HRH Prince Robert of Luxembourg - Chairman Domaine Clarence Dillon
The Prince is hosting a prestigious dinner at the historic Vibiana on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the acquisition of Château Haut-Brion. It is also the only American-owned wine company in the Bordeaux region and only Bordeaux company comprising four estate wines that enjoy First Growth reputation and status around the world. In honor of this milestone, the family-owned company is hosting eight dinners in key cities around the world. The first dinner was hosted in June in Paris followed by London, New York City, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo, with LA being the seventh. Prince Robert will regale Angelenos’ wine lovers and connoisseurs, industry tastemakers and celebrities with a sumptuous dinner prepared by the talented chef Thomas Keller, chef and owner of Bouchon in L.A. and French Laundry in San Francisco. Keller was named “America’s best chef” by TIME Magazine in 2001 and is the only American-born chef to hold multiple three stars ratings by the Michelin Guide.
The dinner will include a reception followed by a traditional French-style sit-down dinner where seven of the finest Domaine Clarence Dillon wines will be served and paired with each course of the unique menu from Chef Keller. Founded in 1935, the family-owned company Domaine Clarence Dillon enjoys the unique privilege of possessing four growths with unparalleled reputations: the two great red wines and the two great white wines of Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion. All of Domaine Clarence Dillon’s singular expertise, backed by five centuries of tradition, finds expression in its full collection of wines. Always a pioneer, Domaine Clarence Dillon launched Clarendelle in 2005, the first super premium branded Bordeaux wine. In 2010, Domaine Clarence Dillon celebrates the 75th anniversary of Clarence Dillon’s acquisition of Château Haut-Brion. For more information, please visit:
http://www.hautbrion.com/ .
Sandy Levine - GM Carnegie Deli NYC
Christmas time in New York and the lights of the city, the tree at Rockefeller Center and, of course, a deli sandwich at the world famous Carnegie Deli. Founded in 1937, the world famous Carnegie Deli is a true New York City landmark situated in Midtown on 7th Avenue at 55th Street. We also have locations in the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut, Six Flags in New Jersey and at The Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. All of our meats are smoked and cured in our own plant. We are family owned and operated and also bake our world famous cheesecake and desserts here. Our walls of fame are filled with pictures of celebrities, dignitaries, athletes, out-of-towners and our most important customer, you! We are known for our pastrami, corned beef, brisket and many other sandwiches, including our famous "Broadway Danny Rose." All of our gargantuan sandwiches are overstuffed with at least one pound of meat. We also specialize in old world favorites such as: knishes, matzoh ball soup, stuffed cabbage, and of course our pickles.)
Jeremy Charles Shockey - NFL Player New Orleans Saints
Jeremy Charles Shockey (born August 18, 1980) is a tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants 14th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami. The winner of the first-ever Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Award in 2002, Shockey has earned four Pro Bowl selections in his career and received a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII and with the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. Shockey was born August 18, in Ada, Oklahoma. A 1999 graduate of Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma, Shockey lettered all four seasons, playing mostly at wide receiver and outside linebacker. As a senior he caught 50 passes for 1,108 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned four punts for touchdowns and was named to Oklahoma's All-District and All-State teams. Playing in the State Semi-final game of his senior year, he caught eight passes for 206 yards, but his team lost in an upset to Chickasha High School. He also played basketball and was an honor roll student. Shockey attended the University of Miami, where he was part of the school's long tradition of star tight ends along with teammate Douglas Scappa. As a Hurricane, Shockey first rose to national attention as a sophomore in Miami's 2000 game versus rival Florida State, catching what proved to be the game-winning touchdown pass with :46 remaining in the fourth quarter as # 7 Miami defeated the then-top ranked Seminoles, 27–24. Shockey was selected 14th in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He quickly thrived in the NFL, receiving the inaugural Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award, and being named to the Pro Bowl in four of his first five seasons (2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006). He was one of the focal points in the Giants offensive passing attack. On July 21, 2008, the Giants agreed to trade Shockey to the New Orleans Saints. Jeremy Shockey, National Football League tight end for the defending Super Bowl Champions - the New Orleans Saints - will compete in the 2011 DRAMBUIE Pursuit, a legendary, outdoor adventure race across the wild terrain of the Scottish highlands. Shockey, the winner of the first-ever NFL Rookie of the Year award in 2002 and two-time Super Bowl Champion, is no stranger to rugged and aggressive competition – and looks forward to bringing his skills on the football field to the field of competition in the 2011 DRAMBUIE Pursuit. Seeking to compile an elite team of fierce athletes and modern-day rebels, Shockey will lead a group through the terrain in the footsteps of the legendary Scottish Prince, Bonnie Prince Charlie (also known as Prince Charles Edward Stuart). For a chance to join Jeremy’s team, fans can sign up here:
http://us.drambuie.com/site.aspx#/pursuit
