“Create The Menu” Options 2019

Menu Options (pick as many or as few as you’d like in each category)

Hors d’ Oeuvres

Hoof: Braised Short Rib Sliders Port Wine Reduction. & Horseradish Aioli. Caramelized Onion. Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.

Seared Flat Iron Steak Crostini Alder Smoked Salt & Horseradish Crème Fraiche. Wasabi Caviar.

Braised Sweet Kalua Pork Shoulder Wonton Crisps. Grilled Pineapple-Cilantro-Scallion Salsa.

Braised BBQ Pork Sliders Tart Apple & Napa Cabbage Slaw. Grain Mustard Aioli.

Turkey & Chorizo Meatballs Guajillo Chili & IPA Broth. Garlic & Lime Crema. Cilantro. Red Corn Tortilla Chip.

Red Wine Braised Carnitas Taquitos Cilantro-Mango-Sriracha Dipping Sauce.

Feather: Endive Waldorf Cups Gold & Red Belgian Endive. Chicken. Fuji Apple. Dried Tart Cherries. Grain Mustard Aioli. Minced Shallots & Celery.

Duck Confit Potstickers Tart Montmorency Cherry & Balsamic Glaze Reduction.

Ginger Chicken Potstickers Sake-Hoisin Sauce & Scallions.

Fried Chicken & Waffle Picks Bourbon Maple Syrup. Chopped Cherrywood Smoked Bacon.

Thai Chicken Satays Coconut Curry Peanut Sauce. Shoestring Chives.

Fin: Iron Seared Ahi Cucumber Rounds. Black Garlic Ponzu Glaze. Wasabi Tobiko.

AAA Grade Ahi Tartare Macerated Fresno Chilis. Chive. Key Lime Juice. Black & White Sesame Seeds. Shallots. Ginger. Ponzu. Umami Sauce. Sriracha Aioli. Wonton Thins.

Hawaiian Style Ahi Poke AAA Grade Ahi Tuna. Scallions. Ponzu. Firm Avocado. Toasted Seaweed Chiffonade. Pickled Ginger. Crushed Macadamias. Persian Cucumber. Wonton Crisps. Wasabi Tobiko.

Hatosi “Shrimp Toast” Bites Texas Toast Points. Yuzu-Kosho Vinaigrette.

Smoked Salmon Crostini Cucumber. Shallots. Chili-Lemon Creme Fraiche. Fresh Dill.

Rock Shrimp Taquitos Blue Crab Guacamole.

Leaf (Vegan/Vegetarian): Griddled Polenta Cakes (V)(GF) Heirloom Tomato Chutney. Toasted Pine Nuts. Fig Balsamic Reduction. Basil Chiffonade.

Black Garlic Hummus on Cucumber (V)(GF) Quick Pickled Shallots. Radish. Alder Smoked Salt. Microgreens.

Potato, Chili & Soyrizo Taquitos (V)(GF) Vegan Cumin-Lime Crema.

Cambozola Crostini (Veg) Cambozola Bleu. Lemon Soaked Fuji Apple. Fig Marmalade. Toasted Walnut.

Sweet Squaw Bread Crostini (Veg) Fig Marmalade. Herbed Goat Cheese. Toasted Pecans. Sea Salt.

Mini Caprese Skewers (Veg)(GF) Olivine Mozzarella. Grape Tomatoes. Fig Balsamic Reduction. Basil Chiffonade.

Mixed Mushroom Duxelle (Veg) Grilled Boudin Sourdough Points. Micro Greens.

Artichoke Hearts & Cauliflower Fritters (V) Preserved Lemon & Mint Gremolata.

Honeydew & Feta Picks (Veg)(GF) Cubed Honeydew. French Feta Mousse. Toasted . Elderflower Syrup.

Grain: Potato & Artichoke Flatbread (Veg) Gorgonzola Crumbles. Crispy Fingerling Coins. Marinated Artichoke Hearts Puree. Shaved Shallots.

Potato & Chorizo Flatbread Crispy Fingerling Coins. Scallions. Firm Chorizo Lardons. Sharp White Cheddar. Cilantro Chiffonade.

Bourbon Poached Pear & Cambozola Flatbread (Veg) Wilted Arugula. Fig Marmalade. Cambozola Bleu. Toasted Pine Nuts.

Cauliflower & Pesto Flatbread (Veg) Lavash. Herbed Goat Cheese Mornay. Three Cheese Blend. Shallots. Shaved Cauliflower. Basil Pesto.

Prosciutto & Arrabiata Flatbread Shaved Reggiano Parmesan. Wilted Arugula. Prosciutto. Spicy Arrabiata Tomato Sauce. Fig Balsamic Reduction.

Hush Puppies White Truffle & Alder Smoked Salt Crème Fraiche.

Vegan Hush Puppies Vegan White Truffle & Alder Smoked Salt Crema.

Premium: Smoked Bacon Wrapped Scallops Preserved Lemon & Sage Buerre Blanc Dipping Sauce.

Lobster Gold Bag Chive. Irish Butter. Plum Wine & Tarragon Hoisin. Made with shrimp upon request.

Ahi Tuna & Blue Crab Ceviche AAA Sushi Grade Ahi tuna. Fresh Blue Crab. Red Onion. Heirloom Tomato. Lime Juice. Cilantro. Red Corn Chips.

Mini Lobster Rolls Tail & Claw Meat. Irish Butter. Black Truffle & Preserved Lemon Aioli. Shallots. Celery. Sweet Rolls.

