WEDDING MENU

COCKTAIL RECEPTION & DINNER
RECEPTION

PASSED BUTLER STYLE

HOT

Baby Lamb Chops Provençale

Marinated Steak on Garlic Toast

Mini Croque Monsieur/Mini Croque Madame with Dijon Mustard

Mini Brioche Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Truffle Oil

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Grilled Shrimp with a Dona Isabelle Chili Sauce

Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce

Black and Blue Pita Pizza (Black Olives & Gorgonzola)

Wild Mushroom Pizza

Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli

Artichoke Gratin in Pastry

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

Cocktail Franks in a Blanket with Mustard

Mini Potato Pancakes with Crème Fraiche and Apple Sauce

Shrimp and Corn Beignets

Herbed Polenta with Roasted Pepper Relish

Cheese Filled Raviolini with Tomato Concasse and a Light Butter Sauce

Steamed Asian Dim Sum with Scallion Dressing (Vegetable, Chicken or Shrimp)

Classic Quiche Florentine

Crispy Risotto with Chorizo and Paprika Aioli

Braised Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa

Duck Cigar with Hoisin Sauce

Classic Mini-Reuben Sandwich

Seasonal Soup Shots

COLD

Tartare of Filet Mignon with Toasted Pignoli Nut Oil

Tuna Tartare on a Wonton Crisp with Avocado Mousse

Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Rounds with Crème Fraiche & Salmon Roe

Pear Chips with Roquefort & Spiced Walnuts

Eggplant Caponata on Parmesan Crisps

Chive Blini with Caviar & Crème Fraiche

Endive Leaf with Chevre

Asparagus Spears Wrapped with Prosciutto di Parma

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon

Crab Salad on a Plantain Chip

Burrata Strawberry, Vin Cotta Drizzle

Greek Salad in a Cucumber Cup

Puree of English Pea with Mint and Aged Pecorino Cheese

Chilled Shrimp & Mango Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing

Salmon Tartare with Yuzu Dressing

Lamb Loin on Crostini with Romesco Sauce

Pepper seared Beef with Aioli

Prosciutto Wrapped Fresh Figs with Marcona Almond (Seasonal)

Shrimp Cocktail

 

(Please select 10 hors d’oeuvres passed butler style)

COCKTAIL RECEPTION STATIONS

PASTA SAUTE

Cheese-Filled Tortellini with Pesto

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Pumpkin Ravioli

Penne alla Vodka

Orzo with Wild Mushrooms and Manchego Cheese

Fusilli Prima Vera with Artichokes Red Peppers and Basil

Rigatoni with Tuscan Olives, Fresh Tomatoes and Capers

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

GRILLED FILET OF BEEF

Warm Mushroom Demi Glaze and Horseradish Mayonnaise

Sliced French baguettes

ROAST RACK OF LAMB

Warm Jeweled Cous Cous

Natural Jus & Mint Chutney

ROAST VIRGINIA HAM

Whole Grain Mustard

Sliced French Baguettes

FRESH HONEY-ROASTED BREAST OF TURKEY

Natural Sauce and Cranberry Compote

SLIDERS STATION

Sirloin of Beef, Portobello Mushrooms and Chicken

With a Variety of Toppings to Include –

Chopped Red Onion, Green Pickle Relish,

Sliced Plum Tomato, and Shredded Lettuce

Ketchup, Wasabi Mayonaisse

Accompanied by Shoe String French Fries

2ND AVENUE DELI

Carving of:

Fresh Corn Beef

Bowls of Gus’ Pickles and Sour Tomatoes

Sliced French Baguettes, Mini Rye and Pumpernickel Bread

Russian Dressing, Grainy Mustard and Cranberry Compote:

Mini Potato Knishes w/ Mustard

SHORT RIB STATION

Braised Short Ribs of Beef

Selection of Mashed Potatoes – Wasabi, Garlic or Green

Sauteed Baby Carrots and Haricot Vertes, Red Wine Sauce

PERSIAN STATION

Lamb Khoresh, Chicken Fesinjan

Chicken and Beef Kabobs, Kuku

Roasted Vegetables, Eggplant Sabze, Salad Shirazi,

Rice with Dill and Pomegranate, Potato Dumplings

SMOKED SALMON STATION

Garniture of

Lemon, Capers, Chopped Onions, Chopped Egg

Minced Chives, Lemon Wedge

Buckwheat Blinis, Pumpernickel Toasts

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pepper Mill

ANTIPASTO STATION

Soppressata, Capocolla and Prosciutto,

Grilled Italian Vegetables and Roasted Peppers,

Caprese Salad

Assorted Bruschetta, Shrimp Salad,

Baby Artichokes alla Romana, Marinated Salmon

Asparagus Vinaigrette, White Bean Salad,

Rolotini of Eggplant, Haricot Vertes

ITALIAN STATION

Fried Calamari Served with Fresh Parmesan and Marinara Sauce,

Assorted Flat Bread Pizza

Spicy Meatball

Chicken Parmesan Served Sliced Baguettes

MEDITERANEAN STATION

Hummus, Baba Ghanosh, Grilled Flatbreads, Spanakopita,

Chicken Bistiylla, Orzo Salad, Gigante White Bean Salad,

Yogurt Dip, Green Lamb Stew, Olives, Lemon Potatoes

CEVICE STATION

Four Varieties of Ceviche to include

Scallop and Mango, Shrimp and Papaya

Salmon and Avocado

Wild Striped Bass with Grapefruit and Chili’s

Plaintain and Multi Colored Corn Chips

DON QUIJOTE STATION

Chorizo, Garlic Shrimp, Roasted Artichokes, Tuna Salad,

Paprika Aioli, Romesco

Mushrooms, Olives, Toasted Breads

ICED SHRIMP STATION

Pyramid of Fresh Jumbo Shrimp (U 10’s)

