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A Spec recalls fondly

August 18, 2024 |

Back in the day, Chair treated spec-listers to a night of classical music at Lincoln center, then dinner at Picholine. It was an unsurpassed evening, especially in generosity. The last course was a cheese course, and the restaurant's cheese sommelier - Max McCalman - made a short presentation about the wonderful cheeses being served.

This was Mrs and my introduction to fine/delicious cheeses, which we enjoy to this day. Max showed us his book The Cheese Plate, and immediately Chair offered free copies to all the ladies in the room and asked Max to autograph them. The Cheese Plate remains a valued book in our collection.

Here is Max and an aficionado.

Alex Castaldo adds:

Yes, I remember that dinner well! Vic took guests to the best restaurants of New York in the early 2000s (Boulud, Le Bernardin, Picholine, Four Seasons, etc.). Those were great occasions, that I will always remember. Met some knowledgeable people, including Henry Gifford, on some of those occasions. Unfortunately I also remember that I never adequately thanked Victor for his generosity. Which I regret.


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