ASSOCIATION MONDIALE DE LA GASTRONOME
BAILLIAGE DE THAILAND

March 1, 2006

The Honorable Ralph L. Boyce
American Ambassador
Wireless Road
Bangkok, Thailand

Dear Mr. Boyce:

Thank you for hosting the Chaine de Rotisseurs at your residence. The dinner was magnificent and the American beef was incredible. The Grand Hyatt did a wonderful job in catering this event and your staff was also very helpful.

As quickly discussed with David Lyman at the end of the evening we would like you to be our honorable member "Chevalier d'Honneur" of the La Chaine des Rotisseurs Thailand. The date for the next dinner and induction that we would like you and your wife to attend is Tuesday, March 21st 2006.

This dinner will be a Champagne dinner at the Plaza Athenee with special Guest Chef Gerald Passedat - 2 Michelin stars.

Many Ambassadors' from around the world hold this same title and honorary ribbon and you would be welcome at all Chaine dinners around the world.

On behalf of our Executive committee and the Chaine des Rotisseurs let me again Thank You for inviting us to a most memorable night at your residence.

"Food is the passion of many but the art of so few"

Sincerely,

Dana Edward Caron
Conseiller Culinaire National
La Chaine Des Rotisseurs

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Crab and avocado salad with tomato and cilantro
Pine Ridge Clarksberg Chenin Blanc - Viognier 2003
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Lobster chowder
Phalmayer Chardonnay 2002
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Bourbon and honey sherbet
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Roasted tenderloin of US beef with crushed sweet potato,
baby beets Cabernet sauvignon jus
Joseph Phelps Insignia 1999
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Monterey Jack, Philly cheese and truffle sandwich with pecan bread
Joseph Phelps Insignia 1999
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3 American classics
Lemon meringue, Chocolate mud cake, Baked apple pie
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