Entries by Robert Mandelbaum

CHS Singapore Celebrates CHS at 90

On May 12, the Singapore chapter celebrated the 90th anniversary of CHS at the Coriander Leaf Grill & Screening Room where 20 alumni and their families enjoyed an Asian-fusion lunch buffet in a traditional picturesque Singapore shop house on Ang Siang Road, a quiet enclave of shops and restaurants within walking distance from the city’s […]

CHS Washington DC / Baltimore Celebrates CHS at 90

On May 12, 2018, the Cornell Hotel Society of Washington DC/Baltimore gathered with 40 members to celebrate the 90th anniversary of CHS. The event was held at the newly opened Canopy Hotel in North Bethesda thanks to Dave Pollin ’90 of Buccini Pollin Group and Joseph Bojanowski (husband of Pia Bojanowski MMH ’96) of PM […]

CHS Japan Celebrates CHS At 90

The Japan Chapter celebrated the 90th anniversary of CHS at a brand new Indian restaurant operated by a Cornellian. The event was held on May 9, which was a bit earlier than the actual birthday, but 46 Hotelies and their families joined and enjoyed delicious Indian food. We also enjoyed seeing the video in which […]

CHS Australia / New Zealand Celebrates CHS At 90

Jeanne Sander ’66 and her husband were in Sydney and reached out to the local chapter president, Dave Kennedy ’95. They joined the chapter to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of CHS at the Cabbage Tree Club in Palm Beach, north of Sydney. As Jeanne put it, “Steaks on the Barbie – is there a better […]

Georgia Chapter Celebrates CHS At 90

The Georgia Chapter celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Cornell Hotel Society on May 12, 2018. First, the group gathered at Highland Fine Wine for a tasting led by owner Nick Salpekar – HumEc ‘’96. Afterwards, the group crossed the street to enjoy Hors D’oeuvres and specialty cocktails at Whiskey Bird, a relatively new restaurant […]

Finland, Russia and Baltics Chapter Celebrates CHS at 90

The CHS Finland, Russia, and Baltics chapter celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Cornell Hotel Society at the terminal for the Silja Symphony ferry. Silja handles over 4 million passengers from Helsinki to Stockholm and back on daily basis. They also operate numerous ships between Helsinki and Tallinn each day. The host for the event […]

CHS Denver Celebrates CHS at 90

On May 10th the Rocky Mountain Chapter gathered to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of CHS. Chad Wemischner ’13 gave an overview of the four different Champagnes and then guests enjoyed a tasting! A spring menu of small bites was prepared by Mara Jaffe ’17. It was a fun and festive evening in Denver!