in prior blog we reported the SCOOP--deLutis leaving Dogwood for Executive Chef position at alizee bistro and wine bar. After each ordering a drink in the bar with Chef Georges Perrier himself--most had the house champagne ($20/glass)names after Chef Perrrier, a sorta mix between Gloria Ferrer and Moet, The dining room was packed and we were whisked back to the bustling KITCHEN to meet Chef Jon and his staff. Yup, the kitchen of Le Bec Fin. We saw the preperation andpresentation of a new lobster appetizer dish on its premiere voyage to the dining room. Then we (18 of us @ $175/person) headed to a private room for our intimate 6 course dinner paired with wines. Memorable--The scallop appetizer and sweet pea soup w/ crushed almonds lacing the bottom of the bowl. These apps paired with a sauvignon blanc. One word, YUM! We had grilled octupus, lamb, cheese plates, cruchy baguettes and the famed dessert cart where you had your choice of any or all 12 choices! Chef Georges Perrier, LE BEC FIN! Oh-you gotta love this-the men were off directly after dinner to go get a Philly Cheesesteak--I kid you not!!! See more Philadelphia info on CITYPEEK @ http://www.citypeek.com/philadelphia/home Like it there or have other news for our weekly blog? info@citypeek.com
Thanks for the fun and contributions on the newly landscaped and decorated rooftop deck for the monthly (in-season) chip and dip soiree. Can't wait to have another. Pictured: Brooke MacDonald, Miko & Michael Burton.
Baltimore Dunkin Donuts-Special Dunkin Donuts Flavor Tours: Thank you for the invite- Edie Brown and Stacey Carroll--The foodie media gang and I--DianeLyn of 109.1FM, Downtown Diane (& son, Josh) especially loved the D's on the door knob and the 'DD' give-aways doning initials she shares, Celeste-Baltimore Eats Magazine, Suzanne Loudermilk of Baltimore Magazine, Dara Bunjon-Examiner.com, Celeste of Baltimore Eats raided Dunkin' Donuts for the Baltimore Dunkin Donuts Flavor Tour. We were treated to samples of notable Smart Menu items like the egg white flat breads ($2.99 @ York Road location), unsweetened iced coffees laced with vanilla, caramel, coconut, mocha swirls-yum, fresh -we loved the vegetable egg whites on flat bread and the jelly donuts and the hash browns and....!!!! Oh, the Dunkin Donuts coffee rocks too! I am sipping some as I type this.
SCOOP-BALTIMORE THE PRIME RIB IS CLOSED BUT only on Monday nights in Baltimore. Anyone know about DC or Philadelphia The Prime Rib's? We love eating there at the bar. Dining room for special occasions--the true supper club restaurant--The Prime Rib Steakhouse. Sullivan's is more casual, but also has a jazzy feel. And we love The Capital Grille anywhere--wine by the glass list is great.
Outdoor Dining coming to Baltimore Talara (Sonoma Grill in Pittsburgh owners, Yves Carreau's Baltimore hot spot for happy hour!) at Baltimore's Harbor East! -The long anticipated outdoor dining section will be open at the end of the month! There are plenty of warm months left in Baltimore to enjoy the fresh air and scenary and we'll be keeping this open as long as Mother Nature allows. This 'al fresco' eating is available first come, first serve.
Salsa Dancing Every Monday night, (did you see this Mindy R?) starting at 9pm, we turn Talara into a Salsa hot spot with free lessons. Come put a little 'kick' into your Monday nights - you'll be happy you did.
ALDO's Italian Food for $39 in Little Italy: Check Out a special 'Stimulus Menu' @ ALDO's in Baltimore's Little Italy.Our new $39 Summer Stimulus Menu will showcase fresh, local ingredients, while at the same time offering what is a tremendous value: 3 Courses for $39-available every night of the week, including Saturdays. Aldo's Summer Stimulus Menu-3 Courses / $39 / Every Night- NOW- throughout the summer (end of August). Chef Aldo's menu features local, in-season produce and changes weekly
A daily selection of wines by the bottle offered at a discounted price.The menu will change weekly with each week’s menu featuring a crudo/carpaccio, a grilled flatbread. Aldo's' Standard A la Carte Menu also offered nightly. During Baltimore Restaurant Week, we will offer the $30.09 Restaurant Week in lieu of the Summer Stimulus menu. Book on opentable @ http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=602&ref=1081
Know a bride/groom in need? FREE WEDDING SCOOP-LEE JOHNSON, Executive @ the Pier 5 Hotel at the above opening event took me aside to tell me about a FREE BALTIMORE WEDDING GIVE-AWAY the PIER 5 Hotel is orchestrating. http://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/event/free-wedding-giveaway-event
A GREAT Special offer from Alan Morstein at Regis Bistro Gotta Gift Card From Bicycle Restaurant that recently closed--they didn't even call people who had made reservations to tell them not to show up--rally not a good call since theyare opening a new restaurant on Fort.... Anyway, back to the offer: Gotta Gift Card From Bicycle That Your Stuck With? Bring It In And We'll Give You $50 Off Your Meal.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Restaurant Week July 27 - August 2, 2009 $12 or $15 2-Course Lunches | $25 -$30 3-Course Dinners http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=9&ref=1081&pid=271
Howard County Restaurant Week once again-- Summer's Restaurant Weeks in Howard County is July 27-August 9.
Baltimore Restaurant Week Begins August 7—find and reserve a hotspot for Restaurant Week now @ http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=18&ref=1081&pid=200
RECESSION PROOF SHOPPING: SIDEWALK SALE AT BELVEDERE SQUARE-Mark your calendar for savings! The shops at Belvedere Square hold an annual Sidewalk Sale Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2009.Discounts of up to 75% will be available on selected items at Nouveau Contemporary Goods, The House Downtown, Cloud Nine, Sweet Papaya, Matava Two, and Simply Noted, and Daedalus Books & Music, among other stores. .www.belvederesquare.com or by calling individual stores.
Coming next a special night at 13.5% wine bar and Dogwood Cafe in Hamden and a visit to the Blue Hill Tavern recently discussed in the past 2 blogs.
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