Charcuterie Cones Assorted meats, Cheeses & Accoutrements. Chefs Choice.

Greens Wedge Salad Iceberg Wedges. Crispy Prosciutto. Chopped Egg. Heirloom Tomatoes. Scallions. Roquefort-Ranch Dressing.

Signature Salad Mixed Greens. Raspberries. Mango. Goat Cheese. Candied Pecans. Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Rustic Italian Romaine. Sundried Tomato. Basil Chiffonade. Toasted Pine Nuts. Parmesan. Citrus-Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Roquefort & Apple Roquefort Crumbles. Lemon Soaked Apples. Chili-Lime Pistachios. Radicchio & Romaine Mix. Maple & Whole Grain Mustard Dressing.

Spicy Lemon “Escabeche” Slaw Green & Purple Cabbage. Roasted Red Peppers. Chive Batons. Spicy Curry & Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette.

Asian Kale Salad Yuzu Vinaigrette. Shredded Carrots. Daikon Radish. Braggs Amino Roasted Almonds.

The Nu-Mex Salad Shredded Romaine. Papaya. Chili-Lime Pepitas. Cucumber. Queso Fresco. Red Onion. Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette.

Chopped Garden Tri-Color Bell Peppers. Carrots. Celery. Scallions. Broccoli. Mixed Greens. Peach & Grain Mustard Vinaigrette.

Kale Caesar Squaw Bread Croutons. Shaved Parmesan. House Caesar Dressing.

Fall Salad Pomegranate Arils. Dried Calimyrna Figs. Lavender Goat Cheese. Candied Pecans. Mixed Greens. White Balsamic & Grain Mustard Vinaigrette.

New Harvest Salad Sliced Endives. Mixed Greens & Arugula. Pomegranate Arils. Shaved Fennel. Sheeps’ Milk Feta. Blackberry- Vinaigrette.

Mains Oven Roasted Sea Bass Yuzu-Mango Puree. Shoestring Potato Sticks.

Wild Pacific Cod Shiro Dashi Broth. Scallions. Pickled Ginger. Toasted Garlic.

Cedar Plank Salmon w- Sauce Trio Roasted Red Pepper Coulis. Basil Oil. Fig Balsamic Reduction.

Shrimp Creole Spicy Cajun Tomato Base. Chicken Apple Sausage. Mushroom “Dirty” Rice. Fried Leeks.

Grilled Chicken Argentine Muddled Chimichurri.

Grilled Turmeric Chicken Rustico Basil-Fennel-Asiago Crème. Marinated Artichoke Hearts.

Grilled Oregano Chicken Saltimbocca Crispy Prosciutto Crumbs. Roasted Cremini Mushrooms. Madeira Wine Reduction.

Spicy Grilled Pollo Amarillo Spicy Harissa & Tomato Puree. Grilled Corn Kernels. Cotija Cheese.

Adobo Braised Beef Short Rib Dos Equis & Guajillo Chili Demi-Glace. Grilled Chilis & Onions.

Port & Whole Grain Mustard Braised Beef Short Rib Braising Jus Demi-Glace. Roasted Cremini Mushrooms. Fried Onions.

Grilled Flat Iron Steak Argentine Muddled Parsley Chimichurri.

Grilled Chili & Brown Sugar Rubbed Tri-Tip Vanilla Bourbon Cream Sauce. Caramelized Onions.

Live Fire Filet Mignon Cuts Cognac Cream. Fried Leeks.

Adobo Grilled Pork Loin Peach & Tarragon Syrup. Toasted Garlic Crumbs.

Starch L.A. Roots Signature Mashed Potatoes Pick One of Three Ways: Black Garlic. Parmesan. Chive. Garlic Confit. Parmesan. Chive. Basil Pesto. Parmesan. Chive.

Mac n’ Three Cheese Salt & Pepper Kettle Chip Crust.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Saffron Truffle Butter. Parsley. Smoked Salt.

Roasted & Mashed Sweet Yams Crushed Pistachios. Cinnamon-Honey.

Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend Braggs Amino Roasted Almonds. Chive. Caramelized Shallots.

Basmati Rice Braggs Amino Roasted Almonds. Irish Butter. Chives.

Lemon Couscous Parsley. Shallots. Spanish Saffron. Roasted Red Peppers. Curry-Lemon Vinaigrette.

Farfalle Puttanesca Oven Roasted Tomatoes. Kalamata Olives. Slow Roasted Garlic. Capers. Olive Oil.

Mushroom & Asiago Penne Caramelized Fennel. Roasted Cremini Mushrooms. Asiago & Sherry Cream. Fried Sage.

Pesto Rigatoni Basil Pesto. Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Fresh Arugula.

Veg Roasted Brussel Sprouts Balsamic & Whole Grain Mustard Infused Irish Butter.

Roasted Asparagus Saffron-Lemon Vinaigrette. Fresh Tarragon. Alder Smoked Salt.

Roasted Cauliflower & Broccoli Florets Minced Artichoke Hearts. Toasted Pine nuts.

Roasted Baby Bok choy Scallion-Chili Oil.

Blanched Haricot Verts French String Beans. Lemon Olive Oil. Truffle Salt. Sunny Side Up Egg.

Grilled Zucchini & Summer Squash Spicy Harissa & Tomato Puree. French Feta Cheese.

Roasted Carrots & Parsnips Tangerine-Curry Butter.

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