Dinner

SAMPLE DINNER MENUS

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SEASONAL MENUS

Summer

Family Style Menu

Salad

“Farmers Market” Salad

mixed greens, cucumber, shaved fennel, cherry tomatoes, and rainbow carrot ribbons with

Preserved Lemon and Greek Yogurt Herb Dressing

Entree

Chicken Piccata with Lemon, White Wine, and Caper Sauce

Served with Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

Parmesan Shallot Rice Pilaf

Dessert

Season Fruit Pie and Whipped Cream

Plated Sit-Down Dinner

Appetizer

Lemon & Garlic Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

with Fresh Herbs and Calabrian Chili Aioli

Entree

Pan- Seared Catch of The Day

with a Garlic and Coriander Crust Served with Corn, Tomato, and Fresh Basil Salad

Dessert

“S’Mores”

with Graham Cracker Crumble, Chocolate Ganache, Torched Marshmallow and Fresh Strawberries (or Strawberry Ice Cream)

Fall

Soup

Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche and Chives

Entree

New York Strip Steak with Red Wine Demi-Glace

Served on a Creamy Parsnip Puree with Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake with Vanilla Gelato and Mixed Berries

CELEBRATION MENU

Cocktail Hour

Charcuterie Board

selection of international cheeses & cured meats,

local honey, marinated olives, fresh and fruits, sliced baguette, and Rainforest crackers

“Small Bite” appetizer trays

Mini Salmon Cakes with Dill Sauce

Saffron, Pistachio, and Caciocavello Stuffed Arancini with Aribbiata Sauce

Soup Course

Cream Of Mushroom Soup with a Medley of Mushrooms, Creme Fraiche Drizzle, and House-made Brioche Garlic Croutons

Garnished with Chives

Second Course

Twice Baked Baby Potato with Sour Cream and Caviar

Entree Course

Snake River Farms Wagyu New York Strip Steak

With a Demi-Glace

(Additional accompaniments to be determined by what is in season)

Dessert

A Duo of Desserts, made into a dessert bar

Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Torte

Lemon Curd with Shortbread Cookies and Fresh Berries

Spring

Appetizer

Vegetable Tart with a Lavender and Citrus Goat Cheese Spread

Entree

Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto Served with Roasted Asparagus, with Lemon Chili Oil and Parmesan Risotto

Dessert

Shortbread Cookie with Citrus Curd and Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Winter

Salad

Baby Kale with Roasted

Chioggia Beet & Delcita Squash Rounds, Glazed Pecans, Daisy Tangerine Pieces,

Crumbled Goat Cheese & Shallot Vinaigrette

Entree

Surf and Turf of

Braised Short Ribs

Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Sautéed Baby Turnips and Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Creamy Polenta

Dessert

Individual Baked Apples with Crumble Topping, Caramel Sauce,

and Vanilla Gelato

BUFFET OR FAMILY STYLE MENU

Appetizer Platter

Sliced Cucumbers, Baby Rainbow Carrots, Mini Red Bell Peppers and

Marinated Artichokes,

Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus Garnished with Lemon and Sumac,

Marinated Olives, and

Artisanal Selections of Cured Meats and Cheeses

Mustard, Honey, and Garnished with Fresh Fruit

Served with Crackers and Sliced Baguette

Salad

Mixed Greens, Sunflower Seeds, Shaved Seasonal Vegetables,

Topped with Sliced Avocado and Lemon Garlic Dressing

Entree

Grilled Snake River Farms American Wagyu

Skirt Steak

Whole Roasted Chicken with Grilled Lemons

With Chimichurri Sauce

Pasta with Sauted Shallots, Yellow Squash,

with Basil Pesto,

Garnishes with Fresh Basil, and Parmesan Cheese

Grilled Broccolini with Calabrian Chili and Lemon Zest

Dessert

Seasonal Fruit Crumble

With Freshly Whipped Cream