BALTIMORE CHEFS invade the world renown Le Bec Fin! Pictured: CITYPEEK.com Patti Neumann, Chefs Georges Perrier and dear ami (friend), 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, w/parking, 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 Carroll, The Dogwood, Chef Scott Elseroad, Frank n Nic's Grille, Chef Dara Bunjon, confessed 'foodie' blogger (Find her Cookbook YUM!) & Chef Ryan Kumm, alizee recent hire from Sotto Sopra- for an exclusive wine dinner 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 to CITYPEEK.com Patti) in prior blog we reported the SCOOP--deLutis leaves Bridget & Galen Sampsen's The Dogwood for Executive Chef position at alizee bistro and wine bar at the Inn at The Colonnade (free parking now). deLutis used to work with Sampsen at the world renown HAMPTON'S at Harbor Court Hotel. After each ordering a drink in the bar with Chef Georges Perrier himself--most had a flute of the house champagne ($20/glass) named after Chef Perrrier, a sorta mix between Gloria Ferrer and Moet, we were whisked back to the bustling KITCHEN (see picture w/its silver polishing schedule posted on door!) 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. First Chef Perrier signed each individual menu. 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, Delroy, our waiter captain and Chef merci! to all @ 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
So we twittered & facebook'd: 'Yup, a new boutique hotel is coming to Baltimore in October and a city near you. 58 more worldwide in the next 2 years.. does anyone know what Fibonacci is? Be the 1st 5 and how it is related to Indigo and get 1 FREE night stay this Winter. post comment on the CITYPEEK site link--Winners to be revealed on blog blast this week.' Winners of the Facebook-TWITTER Friend Contest for a FREE Night's Stay @ Hotel STAY ARE: 1. Ben Anders-2. Nina Jo Moore 3. Erich 4. Lisa Lasky-O 5. Alan! Congrats. Winners Email maria.maloney@indigobaltimore your address to mail out your certificates. The others were very close, but not accepted or too late with the posting of a response. We will do it again-so friend and follow CITYPEEK and CITYPEEK Patti on both. Thanks for the fun 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.
Fresh Idea: why do we buy herbs-it's warm out-plant our own on our rooftops-this includes all homes, hotels & restaurants! No excuses. Taverna Corvino Chef Patternotte loves the idea! Start the CITYPEEKpatti herb trend. Green thumb help offered. mailto:ceo@citypeek.com
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 door knob and the 'DD' give-aways donning initials she shares, Celeste-Baltimore Eats Magazine, Suzanne Loudermilk-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.
New Outdoor Dining coming at Baltimore Talara (Sonoma Grill in Pittsburgh owners, Yves Carreau's Baltimore hot spot for happy hour!) in 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 scenery 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 local ingredients -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. During Baltimore Restaurant Week, we will offer the $30.09 Restaurant Week in lieu of the Summer Stimulus menu. Book ALDO's on opentable @ http://www.opentable.com/rest_profile.aspx?rid=602&ref=1081
Know a bride/groom in financial 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. Click: 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--really not a good call since they are opening a new restaurant on Fort Avenue.... 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 Regi's Bistro announces on facebook!
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.
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