In Iced Silver Bowls

Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Halves in Cheese Cloth

Displayed in a Custom Ice bowl by Okamoto

SHRIMP & LOBSTER STATION

Shrimp as Above

&

Whole Chilled Lobster Tails and Claws

SUSHI BAR

Complete with Chefs and Attendants

Nigiri Sushi including Tuna, Yellow Tail, Smoked Salmon,

Eel, Shrimp, Fluke and Spanish Mackerel

Roll Sushi including Tuna Rolls, California Rolls, Spicy Tuna,

Salmon Avocado, Eel and Cucumber, Vegetable Rolls

CAVIAR STATION

Domestic Caviars to include

Paddlefish, Hackleback and American Oscetra

Served with Blinis, Toast Points,

Minced Onions and Chives, Chopped Egg,

Crème Fraîche, Capers and Half Lemons in Cheese Cloth

Displayed in a Custom Ice Sculpture by Okamoto with Frozen Vodka

RAW BAR

Little Neck, Top Neck and

Cotuit, Malapeque, Belon and Olympia Oysters

(Based upon availability)

Cocktail Sauce, Oysterettes, Freshly Grated Horseradish

Lemon Halves in Cheese Cloth

Sauce Mignonette

MAIN COURSE

Filet of Beef with Gorgonzola

Potato Tart, Asparagus, Shallot Marmalade, Sauce Bordelaise

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Grilled Filet of Beef

Roasted Potatoes, Haricot Verte & Fresh Tomato, Salsa Verde

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Tournedo of Boeuf

Black Truffle Sauce, Mélange of Seasonal Vegetables, Potatoes Gratin

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Aged Ribeye Steak

Roasted Baby Potatoes and Green Peppercorn Bourbon Sauce

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Braised Short Ribs

Roasted Baby Vegetables and Russian Fingerlings

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Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Natural Jus with Rosemary, Provencal Vegetables and Potatoes Gratin

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Roast Veal Chop

Morels (in season), Haricot Vert and Baby Carrots, Garlic Whipped Potatoes

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Organic Roasted Chicken

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Green Olives, Fresh Asparagus, Roasted Potatoes

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Glazed Organic Chicken Breast

Peas and vanilla scented sweet potato puree

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Pan Roasted Chicken Breast

Butternut Squash Puree & Red Cabbage, Wild Mushroom Ragu

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Pan Roasted Chicken Breast

Parsnip Puree, Pearl Onions, Portabella Mushroom & Chestnuts, Brown Chicken Jus

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Macadamia-Crusted Halibut

Swiss Chard, Oven Dried Tomatoes and King Oyster Mushrooms

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Slow Cooked Salmon

Pickled Beets and Ginger-Carrot Broth

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Sauteed Spiced Salmon

Sweet Corn Puree with Roasted Corn Salad & Balsamic Reduction

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Seared Dorade Filet

Summer Ragu of Roasted Tomato, Artichoke, Garbanzo Beans, Fresh Orange & Fennel Salad

Bouillabaisse Sauce

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Pan Seared Arctic Char

Cipollini Onion, Lentils Verte and Chianti Red Wine Reduction

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Striped Bass

Roasted Root Vegetables & Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

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Sake Glazed Wild Striped Bass

Bok Choy and a Jasmine Rice Cake

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Sauteed Bass

Roasted Potatoes, Green Asparagus, & Tomato Salad

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Oven Roasted Sea Bass

Cauliflower Puree, Golden Raisins and Spanish Almonds

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Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Crab Cake, Sweet Corn Chowder, Popcorn Shoots

DESSERT COURSE

Apple Tarte Tartin

Caramelized Apple Tart with Spiced Mascarpone Cream, Caramel Sauce, Crisp Apple Chip, Walnut* Praline

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Pear Financier

Crispy Pear Almond Cake with Caramel Sauce, Creme Anglaise, Sugared Almonds & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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White Chocolate Cheesecake

Mango Glaze, Tropical Coulis, Mango Whipped Cream

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Raspberry Frangipane

French Marzipan Tartlet, Raspberry Coulis, Crème Anglaise, Served with Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream

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Chocolate Hazelnut Parfait

Layers of Gianduja Mousse, Hazelnut Praline & Whipped Cream in a Cosmopolitan Glass

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Chocolate Lava Cake / Mint Chocolate Lava Cake

Vanilla Whipped Cream, Raspberry Coulis or Mint Coulis, Cocoa Nibs and Valrhona Chocolate Sauce

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Trio of Crème Brulee

Classic Vanilla, Espresso and Citrus

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Individual Tiramisu

Served in Cosmopolitan Glass

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Lychee Pomegranate Fruit Salad

Coconut Lemon Grass Broth and Tropical Sorbet

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Bananas Foster Sabayon

Rum Glazed Bananas and Peanut Butter* Ice Cream

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Lemon Meringue Tart

Strawberry Coulis, Fresh Berries, Toasted Meringue

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Homemade Raspberry, Lemon and Peach Sorbets

Mixed Berry Compote

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Traditional Berry Trifle

Layers of Cointreau scented Vanilla Biscuit, Berry Compote, Mascarpone Custard and Almond Tuille*, served in a Cosmopolitan Glass

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Caramel-Pecan* Chocolate Cheesecake

Caramel Sauce, Valrhona Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Whipped Cream

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Toffee Sauce, Candied Cranberries, Crème Anglaise, Crème Fraiche Ice Cream

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Strawberry-Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Buttermilik Panna Cotta Layered with Strawberry Coulis, Fresh Berries and Brown Sugar Tuille, served in a Cosmopolitan Glass

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Assorted Fresh Home Baked Cookies

Fresh Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Herbal Tea