Bastille Day Dinner at Bistro New Albany on Sun., July 15.

Thanks to Robin for okaying this announcement.

2nd annual Bastille Day Biere de Garde Dinner at Bistro New Albany on Sunday, July 15.

http://potablecurmudgeon.blogspot.com/2007/07/2nd-annual-bastille-day-biere-de-garde.html

On Sunday, July 15, Bistro New Albany & NABC are co-sponsoring our 2nd annual Bastille Day Biere de Garde dinner, to be held at Bistro New Albany – we hope on the patio; we'll move inside if there's rain or undue heat. Starting time is 6:00 p.m.

Chef Dave Clancy's five-course French menu will include hors-d ‘oeuvres, soup, salad, and entree and dessert, and will be paired with beers selected by the Publican (that's me) from Brasserie Thiriez, Brasserie Duyck (Jenlain) and Brasserie Artisanale La Choulette. As a bonus, we'll have draft vintage French cider from Normandy: Cidre Bouche Brut E. Dupont 2002. Ales will be poured in 4-oz portions, and I’ll have a few comments with each.

The price is $65 per person (service non compris), and reservations can be made by calling Bistro New Albany at 812-949-5227.

The complete menu can be viewed at the url link above.

I made a reservation for 2 today. I am really looking forward to this. If Dave does anything close to what he did for the Belgian Beer Dinner, this will be classic.

Wow! I'll be making reservations after 5 P.M. This should be a blast and thank god it's on my off day.See you guys there.

Is there a guest limit? I know some enthusiast that would love to go.

Wow! I'll be making reservations after 5 P.M. This should be a blast and thank god it's on my off day.See you guys there.

Is there a guest limit? I know some enthusiast that would love to go.

Hi Brand- as of today I have around 18 on the books and will probably cut it off at 50-55 guests. Lots of beer enthusiasts should be on hand for this one and I had more time this year to put some hard thought into pairing the beers with French Cuisine that jells. Should be an epic evening for all! -Dave

No sweltering bike ride this year? I wish I could attend but am a poor brewer. For those of you on the fence, make reservations now. Last years dinner was some of the best food and beer I've had in my mouth.

Yes, we'll be doing a sweltering ride this year, but in the morning. Anyone who is interested, drop me a line.

No sweltering bike ride this year? I wish I could attend but am a poor brewer. For those of you on the fence, make reservations now. Last years dinner was some of the best food and beer I've had in my mouth.

Hey Dave, if we don't fill up, you have special dispensation to eat and drink for free and I will waive the cost for you. (I know what poor is). Still can't get that damn King Crimson avatar to work though........

I find it difficult to believe that upper management isn't footing the tab for a BBC delegation.

Just joshing. Actually, I probably owe John Campbell in return for those marvelous times at the Red Geranium.

No sweltering bike ride this year? I wish I could attend but am a poor brewer. For those of you on the fence, make reservations now. Last years dinner was some of the best food and beer I've had in my mouth.

Hey Dave, if we don't fill up, you have special dispensation to eat and drink for free and I will waive the cost for you. (I know what poor is). Still can't get that damn King Crimson avatar to work though........

Thank you for the kind offer. Please let me know where I stand in the queue. After your Velveeta presentation in LEO a couple years ago I believe you know poor. I'll work on the KC Discpline avatar for you.

Actually, I probably owe John Campbell in return for those marvelous times at the Red Geranium.

I can't believe John took you to his favorite "Alternative-lifestyle" bar in Evansville. They must have had some beer list.

Still can't get that damn King Crimson avatar to work though........

Email me the avatar image file - and i can tweak it in CS2, lickety-split.


...or at least should be able to.


on a sidenote:
what's up with all the Simpsons avatars anyhow?

Chef Ray,
I just e-mailed you the original image Chef Dave C. is looking for in his avatar. If you beat me out of a Bastille dinner we'll have to arm wrestle over dessert.

Chef Ray,
I just e-mailed you the original image Chef Dave C. is looking for in his avatar. If you beat me out of a Bastille dinner we'll have to arm wrestle over dessert.

Honorable Mr. Pierce:

Wow, I don't think I've ever been referred to as 'Chef Ray' before.
Ethan, pastry girl, pastry bitch, chef, numerous other nicknames of the like - yes. But not 'Chef Ray'
I suppose i could revert to what my dad always has said, 'don't call me Mr. Ray - that's my father.'; but i'll leave that to him.


I'm pretty sure i wouldn't stand up well to arm wrestling.
Don't let the tattoos fool you.
...That's to cover up the puny arms, and to force nurses to put IVs in my hands (long story, involving a few surgeries...)

You can call him Chef Ray, or you can call him Chef Jay ... am I dating myself?

Ah...a challenge!! My favorite people to "stick"! A guy still owes me $20 cause he said I could not get the IV in the belly button of "his girl" on the first stick.

Chef Ray,
I just e-mailed you the original image Chef Dave C. is looking for in his avatar. If you beat me out of a Bastille dinner we'll have to arm wrestle over dessert.

Honorable Mr. Pierce:

Wow, I don't think I've ever been referred to as 'Chef Ray' before.
Ethan, pastry girl, pastry bitch, chef, numerous other nicknames of the like - yes. But not 'Chef Ray'
I suppose i could revert to what my dad always has said, 'don't call me Mr. Ray - that's my father.'; but i'll leave that to him.


I'm pretty sure i wouldn't stand up well to arm wrestling.
Don't let the tattoos fool you.
...That's to cover up the puny arms, and to force nurses to put IVs in my hands (long story, involving a few surgeries...)

Well, I didn't call you Mr. Ray so save your Dad's line for someone that does. I called you Chef Ray out of respect to your sig. here as Pastry Chef. I battle the whole Brewmaster/Master Brewer title on a daily basis.