Culinary's "Concepts"

Tuscan Chicken Breast, Wrapped in a Puff Pastry with Prosciutto Ham, Fresh Spinach, Ricotta Cheese, Served with a Chablis Sauce.  Served with:

• Pesto Crème Gnocchi OR Roasted Garlic Red Potatoes
• Mixed Greens Salad with Sliced Tomatoes, Garlic Croutons, Basil Chiffonade, Parmesan Cheese and Italian Dressing
• Chocolate Mousse Cake

Pho (Delicious, Traditional Vietnamese Noodles in Flavorful Broth), with your Choice of Chicken OR Beef.  Condiments include Thai Basil Leaves, Lime, Bean Sprouts, Hoisin Sauce and Sriracha Hot Sauce.  Served with:

• Crispy Fried Spring Rolls
• Asian Slaw with Cabbage, Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers, Carrots, with Orange Sesame Dressing and Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles
• Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

Spicy Thai Chicken Stir-fry with Lemongrass, Garlic, Cilantro and Coconut Milk, Served with:

• Steamed Basmati Rice Sprinkled with Black and White Sesame Seeds
• Mai “Thai” Salad (Chopped Cabbage, Red Peppers, Green Onions, Bean Sprouts, with a Thai Peanut Dressing, Garnished with Crushed Peanuts and Cilantro)
• Almond Finger Cookies, Drizzled with Belgian Chocolate

• Pan-Fried Yakisoba noodles with Diced Vegetables, including Cabbage, Onions, Peppers and Carrots
• Mixed Greens Salad with Shaved Carrots and Sesame-Ginger Dressing
• Meyer’s Lemon Bars

Baked Breakfast Casserole (ONLY $8.95!!!):  A Cross Between a Frittata and a Bread Pudding with Cubed Breads, Seasoned Eggs with Salt and Cracked Black Pepper, Diced Sausage, Onions, Peppers and Grated Cheese, baked into a Piping Hot Breakfast Treat!  Served with:

• Roasted Red Potatoes
• Salsa Fresca OR Tomato Ketchup

Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bar - The Classic Comfort Food, Topped with Grated Cheese & Breadcrumbs, Baked until Crisp & Golden Brown, Served with Condiments of:  Diced Grilled Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Green Onions and Sun Dried Tomatoes. Served with:

• Assorted Crispy Rolls and Butter
• Mixed Greens Salad with Pear Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Double Fudge Brownies
  

All the duties of a bridesmaid will work up an appetite, and a thirst!  These lovely ladies in yellow enjoyed a much-deserved cocktail hour after the Wedding Ceremony of Rebecca and Chip at Orfila earlier this summer....

Just an ode to everyone's favorite dairy product.  We found a cool resource, pretty much THE enclyclopedia of cheese:  www.cheese.com.   Cheeses that you didn't even know existed!  You can sort by Country of Origin, Texture, Name, etc....Crack open a bottle of your favorite wine and get to cheese tasting!

We need your feedback--thoughts on our new uniform?  We will still have the traditional black/white tuxedo available, but think this is a little more modern of a look.  Your opinion?

 

This is the best idea we've heard all week!  Brand your steaks for your wedding with your mongram, or for your corporate event with your logo!  It's a great, cheap way to personalize your event even further, and add a "wow" moment when the entree is served!  Branding irons can be personalized for a reasonable price, and you can keep it after your event to use in the future.  Brands also make a unique gift for Groomsmen (why be sexist--for the Bridesmaids too!!)

 

The Scripps forum now makes it even easier to book events at their breathtaking waterfront venue:  a calendar of availability that you can check yourself to see if your date is open!

We hope some of our other venues follow suit...unfortunately, they may have made it SO easy to book that a vast majority of dates are already taken!  If you find the date you want, we suggest you jump on it--they are going fast! 

Beautiful photo courtesy of Reams Photo, http://reamsphoto.com/blog/