September 18, 2010Brilliant Lecture Series 5th Anniversary – An Evening with the Royal ChefChairman Emeritus, Lynn Wyatt, hosted a black tie dinner fit for royalty at the newly redesigned La Colombe d’Or Mansion. The elegant six course dinner for the select 40 patrons was prepared by Chef Darren McGrady, Senior Chef to Queen Elizabeth for 11 years and private chef to the late Princess Diana. With his English wit and humor, Chef McGrady introduced each course with fascinating behind-the-scenes anecdotes of his royal service. In synchronized service, the evening included Princess Diana’s favorite minted pea soup with lump crab, sautéed strips of dover sole and salmon, champagne sorbet, pan seared beef tenderloin steaks, Rouzaire Brie de Meaux and sticky toffee pudding with poached pears and Chantilly cream. Prior to guest’s arrival, the chef personally measured the placement of wine glasses, cutlery and place settings to ensure perfection fit for royalty. Founding Director, Scott Brogan, presented each guest with a personally inscribed copy of the chef’s cookbook, Eating Royally. Guests included the organization’s Lynn Wyatt, Scott Brogan, Bradford Wyatt, Susie and Sanford Criner, Phoebe Tudor, Sue and Lester Smith, Linda and Dr. Walter McReynolds, Dina Alsowayeland Tony Chase, Wade Wilson, Diane Jergins, Frank and Michelle Hevrdejs, Janet Blocker, Anne Owen, Annella and Michael Metoyer, Sofia Adrogué, Sten Gustafson, Jay Jones, Denise and Philip Bahr, Terry Wayne Jones, Bill Hill, Christina Girard and ArendBasile. |
