.....Through the Years.....
Miami Chaine has supported restaurants, hotels, businesses & industries in Miami Dade County for 55 years.
Cheers to our next 50 years!
Surprise 'buffet' reception at our Gala 50th!
Greater Miami Bailliage (chapter) was founded in 1967 by Dr. Charles Monnin. In 2009, Dr. Charles Radlauer was elected Bailli (president) of our Bailliage with only 37 active members. By reaching out to current & past members with innovative events, our numbers grew. Miami Chaine is unique, since 1970’s, cruise ships grandfathered into Miami Chaîne thanks to Baillis Honoraire Charles Monnin & Elgma Heinze; Maitre de Table Honoraire Rafael Ordonez; Commandeurs Jose Vila & Emil Graf. In 2011, when Charles was elected Bailli Provincial Southeast, I was elected Bailli. Each season we host 9-11 themed & non-themed events such as Mondiale (wine) events, Annual BYOB, Informal Amical Gatherings, Gala Dinners & Induction, Blind Tastings, Cooking Classes, Cruise Ship Luncheons, World Chaîne Day, & Epicurean Escapes in Resorts, Cruise Ships & Country Clubs. Our organization is vintage...but our events are cutting edge!
I am honored to serve as Bailli of Greater Miami Bailliage,
Nancy
In April 2017, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary. Founder Charles Monnin attended along with members from all over the world. We are so proud that Miami Chaine’s prominence has grown locally, nationally & internationally. Today, Miami Chaine is the largest Bailliage in the U.S. & the #1 Bailliage in the S.E. Region. I heartily thank our wonderful members for their continued support, membership, & referrals.
...a few of our accomlishments...
Recieved a Proclamation from the City of Coral Gables declaring April 7th "Greater Miami Chaine Day".
"Miami Chaine Legacy Soiree" - Scholarship Awards for St. Thomas University Culinary & Hospitality students.
"Miami Chaine Gallery" currently in collaboration with Sam Hassan, Program Director, STU Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
& previously in
collaboration with Vice Conseiller Culinaire Bruce Ozga, Dean of JWU Culinary Arts.
"Miami Chaine Volunteer Program" - hands-on opportunities for students in the field with chefs, restauranteurs & hoteliers.
"Miami Chaîne Chefs of the Future" Scholarship Fund.
Hosted spectacular luncheons aboard our Cruise Ship Members.
Hosted a fun-filled Epicurean Escape weekend at Ocean Reef Resort, Key Largo.
Hosted 2 National Young Chef Competitions - SE Region Assemblage & SE Region Floating Assemblage.
Inducted Consul Generals as Conseil d'Honneur members (an honorary title for dignitaries) including
CG France Gael de Maisonneuve, CG Spain Maria Barrios, CG Spain Cándido Creis, CG France Clément Leclerc.
