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Join the Bailliage of Greater Washington, D.C., as we return to the Willard InterContinental for our traditional black-tie holiday gala! This year, we are celebrating the 57th anniversary of the Bailliage of Greater Washington. Bertrand de Boutray, Bailli Délégué des États-Unis (National Chaîne President) will be our inducting officer.

The Willard is one of Washington’s most historic and beautiful venues. and is positively resplendent decorated for the holidays. Our Champagne reception and exquisite multi-course dinner will be in the Crystal Room, known for its rich architecture and elegance. The Induction Ceremony, during which we induct new members and promote officers, will take place in the gracious Peacock Lounge. A Société Mondiale du Vin induction caps the evening.

Our own Maître Hôtelier Markus Platzer, General Manager of the Willard, Maître Restaurateur Julia Rapley, Director of Catering and Event Planning, and Maître Rôtisseur Luca de Marchis, The Willard’s Food and Beverage Director, are making sure that this is a holiday event to remember. It promises to be a fitting celebration of another fabulous year for the bailliage.

America/New_York 57th Grand Induction & Holiday Gala

Year of the Snake: New Year’s Champagne Dim Sum Brunch

Saturday, January 18, 2025

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Add to Calendar Saturday, January 18, 2025 1:00 PM China Garden

Join the Bailliage of Greater Washington D.C. as we welcome the Year of the Snake with a Champagne dim sum brunch!

You are invited to join the Bailliage of Greater Washington, DC, as we bring in two New Years – 2025, and the Chinese Year of the Green Wood Snake, which begins on January 29th – with a Chaîne on the Edge event! We will enjoy a dim sum brunch accompanied by Champagne from the bailliage’s wine cellar, at China Garden Han Gong in Rockville. China Garden has been serving authentic Hong Kong style dim sum since 1973. Due to popular demand, we are returning to China Garden for our fourth year! We will enjoy a variety of steamed, fried, and baked dishes that feature poultry, pork, seafood, and vegetables, all selected especially for us.

There is complimentary parking across the street validated by the restaurant.

Dress: Casual with Decorations

Registration deadline is January 11th at noon or until the event is sold out.
D.C. bailliage members…………. …………………………………………………………………..$115
Member’s first guest……………………………………………………………………………………$115
Additional guests & non-members….. ……………………………………………………………$140

Please note: The menu will include dishes that contain pork, seafood, eggs, gluten, and vegetables, among other ingredients. Because of the nature of this event, we are not able to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions or guarantee that there will be no cross contamination. Substitutions will not be possible. Since everything is served family style, you may select what you wish and avoid other dishes.

America/New_York Year of the Snake: New Year’s Champagne Dim Sum Brunch

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