Author Archives: Gene Jenkins

On January 31, 2023, Juliana Saitta graciously hosted eight (8) of us for a French cooking class and delicious luncheon at her home in Naples.  We were first served a delightful Kir Royal.  Then we observed Juliana making Bouchées à la Reine with shrimp and mushrooms … … Continue reading →

Twenty-seven (27) members and guests celebrated our annual Dîner de Noël at Chez Guy Parisian Bistro in North Naples, where we savored a delicious three-course meal especially prepared by Chef Guy.  After dinner we had the traditional holiday gift exchange.

The wine choices were excellent.  The French tastings were copious and delicious.  On November 20, 2022, thirty (30) members and guests thoroughly enjoyed bidding on the beautiful gifts on the Raffle Table at our annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting & … Continue reading →

Seven (7) members welcomed new members Artist Janine Melillio, who showed her French café graph art, and Frank Wyman.  We all enjoyed the delicious French dishes from Chef Anthony of Café Normandie, at our La Table Française (our French Speaking … Continue reading →

We welcomed new member Jeff Hayes, who graciously hosted us at Sandbar Restaurant, Pelican Bay Beach in North Naples.  Seven (7) members attended La Table Française, our French Speaking Table & Luncheon, on July 26, 2022. 

On the evening of July 9, 2022, 15 members and guests celebrated “la Fête Nationale” (Bastille Day/French Independence Day) at Chez Boët in Olde Naples, with a delicious 3-course French meal especially prepared for Alliance Française de Naples.

On May 12, 2022, Jacques Cariot, Master Sommelier and owner of Bleu Provence, hosted nine members to savor five (5) wines from the Provence region of France, accompanied by several plates of delicious “amuse-guele”.ates of delicious “amuse-guele”.

The Assemblée Générale/Annual Business Meeting was held at Chez Guy Parisian Bistro in North Naples on Saturday, April 23, 2022, preceded by a delicious 2-course lunch.  Denyse Jenkins was re-elected President.  Kevin McDermott and Martine Gedeon were elected to the … Continue reading →

Our 29th annual Déjeuner et Défilé de Mode (Luncheon & Fashion Show/Fund Raiser) was held at AQUA on Fifth in Olde Naples.  Fashions by Petunia’s on Fifth Avenue So. in Olde Naples were modeled by our charming members.