Patrick Chabert, 2010-2011?

Hi,
Question: Does anyone have any info on any current and/or upcoming Patrick Chabert dinners? Are these still going? Any current info would be great.
thanks.

als2554 wrote:Hi,
Question: Does anyone have any info on any current and/or upcoming Patrick Chabert dinners? Are these still going? Any current info would be great.
thanks.

Do a search for one of his dinner posts. His cellphone is on there. Why not call and report back to us?

Regards,

The restaurant where Patrick is currently sharing kitchen space does not lend itself to the kinds of dinners we used to have when he was at Berutti's. He is doing catering and occasionally being guest chef. That said, I've talked to him, and if we have a venue, he'll make the food. A few friends and I have even talked to him about spending the day cooking with him and then enjoying the food -- but that requires a place with a big kitchen and a fair bit of dining space. So a few options -- you just need a place to have the party.

Oh -- and if you're in Rolling Meadows, the place he's currently sharing a kitchen is Hungry? -- a dandy casual restaurant (I think that's what they call them -- decent food, stand in line at a counter, but they bring it to your table) run by another Le Français veteran.

D&J Bistro in Lake Zurich is lending Patrick their back room for a dinner. It's limited to 50 people, as it's not a large room. Still the same $75, cash or check.

Anyone interested in getting a group together?

The note from Patrick:

The event will be on Sunday, February 20th. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. The price will remain the same, $75 per person, all inclusive. Wine will be provided during the courses.
D & J has a cash bar for those wishing to have a cocktail, glass of wine or a glass of champagne prior to dinner.
We can accommodate only 50 guests for the dinner. Reservations are to be made thru me (not to D & J Bistro) by calling me on my cell at 312 215-4688 or e-mailing me at p.chabert@comcast.net.
Check or cash is acceptable. Please make check payable to Patrick Chabert, Inc. (not D & J Bistro).

I just got the notice that Patrick will be leading a tour through Basque Country next June. Anyone interested in seeing the itinerary?

Will it be a culinary tour specifically. If so, yes.

I think everything Patrick does has some culinary aspects -- though this is cultural and historical, as well as culinary.

Here's the info:
PATRICK CHABERT INC.

Spanish & French Basque Country
Saturday June 23rd to Saturday June 30th, 2012

Cost Includes:
- Bus Transportation
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinners included (except where mentioned)
- Guided visits (mentioned in the itinerary)
- Hotel accommodation
- On the base of 20 people, the price is $3,250.00 per person
- Supplement for singles is $500

Conditions of Payment:
- $1,000.00 deposit due by December 15th, 2011
- Full payment due by March 1st, 2012
- $500.00 penalty will be applied if one drops the trip after the deposit is made
- No refunds after trip is paid for in full (no exceptions)
- We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance in case of emergency situations.

Make check payable to:
Patrick Chabert Inc. E-mail: p.chabert@comcast.net
1404 Aldgate Ct. Cell Ph: (312) 215- 4688
Wheeling, IL 60090

Saturday June 23rd, 2012
Group reception in San Sebastian during the afternoon and installation at the Hotel Mercure Monte Igueldo. Dinner at the hotel (drink not included) and time for rest and repose.

Sunday June 24th, 2012
Breakfast and departure for a guided visit of San Sebastian, a breathtaking city currently vying for the title of Europe’s cultural epicenter. We will start with our guide in Igueldo and its panoramic views, continuing by the Palace of Aiete, the Museum of Science and the Museum of Miniatures, where the most emblematic buildings of Guipuzcoa are represented. Continuation towards the Town Hall and the more attractive areas of the city. Lunch at Akelarre a three-star Michelin restaurant (drink included) During the afternoon, we’ll have a guided visit of San Telmo Museum (the museum of the Basque Society). Afterwards, we will return to the hotel, leaving the evening open for you to dine and visit San Sebastian on your own accord.

Monday June 25th, 2012
Breakfast and departure for Bilbao. We will have a guided visit of the city, most known for its art, theatre, old town, historical buildings, and lively festivals and night life. The densely populated city has picturesque design and gives breathtaking views on the mountains and sea. We will follow the city tour with a visit of the Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry and opened to the public in 1997. The museum’s primary installations are constantly revolving, but focus predominantly on the works of 20th century artists. There will be a typical lunch in Bibao followed by free time to explore the city in the afternoon. We will reconvene at the hotel and have dinner in town at restaurant Kukua (drink included). Back your bags and prepare for checkout in the morning.

Tuesday June 26th, 2012
Breakfast and departure for Pamplona, city famous for its annual running of the bulls. Guided visit of Pamplona with focus on the internationally renowned tradition. Departure for the caves de Montjardin, visit and degustation and typical lunch in the cave area (drink not included). We will head toward Estella on the road of St. Jacques of Compostelle. Departure for Biarritz. Checking in at the Hotel Mercure (The President). Dinner at the Casino Barriere (drink included).

Wednesday June 27th, 2012
Breakfast and departure towards the vast Bearnais vineyards at Jurancon. Visit and wine tasting followed by lunch at Chez Ruffet (two star) (drink included). During the afternoon, we’ll stop at the Feerie Gourmand, a confectionary workshop and museum run by Francis Miot, a nationally recognized top craftsman confectioner. Return towards Biarritz, where we will dine at the restaurant Les Rosiers (drink included) and then return to the hotel.

Thursday June 28th, 2012
Breakfast and departure towards St Jean de Luz, where we will have free time to walk and survey the port. Continue towards Biriatou for lunch in the Jardin de Bakea (drink included). Afternoon passage through Hendaye for a sea trip spanning the Corniche Basque. Return to Biarritz for dinner at Blue Cargo on the beach (drink included), return to the hotel.

Friday June 29th, 2012
Breakfast and departure for Bayonne, where we will visit Pierre Ibailalde for a visit and degustation of the Jambon de Bayonne,” the town’s famous air-cured ham. Continuation towards St Pee Sur Nivelle for lunch, at l’Auberge Basque (drink included). Continue towards la Rhune, the mystical summit of the Basque country that dominates the countryside at an altitude of 900m. Here, we will take a typical train ride, climbing up the steep slopes over a distance of 8km, round trip. Return towards Biarritz in the late afternoon for our final dinner at Albert (drink included). Return to the hotel.

Saturday June 30th, 2012
Breakfast and drop off at the train station and/or airport in Biarritz, depending on travel plans and accommodations.


Hotel San Sebastien: Mercure Monte Igueldo
Phone #: 34 94 32 10 211

Hotel Biarritz: Mercure President
Phone #: 33 55 92 46 640