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Phone: (480) 967-5460
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Plated Sit Down Dinner
Buffet Sit Down Dinner
Cocktail Reception
Heavy Hors d'oeuvre
Please choose two of the following
1. Steamed Chicken and Shitake Mushroom Dumplings
2. Smoked Ham, Jalapeno and Gruyere Cheese Melts (Croque-Monsieur)
3. Porcini Mushroom Sauté on Garlic Toasts with Parmesan Cheese
4. Creamy Feta, Granny Apple, Cranberry & Toasted Pecan Salad in Endive Spears
5. Shrimp, Roasted Pepper and Cucumber Salad on Crispy Corn Tostaditas
6. Creamy Roquefort on Crostini with Balsamic Glazed Fig & Toasted Almonds
7. Crispy Phyllo Pies with Spinach & Creamy Feta Cheese - Spanakopita
8. Minted Zucchini Cakes Topped with Tomato Confit & Olive Tapenade
9. Mini Grilled Blue Cheese with Caramelized Onion & Toasted Pecan
10. Sweet and Spicy Asian Vegetable Salad in Sesame Crusted Wonton Cups
11. Wrapped Asparagus Spears with Serrano Ham, Brushed with Truffle Oil
12. Miniature Crab Cakes Topped with Lemon and Tarragon Mayonnaise
13. Sautéed Shrimp Wrapped with Serrano Ham and Rosemary
Please choose two of the following
(Served with Our Signature Breads)
1. Free Range Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Leeks, White Wine Jus
2. Southwestern Achiote Rubbed Free Range Chicken Breast with Fresh Mango Salsa
3. Applewood Smoked Salmon Filets with Honey/Lemon Glaze, Cucumber Cream
4. Moussaka - Layered Eggplant & Beef Topped with Parmesan Béchamel
5. Beef Tenderloin Tips Simmered in Rich Cabernet Wine & Wild Mushroom Sauce
6. Moroccan Lamb Medallions in Sweet and Sour Pomegranate Sauce
7. Roasted Organic Beef Tenderloin Served with Rich Cabernet Wine Sauce and Horseradish Cream
8. Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped with Serrano Ham and Rosemary
9. Pan Seared Market Fresh Fish Filet (seasonal selections available)
10. Herb Crusted Free Range Baby Lamb Chops with White Wine Jus
Please choose two of the following
1. Golden Crunchy Mashed Potato and Roasted Garlic Cream Cakes
2. Twice Baked Potatoes Piped with Truffle and Parmesan Mashed
3. Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary and Cracked Pepper
4. Grilled and Roasted Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Platter
5. Signature Mediterranean Ratatouille - Zucchini, Tomato, Eggplant & Pepper
6. French Haricots Verts Green Beans with Grain Mustard Butter
7. Asparagus Spears with Lemon and Chive Butter
8. Greek Caesar Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Focaccia Croutons and House Caesar Dressing
9. Organic Spinach Salad Tossed with Toasted Pecans, Shaved Parmesan and Red Wine Vinaigrette, Served with Pears Poached in Red Wine
10. Hearts of Romaine Salad with Granny Smith Apples, Feta, Toasted Pecans, Sundried Cranberries & Sherry Vinaigrette
11. Organic Arugula, Roma Tomato, Maytag Blue Cheese, Chives & Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette
Please choose one of the following
1. French Pear, Cranberry and Toasted Almond Tarte
2. Special Assortment of Our Miniature Pastries and Cookies
3. French Trifle - Layered with Milk Chocolate and Mocha Mousse, Caramel Crunch Cake , Drizzled with Caramel and Crushed Coffee Beans
4. Rich Chocolate Truffle Layered Cake with Hazelnut Crunch & Edible Gold Leaf
5. Special Celebration Cakes Available (price varies)