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Cosmos Club Breakfast ∞ Potato & Onion Hash with White Cheddar Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Juice Country Potatoes with Caramelized Onions COSMOS CLUB Spring 2020 Breakfast & Lunch 1 2121 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 | WWW.COSMOSCLUB.ORG COSMOS CLUB Founded 1878 ∞ Welcome ∞ ∞ Food & Beverage ∞ The Cosmos Club, incorporated in Washington, All food and beverage must be purchased from the D.C. in 1878, is a private social club for women and Club, apart from specialty cakes, which are subject to men distinguished in science, literature, the arts, a a serving fee. Food and beverage that remain learned profession or public service. The Club is unconsumed may not be removed from premise. noted for its camaraderie and atmosphere of warmth, dignity, and elegance. Members who enter the Our catering team is here to make recommendations Clubhouse in search of congeniality or intellectual and guide along the way to create a memorable stimulation find both in full measure. Should they experience. We are happy to assist with details from seek solitude, privacy is respected. tabletop décor to transportation. Menus can be selected from these packages as well as a custom- tailored menu created by our Chef to make your Cosmos Club experience truly one of a kind. ∞ Publicity ∞ Photography for any public use is strictly prohibited; ∞ Important Notes ∞ photography for personal use (i.e. weddings) is permitted but without publication. Menu and setup details are required 14 days prior to your event. You are responsible for providing place cards ∞ Dress Code∞ indicating guest entrée selection for each guest if a choice of entrée has been provided. Gentlemen are expected to wear jackets, dress slacks, a collared long-sleeved shirt (tucked-in) or turtleneck Final guaranteed number of guests is due by noon, at all times. Ties are required only in the Garden three (3) business days prior to your event. Charges Dining Room. will be billed with the guaranteed number or final Ladies are expected to dress in an equivalent fashion, attending count, whichever is greater. which means dresses, suits, skirts or dress slacks with jackets or tops of equivalent formality. Leggings or ∞ Valet Parking ∞ tights, unless worn with skirts, dresses, or long jackets, are not considered to be of equivalent Parking services are available in the rear of the formality. building off Hillyer Court. The event will be charged Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests for all parking services rather than the individual follow the dress code and that children’s attire is equally guest. presentable. Valet is available first come first serve, with the Casual attire is permitted in Hillyer House and during understanding that member events are serviced first. the brief period it takes an individual to register for or check out from an overnight room in the clubhouse, and while proceeding to or from one’s room. 2 2121 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 | WWW.COSMOSCLUB.ORG COSMOS CLUB Founded 1878 Breakfast Prices are per person, minimum of 15 guests. Breakfast includes Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas ∞ Classic Continental ∞ ∞ NOLA Breakfast ∞ Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Juice Prices are per person, minimum of 25 guests. Breakfast includes Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas Fruit Danish, Mini Muffin, Mini Croissant & Bagels Orange Marmalade, Raspberry Preserves, Cream Cheese Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Juice House-made Granola & Yogurt Parfaits Warm Pecan Sticky Buns Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Berries Grillades & Grits Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee Choice of one of the following: & Herbal Tea Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Yogurt Dip Greek Yogurt with Strawberry Puree $22 PER PERSON Mixed Fruit Salad with Mint French Toast Casserole ∞ Cosmos Club Breakfast ∞ Potato & Onion Hash with White Cheddar Freshly Squeezed Orange & Grapefruit Juice Country Potatoes with Caramelized Onions Choice of Egg: Assorted Breakfast Breads Scrambled Eggs with Chives Zucchini, Banana, Coffee Cake Egg Frittata Traditional Eggs Benedict $2pp Assorted Bagels Chive & Plain Cream Cheese Country Potatoes with Caramelized Onions Choice of one of the following: $32 PER PERSON Crispy Bacon Maple Sausage Chicken Apple Sausage Fruit Danish, Mini Muffin, Mini Croissant & Bagels Orange Marmalade, Raspberry Preserves, Cream Cheese Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee & Herbal Tea $27 BUFFET $28 PLATED 3 2121 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 | WWW.COSMOSCLUB.ORG COSMOS CLUB Founded 1878 ∞ The Bruncher ∞ Prices are per person, minimum of 25 guests. Breakfast includes Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas Freshly Squeezed Orange, Grapefruit & Cranberry Juice Made to Order Omelets Ham, Bacon, Peppers, Onion, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Mushrooms Chef Attended Belgian