The Omaha
NOVEMBER 2023
Event Report: Clean out the Cellars Brunch and Tailgate Poolside Party IWFS Chicago Festival Mature Wine Tasting Upcoming Events.
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Clean out the Cellars Brunch and Tailgate Poolside Party Written by Tom Murnan, Photos by Mike Wilke
We had a great Tailgate party at Doctors Iris and Gary Moore’s beautiful residence near Elkhorn, NE. It was timed to coincide with the early start of the Nebraska vs. Colorado football game. The only thing that could be better was if we won the game! But our loss wasn’t even close. The weather was sunny, which helped the festivities. This was a combined Omaha and Omaha Metro Branche joint effort. Mike, Rhonda, and Nicholas Wilke brought in caterer Hap Abraham to do the cooking. At 11:00 am there was brunch, with Tailgate following the game. But both Branches brought out their oddsand-ends bottles from their cellars, trying to drink up those single and twosome wines that could no longer be used at an event except for quaffing. There were 26 different wines to choose from. However, many attendees were drinking beer, with Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas also competing for attention, so a sizable number of wine bottles were returned to their respective cellars. It was a long day, from 10:30 am to 11:00 pm if you stayed to the end.
Hap did an outstanding job with the food. Brunch consisted of Mini Quiches, French Toast casserole, Bacon & Sausage, Shrimp Cocktail, Mini Fruit Kabobs and Big Guy Casserole. The Tailgate offered Prime Rib Sliders, Swedish Meatballs, Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks, Mini Brats, Stadium Pretzels with Nacho Cheese, Antipasto tray, Salsa & Corn Chips, and Pumpkin Bars. There was a very relaxed atmosphere all afternoon, with a few members taking advantage of a dip in the pool. Some walked down to the barn to see the horses. Although the number had dwindled, there were some that stayed to view the gorgeous Nebraska sunset. Many THANKS to Mike, Rhonda and Nicholas Wilke who helped set up all the rented paraphernalia needed for a comfortable afternoon: tables, chairs, tablecloths, lugging the wine and beer, and the like. It is a lot more work to do a catered event than a restaurant event. Thanks as well to the Doctors Moore for sharing their home, and to the Hap Abraham staff for enjoyable food. Cheers! Tom Murnan
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