Our “Autumn Flavours” dinner was held at Ristorante Da Marco, set on the north shore of Chak Nok lake in East Pattaya. This is a well-known institution amongst the locals offering a fine dining experience of classic Swiss/Italian hospitality.

You feel as if you are in the Chef’s home. Fabulous food, attentive service at reasonable prices, finest of ingredients passionately selected and prepared by Chef Patron Marco in his open kitchen are key features. An educational, entertaining experience indeed.

Served by the swimming pool we enjoyed Glühwein with canapes including a live roast chestnut station, chanterelle bruschetta, foie gras brioche and cheese doughnuts. A delicious start to the evening.

Members and guests were introduced followed by details of the menu and wines for the evening. Great expectations were set!

MENU

Homemade venison terrine
hot homemade brioche, Cumberland sauce
sweet and sour grapes
Chablis 2022
Domaine Christophe Patrice

Duck consommé perfumed with white truffles
garnished with duck ravioli, morels
[Ed: first white truffles of the season
direct from Italy arrived just in time]
Sancerre Rouge 2021
Domaine de la Chezatte

Delicious pumpkin sorbet
capped with Vodka

Perfectly char-grilled, slow-cooked deer tenderloin
gin sauce, hunter garnish
Château Pontet-Fumet 2018
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Divine classic Crepe Suzette

Amazing European cheeseboard
featuring 29 cheeses with classic condiments
Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Tradition’ 2019
Château Maucoil

In closing, both culinary and service teams received Certificates of Appreciation thanking them for their authentic hospitality. A special thank you was given to Chef Patron Marco who was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for the establishment, Chaîne Plate and Chef’s Knife.

Vive la Chaîne!

Carl Duggan
Bailli