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Mint Julep Social and Luncheon
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Mint Julep Social and Luncheon

June 7, 2026
Patowmack Farm

Please join Confrères from throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region for the first-ever Chambellan-hosted event — a Mint Julep Social and Luncheon at foraged. at Patowmack Farm in Lovettsville, Virginia, bringing together Southern hospitality and Chaîne camaraderie in a stunning pastoral setting. Mid-Atlantic Chambellan William Perry has arranged a memorable experience: attendees may purchase a silver mint julep cup, monogrammed with your initials and the Chaîne logo, filled upon arrival with a classic mint julep made with award-winning Virginia bourbon. In keeping with the spirit of a proper Southern summer, there is also an opportunity to purchase a Haspel seersucker suit — a perfect complement to the afternoon's convivial mood. Please note: Registration for the luncheon must be completed no later than May 28, 2026. James Beard Award–nominated Chef Chris Amendola brings his hyper-seasonal, land-guided philosophy to a special menu curated in consultation with Chambellan Perry — one worthy of the Mid-Atlantic Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. This unique event is not to be missed.

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Wye, Wine & Camaraderie: A Summer Sojourn at Wye Oak Tavern
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Wye, Wine & CamaraderieA Summer Sojourn at Wye Oak Tavern

July 9, 2026
Wye Oak Tavern

The Bailliage of Greater Washington invites you to join us for our annual Summer Sojourn — this year to historic Frederick, Maryland, where fine food, fellowship, and architectural drama come together at Wye Oak Tavern, located within the beautifully restored Visitation Hotel Frederick. Set in the former chapel of the historic Visitation Academy, built in 1852, Wye Oak Tavern retains its stained glass, marble details, and the sense of occasion that comes from dining in a space originally created for ceremony and community. It is, in every respect, a room worthy of a Chaîne evening. At the heart of the evening is Bryan Voltaggio — Frederick’s own nationally recognized chef, James Beard Award finalist, and Top Chef and Top Chef Masters finalist. This spring, he claimed Food Network’s Tournament of Champions VII, claiming the championship belt and $150,000 prize in a dramatic finale that had the culinary world riveted. Wye Oak Tavern is itself a homecoming — a joint venture between Bryan and his Michelin-starred brother Michael Voltaggio, two Frederick natives who carried their hometown’s culinary pride to the highest levels of the profession, and brought it back. For our evening, Chef Voltaggio has crafted a bespoke menu of Mid-Atlantic delicacies — a journey from whimsical to sublime, rooted in regional tradition and elevated by technique that is unmistakably Voltaggio. Each course will be accompanied by wines selected to complement and surprise. Chef Voltaggio is expected to guide us through the evening, sharing the inspiration behind each course as it arrives. This promises to be an evening of ceremony as well as cuisine — a fitting tribute to a chef who has long embodied the spirit of our Confrérie. For those wishing to make it a true summer getaway, a limited block of rooms at the Visitation Hotel Frederick is available at a special group rate. Summer Attire with Decorations Reservations Available Until July 2 or Until Sold Out·Limited Availability DC Bailliage Member and first guest................................................$315 Non-DC Chaîne members and additional guests.............................$335 Reserve and pay online at lachainedc.com after member login or call Judy Mazza at 301-469-0352 (before noon on July 2, 2026).

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