The following are just a sample of the creations we can offer you
Menu A
Appetizer
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, squid, mussels, celery, fresh herbs in a lemon-pesto dressing
Salad
Portofino Salad
Arugula, brined red onion, and grape tomatoes in a light mustard dressing
Main Course
Lobster Risotto
Italian Arborio rice, lobster medallions, tomato concassè, fish stock, fresh herbs, and a touch of cream
Accompaniment
Sautéed Rapini
Rapini with hot pepper flakes, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
Dessert
Napoleon of Fresh Berries
Layers of puff pastry with a Scotch
Menu B
Appetizer
Tuna
Slices of pan seared rare tuna in a sesame crust, with a wasabi-horseradish mayonnaise
Salad
Insalata alla Cesare
Classic Caesar salad with home-made herbed croutons
Main Course
Medallions of Filet Mignon
Seared beef tenderloin with a tangy porcini mushroom and
Accompaniment
Orzo Mediterraneo
Orzo pasta with sautéed spinach, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes
Dessert
Fresh Fruit Tart
Glazed, fresh seasonal fruit tart on a foundation of crème Anglaise
Menu C
Appetizer
Petite Crab Cakes
Pan fried, with a caper-dill remoulade sauce and exotic mushrooms
Salad
Pear Salad
Sliced ripe pears, baby greens, grape tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts, and balsamic dressing
Main Course
Spaghetti alla Nerone
Black ink spaghetti with giant shrimp, shitake mushrooms, fresh herbs, and cream
Accompaniment
Roasted Vegetables
Oven-roasted carrots, zucchini, winter squash, and broccoli dressed with extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs
Dessert
Tiramisù All’amaretto
Layers of lady fingers, mascarpone cheese, sabayon and amaretto cream, whipped cream, and espresso coffee
Menu D
Appetizer
Seared Diver Scallops
Dusted with smoked paprika and black pepper with a lemon-arugula dressing
Salad
Fascetti di Frisée e Pomodoro
Bouquets of frisée greens, cucumber, and wine ripe tomato filets drizzled with a balsamic reduction
Main Course
Curried Grouper Filet
Yellow curry-crusted filet of grouper with a coconut-lime-cilantro sauce
Accompaniment
Tortino di Risotto
Italian Arborio rice with radicchio, leeks, Parmesan cheese and a touch of cream
Dessert
Fragole e Zabaione
Ripe strawberries with sabayon cream and dark chocolate curls
Menu E
Appetizer
Beef Carpaccio Rolls
Rolls of thin sliced raw beef tenderloin, shaved Reggiano cheese, frisée greens, and lemon-arugula dressing
Salad
Dolceamara
Belgian endive, radicchio and shaved fennel bulbs dressed with a maple-balsamic vinaigrette
Main Course
Lamb Chops
Pan roasted with fresh herbs, truffle oil and sage butter
Accompaniment
Polenta Rifatta
Fried polenta squares with a roasted tomato sauce and sautéed fresh tomatoes and basil.
Dessert
Frutta al Rum
Fresh seasonal fruit flambéed with dark Meyers rum and topped with mango ice cream
For a stand-up event:
Passed Hors D’oeuvres & Canapé by the Tray
Bruschetta di Calamari in Salsa Verde
Tender squid sautéed with garlic, shallots, tomato, fresh herbs, and white wine
Gamberi in Salsa
Large shrimp with a spicy pink sauce and chives
Rollini di carpaccio di manzo
Thin slices of beef rolled with arugula, shaved Reggiano cheese and lemon dressing
Spiedini Caprese
Skewers of grape tomatoes and mozzarella, dressed with pesto-balsamic glaze
Roasted Duck Breast
On a toast point with saba dressing
Smoked Salmon
On Belgian endive with caper-dill aioli
Fillo Pockets
Filled with sautéed spinach and brie
Croissant Wedges
With roast beef, cheddar cheese and horseradish cream
Croissant Wedges
With smoked salmon, goat cheese, and green onions
Finger Sandwiches
With seared rare tuna and wasabi-cilantro mayo
Finger Sandwiches
With smoked fish and English cucumber
Finger Sandwiches
With herb-roasted ham and goat cheese
Cheese Platter
Selection of specialty cheeses served with fresh fruit, crackers and home-made Italian fruit chutney
Hamburger Italiano
Grilled burger patty seasoned the Italian way and served with focaccia bread
Salciccia col Peperone
Grilled sweet or spicy Italian sausage with sautéed onions and peppers
Spiedini di Tonno
Grilled skewers of fresh tuna and vegetables
Spiedini di Pollo
Grilled skewer of marinated chicken and vegetables
Skirt Steak & Salsa Cruda
Grilled skirt steak marinated in a blend of Tuscan herbs
Ali di Pollo alla Diavola
Grilled spicy chicken wings Italian style
And Much More….
Also try these show-off options, with food cooked in a big paella pan right in front of your guests:
Risotto ai Funghi
Italian rice with a mix of exotic mushrooms
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
Italian rice with mixed fish and seafood
Risotto alle Quaglie
Italian rice with seared quails and radicchio
Risotto Milanese col Brasato
Italian rice with saffron and braised beef short ribs
