Thanks for putting this together, tanglenet!

I have no idea if it is any good or not, but someone mentioned Riva Cucina a while ago to me... maybe that would work if Cafe Liason doesn't work out? Again, no idea if it is any good or not. Just throwing it out there....

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Originally posted by winetarelli:
I have no idea if it is any good or not, but someone mentioned Riva Cucina a while ago to me...

Winetarelli - I'll check it out.

Updated:

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH

Eric White - 1-2
tanglenet - 2
winegeek - 2?
saut - 2
tgenn - 1?
jason - 1
winetarelli - 1?
yhn - 1
juicy - 1
lizardking - 2
tpb -1
Happy CSW -2
Randy Sloan - 2

FYI- East Bay Offline III is tentatively scheduled for mid January and will be vintage Champagne. Please leave your calendar open for the entire month!

OK, here's the scoop:

Cost will be right around $57-59 per person. (The break down is $40 + sales tax + 20% service + $5 corkage for 1 bottle)

Menu will be 3 course pre fixe. It is listed below.

Are we interested? If we are, I will have to sign a contract and give them a credit card, so PLEASE CONFIRM.

THIS MEANS THAT YOUR NEXT POST WILL BE THE POINT OF NO RETURN AND YOU WILL BE ON THE HOOK AS I PERSONALLY DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR AN EXTRA MEAL IF YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING AT THE LAST MINUTE!


Entrees
(choice of)

Salade Mesclun,
Mixed baby greens, Dijon vinaigrette, radish & bleu cheese cro°ton

Soupe ‡ l’Oignon
French onion soup, Emmenthal cheese gratinÈe

Soup du Jour
Chef's inspiration from the market

Plats Principaux
(choice of)

Saumon Paillard
Grilled Loch Duart salmon, sautÈed Napa cabbage, carrot ginger coulis

Bœuf Bourguignonne
Beef braised in Burgundy wine, carrots, onions and mushrooms

Poule au Pot d'Henry lV
Poached Rocky Jr. Chicken with root vegetables,
herbed broth, sea salt & Dijon mustard

Haricot d'Agneau
Roast leg of Niman Ranch Lamb, white beans, smoked bacon & roasted garlic

*Cassoulet de Legumes,
White bean stew with parsnips, turnips, rutabaga,
butternut squash, onions & carrots

Dessert
(choice of)

Chocolate Fondant
Warm chocolate cake with molten center, vanilla bean ice cream, raspberry coolis

Sorbet
Seasonal sorbet garnished with fresh fruit and almond tuile

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What is the exact location and time again? Since H works in Mtn View and I come from Petaluma, I need to make sure traffic isn't a factor.

Thanks, TN, for putting this together-

Sounds awesome. Please post location and time?

Also, given that menu, is it a safe bet that the theme for red wines would be Pinot from anywhere or else Rhone? But maybe you had something else in mind?

And what is the do-or-die date to decide? I mean, when are you going to have to give them a firm head count?

We're very likely, but it depends on the time?

I'm in, just let me know the time, and the final decision on a theme. Looking forward to meeting up with everyone again.

I will start a new thread for the final count.

Location, Time, Date?

Geez, you would think I would write that in!

Date: Wednesday, November 5th,
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Bistro Liaison
Theme: ?

Bistro Liaison
www.liaisonbistro.com

1849 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 849-2155

Located on Shattuck between University and Chez Panisse.