The evening was expertly produced by Dame Tami Mizrahi, “Behind the Label: From Seed to Table” was a spectacular opening to the Chicago Chapter’s 2011 Program Schedule at Charlie Trotter’s.

Guests were greeted at the door by world-renowned Chef  Charlie Trotter and Dame Mizrahi, presented with an enchanting Limoncello and Champagne Cocktail appropriately named the Mizrahi Cocktail and escorted to the studio kitchen where an effervescent crowd enjoyed a magnificent selection of canapés.  Chef Trotter, leading the evening’s activities with expertise and humor, introduced his cast of players who would throughout the evening, provide guests with food, beverages and entertainment: Tony Dreyfuss, Co-owner of Metropolis Coffee; Joshua Kaiser, CEO & Tea Buyer of Rishi Tea; Farmer Lee Jones, The Chef’s Garden; Dame Veronica Hastings of H2 Vino, our sommelier for the evening as well as dame program chair and Dame Keli Fayard, of Vanille Patisserie who was responsible for the meal’s sweet and beautiful finale. See the MENU here.

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