Saturday, January 28 - Lunch and Annual General Meeting 2012
We were delighted to have our annual general meeting lunch at the Westminster Hotel in Nice on Saturday January 28. The year 2011 has been an excellent year for the Club... good participation on ALL events, many new members and guests. The hotel served an excellent three-course lunch, with a choice for main course of either sautéed lamb or sea bass.
Thank you all for your presence and help in 2012; you are part of this magnificent and interesting mix of personalities and nationalities.
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving lunch at the Hotel de Paris
We were delighted to have our Traditional Thanksgiving lunch again at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco on Thursday November 24. This has always our most popular event of the year, and 2011 was no exception. As is customary, it was a traditional American lunch with turkey and all the trimmings, preceded by a champagne reception - all served to the superb high standards of the Hotel de Paris.
Thursday 13th - through Saturday 15th October - Conference of Presidents of American Clubs
The American Club of the Riviera is one of the 50 member organizations of the Association of American Clubs ("AAC").
Each year, the Presidents / Officers of AAC member clubs meet to exchange experiences and ideas, and to plan for the forthcoming year.
This year, our Club was proud to host the 2011 Conference of Presidents of American Clubs ("COPAC"). The Conference took place at the Marriott Hotel la Porte de Monaco.
On Thursday, we entertained with a welcoming cocktail at Stars 'n' Bars Monaco (hosted by Monaco USA), followed by Dinner at Fusion. The pictures at that event can be found here :
Thursday 13 October Welcome Cocktail at Stars 'n' Bars Monaco.
Our Gala Dinner was held at the Riviera Marriott Hotel la Porte de Monaco on Saturday the 15th. The pictures at that event can be found here :
Saturday 15 October - Gala Dinner at the Riviera Marriott Hotel la Porte de Monaco
Saturday, September 17 - Lunch, wine tour and tasting at Château de Berne
We will be visiting the Château de Berne, a 600-hectare estate in producing wines since 1750 , for aperitifs and a fine lunch, followed at 3 p.m. by a tour of the wine cellar and tasting of its A.O.C. Cotes de Provence wines This event follows from our very enjoyable visit to the property a few years ago, since which it has also become a 4* Relais-et-Château hotel.The menu for the luncheon is attached. Would those with any dietary restrictions please advise Jaber Jallad.
Monday, July 04 - Dinner at the Grand Hotel Cap Ferrat
We will be celebrating the Independence Day at the Grand Hotel Cap Ferrat, one of only eight hotels in France which hold the rank of "palace". We will meet at 19:30 for aperitifs, to be followed by dinner in their Michelin-starred restaurant.
Saturday, June 11 - Gastronomic Lunch at Alain Llorca and Guided Tour of Maeght Foundation
For our June event, we have selected the latest restaurant of Alain Llorca, in La Colle Sur Loup. We have combined this with the opportunity (optional) to tour the nearby Maeght Foundation in St. Paul with an English-speaking guide, following our lunch. Should you wish to join us for the tour, please tick the box below and include in your check the amount of Euro 15 per person.
We will gather for aperitifs at 12:30 at the restaurant. Please note that there is no pre-arranged menu; the chef decides on the day what he will prepare. The menu will be available when you arrive, and any dietary requirements should be made known to the restaurant at that time. Parking is available at the restaurant.
Saturday, April 16 - Wine Tasting and Lunch, La Chaumière Restaurant, Monaco
La Chaumière, located above Monaco, has splendid views over the city and the Mediterranean. The lunch will be combined with a wine-tasting led by Jennie Dallery. Jennie had worked in New York, Paris and the South of France as a communications manager for such organizations as UNESCO, EdF, and Accenture before becoming a wine consultant several years ago.
Adjacent to the restaurant is the celebrated Jardin Exotique, which boasts collections of plants dating back over 100 years. An anthropology museum (founded in 1902 by Prince Albert I) and an observatory cave are located within the grounds. We are sure that you will enjoy a visit to the jardin before or following lunch.
