Bastille Day Dinner

The Memphis Wine and Food Society held the annual Bastille Day dinner at The Memphis Hunt and Polo Club. Over 60 guests and members enjoyed a festive evening with included the singing of "La Marseillaise" and toasts to Thomas Jefferson , Emmanuel Macron and the office of the U.S. Presidency. Members David Tate, Chris Lamberson , Mike Dragustsky , Nick Goetze , Mike Harris and Rick Duerr  spoke to the wines and food courses served during the evening.  Chef Patrick O'Brien executed the notable five course meal with also included passed hors d'oeuvres of Polo Club Fried Oysters and Smoked Salmon Canapes with Creme Fraiche & Caviar. The line up of all French  wines  including the aperitifs were met with great pleasure on Bastille Day. The poached lobster dish received the highest accolades of the food courses and the 2011 Mugneret-Gibourg Nuits St. Georges of the wines. Everyone dined leisurely and well in the elegant setting. "Au revoir , mes amis!