July 12, 1997

Dear Confrere:

Well, last week, Lady Sarah Ferguson, her former royal highness, was in Pittsburgh for a night or two. One night, she had a craving for great Italian food. And where did she go? There was really no decision. As you can see from the attached Post Gazette clipping, she and her entourage selected Piccolo Piccolo!!! So if The Chaine wanted to recreate a Festive Italian Winter Holiday Feast, where else would we go? I mean if Fergie picked it,

I am pleased to announce our next special Chaine dinner, a re-creation of an Italian, Winter Holiday Feast. (in August? Sure, Why not!) Maitre de Table Restaurateur and co-owner, Frank Sacco, will host the Chaine on Sunday, August 17, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. at Piccolo Piccolo, 1 Wood Street.

No matter where you are in Italy, this dinner is an extravagant seafood banquet. Every village, every city, every region has their own time honored culinary traditions that are expressed during the Holidays. Whether in Venice or Piedmont, Mulberry St. in New York's Little Italy, or Wood Street in Pittsburgh, people gather around the table to enjoy this culinary adventure. We are even adjusting the traditional menu for non Italians, like me.

So come, and gather around the tables and enjoy a unique Chaine event. This will be a business attire event with decorations in order. Festive holiday attire, adjusted to the August climate is in order, also. May I please have your reservations by August 8th, 1997. Address them to my attention to avoid any post office confusion. The cost is one hundred ten dollars ($110.00) per person per member couple, and one hundred twenty dollars ($120.00) per guest. Guests will be accommodated on a space available basis.

The parking lot next door is normally unattended Sundays, and is available for our use. If they are open Sunday, their holiday spirit of giving will not be present in August, and they will charge us all.

I look forward to seeing you at this fun and unique culinary experience at Piccolo Piccolo!

Vive la Chaine!

Peter J. Hanowich
Bailli de Pittsburgh