Tampa Bay Chaine

04/27/2026

The Tampa Bay Baillage showed up and showed out for World Chaine Day! The University Club Of Tampa and Chef Brian Clayton put on an amazing dinner. Somellier Preston Kreisler brought some amazing wines, starting with a sparkling Resiling! Who knew? Vive la Chaine!

02/22/2026

We've been going to these wine dinners monthly. There has been light attendance lately, and they put on a great dinner. Feel free to sign up and help support a fine establishment here in Tampa!

Where in the Vino Italian Wine Dinner at Steelbach

02/22/2026

The Tampa Bay Bailliage of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gathered for a memorable induction ceremony at the beautiful Tabellas on February 21st. The evening marked several meaningful milestones for our Bailliage. We celebrated seven years of dedicated leadership by Jennifer Arney, welcomed Don Scott as our new Bailli, and Ray Kelly was honored to be elevated to the role of Vice Conseiller Gastronomique. We were also delighted to induct five new members into our fellowship.
It was a wonderful night of fine cuisine, thoughtfully paired wines, warm camaraderie, and a ceremony that reflected the spirit and traditions of La Chaîne. Tampa Bay continues to build something special around the table, and it is a privilege to be part of it.

11/10/2025

Absolutely fabulous casual "pre-holiday" holiday gathering with our Tampa Bay Chaine members and guests, the afternoon of November 9th. The cuisine was Northern Italian, hearty and delightfully imaginative, from the always creative mind of Chef Buttacavoli. All of the wines were paired perfectly with the cuisine and region. Chef Michael and his staff took superb care of us all! Vive la Chaine!

Passed appetizers:

Salmon Tartare and Caviar,
Fried Pannelle, with whipped parmesan, fig and honey
Beef Carpaccio, arugula, pickled onions, black truffle mustard aioli
Individual Charcuterie Plate

Collefrisio “Le Cave Brut”

Course 1
Crab & Scallop Pot Pie
Anchovy, herbs, tomato, puff pastry

2024 Pierpaolo Pecarari “Ros Alba Rosato”

Course 2
-Truffle Gnocchi, roasted mushrooms, crispy prosciutto, truffle broth
-Veal Ragout, with pancetta, pumpkin, leeks, parsnips, herbs, pecorino crema, tagliatelle

2019 Altesimo “Brunello Di Montalcino”

Course 3
Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek
Nduja parmesan polenta, broccolini and sundried tomatoes, beef jus

2020 Guidobuno “Barolo”

Dessert
Pistachio Cheesecake
White chocolate ganache, Chianti syrup, candied pistachios, Chantilly

2021 Vivaldi “Amarone Della Valpolicella”

04/02/2025

Our sincere condolences to Carol Muroff with the passing of her husband Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All our love from your Tampa Bay Chaine Bailliage.

https://www.tampabaychaine.org/lawrence-ross-muroff/

02/20/2025

We had a fabulous Induction Banquet at Avila Golf and Country Club on February 1st! Amazing "A Walk Through France" executed by Executive Chef Kent Specht!
https://www.tampabaychaine.org/tampa-bay-chaine-des-rotisseurs-2025-induction-banquet/

02/19/2025

Wishing our Bailli Hon., Advocat Ruth Conney Adrian the very happiest of birthdays with many happy returns on the day! Chef Specht provided an awesome custom lunch at Avila Golf and Country Club for Ruth. Celebrating a spry 90 trips around the sun! Ruth continues to advocate for our Tampa Bay Chaine Group by arranging dine-arounds and coordinating events. She is unstoppable! One of Ruth's favorite sayings is "It's better to be seen than viewed." Today Ruth was SEEN! Happy Birthday with all our love, from the Tampa Bay Chaine membership. Vive la Chaine!

10/09/2024

Milton afternoon update...it's 3:30pm. The cold front from the North has picked up the hurricane and is starting to shear it apart. Local meteorologists are predicting it to be a Cat-2 by landfall, which will be about 11pm. It is speeding up. The worst for us will occur around 7-8pm, when the North eye-wall will pass by with heavy rains and wind. We have already received about 6" of rain. There is water standing in the yard, but not close to entering the house. The outer bands are strong, with tornado and flash flood warnings across the state, East of us. As of 3pm, there had been 53 tornado warnings issued across the state. So far, all's well at the ScOasis.

10/09/2024

It has begun...the gentle caress of far outer bands...we are as ready as we can be. Lots of supplies & food, potable water. Generator test complete, chainsaws tested, camp stoves and propane coffee maker at the ready, yard cleared of projectiles, porches cleared/de-winded.

"Good news" is the projected path has shifted a smidge South, which will lessen the storm surge here in Tampa. Wind shear from a pressing cold front (thank you North) will cause weakening and speed across the peninsula. This one will not linger and will lose strength fast. Still lots of wind with 100+ mph gusts.

More good news: the weather after the storm will be blissfully cool and dry, thanks to that cold front, by Florida standards.

Stay tuned!