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Ahoy! Set Sail for the Party of a Lifetime


Dinner cruise for 50 on Lake Michigan with celebrity guests
October 12, 2018


Featuring:

Jenn Gambatese, Broadway actress and singer

Sarah Grueneberg, Chef of Monteverde

Ken Fredrickson, Master Sommelier

Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier


Wine to be enjoyed at dinner onboard:

Château Margaux 2005 (1 imperial)

Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française (1 methusaleh) Château Haut-Bailly 2008 (12 bottles)

Château Haut-Bailly 2010 (12 bottles)

Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2012 (24 bottles)

Bordeaux, Champagne, Pessac-Léognan, Côte de Beaune

What better way to fully take in the magnificent Chicago Skyline than from Lake Michigan, aboard one of the largest yachts in town? On October 12, 2018, you will play the quintessential host as you and up to 50 of your guests set sail on Entertainment Cruise's private yacht, Elite Chicago, for a luxurious evening that includes:

  • an imperial of Château Margaux 2005 (straight from the collection of the late Aubrey K. McClendon), a methuselah of Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française, a case each of Château Haut-Bailly 2008 and 2010, and two cases of Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2012
  • additional wines selected by renowned Master Sommeliers Ken Fredrickson and Alpana Singh, who will serve as your private sommeliers for the evening
  • an outstanding meal for you and your guests from "Top Chef: Texas" runner-up and James Beard Award-winning Chef Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
  • a private concert by Broadway star Jenn Gambatese, who performed the role of Maria in Lyric's production The Sound of Music and Carrie in Lyric's Carousel (which may include a special request by the host)
  • florals provided by Mrs. Ronald A. Rolighed

Make sure this unforgettable Chicago night is yours! With a celebrity chef, two Master Sommeliers, and one of Broadway's hottest leading ladies-all on the majestic waters of Lake Michigan-no one else will top this party of a lifetime!


Generously contributed by Entertainment Cruises & Elite Private Yachts, Sarah Grueneberg, Ken Fredrickson, Alpana Singh, Champagne Taittinger, and Mrs. Ronald A. Rolighed
Special thanks to Jenn Gambatese

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