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Homecoming at the Willard: 58th Grand Induction and Holiday Gala

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Add to Calendar Tuesday, December 16, 2025 7:00 PM Willard InterContinental

Join the Bailliage of Greater Washington, D.C., as we return to the Willard InterContinental for our traditional black-tie holiday gala! This year, we are celebrating the 58th anniversary of the Bailliage of Greater Washington. Bertrand de Boutray, Bailli Délégué des États-Unis will be our inducting officer.

The Willard is one of Washington’s most historic and beautiful venues and is positively resplendent decorated for the holidays. Our Champagne reception and exquisite multi-course dinner will be in the Crystal Room, known for its rich architecture and elegance. The Induction Ceremony, during which we induct new members and promote officers, will take place in the gracious Peacock Lounge.

A Société Mondiale du Vin induction caps the evening.

Our own Maître Hôtelier Markus Platzer, General Manager of the Willard, Maître Restaurateur Julia Rapley, Director of Catering and Event Planning, and Maître Rôtisseur Luca de Marchis, The Willard’s Food and Beverage Director, are making sure that this is a holiday event to remember. It promises to be a fitting celebration of another fabulous year for the Bailliage.

7:00PM – Champagne Reception in the Crystal Ballroom
7:45PM — Induction Ceremony in the Peacock Lounge
Dinner in the Crystal Ballroom follows the Induction Ceremony

BLACK TIE WITH DECORATIONS
Valet Parking is available

DC Chaîne members may reserve and pay for the Holiday Gala and Grand Induction Dinner online at lachainedc.com after their member login. Non-members or guests may call Judy Mazza at 301-469-0352 before December 9, 2025, to register via credit card. The registration deadline is December 9, 2025 or when sold out, whichever comes first.

Bailliage member $315
Member’s first guest $315
Additional guest (subject to availability) $360

America/New_York Homecoming at the Willard: 58th Grand Induction and Holiday Gala

5th Annual Champagne Dim Sum Brunch!

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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Add to Calendar Saturday, January 17, 2026 1:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026 4:30 PM China Garden HG

You are invited to join the Bailliage of Greater Washington, DC, as we bring in two New Years – 2026, and the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, which begins the following month – with a Chaîne on the Edge event! We will enjoy a dim sum brunch accompanied by Champagne from the bailliage’s wine cellar, at China Garden Han Gong in Rockville. China Garden has been serving authentic Hong Kong style dim sum since 1973. Due to popular demand, we are returning to China Garden for our fifth year! We will enjoy a variety of steamed, fried, and baked dishes that feature poultry, pork, seafood, and vegetables, all selected especially for us.

There is complimentary parking across the street validated by the restaurant.

Dress: Casual with Decorations

Registration deadline is January 10th at noon or until the event is sold out.

D.C. bailliage members………………………………………………………………………… $135

Member’s first guest…………………………………………………………………………….. $135

Additional guests & non-members………………………………………………………….. $160

Please note: The menu will include dishes that contain pork, seafood, eggs, gluten, and vegetables, among other ingredients. Because of the nature of this event, we are not able to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions or guarantee that there will be no cross contamination. Substitutions will not be possible. Since everything is served family style, you may select what you wish and avoid other dishes.

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Please drink responsibly; don’t drink and drive.

Members may register and pay for China Garden’s Dim Sum Champagne Brunch online at LaChaineDC.com using your member login. Non-members of the Bailliage of Greater Washington may call Bailli Judy Mazza at 301-469-0352 to register with a credit card.

By participating in a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs activity, members and guests implicitly grant permission and hold harmless the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs to use their likeness and the likenesses of their guests in photographs and video in all its publications and any and all other media, without compensation.

Please note that all attendees other than the DC Chaîne Member and his or her first guest must pay the guest price, even if they are members of another Chaîne Bailliage. This is because the local dues of the DC Chaîne subsidize the cost of the wine and overhead for events, resulting in a lower price for DC Bailliage members. If you have any questions about how much to pay for an event, please contact Bailli Judy Mazza at 301-469-0352 or bailli@laChaineDC.com, or email Argentier Stacey Wharam at Argentier@laChaineDC.com.

America/New_York 5th Annual Champagne Dim Sum Brunch!

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