Waffle Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream, Warm Maple Syrup Choice of one of the following: Crispy Bacon, Maple Sausage, Chicken Apple Sausage Grilled Chicken Tomatillo Salsa, Charred Bell Peppers, Cilantro Lentil & Kale Salad Lentils, Baby Kale, Dried Cherries, Roasted Broccoli, Lemon Oil Scrambled Eggs with Chives Country Potatoes with Caramelized Onions Tossed Peach Salad Baby Spinach, Roasted Peaches, Feta, Candied Pecans, Mustard Dressing Smoked Atlantic Salmon Flatbread Capers, Chopped Red Onion, Dill Sauce, Arugula Fruit Danish, Mini Muffin, Mini Croissant & Bagels Orange Marmalade, Raspberry Preserves, Cream Cheese $52 PER PERSON ∞ Bottomless Beverages ∞ Priced per person per two-hour event Mimosas $12 Prosecco with Orange Juice Bellini $13 Prosecco with Peach Puree Bloody Mary $15 Absolute Vodka, Bloody Mary Mix, Garnished with Lemon & Lime Deluxe Bloody Mary Bar $19 Olives, Celery, Old Bay, Hot Sauces, Lemon, Lime, Banana Peppers, Steak Sauce, Horseradish 4 2121 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 | WWW.COSMOSCLUB.ORG COSMOS CLUB Founded 1878 ∞ Breakfast & Break Enhancements ∞ Prices are per person unless otherwise indicated Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant $5 Bacon or Sausage $3 Pecan Sticky Buns $4 Steel Cut Oatmeal Bar $4 Dried Fruits, Almonds, Brown Sugar Cheese Grits $4 Biscuits & Gravy $4 Buttermilk Biscuits, Chicken Sausage Gravy Vanilla French Toast $5 Banana Compote, Candied Pecans Short Rib Hash $8 Fried Quail Egg, Vierge Sauce Assorted Dry Cereals $6 each Whole and Skim Milk Seasonal Fresh Fruit Medley $11 Yogurt Parfait $6 each Assorted Whole Fruit $3 Mini Croissants $9 Sweet Creamery Butter, Orange Marmalade & Raspberry Preserve Assorted Breakfast Breads $10 Zucchini, Banana, Coffee Cake Bagels with Cream Cheese $5 Plain and Chive Cream Cheese Assorted Danish & Muffin $11 5 2121 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 | WWW.COSMOSCLUB.ORG COSMOS CLUB Founded 1878 Breaks Priced per person unless otherwise noted ∞ A la Carte Snacks ∞ ∞ Beverages ∞ Warm Tortilla Chips $7 Salsa Verde, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole Unlimited Soft Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Juice, Cosmos Club Bottled Water $14 Assortment of Mini Pastries $11 Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated House-made Truffle Potato Chips $8 Coffee & Herbal Tea $4 Movie Theatre Popcorn $7 Assorted Juices $4.50 each Pretzel & Chips $4 Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, Cranberry, Pineapple Assortment Cookies & Brownies $8 Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Tea & Assorted Juices $8 Cosmos Club Trail Mix $14 Almonds, M&M’s, Dried Fruits, Unsweetened Iced Tea $4 Walnuts, Candied Ginger Cosmos Club Bottled Water, Each $3 Individual Bags of Chips $4 Flavored Sparkling Soda $5 Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cups $6 lemon, watermelon & basil, cucumber mint, elderflower Assorted Whole Fruit $3 ∞ Balanced Break ∞ Artisanal Cheese Display Seasonal Fruit Cups Assortment of Mini French ∞ Sweet & Salty ∞ Pastries ∞ Light & Fresh ∞ Coffee & Tea Service Assortment Cookies & Brownies Flavored Sparkling Soda Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, $24 PER PERSON Lavender, Cucumber, Blood Orange Lemon, Double Chocolate Whole Fresh Fruit Mixed Nuts Assorted Granola Bars ∞ Day at the Ballpark ∞ House-made Truffle Potato Chips Hot Salted Pretzels Cosmos Club Trail Mix Assorted Soft Drinks Almonds, M&M’s, Dried Fruits, Assorted Mustards Walnuts, Candied Ginger $21 PER PERSON Movie Theater Popcorn $21 PER PERSON Assorted Candy Bars Individual Bags of Chips Unsweetened Iced Tea $17 PER PERSON 6 2121 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 | WWW.COSMOSCLUB.ORG COSMOS CLUB Founded 1878 Hors d’oeuvres $5 per piece – minimum of 25 pieces; * $6 per ∞ Hot ∞ ∞ Cold ∞ Braised Fig, Brie & Hazelnut Tartine Shrimp Cocktail* Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites House Made Bacon, Chipotle Ranch Cauliflower Panna Cotta Pickled Mustard Seeds Gluten Free Pork Dumpling Maggie Lime Sauce Smoked Scallop* Mango Lime Salad, Plantain Chip, Crème Fraiche Saffron Arancini Sweet Peppers, Tomato Chutney Chilled Thai Curry Mussel Micro Beet Spicy Cauliflower Taco Salsa Verde, Queso Heirloom Tomato Crudo Cucumber, Jicama Mushroom Chevre Chive Tart Chicken Satay Lobster “Roll”* Maine Lobster Salad, Crispy Brioche Thai Basil Curry Duck Confit* Compressed Watermelon Honey Goat Cheese, Lime Blackberry Preserves, Pickled Radish Crostini Oaxacan Salmon Cake* Chilled Carrot Shooter Yuzu Pearls, Cilantro Oil Cilantro Lime Crema Cosmos Club Fried Oyster* Lamb Carpaccio* Olive Crusted, Harissa Cocktail, Tartar Sauce Baltimore Style Crab Cake* Smoked Salmon Rillette* Crème Fraiche, Herbs Lemon, Tartar Sauce Beef Short Rib* Lentil Eggplant Flatbread Goat Cheese, Tomato Chutney Truffle, Cashew-Shiitake Crisp Spinach & Swiss Profiterole Seared Angus Beef Tataki* Ponzu, Scallions, Sesame Heirloom Tomato Bisque Chervil Focaccia
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