Club Chefs of Connecticut

September 26, 2008

Fellow Chefs,

It is with much pleasure that we thank the great people at Baldor “Specialty Foods Inc”; from owner Kevin Murphy, President Michael Muzyk, TJ Murphy, Jim Chlebogiannis, Jon Hansburg, Rania Abboud, Emily Murphy and the rest who made our trip a wonderful reality!

It began with a tour of their new “State of the Art” facility in the Bronx, home to more than 180,000 square feet of the freshest produce available. We were humbled, seeing so many individuals come together and ensuring us the great quality that we have come to expect and demand!

Hermann, our driver (for many educational years now) brought us to our next stop, Bar Boulud on Manhattan’s West side, missing just about all of the traffic - and that’s with the President and UN in town!!! Nice job Hermann!!!

Once arrived, we were wisped to our private room in the downstairs wine cellar. Our tables were sprawled with fine “In House” charcuterie and relish trays, cured hams, pates, pigs tongue, head cheese and crusty breads.

Our first course brought the delightful reminiscence of summer with heirloom tomatoes, basil and sea salt. It is difficult to describe the simple elegance. Entrees offered a choice of sautéed skate or the boeuf aus carottes, either selection a true success!

Dessert was heaven sent, prepared by angels. The light foam of vanilla anglaise supped up the smooth praline rouge. Daniel graced us with his presence and answered many of the chefs’ questions while making some cracks about pate….wishing that it was as hot a market as sushi!!! We all got a kick out of his humor! He even surprised us with a signed copy of his new book” Braise”

After lunch, we continued on to Artisanal “Premium Cheese.” Dan Dowe, Waldemar, Max and the rest of their great staff pulled out all of the stops. The reception was second to none with a vast selection of their finest cheeses, tasty wines and Champagne.

We all toured the aging coolers where the cheese develops into perfection!
Not only was the company friendly, the cheese was exceptional. Thank you for your passion and commitment Dan!

“YOU” will not want to miss this important event!

Date:               Tuesday October 21, 2008
Time:              9:00 am to 4 pm….class starts promptly
Place:             Indian Harbor Yacht Club, 710 Steamboat Rd. Greenwich, CT. 06830
Event Title:    “How to be a Successful Manager and Supervisor”.
RSVP:             chefmark@tamarackcountryclub.com DO IT NOW!!!!!
Expense:        Being a CCC member in “good standing” allows you a 50% discount on this event’s price. Normally this seminar goes for $198.00 per person; your price is just $100.00 and will be accepted on the day of the event.

Thank you to General Manager David Foster and Executive Chef Tay McKamy for hosting this educational day. “Skill Path” will be providing the educational aspect and a continental breakfast will be provided before 9:00am to those interested. Chef Tay will also be preparing a light lunch for us as well. Hope to see you there!

Click here for driving directions Indian Harbor Yacht Club‎

Words cannot stress enough the importance of “your” involvement, we all benefit from our participation. Thank you for your ongoing support of this great organization!