Our all Israeli RCC -Israel Shvat is a wrap - and it was spectacular! The food of Bracha Arnold has really never been better - every single bite was delicious. We also had some excellent surprises from the "bonus" bottles that were brought by participants - including a first taste of the new 2017 Latour … Continue reading RCC Israel #16
Shiraz
RCC Israel # 14
Crazy night this was. The food rocked as always thanks to Uri Zaltzman & Bracha Arnold. My thanks to Penina & Jack Kustanowitz for hosting an unruly bunch of drunks. And the wines - well first the bad - we had 4 flawed bottles 2 of which were corked (TCA) and 2 of which probably … Continue reading RCC Israel # 14
RCC Israel #9
So for a first, our Chef's decided to go Chalavi - which made everyone nervous considering the stellar wine list - but to everyone's surprise, the food worked incerdibly well with the wine - including a most unique pairing of blue cheese and the 2000 Leoville! My notes were sparse as the conversation around the … Continue reading RCC Israel #9
RCC Israel #4
RCC Israel #4 in honor of Elul 5776 was held on September 13th, 2016 in Nachlaot. This RCC had one of our most inventive menus to date. Also, Chef Todd Aarons - of Crave and Tierra Sur fame was in attendance and contributed the seared tuna slider appetizer in the pictures. The rest of the … Continue reading RCC Israel #4
RCC Israel #3
RCC Israel #3 in honor of Av 5776 took place on August 16th, 2016. The evening was plagued with logistical issues - the host and 2 attendees canceled last minute necessitating a last minute scramble for replacements. But the evening ended up being a success. As always, my informal notes follow. Golan Heights Winery, Gamla, Brut, … Continue reading RCC Israel #3