August 20, 1999

Dear Confrere et Consoeurs:

Think back over the years. What hotel has hosted some of the most memorable Chaine Gala's in Pittsburgh history? Well, get ready for another superb culinary treat at our next Chaine Gala, at the Doubletree Hotel. Doubletree General Manager Joe Kane has given the OK for his culinary and service teams to show us all what they can do. This team knows what we want and has done it before! So come, be the lucky benefactors of this celebration of fine foods and wonderful wines.

Doubletree Executive Chef William Soriano and Executive Sous Chef Rocco Pisera are veterans at orchestrating Chaine Galas. And Banquet Manager Scott Buehrle has some front of the house surprises planned, and assures us that it will be our pleasure to feast at The Doubletree. So be prepared to enjoy a spectacular evening. Plan on arriving on Tuesday, September 28. Our reception begins at 7:00 p.m.

This will be a black tie event, with decorations in order. May I please have your reservations by September 15. 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.

This is going to be a good one, so don't wait to respond. If there are any questions, contact me. Otherwise, see you at the Doubletree Hotel!

Vive la Chaine!

Peter J. Hanowich
Bailli de Pittsburgh

PS Mark your calendars for December 13, 1999