Hors D'oeuvres

"Cocktail Party"

The Table~!
Beverages Tray-served

Campari & Soda: Campari, Limonata Soda, and Midori Liquer – garnished with a Baby Lime

Prosecco

Mineral Water

The Table~!

Bronze Urns of Green Grapes & Lemon Chili Olives

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Balsamic Fig Bruschetta
...ripe blue cheese, mascarpone, 12 yr. balsamic, sesame sourdough

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Fava Bean Bruschetta
...dried favas, first press olive oil, oregano

Duck Liver Terrine “Bruschetta” with Peppered Pears & Arugula

The Table~!

Cured Meats

Prosciutto, Sopressata, Black Pepper with Usual and Unusual Melon

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Italian Cheeses
... Asiago, Pecorino Brillo Chianti, Tallegio, Parmesan Reggiano

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Local Concord Grape & Rosemary Focaccia

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Tapenade
....dry-cured black olives, anchovy, capers, and herbs with baby vegetables, hard-cooked eggs, and toasted bread (nice display of colors)

Chorizo in Red Wine
...thyme leaves, pepper, good rioja

Squid with Mayonnaise
....small rings dusted with semolina, herbs, sea salt and fried in virgin olive oil

Char-broiled Tuna Skewers with Spicy Roasted Tomato Dip

Garlic Mushrooms

Appetizers / Served

Heirloom Tomato “BLT”
...tomatoes, pancetta, arugula, garlic mayo

...Fontina-Risotto Fritter with Basil Aioli

Pan-fried Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon & Ouzo

(the chorizo, tuna, mushrooms?, and bruschettas may be passed as well)

Stations

Pasta

Roasted Eggplant Ravioli
....chicken broth, capers, olives, artichokes, tomatoes

Penne with Bolognese
..veal, pork, beef

Beef

Rosemary-Garlic Roast Tenderloin of Beef
...horseradish sauce, soft rolls

Zucchini & Summer Squash “Pappardelle”
...grape tomatoes, feta, orange zest, olive oil

Dessert

The Ice Cream “Parlor”
...ciao bello sorbets and ice creams on white chocolate dipped sugar and wafer cones

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"The Hopkins School"
Auction & Reception
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
300 guests

~Hors D’oeuvres~
(served 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Ahi Tuna “Burger”
...ginger, mustard, sprouts

Charred Australian Grain-fed Lamb “Chop”
...rosemary-cabernet jus

Tart 7
...seven onions, Sonoma dry jack, pepper crust, sage coulis

Cob-smoked Chicken Mango Skewers
...pineapple mint, citrus vinaigrette

Salmon Tartar with Sweet Red Onion Creme Fraiche
...sesame seed tulip

Chick Pea Spoon with Sheep’s Milk Feta
...roasted garlic custard

Lobster & Tarragon Bouchee
...chive, tomato, mayo

Banga Gui
...korean beef in lettuce wraps

Asparagus & Chanterelle Mushroom Cigars
...phyllo, chervil

Seared Sea Scallop on a Yukon Gold Potato Chip
...fava bean puree

~Sweets~
(served 8:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.)

Banana Split”
Banana Sorbet in a Crepe with Warm Caramel and Chocolate Sauces, Creme Fraiche, and a Cherry

Strawberry Patch”
Strawberry Sorbet with Strawberry “Salad” and Balsamic Sabayon

Coffee & Doughnuts”
Valhrona Chocolate Sorbet with Cappuccino Custard, Beignet, and Hazelnut Praline

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“Concerts & Harmonies”

Small Sweets, Petit Fours, Cheese, and Baguette

Coffees / Teas

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"An Elegant Evening at Venetucci's"

~Stations~

Seafood Pot-au-Feu: Halibut, Scallops, and Lobster in a White Wine-Sauternes Sauce with Tiny Buttered & Toasted Bread Boxes and Roasted Red Pepper Rouille

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Duck Carnitas Tostadas with Ancho Chile Salsa with Tomatillo Salsa

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Kaffir Lime Grilled Salmon Filet with Green Tea Soba Noodles & Asian Vegetables

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Mashed Potato "Martinis" with Grilled Beef, Caramelized Shallots, and Thyme-Veal Sauce Reduction

Ravioli with Wild Mushrooms, Porcini, and Gorgonzola

~Appetizers~

Proscuitto-wrapped Shrimp with Rosemary & Sambuca

Twice-baked Truffled Fingerling Potatoes

Savory Veal Meatballs with Rosemary-Cabernet jus

Maryland Crab Cake with Red Beet-Horseradish Remoulade

Fontina-Risotto Fritters with Roasted Tomato Aioli

~Dessert~

Macaroons, Dacquoise, Truffles

White and Dark Chocolate-Drenched Fruits

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"The Lions of London"

Reception for 75 Guests

~Appetizers~

Goat Cheese and Vegetable Terrine with Toasted Rosemary Bread

Smoked Salmon on Jasmine Rice Cakes with Wasabi Cream

Seared Beef Filet on Olive Focaccia with Mustard Aioli

Roasted Garlic-Pea Puree on Sourdough Croutons with Asparagus Tips

Chicken Negimaki with Spicy Red Pepper Dipping Sauce

Red and Yellow Endive Spears with Crab, Corn, and Cumin Salad

Roasted Eggplant Caviar in Country Bread with Garlic Toasts and Pitas

Seared and Spiced Baby Shrimp with Garlic Chips

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