That sounds fantastic.
I’m hopeful we can make it, but moving is stressful, so I cannot commit. However, if I am able to free up, I will provide as much notice as possible.
If I’m not able to make it, I hope that everyone has a simply phenomenal time.
Maybe:
10) Corey Novick
11) Corey’s +1
NV Pol Roger Champagne (Leslie)
2005 Gravner Breg Anfora (Jane)
2010 Giodo Brunelo di Montalcino (Mary Kay)
2010 La Serena Brunello di Montalcino (Scott)
2010 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Fornace (Loren)
2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali (Mike)
2009 Pio Cesare Barolo magnum (Loren)
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Ovello (Mike)
2011/14 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Asili/Rabaja (Steve)
2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo (Scott)
Confirming the giodo and PdM. Must say I am a bit aquiver at the prospect of tasting the Fornace again…best '10 ever, but haven’t tasted the Giodo yet.
I also have 2005 Podere Rocche dei Manzoni Barolo Big’d Big.
So difficult to choose!
And we haven’t heard from Ryan yet…
Right now I have a 1970 Daniele Conterno Barolo standing up, but if we prefer Barbaresco, I have some 1970’s era Moccagatta.
If you want to bring that, I will leave Cesare and bring a 1970 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva. Should make an interesting flight. Please confirm.
Maybe:
10) Corey Novick
11) Corey’s +1
NV Pol Roger Champagne (Leslie)
2005 Gravner Breg Anfora (Jane)
2010 Giodo Brunelo di Montalcino (Mary Kay)
2010 La Serena Brunello di Montalcino (Scott)
2010 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Fornace (Loren)
2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali (Mike)
1970 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva (Loren)
1970 Daniele Conterno Barolo (Ryan)
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Ovello (Mike)
2011/14 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Asili/Rabaja (Steve)
2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo (Scott)
Sounds good! I’ll bring the 1970 Barolo.
Wow. 2 x 50 yr. old Barolo! I’ve only got 3 decanters here, so maybe someone can bring a couple more?
Also, I will pare down the food menu. Suggestions? Maybe drop the chicken piccata? Is anyone else gluten free besides Leslie?
That sounds good, I’m also good with dropping the chicken piccata.
Thanks for organizing this, Mike!
Along with Jordan, I won’t be eating olives.
I won’t be eating zucchini, either.
I would think all the apps/salads/sides listed as potential orders of six or four portions could be reduced to three portions of each.
That makes me feel better, I’m also not a huge olive/zucchini fan.
Manzoni mag it is
To Summarize:
Arrive around 5:00. We may need to set up a bit. We will shoot for dinner around 6:00. We need to be out by 11:00.
The Legacy, 60 E. Monroe St., Chicago, 60603 which is across the street from the Bean.
Mike will leave all of our names with the Front Desk so we can check in there and then head up to the 42 floor party room for our private event.
Coat about $100/per person (Mike will give us the exact amount)
Attendees:
And the wines (something like this):
Starter:
NV Pol Roger Champagne (Leslie)
White-ish:
2005 Gravner Breg Anfora (Jane)
2010 Brunello:
2010 Giodo Brunelo di Montalcino (Mary Kay)
2010 La Serena Brunello di Montalcino (Scott)
2010 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Fornace (Loren)
2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali (Mike)
1970 Barolo:
1970 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva (Loren)
1970 Daniele Conterno Barolo (Ryan)
2010 Barolo:
2010 Rocche Manzoni Vigna d’la Roul (Jordan)
Barbaresco:
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Ovello (Mike)
2011/14 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Asili/Rabaja (Steve)
2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo (Scott)
We are looking forward to meeting everyone!
Revised food order, which I will place tomorrow. Can always be adjusted if Corey + 1 joins us.
2 x MIXED OLIVES garlic, rosemary, orange (v/gf) • 8
3 x SICILIAN ARANCINI (4 per order) roasted pomodoro, parmigiano, olive oil (v) • 13
4 x APPLE SALAD chicories, radish, walnut, parmigiano, honey-cider
vinaigrette (v/gf) • 14
3 x CAVATELLI pistachio and arugula pesto, preserved lemon, grana padana (v) • 26
3 x BLACK PEPPER RIGATONI catalpa grove lamb ragout, caciocavalo, breadcrumbs • 28
3 x SHORT RIB bramata polenta, braised vegetables, mushrooms, fresh horseradish (gf) • 32
3 x BREAD SELECTION seeded cracker, rosemary and garlic focaccia • 6
3 x POLENTA AI FUNGHI parmigiano, roasted mushrooms (v/gf) • 10
2 x HEIRLOOM BABY ZUCCHINI roasted garlic, anchovy, parsley (gf) • 10
3 x HERBED POTATOES olive oil, garlic, herbs, parmigiano (v/gf) • 10
final list, version 1, rev A:
NV Moncuit Rose GC
10 Giodo BdM
11 PdB Rabaja
14 PdB Asili
To Summarize:
Arrive around 5:00. We may need to set up a bit. We will shoot for dinner around 6:00. We need to be out by 11:00.
The Legacy, 60 E. Monroe St., Chicago, 60603 which is across the street from the Bean.
Mike will leave all of our names with the Front Desk so we can check in there and then head up to the 42 floor party room for our private event.
Coat about $100/per person (Mike will give us the exact amount)
Attendees:
And the wines (something like this):
Champagnes:
NV Pol Roger Champagne (Leslie)
NV Moncuit Rose Grand Cru (Mary Kay)
White-ish:
2005 Gravner Breg Anfora (Jane)
2010 Brunello:
2010 Giodo Brunelo di Montalcino (Mary Kay)
2010 La Serena Brunello di Montalcino (Scott)
2010 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Fornace (Loren)
2010 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali (Mike)
1970 Barolo:
1970 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva (Loren)
1970 Daniele Conterno Barolo (Ryan)
2010 Barolo:
2010 Rocche Manzoni Vigna d’la Roul (Jordan)
2011/2014 Barbaresco:
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Ovello (Mike)
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja (Steve)
2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo (Scott)
2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Asili (Steve)
We are looking forward to meeting everyone!
It’s going to be a little crazy downtown this weekend. Please make your travel plans accordingly.
Sueños Chicago Music Festival
The new music festival hit Chicago this weekend and will run from noon to 10 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday in Grant Park. Along the city’s lakefront, the two-day event will feature over 170 performances on eight stages.
Coldplay is set to take on Soldier Field both Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., accompanied by openers H.E.R. and Drama.Gates open for the Music of the Spheres World Tour at 5 p.m., and the concert is expected to run until about 11:30 p.m.
Food order is placed. All of your names will be at the front desk. The room is “The Conservatory” (4212).
Really looking forward to it!