PuristSPro SoCal GTG with Don Corson

ED209 · 2014-04-20T22:35:15Z

ED209 recaps the PuristSPro SoCal GTG, a dinner welcoming Don Corson. Experience the camaraderie, fine dining, and impressive watches, including Gerald Genta designs.

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ED209 recounts the PuristSPro SoCal GTG, a dinner event in Beverly Hills welcoming moderator Don Corson and his wife. The post captures the camaraderie, culinary delights, and shared passion for watches, particularly Gerald Genta designs and Don Corson's handmade pieces, that define these community gatherings.

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On Saturday evening, the SoCal area PuristS welcomed our good friend and fellow moderator Don Corson for a nice dinner GTG. It was great to see Don again and also to meet his lovely wife. There were familiar faces and very cool to meet some new PuristS attending for the first time.

Our GTG was hosted at the Wine Room of the Capital Grille Restaurant at the Beverly Center.

Our menu for the evening, plus a special option not listed.... a delicious bone-in ribeye with a porcini rub and balsamic reduction.

First starter was a lobster and crab cake with a tartar sauce and fresh corn salad.

Crispy calamari with a sweet, tangy and spicy jalepenos. Both starters were excellent.

Greens to balance out the large steaks we're having:

And one of the highlights of the evening, the bone-in ribeye

Desserts were a creme brulee and an expresso flourless cake.

Gerald Genta designed watches were worn by several PuristS during dinner.

And our special guest Don Corson brought along his handmade watches.

It was great to see Don and we all had a great time. Thanks to everyone for joining us for this fun event!

Regards,
ED-209

This message has been edited by patrick_y on 2014-04-24 17:35:10 This message has been edited by AndrewD on 2014-04-26 22:15:10

Key Points from the Discussion

The GTG fostered a strong sense of community, allowing members who knew each other online to connect in person over shared interests in watches and fine dining.
The event featured a notable display of Gerald Genta-designed watches, showcasing a specific collecting interest among attendees.
Attendees enjoyed exceptional food and wine, with particular praise for a Penfolds Magill Shiraz, which was thoughtfully selected to complement the meal and guests' tastes.
The gathering provided an opportunity for members to see Don Corson's handmade watches, offering a unique insight into independent watchmaking.

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cazalea

Apr 20, 2014

Sounds like a great meal and a fine time. Cheers, Cazalea

DRMW

Apr 21, 2014

Sorry I missed it, seems you had fun! -MW

KIH

Apr 21, 2014

Someday again, hopefully, soon! Drooling! Ken

mkvc

Apr 21, 2014

Thanks to the organizers, and of course to Don for providing the occasion, and congratulations to the owners of all the great watches that were present!

patrick_y

Apr 21, 2014

The evening started well, first with free Valet parking for my rental car. The evening progressed well, with great company and food. Especially with Don Corson and his wife visiting from Geneva. I especially liked the wine! And the evening cumulated with an impressive gathering of watches and of watch-folk. Good to see everybody! Thanks Don for visiting!

patrick_y

Apr 21, 2014

If you had came, you would've been the person with the second longest drive! Don and his wife doesn't count, because they flew.

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