January 18 2012 - Chapter Meeting - Dinner and Cooking Demonstration - Tost Bistro Bar

PLEASE NOTE!!!
The January meeting will NOT be at our regular location or on our usual meeting night! It will be at Tost Bistro Bar on Wednesday, January 18th.

As has been a tradition with the Alamo Fly Fishers for many years, our January meeting will be a fabulous cooking demonstration for our members to learn yet another tasty way to prepare their latest catch. After a fun filled and excellent event last year, we will once again be meeting at Tost Bistro Bar at 14415 Blanco Road, hosted by owner Jean‐Francois Poujol. Our January meetings are always a popular meeting and a great "couples" event, filled with camaraderie and conversation in a casual dinner setting.

The January meeting will be held at Tost Bistro Bar on Wednesday January 18th starting at 7:00pm. The restaurant is located at the corner of Blanco Road & Cadillac Drive, roughly half way be‐ tween Loop 410 and Loop 1604. We are still working out the final details of the event (i.e. catching the fish!), but expect it to be similar in format to last year. They are putting together a menu suitable to our club for a reasonable cost of $25 per person. The cost will include a four course meal, with the main entrée served family style featuring several types of fish caught right here in our home waters. There will be a cash bar as well for anyone wanting to sample the wonderful beer and wine selection.

Tost Bistro Bar is a neighborhood style bistro featuring dishes inspired by the cuisines of France, Italy, Spain and the Mediterranean. Their emphasis on freshness and quality service is evident to anyone who has dined there. In addition to great food, atmosphere and service, they offer a thoughtful wine list and an eclectic beer selection to compliment the menu. Last year, Tost Bistro Bar (formerly Soliel Bistro & Wine Bar) was proud to be named the Critic’s Choice Best New Restaurant for 2008 by the San Antonio Express News.

Jean‐Francois Poujol is the owner and front of the house manager of Soleil Bistro & Wine Bar, bringing with him an astounding resume with over 20 years in the restaurant business. Jean‐Francois came to San Antonio about 8 years ago, after nearly 15 years in restaurants around the Los Angeles area. Prior to opening Tost Bistro Bar roughly three and a half years ago, Jean‐Francois has worked for some of the most notable restaurants along the San Antonio Riverwalk, including his role as the general manager of Biga on the Banks and as front of the house manager at La Mansion del Rio Hotel. The experience that Jean‐Francois brings with him is evident in the exquisite menu and exceptional service that you will find at Soleil Bistro & Wine Bar. Reviews of the restaurant commend the authentic European and Mediterranean flavors that are maintained throughout the broad menu choices.

You can visit their web site at www.tostbistro.com to gain a better appreciation for the variety and value that they offer.

Please help us spread the word. Our January AFF meeting will NOT be held at the Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church as it typically is. We will be meeting at Tost Bistro Bar at around 7:00 PM on Wednesday January 18th.

We will have an abbreviated meeting up front, and suspend the fly raffle until next month so that we may get started as soon as possible. Hope to see everyone there! Please feel free to call any of the officers with questions. Until then, get out and do some fishing.