Upcoming DC Events

Lovers of fine dining in Washington, DC have long enjoyed the impeccable cuisine of Chef Paul Stearman when he was Chef de Cuisine at Marcel’s.

Recently hired as the Executive Chef at The Georgetown Club, Chef Stearman brings French technique and delicious creativity to this historic venue.

The Bailliage of Greater Washington had a long history of fabulous events held here, and the hiring of Chef Stearman brings Chaîne-worthy fine dining back to The George Town Club. For those who are familiar with Paul Stearman, it will be a long-overdue reunion; and for those who will be learning about him for the first time, it will be an eye-opening experience.

7:00 P.M. –Champagne Reception followed by Dinner

BUSINESS ATTIRE WITH DECORATIONS

As parking is very limited in Georgetown, we encourage the use of ride share options to The George Town Club.  We may be able to park a few cars using their valet, and will let you know if that is possible, but will ask you for now to plan to have a ride-share-alternative.  After 6:30pm, metered parking may be available on Wisconsin Avenue. If you park in the neighborhood, a two-hour limit in Zone 2 will apply. 

If you need to use a valet for parking at The George Town Club for the Chaine dinner on June 25, 2019, please sign up here.

As of this writing, there are 10 spaces available for Chaine members to use the valet.  Once the 10 places are gone, please add your name to the waiting list, and we can try to see if it’s possible to increase the number.   The cost is $25 per car.

However, due to the limited parking in Georgetown, we encourage you to use a ride share service such as Uber, Lyft or a taxi instead of driving yourself.

You are invited to join the Bailliage of Greater Washington, DC on our Annual Summer Sojourn

We will be welcomed by Vice Echanson Honoraire Luca Paschina for a tasting of four reserve wines in the Piedmont Arcades overlooking the vineyards (or on the patio if it’s raining) accompanied by four assaggini from Chef Spencer Crawford. We will then savor a seated five‑course seasonal luncheon in a private room with each course paired with a wine from the vineyard. We will also have an opportunity to taste a rare older vintage of Octagon, Virginia’s most iconic wine.

We will have optional round trip transportation going from Bethesda to Barboursville with bubbly and sushi provided by Maître Restaurateur JayZ Wu and his team at Sushi Oishii in Rockville.  Pickup location to be announced closer to the event.

SUMMER ATTIRE WITH DECORATIONS

Member Price:  $150

Guest Price: $170

Optional bus or van with drinks and snacks (separate registration) $50 round trip

This is for round trip transportation to and from Barboursville for the summer sojourn to the Vineyards at Barboursville, VA. on Friday July 19, 2019

The bus will be leaving around 9:30 or so from Bethesda.  As soon as we have confirmation of permission to park our cars, we will announce the specific address from which the bus will be leaving.

It would be helpful to be there a bit early, so we put the start time at 9 am.

We plan to have snacks on the bus (sushi boxes) supplied by Maître Restauranteur JayZ Wu and his team at Sushi Oishii, as well as libations (sparkling wine, orange juice and sparkling water).

Do not sign up for the bus without also registering for the event itself.

You are invited to attend the Bailliage of Greater Washington’s Grand Induction and Gala Dinner at The Watergate Hotel, one of the capital’s most prestigious locations. Maître Rotisseur Executive Chef Sebastien Giannini is planning a sumptuous and elegant gala dinner for us.  We are welcomed by Managing Director Pascal Forotti and his team.

September 20, 2010

2650 Virginia Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20037

202-827-1600

7:00 p.m. Champagne reception followed by the induction of new members and gala dinner.  All members are welcome to attend.

Valet Parking Available

Black Tie (optional) with Decorations

Registration deadline is September 12, 2019, or earlier as this event may sell out

Bailliage of Greater Washington and their first guest: $250

Non-Bailliage of Greater Washington Chaine members and additional guests: $295

SAVE THE DATE!

We enjoyed the amazing cuisine of Tarver King at Patowmack Farm in July, 2018, finding it to be one of the most interesting, delicious, and creative restaurants in the Washington area.  Specializing in a combination of cultivated and wild-foraged ingredients, Chef King is the closest Washington has to Rene Redzepi of Noma Restaurant in Copenhagen, as he creates an über-locavore approach to fine dining.

Due to the spectacular event we had here in the summer of 2018, and by popular demand, we are returning to experience the bounty of the fall season as interpreted by Chef Tarver King. It will be held in the late afternoon on Sunday, October 27th so that everyone can enjoy the stunning views and bounty of fall while sharing the camaraderie of the DC Bailliage.

Further details to follow.

Please save the date for our 2019 Holiday Gala at the Historic Willard Hotel.

Enjoy the fabulous and luxurious cuisine of Executive Chef Maître Rôtisseur Luca de Marchis and his team.

Details to follow.