Calendar of Events
To the Chicago Chapter of L’Ordre des Canardiers: I am delighted to announce a full calendar for the upcoming year:
Latest Event
The 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner of the Order of the Canardiers (2026)
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Location: Rouen, France
Attire: Black Tie (with Medals)
Past Events
Annual Winter Dinner (2023)
Date: Thursday, January 18 , 2024
Location: Les Nomades in Streeterville
Attire: Fancy Business Attire, medals optional
Annual Spring Dinner (1997)
Date: Sunday, April 20, 1997
Location: Le Français
Attire: Formal
We have the pleasure of dining at the tables of some of the best chefs in the greater Chicago area. And there is geographic dispersion, from the North Shore to downtown to the southern suburbs. Thanks to the good work of Greg Miller (Cellar Master) and Jim Biery (Sommelier) – backed up by the Cellar Committee – we enjoy aged wines worth substantially more than the price charged for dinner. The majority of our cellared wines are French, but we also have wines from Italy, Germany, Spain and the United States.
Here are some of our past venues:
Summer Picnic (2024)
Date: Sunday, July 7, 2024
Location: at the Winnetka home of Carole Barthel and Chuck Norton, catered by Michael Lachowicz
Attire: Fancy Garden Party Attire
Annual Spring Dinner & Induction (2024)
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Location: The George Trois Group in Winnetka, IL
Attire: Black Tie with Medals
Annual Autumn Dinner (2023)
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Location: Aboyer in Winnetka
Attire: In Costume
We often schedule our Autumn Dinner at the end of October, and members enjoy attending in Halloween costumes. Here is a sampling from past years:
– Best to all, Brett




