The Last Dinner on the Titanic - 100th Anniversary

Saturday, April 14th, 2012 -- 6pm to 11pm
The Bellevue Club, Oakland, CA

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Enjoy an extraordinary, once in a lifetime event, as we recreate the elegance of the diamond in the White Star Line's ship "RMS Titanic" as she begins her maiden voyage on the Atlantic. April 14, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the last dinner on the Titanic, and we will celebrate in style! We will start with a social hour in the luxurious surroundings of the Bellevue Club whose ambiance beautifully evokes yesteryear. Once dinner is ready, we will convene in the main dining room, surrounded by gilded moldings, crystal chandeliers, a marble fireplace and beautiful views. Music will play through dinner. A copy of the first class menu survived, and our dinner for this evening is derived from it, adapted slightly to fit modern tastes.

We will finish our evening with dancing to a live band playing music specifically selected from that which would have played onboard, and a card room for those who would prefer their coffee or after dinner drinks in the lounge area. The evening will end at 11:00 PM, prior to encountering any large, cold obstacles!

Menu: Because of the complexity of the meal and sheer volume being served, we are unable to provide exceptions to the menu other than a vegetarian option for the 4th course. Please review the menu carefully and be aware if you have food allergies. Note that there will be modifications to the original recipes due to availability of some ingredients (for example truffle will not be included in the Filet Mignons Lili). If there are several dishes that you can not eat, please eat lightly prior to arrival. Due to the club rules, guests are not permitted to bring in outside food or beverage.

  • 1st course - Hors D'oeuvres
  • 2nd course - Consommé Olga
  • 3rd course - Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce
  • 4th course - Filet Mignons Lili
    Vegetarian - Vegetable Marrow Farci
  • 5th course - Punch Romaine
  • 6th course - Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette
  • 7th course - Chocolate Eclairs with Creme Patissiere

Optional Wine Flight:

  • 1st course - Champagne
  • 3rd course - Chardonnay
  • 4th course - Cabernet
  • 6th course - Rose
  • 7th course - Muscat

A cash bar will be available during the social hour with champagne and for those wanting just one or two glasses of wine during dinner.

Costume: Costumes are required for this event. Please select what a 1st Class Passenger would wear to dinner 1908-1918. Evening gowns or a dressier form of a tea gown would be appropriate for women and a formal dinner jacket or tux for men. (For examples of appropriate costume please see the dinner scene in James Cameron's Titanic.) For those who would like to dance after dinner, remember to bustle up any train, or be prepared to hold it in your hand as you waltz around the floor; sadness could result should someone inadvertently step on it. This era is before the flapper, so please, no fringe dresses.
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Practicalities: No need to bring anything, except perhaps a camera to take pics and cash if you wish drinks from the bar.

Children: This event is appropriate for teens (13+) who will appreciate a leisurely meal and dancing. There is no children's pricing for this event and just like adults, costumes are required.

Location, Directions & Parking:
The Bellevue Club -- Driving Directions
525 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
There is limited garage parking at the Bellevue Club, more available parking is free street parking surrounding Lake Merritt.

Tickets are sold out for this event!

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