Samstag, 28. Februar 2009

Next Gourmet Table at the Shangri-La Hotel on the 13th March 2009

Gourmet Table Chiang Mai

From: Andy Mannhart
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009

Gentlemen
What an enjoyable evening, our first Gourmet Table in the Meridien Hotel. In my opinion a big success. Something you may all agree, will be hard to top! A big compliment goes once again to Chef Gustavo and Urs and their team for a job very well done.

During our first table I had the chance to introduce some of the rules and regulations of the Gourmet Table. Please note, my comments are not carved in stone and can always be discussed and looked at whenever necessary. I was pleased to note that Adrian and Hans came up with interesting additional points.
Adrian mentioned that we should invite our ladies more often, maybe 2 or 3 times a year, not only once as suggested by me.

Hans pointed out that we should meet only every second month, not every month as indicated by me. I guess this would make the “Gourmet Table” even more exclusive.

Please let us discuss above points during our next Gourmet Table on the 13th March. Should you have other ideas or points bring them up during the next event.

Shangri-La Hotel

Our next Gourmet Table will be in one of THE leading Hotel chains in the world, the Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai. Mr. Golden Whitehead, Food & Beverage Manager, a previous Executive Chef, assured me that he will arrange another memorable Gourmet-evening with fine wines for us.

IMPORTANT:
Due to the special venue, The Gourmet Table is limited to max. 8 persons. If you like to join, book early. First come first serve.

Date Friday 13th March 2009
Time 19.30

Location: Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/chiangmai/shangrila

Guests: Guests are very welcome

Price: Bath 3000 per person, all inclusive (apero, dinner, beverages)

RSVP: The sooner the better please, but no later than Wednesday, 11 March 2009
With culinary greetings

Andy

Mobile Andy +66 801279569
http://www.the-m-place.com/

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Andy Mannhart
171 Moo 1 Ban Nahook
Tambon Saluang
Mae Rim 50330
Chiang Mai
Thailand

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E-Mail: am@salums.com
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Hotel rating sheet



Andy, Casey, Hanspeter, Hans and Adrian, the first Gourmet Table on the 13th February 2009
Enjoying the grand view for the “Presidential Suite” towards the City and the Night Bazaar

Some of the very well prepared and presented appetizers






Casey, Hanspeter and Adrian enjoy a light conversation

The Menu at the Le Meridien




Rules and Regulations

I would like to establish a “Gourmet Table” Chiang Mai.
The objective is simple and clear.

To enjoy once a month’s (for example, every second Friday) a gourmet meal with good wines in one of the top hotels or restaurants in and around town. Together with colleagues who enjoy the same interest.

I would coordinate with the Executive Chef of the Hotels to arrange a set dinner, with the Hotel Manager or Food and Beverage Manager the wines and venue.

This is an all men event except once a year where I would organizes an evening with our ladies.

I think we can be a good group of about (eventually) 8 – 12 persons, just the right size to fill a table. Guests are always most welcome.

Dress code is elegant but casual. (No shorts and slippers)

A dinner with wines will be around Bath 3’000.

At the end of the dinner there will be a Food and Wine critique together with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager.

Over more rules and regulations like,
- Who can become a member of the “Gourmet Table” Chiang Mai.
- Fines for late comers, hand-phone use during the event and not correct dress code
- Contribution to a Charity organization
- others

can be discussed during the 1st Gourmet Table Chiang Mai on the 13th February 2009.

During my time in Shanghai I established the “Swiss Table” Shanghai, which runes ever since very successfully.

Should you be interested and enjoy good food and wines send me a mail. am@the-m-place.com

If you know others who would like to join please let me know so I can follow up with a mail.
Thank you very much.

Now I am looking forward to hearing from and remain with best

Culinary greetings