Nebraska Club Member Newsletter Prime Rib Friday Nights February 6, 13, 20, 27 February 2015 Valentine’s Day Dinner February 14 Join us on Saturday, February 14, for our Every Friday evening, come enjoy Chef Eric’s Valentine’s Day event. Chef Eric has prepared delicious Certified Angus Beef prime rib in the a fabulous menu (see inside) for our members. Cost for the event is $39.95 ++ relaxed setting of the Club. per person. Music for your listening pleasure will be provided by guitarist and vocalist Chris Wine & Chocolate Tasting - Thursday Sayre. Please make your reservations now as space is filling up very quickly. February 12; 5:30-7pm-Lounge Start your Valentine celebration off early with a pairing of three red wines with sumptuous chocolates from Chocolatier Blue of Lincoln. Sean Blue is pairing his fabulous chocolates with our selected red wines to give members a change to taste two of the best things ever invented: wine and chocolate! Cost is $20++ per person. We hope to see you there! Capitol 20/Beer-Dinner Pairing Join us on Friday, February 27 for our first 2015 Capitol 20. Chef Eric is pairing a succulent menu with beers (see menu inside) presented by guest Certified Cicerone Jason McLaughlin. Cost is $55 ++ per person. Reserve soon. Space is limited for this event. Gov Pete Ricketts attends reception at the Nebraska Club in January (left). Spouses of new state senators (right). Hello Everyone! I would like to start by welcoming all of our new members reading this letter. In the last few months we have seen, once again, a rush of new and returning members, and I wanted to express my sincerest welcome. I hope to meet many of you in the upcoming months and look forward to getting to know your particular interests, when it relates to food, of course. I don’t normally do this, but I thought I might take a moment to recommend a few books I've read lately. They are books that made a big impact on me as a chef and also give a unique insight into the culinary profession. First, Jacques Pepin, The Apprentice. A timeless story of a young apprentice and his road to becoming one of the greatest chefs of all time. Second, Gabrielle Hamilton, Blood Bones and Butter. A true story from the owner of the restaurant “PRUNE”, who captures so much of her amazingly bizarre life, in a way only a person with a master's in writing could do. Finally, Marco Pierre White, The Devil In the Kitchen, who was the youngest ever to receive a Michelin star and is also the person who taught Gordon Ramsay his intense personality skills. A true psychotic genius. February is a big month with both Valentine's Day and a Beer Pairing Capitol 20. For Valentine’s Day I have created a special prix fixe menu with Capital “L” Love in mind. I look forward to preparing this special-occasion meal for you. Also listed in this newsletter you will find the menu for the Beer Pairing Capitol 20. I’ve enlisted the help of a friend and certified cicerone (beer sommelier) and new dad, Jason McLaughlin. Giving him complete freedom on his pairing decisions. I have yet to be able to work with Jason before, but have very high expectations of his ability to pair beer with my menu. As always, I’ll be looking forward to seeing you up here soon, at your Nebraska Club. Sincerely, Eric Leyden, Executive Chef Club Closings (Private Events) If one room is closed for a private party, we are happy to serve you in our other dining areas. Feburary Feb 2 Main Dining Room, Dinner Feb 4 Main Dining Room, Dinner Feb 6 Main Dining Room, Lunch Feb 7 Lounge, Dinner Feb 10 Main Dining Room, Lunch Feb 13 Main Dining Room, Lunch Feb 17 Main Dining Room, Lunch Feb 18 Main Dining Room, Lunch & Dinner Feb 20 Main Dining Room, Lunch Club Management Tom Westfall, General Manager Eric Leyden, Executive Chef Allen Schleicher, Senior Event Manager Cristen Bennett, Banquet Manager Sandy Madsen, Office Manager J.J. Shultz, Lounge Manager Board of Directors Rob Logsdon, President Mary Garbacz, Vice President Shawn Schulenberg, Treasurer Makenzie Rath, Secretary Feb 21 Main Dining Room, Dinner Feb 23 Main Dining Room, Lunch Feb 27 Main Dining Room, Lunch March Mar 2 Main Dining Room, Lunch Mar 5 Main Dining & Capitol Rooms, Dinner Mar 6 Main Dining Room, Lunch Mar 12 Main Dining Room, Lunch Mar 13 Main Dining Room, Lunch Riko Bishop Ann Bruntz Jack Crowley Korby Gilbertson Tom Kozisek Vicki Powell Walter Radcliffe Lynn Rex Bill Ryan Jack Shultz Mark Whitehead Kurt Yost Pat Young Lounge, Dinner Mar 14 Lounge & Main Dining Room, Dinner, Capitol Room Open Mar 17 Entire Club, Dinner Mar 18 Lounge, Dinner Mar 20 Main Dining Room, Lunch Mar 23 Main Dining Room, Lunch Mar 27 Main Dining Room, Lunch Mar 31 Main Dining Room, Lunch Reservations & Information Call 402.476.3228 Email [email protected] The Nebraska Club 20th Floor, U.S. Bank Building 233 South 13th St., Lincoln, NE 68508 www.nebraskaclub.net WINE OF THE MONTH Dear Members, 2012 Incognito Red Blend – Lodi, CA February is upon us. January seemed to just fly by so fast. Maybe it’s because we have had such good weather and it seemed to be not as dreary as most Januarys. We are coming off an extremely busy month, with the State Legislature starting and many afternoon and evening events. Things are good at the Nebraska Club! Syrah is the predominant grape in this Rhone-style blend, showing flavors of blueberry and plum up front. It offers light-medium body with moderate acidity. There is a nice finish with a bit of pepper and leather. A soft, pleasant drinking wine which serves well with many dishes, but great with Mediterranean cuisine. 