Dear Confréres and Friends, 

Fall is finally here in South Texas. Up north, the leaves are changing colors and the first hints of frost can be felt in the early morning air.  Here the changes are less dramatic.  High temperatures for the day rarely exceed 95 degrees and property tax bills appear in our mailboxes. 

The new season gives us an opportunity to experience something old and something new.  Maître de Table Manny Ortiz has been an active member of our Bailliage for many years.  When he was General Manager of The Plaza Club we held several events there, each one more successful and more spectacular than the one before.  Now Manny and Sheri own and operate the City Club at the Majestic. 

We asked Manny and his staff to come up with a fall themed dinner, something special to showcase his new venture and to introduce the City Club at the Majestic to a discriminating crowd of gourmands.  As the enclosed menu shows, Manny may have moved but he has kept his sense of originality and knack for exceeding expectations.

Come join the Bailliage de San Antonio for a fantastic culinary trip to Italy! 

Menu as follows:

First Course

Sformato Fave con Ricotta e Grana Padano

Savory Custard with Fava Beans, Ricotta Cheese, and Grana Padano

Second Course

Insalata di Porcini con Mozzarella di Bufala

Porcini & Arugula Salad with Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella
Drizzled with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette

Third Course

Ravioli con Aragosta e Carciofi Veloutte

Saffron Ravioli Stuffed with Lobster, Kalamata Olives, and Marscapone Cheese

Topped with Artichoke Veloutte

Intermezzo

Granita de Caffe

Coffee Granité

Fourth Course

Stinco di Agnello e Cinghiale, Oliva e Tartufa

Lamb Shank Stuffed with Wild Boar Sausage, Olives, Black Truffle Shavings
& Potato Mushroom Pie

Fifth Course

Pere al Cioccolato Torta

Pear and Chocolate Pie with Ginger Ricotta Crème Rosette

Cheese Course

Fromaggi Italiano

Assorted Italian Cheeses with Date Cream

Date:                 Sunday, October 21, 2007

Location:           City Club at the Majestic

                          222 East Houston St.

                          San Antonio, TX  78205

                          Reception: 6:30 P.M.                        

                          Dinner:  7:00 P.M.                    

                          Attire: Semi-Formal with Decoration

                          Cost:  $125 Member/Spouse, $150 Additional Guests

    Reservation Deadline is October 17, 2007 - Reservations Confirmed with Your Check.    

Please see address below . .