Chaîne des Rotisseurs Dinner

On January 29th 2008, 56 members and guests have enjoyed a spectacular dinner graciously hosted by H.E. Antonio de Faria e Maya, The Portuguese Ambassador to Thailand and his lovely wife Madame. Maria de Piedade de Faria e Maya on the ground of the ambassador's residence. On behalf of the Chaine des Rotisseurs committee members, I extend an utmost appreciation to our host for their hospitalities. Ambassadors from Argentina, H.E. Filipe Friedman, Cuba, H.E. Maria Luisa Fernandez, India, H.E. Latha Reddy, and Spain, H.E. Juan Manuel Lopez Nadal were also enjoying the evening with us. We had visiting Bailli from Macau Mr. Donald Hall and Sydney Mr. Michael Bond as well as members from Macau whom have become regulars at our dinners. Chef Lucas and Chef Valdimir from The Grand Hyatt Erawan under watchful eyes of Miguel Milo, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, a Bon Vivant Portuguese himself, masterfully created the Portuguese cuisine for the evening. Our Macau member, Mr. Filipe Santos has generously brought with him some of Portuguese finest ham, sausages, cheese and of course, the finest Port wines, thank you Filipe!

Canape's and Appetizers

Crispy minced beef rolls with breadcrumbs, Marinated octopus, Black eye bean salad,
Assorted grilled sausages, Marinate pan-fried pork, Prawns with garlic,
Cod fish salad with vinaigrette, Roasted Codfish with new potatoes
Mateus Rose

Dinner
"Caldo Verde"
Green cabbage, potato and olive oil soup
Lavradores de Feitoria, Tres Bagos Vinho Branco Douro DOC, 2004
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Salted cod with potatoes, eggs, parsley and black olives
Lavradores de Feitoria, Tres Bagos Vinho Branco Douro DOC, 2004
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"Rojoes a Transmontana"
Pork loin with red chilli, garlic and chestnuts
Quinta do Crasto Tinto Reserva Douro DOC 2001
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Portuguese leaf salad with shaved onion
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"Barriga de Freira com Bavaroise de frutos Vermelhos"
Red berry bavaroise with citrus brioche
Quinta do Vale Meao Vintage Port 2001
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Lavazza Coffee & Tea