9/34 Cocktail of the month: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini Chocolate and February just go together. That’s why this month’s cocktail is a homerun. Made with Godiva Chocolate strawberry vodka, strawberry liquor, fresh cream and Godiva Chocolate liquor, this heavenly concoction will have you seeing chocolate flying cupids all month long! Ask your bartender to make one of these for you. You’ll be glad you did. BEER ON TAP Cardinal Pale Ale, Nebraska Brewing Company, Omaha February is a special month for my family. My birthday is February 15 and my wife has hers on the 7th. It is also the month we celebrate President’s Day. I have fond memories of President’s Day. We always drew pictures of Abe Lincoln and George Washington. I wondered why George never smiled. I knew all about the wooden teeth, but I thought how bad could it be? So I decided to try to draw a picture of him smiling. It was a huge mistake. I can see now why all of his pictures are with his lips closed! As I think of February and President's Day, I can’t help but think of our own State Legislature. Every day I am surrounded by senators, lobbyists, the mayor and the governor. I sometimes take these things for granted, but it really is an awesome experience. These peopleshape and decide how our state is operated. A good portion of our lives are in their hands. It is an honor to know many of these people personally. I get to speak to them often and see how genuine and approachable they are. They are trying to make a positive difference in our state. So, if you are watching these lawmakers on television, or if you happen to see them in person sometime, just remember that they do an important job. Even George Washington would smile at that. The Board of Directors of the Nebraska Club recently elected its officers, who are listed on page 2. Board members oversee Club management in policy, operations and performance, including closely monitoring Club finances. The Board of Directors has 17 members, including a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. The board has four committees: an Executive Committee comprised of the board’s officers, along with voluntary Human Resources, Financial and Marketing committees. Sincerely, Tom Westfall, General Manager Employee News—Please congratulate Michelle Hessheimer on her promotion to banquet supervisor. Michelle supervises many of our daytime civic events and does a wonderful job. Thanks Michelle! Please also welcome new staff members: Allie Exstrom, Jackie Burton, Rachel Vecchio, Zeke deLeon, Rudy Lackner, Lucy Baker and Cassie Cheek. Welcome new members!  Breckenridge Avalanche Amber Ale, Breckenridge Brewing, Denver    Alan & Noreen Songster Mike Edgecombe & Abbe Boonstra Anthony (Tony) Rager Sen. John Murante     John & Christi Ball Alex Mizerski  Tim Judge Kathy Siefken   Matthew Maude Lincoln Zehr Robert & Sandra Lundeen Valentine’s DAY MENU FEBRUARY 14, 2015 Beet & Arugula Salad, Rosemary Pecans & Warm Honey Herb Vinaigrette Or Charred Corn, Red Potato & Sour Cream Chowder Wild Fish, Parmesan Risotto & Tomato Saffron Broth Or Rosemary & Sea Salt Duck, Cheese Ravioli, Butternut Squash Puree & Hazelnut Brown Butter Or Chianti Braised Beef Short Rib & Scalloped Potatoes with Aged Gruyere & Fennel Chocolate Pot de Crème Custard & Salted Caramel Cookie Or Cherry Bombe Jubilee $39.95++ Capitol 20 Beer Dinner FEBRUARY 27, 2015 Savory Bread Pudding with Salmon, apples, rosemary & crème fraiche Beer: Dupont- Foret Blanche Smoked Chicken Pot Pie with fennel, wild mushroom, peas & carrots Beer: Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Pork Belly Agrodolce with Ricotta Gnudi Beer: St. Bernardus Prior 8 Turtle Sundae with Salted Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Pecans, Dark Chocolate & Creamed Sherry Beer: Founders Backwoods Bastard $55 ++ Friday, February 27th 6:30 pm $25 cancellation fee after Tuesday, February 24 The Nebraska Club 20th Floor US Bank Building 233 South 13th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Return Service Requested WEEKLY SPECIALS Monday Through Friday -- Happy Hour Drink And Appetizer Specials From 4 -6 pm In The Lounge Tuesday – Live Jazz And A Special $12.50 Per Entrée Menu Nebraska Club Staff Holiday Party. Thanks members for your generosity this year! Happy 2015! Wednesday – Members First Drink Free From 5 - 7 pm Thursday –25% Off Any Bottle Of Wine Or Champagne CALL ANYTIME 402.476.3228 Hours of Operation Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 - 5 Dinner Monday - Thursday 5 - 9 Friday & Saturday 5 - 9:30 Closed Sunday HAPPY HOUR FROM 4-6 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY! Come to the Nebraska Club for our Lounge specials during Happy Hour. We will be offering: half-priced tap beer, half-priced cocktail and wine of the month, and $2 off all appetizers on our menu. Bring some friends after work to relax and enjoy Happy Hour at the Club! JUST ANOTHER GREAT REASON TO JOIN THE CLUB