The 11th anniversary of our National Bailliage was duly celebrated at the Stikliai Hotel & Restaurant in Vilnius. A “Relais & Châteaux” accredited establishment owned by Bailli Délégué Romualdas Zakarevicius, the Stiklai has been at the heart of Chaîne activities since the Confrérie was introduced to Lithuania in 2006.

During the Chapitre, 16 new members were solemnly inducted. Lithuania now numbers 88 members, split 25% Professionals and 75% Non-Professionals all of whom are of course food enthusiasts.

After the Induction Ceremony the festive evening continued in the Stikliai’s restaurant with the reception followed by dinner. The cuisine under the direct supervision of Romualdas Zakarevičius was to its acknowledged high standard.

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Seafood with raspberries
aged raspberry balsamic vinegar
avocado sorbet and black chips

Mushroom soup with garnish

Stuffed chicken breast
with mousse, tarragon and ginger

Coconut and lobster sherbet

Veal steak
cherries matured in Cognac
Jerusalem artichoke, cherry sauce

Festive cake

The restaurant’s Sommelier had conjured up a most appropriate selection of fine beverages to accompany the repast.

The Stiklai building is beautiful. When the warmth of welcome and the fine cuisine are added to the visual treat presented by the exterior, you can see why so many famous people have stayed at the hotel and why the Bailliage regularly returns for its events.

Text prepared from a write-up sent by Kristina Noreikiene

Photographs courtesy of Vigantas Ovadnevas (zmones.lt) and Reda Mickeviciute