Sunday, March 13 - A Day at the Races
The HIPPODROME in Cagnes-sur-Mer occupies 63 hectare on the sea front, and has been in existence since 1951. They have two kinds of races,Trotters and Flat Racing, with horses coming from different countries in Europe. On Sunday March 13, they have one of the important Trotting race the "Grand Criterium de Vitesse Des Casino de Monte Carlo". We will have our lunch at the panoramic Restaurant Le Paddock where Chef Jean Pierre Pestre offers the flavors of a Provençal cuisine while you are enjoying the races and a view of the sea.
Saturday, February 12 - Lunch at "Le Clos St. Pierre"
Our visit commenced promptly at 11h00 with a 45-minute private guided visit in English of the Moulin d'Opio (a.k.a. Moulin de la Brague) which has been in the Michel family since 1848, and produces superb AOC olive oil.
The Mill closed at around noon, and we then drove a few minutes to the Michelin-starred restaurant Clos St. Pierre in nearby Le Rouret, where Owner Chef Daniel Ettlinger served us a fine meal, with excellent wines, as he did in April 2009.
Saturday, January 22 - Annual General Meeting and Luncheon
Our members and their guests were invited to our Annual General Meeting 2011 in the lovely Hotel Westminster in Nice. We began with a Kir reception followed by a delicious three-course lunch, accompanied by wine, water and coffee. During the course of the lunch the President and the Treasurer presented the results of last year's progress and gave us an outlook of the things that are planned for 2011. Photos: Stephanie Parker.
November 25, 2010 - Thanksgiving in the Hotel de Paris, Monaco
Thanksgiving at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco is always the highlight of the club's events.
This year we had the pleasure of having nearly 170 members and guests to celebrate this tradition.
The traditional Thanksgiving Event at the Hotel de Paris includes Champagne reception with amuse bouche followed by the turkey dinner - corn soup, turkey with gravy, stuffing and sweet mashed potatoes as well as the famous pumpkin pie.
October 23, 2010 - Musee Picasso in Antibes
This club event started with a one-hour private guided tour in English of the Picasso Museum at the 12th Century Chateau Grimaldi on the Antibes ramparts. It gave everyone a splendid opportunity to visit this remarkable building. It was reopened in 2008 after substantial restoration, at which Picasso actually worked in 1946.
The visit to the museum was followed by a fine lunch with good wine at Barbara Hall's restaurant La Forge in Old Antibes near the covered market.
September 12, 2010 - Le Bar sur Loup, L'Eglise Saint Jacques le Majeur
This event was arranged by and in conjunction with the Association Franco Americaine des Amies de l'Amiral de Grasse.
It was a members only event!
"We the people" (Declaration of Independence of the 4th of July 1776) were present to honour a great man who contributed to the birth of the first large republic of our world, the United States of America.
The honours given to the count du Bar at his birth place and family seat, known as count de Grasse, (marquis of Tilly, of the princes d'Antibes), were given by those who love France and the United States of America.
July 04, 2010 - Independence Day at Le Versailles in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Celebrating Independence Day is always a highlight of the year (just as is Thanskgiving). However, this time it was an exceptional event for all of us. The weather was great, the food delicious, the guests superb. We had the pleasure to welcome our special guests Mr. Cedric Cirasa, Deputy Mayor of Villefranche-sur-Mer and nine crew members of the fregate USS Taylor, including commander Hall.
Several club members accepted an invitation to visit the fregate early next morning.
Thanks to the US NAVY !
June 12, 2010 - Guided Tour and Lunch at the Chateau La Napoule
For this event we had the pleasure of a private guided tour through the Atelier and Collection Henry Clews. After listening to the very detailed explanations of the life and work of Henry Clews and his wife, we enjoyed the aperitif on the balcony and in the main hall, followed a superior lunch on the terrace, overlooking the marinas of La Napoule and Theoule-sur-Mer.
The Chateau de La Napoule occupies a magnificent seafront site first settled by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Originally erected by the Villeneuve family during the 14th century, the fortress was destroyed and rebuilt eight times before it was transformed into a glass factory in the 19th century. In 1918, the American artist Henry Clews acquired the ruined property, which he restored with his wife, Marie Elsie Whelen Goelet.
Young New-Yorker dandy, Clews showed more interest in artistic activity than in the bank family business. Misunderstood in the United States at the beginning of the Century, Clews settled down in Paris where his acquaintance with Rodin made him work hard his vocation for sculpture.
