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Family Style Catering Menu SIDES priced per person BLACK BEAN SALSA black beans, tri-colored peppers, onion, diced tomato, corn, cilantro, focaccia crisps 2 SAUTÉED VEGETABLES squash medley, zucchini, red bell peppers 2 DESSERTS priced per person TIRAMISU vanilla cream, Kahlúa chocolate sauce 3 FAMILY STYLE CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE BROWNIE BARS (Advanced notice of 24 hrs required) 2 CATERING MENU PEANUT BUTTER BLONDIE BARS (gluten free) PICK UP OR DELIVERY rocky road ganache 2 BEVERAGES priced per gallon ICED TEA freshly brewed in house; sweet or unsweet 7 LEMONADE Minute Maid light lemonade 7 MENU & ORDERING INFORMATION All orders include complimentary house-made focaccia bread with herb olive oil. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of ordering. A minimum of 8 people is required to order family-style items; individually boxed meals are available for an additional fee of $1 per person (maximum of 2 entrees per order for individually boxed meals). Advance notice of 24 hours is recommended for all orders. Items on this menu are packaged family style in disposable pans, platters and bowls for easy pickup or delivery. Prices exclude tax and gratuity; gratuity is based on order size. Disposable plates, cutlery, and serving utensils are available upon request. OTHER MENU ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST NASHVILLE 1920 WEST END AVE | NASHVILLE, TN 37203 COOL SPRINGS 1656 WESTGATE CIR | BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 615.298.2986 APPETIZERS ENTRÉES priced per person priced per person PASTA SALAD PASTA POMODORO bowtie pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, Parmesan, pesto, spaghetti pasta, balsamic-roasted grape tomatoes, onions, capers, garlic, balsamic vinaigrette 2 | substitute tortellini 4 fresh herbs, olive oil-marinara sauce 8 OVEN-ROASTED ARTICHOKE CHEESE DIP CHICKEN ACUTO artichokes, tomatoes, scallions, Swiss, Parmesan, focaccia crisps 3 grilled chicken, black bean salsa, green beans, spicy olive oil with lemon, cilantro and herbs 10 CHICKEN MARGARITE SALADS grilled chicken, gemelli noodles, mozzarella, basil; choice of tomato, priced per person | add grilled chicken 5 scallion cream or tomato basil cream sauce 10 CAESAR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO Parmesan, croutons, house-made caesar dressing 2 house-made Parmesan cream sauce, grilled chicken 9 GEMELLI & SAUSAGE SPRING spicy ground sausage, peppers, onions, Asiago cheese, vodka tomato baby greens, roasted red peppers, red onions, grape tomatoes, balsamic cream reduction 9 vinaigrette 2 PASTA IMPERIAL GOAT CHEESE & WALNUT gemelli noodles, grilled chicken, pancetta, mushrooms, Parmesan cream goat cheese, roasted walnuts, roasted red peppers, red onions, grape sauce 9 tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette 4 THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI TOMATO & MOZZARELLA garlic, onions, fresh spinach, spiced Parmesan cream sauce 9 grape tomatoes, mozzarella, pickled red onions, croutons, green PASTA BOLOGNESE goddess dressing 4 spaghetti pasta, meat sauce, cream, Parmesan, basil 9 MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD bowtie pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, walnuts, Parmesan, focaccia crisps, balsamic vinaigrette and red chili B Y T H E P A N sauce over greens 5 | with roasted chicken 8 24 hours notice required FIVE-LAYER LASAGNA spicy Italian sausage ragu, Parmesan, tomato & cream sauce half pan feeds 8-10ppl 75 | whole pan feeds 16-20ppl 145 BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA priced per person | includes choice of pasta & sauce CHOOSE A PASTA Bowtie | Penne | Spaghetti | Gemelli CHOOSE A SAUCE Tomato | Marinara | Pesto 5 add meatballs 2 | chicken 3oz 2.5 | 6oz 5 .
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