“My husband and I had a wonderful time.
Everything from the food to the company last night
made it one of the more memorable events yet.”
— Sarina H.

“Wonderfully arranged, beautiful venue, genuinely
hospitable staffing. Truly an evening to remember.
Thank you!” — Howard L.

Hyatt Gold Passport members were in for a treat at our
latest Hyatt RSVP Winemaker Dinner. Members were
invited to a private event at one of the best restaurants
New York City has to offer — Le Bernardin. Not only is
Le Bernardin a Michelin three-star restaurant and the winner
of countless other awards, but it’s home to the incredibly
well known and talented Executive Chef Eric Ripert.

Members gathered in the intimate setting to watch Chef
Ripert create his first awe-inspiring dish — the famous
Tuna Foie Gras Appetizer — during a step-by-step
cooking demonstration. The menu also featured Scallops
in a Brown Butter Dashi, White Tuna poached served with a light red wine Béarnaise, Crispy Black Bass in a Black Truffle Hot & Sour Pot au Feu and wine recommendations from Lisa Valtenbergs of Stonestreet Wines to accompany each dish.

And for dessert, members enjoyed S’mores featuring
Smoked Madagascan Chocolate Crémeux. During dessert, Chef Ripert returned to the dining room to thunderous applause, and graciously thanked guests for enjoying his food. He walked around and chatted with everyone, and was happy to take pictures with members. He was quite the charmer.

By the end of the night, the chatter was so loud, you could
tell friendships had been made. Members were raving
about the food, the wine and the great night. All guests left with an autographed cookbook and a bottle of Stonestreet wine, while some lucky members also took home Hyatt
gift cards. We couldn’t have asked for a better night in the
big city.