If you want to know more about the Chateau de La Napoule and the Henry Clews Foundation go to our LINKS page and click on the weblink.
May 15, 2010 - Festival de Cannes - Restaurant Belle Plage, Cannes
The lunch during the Film Festival in Cannes is one of the major highlights of our club. Not just the wonderful food and the excellent selection of wines but the service of the restaurant staff makes this event memorable.
This year we were even more excited because the newly assigned Ambassador to France, Mr. Charles Rivkin and his beautiful wife were our guests. Sorry for everyone who missed this opportunity to meet him and experience his charisma and energy that he brings to his assignment. We also were happy to have with us the Consul General of the United States in Marseilles, Ms. Kathleen Riley and the U.S. Consular Agent Ms. Avery Glize-Kane from Nice.
Our president, Mr. Burton Gintell, had prepared a quiz about films, directors, Oscar winners, etc ... and the winner (Jennie) received an original 2010 Festival de Cannes shoulder bag. CONGRATULATIONS !
Our member Neil de Sousa who is active in the film business gave a little inside view of what it is like to get funding to produce a film. What a job !
January 23, 2010 - AGM 2010 - Hotel Westminster, Nice
Our Annual General Meeting 2010 was held at the Westminster Hotel in Nice. Everyone enjoyed meeting with friends and new guests while having an aperitif. After a really nice 3-course lunch, accompanied by a good selection of white and red wines, the resigning president, Jaber Jallad, gave a report of the activities in the past 12 months. The resigning Treasurer, Peter Luenser, gave the financial report for 2009. Both reports were accepted and the new board members were elected and announced.
The new president Burton Gintell welcomed everyone and emphasized on new and exciting developments in the club's activities and recruitment for new young members. Therefore keep looking on our website regularly.
You can see the new board on our ABOUT US page.
November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving in the Salle Empire - Hotel de Paris, Monaco
The Club's traditional Thanksgiving Dinner took place again in the Salle Empire of the spectacular Hotel de Paris in Monaco. Our special guest was the Honorable Ms. Kathleen Riley (General Council United States of America in Marseille) who presented the Thanksgiving declaration of the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.
The event was attended by over 170 members and guests.
October 10, 2009 - Gala Theatre Dinner at the Hotel Hermitage, Monaco
What a great event it was. This was a Black Tie event which was kicked off with a Gala Dinner at the breathtaking Salle Epoque of the Hotel Hermitage, followed by the unique Theatre Show "The Two Most Perfect Things", based on the lives and careers of Noel Coward and Ivor Novello. Noel and Ivor were friends, occasional collaborators for almost their entire careers and are recognized as the most dazzling entertainers of their glamorous age.
September 16, 2009 - Visit to B.A.943 on Mont Agel
This was a very special visit to the Base Aerienne 943 on Mont Agel above La Turbie. The members and guests received a warm welcome and were given a demonstration of the base operation and training facility. Afterwards we had a faboulos luncheon in the officers mess.
September 13, 2009 - Birthday Ceremony of l'Amiral de Grasse
This event and luncheon was in conjuction with the Association Franco Am?ricaine des Amies de l'Amiral de Grasse, the Navy League and other organisations. After the Sunday church service a ceremony was held in front of the memorial statue of l'Amiral de Grasse. Special guests were among others, the U.S. Consul General Ms. Kathleen Riley from Marseille, the U.S. Consular Agent Ms. Avery Glize-Kane from Nice, the President of the American Club of the Riviera Jaber Jallad, the President of the Association Franco Am?ricaine des Amies de l'Amiral de Grasse Le Comte Jean-Francois de Chambrun, the president of the US Navy League Cornelis Van Vliet, the President of the Cannes-Beverly Hills Club Bernard Calamaro and the Vice President of France-Etats Unis Dr. Guy Lemaire. It was a priviledge to be part of this celebration.
July 4, 2009 - Independence Day at Les Dunes in Cannes
This event and luncheon was put together with all the American Clubs on the French Riviera between Cannes and Nice. What a job for the people of all the clubs who orgaized this big event. We were 120 people on this fine Cannes beach restaurant, enjoying the company of old and new members as well as the bluegrass and folk music of the music group Rosewood. Later in the evening we were joined by the admiral and officers of the Navy League.
