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2018-19 SEASONAL MENU SELECTIONS // SPRING & SUMMER epicureancatering.com 303.770.0877 INDULGING IN EXCELLENCE SINCE 1982 Epicurean’s national award-winning culinary & event design teams have created the following menus specifically for Spring & Summer. No culinary team brings more experience, creativity & vision for the food arts than Epicurean. Our gifted chefs bridge their skills with your palette to determine the perfect flavors & food style for your occasion & budget. We build relationships by providing fresh, beautifully presented food with unerring consistency. The Epicurean team is composed of the finest talents in food creation, preparation & service. Our motto, “we’re only as good as our last meal served,” & "yes, you can taste the difference." Our outstanding culinary team brings a wealth of award winning experience not limited to: CHEF NORBERT Our Executive Chef - from a town called ‘Egg’, Austria, who sharpened his knife with Michelin Star Chefs in European restaurants & hotels CHEF NIKKI Our R&D Chef, who honed her craft in Italy & shares her talents by educating culinary students at the Art Institute of Colorado CHEF AARON Our Executive Restaurant Chef, who has paid homage to his Italian roots cheffing across the US, including for local Denver restaurant, Panzano CHEF BEN Our Executive Stadium Chef, who not only knows every dish Epicurean serves, but also can remember the party for which it was originally created We pride ourselves on the fact that it takes a lot of moving parts to create a true experience, an experience you taste on your lips & revisit in your memory, long after the event is over. epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring & Summer HORS D’ OEUVRES - PASSED SPRING ASPARAGUS TARTLET KALE CAESAR TART asparagus, prosciutto, melted fontina, spring onion truffled kale, hard cooked hen’s eggs, lemon Caesar dressing, tomato, vinaigrette, savory tart shell parmesan, brioche cup SWEET CORN CUSTARD {GF} SPICY TUNA WONTON savory olathe sweet corn custard, jalapeno, caramelized seared ahi tuna, crispy wonton chip, spicy chili sauce, toasted onions, cheddar & queso fresco cheese, crema, pico de gallo, sesame seeds freeze dried corn LEMON RISOTTO BITE {GF} PINEAPPLE & JICAMA {GF, VEGAN} seared warm lemon infused risotto bite, red chile crème fresh pineapple & jicama, tajin fraiche, micro green garnish BEET CURED SALMON {GF} CAPRESE TARTLET WITH BASIL CAVIAR beet cured salmon, potato latke, dill creme fraiche, caper brioche cup, heirloom grape tomatoes, fresh burrata, basil caviar, extra virgin olive oil, crispy basil leaves GREEN CHILE PIMENTO TROUT green chile pimento, house made ritz crackers, flaked STRAWBERRY BRUSCHETTA smoked trout strawberries, chevre, basil, balsamic, sourdough MINI SHRIMP TOSTADA {GF} chopped shrimp, pico de gallo, guacamole, crispy corn tortilla DUCK & MASCARPONE {GF} seared & shaved muscovy duck breast, blackberry mascarpone FRIED CHICKEN & STOUT MUSTARD crispy buttermilk fried dark meat chicken nugget, housemade stout beer whole grain mustard PORK & PALISADE PEACHES {GF} house smoked pork tenderloin, jalapeño peach compote, grilled jicama epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Pork & Palisade Peaches Spring & Summer HORS D’ OEUVRES - BUFFET BURRATA & ROASTED GRAPES {GF} ARTISAN CHARCUTERIE {GF} burrata, rosemary roasted grapes, evoo, sliced artisanal cured meats such as coppa, sopressata, sea salt, served in a mason jar prosciutto di parma, mortadella & longanzia RED BEET PICKLED HEN’S EGG {GF} ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMOKED TROUT vibrant red deviled hard cooked hen’s egg, pickled with house smoked rocky mountain trout, cream cheese, roasted red beet horseradish, lemon & capers, served with nuts, dried fruit, & nita crisps HUMMUS TRIO {GF, VEGAN} trio of vegetable hummus in vegetable vessels {roasted carrot GREEN CHILE BLT JAR hummus, edamame hummus & white bean puree} caramelized bacon jam tossed with cubed bread, romaine aioli, roasted cherry tomatoes, romaine spear GRILLED COLORADO VEGETABLE PLATTER {GF} chilled, marinated & grilled zucchini, squash, eggplant, portabello, roma tomato, radicchio, bell peppers, fennel & red onion, parmesan SOUTHERN PICKLED SHRIMP {GF} pickled, chilled shrimp {vinegar, pickling spice, bay leaves, garlic, onion, lemon, evoo}, served atop onions, bay leaves & lemons LEMONCELLO WINGS {GF} rosemary, garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, charred white onion BUFFALO CARPACCIO & WHEATBERRY SALAD {GF} seared & shaved thin rare buffalo carpaccio, buckwheat & golden beet salad, petite mustard greens, lemon oil, sea salt epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring & Summer SALADS ARUGULA & TORN HERB SALAD {GF, VEGAN} FARMHOUSE SALAD {GF} arugula, radicchio, chives, italian parsley, chervil, toasted pine red leaf & romaine, grape tomatoes, scallions, carrots, nuts, lemon infused extra virgin olive oil watermelon radish, herbed buttermilk vinaigrette SPRING BEET SALAD {GF, VEGAN} PEACH & CAMEMBERT SALAD {GF} shaved celery, haricot vert, roasted golden beets, watercress, summer colorado grilled peaches, mouco camembert, mixed arugula, red beet pickled mustard seed vinaigrette, crispy beet, greens, candied pecans, raspberry vinaigrette celery root & sweet potato chips TABBOULEH GRAIN SALAD EDAMAME TIMBALE SALAD {GF, VEGAN} & CHARCOAL TENDERLOIN {GF} edamame, bell peppers, tomato, carrots, scallions, cilantro, whole carved charcoal rubbed tenderloin, tabbouleh grain & mint leaves, sesame tamari vinaigrette, arugula, toasted salad, mixed greens, pea tendrils, heirloom grape tomato, sesame seeds, crispy rice noodles cucumber, roasted garlic, peppadew peppers, fresh herbs SUPERFOOD SALAD {GF, VEGAN} BURRATA SALAD {GF} kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts, lettuces, pepitas, dried burrata, roasted tomato, basil, balsamic emulsion, evoo cranberries, meyer lemon poppy seed vinaigrette AHI TUNA & ASIAN NOODLE SALAD seared rare, chilled ahi tuna, asian egg noodles, carrots, sugar snap peas, shaved cabbage, crispy puffed rice cracker garnish CRAB LOUIE WEDGE SALAD {GF} dungeness crab, blue crab, iceberg, cucumber, tomato wedges, hard cooked hen’s egg, crab louie dressing WATERMELON FETA SALAD {GF} cubed watermelon, kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh mint, raspberry-ginger vinaigrette, pepper, baby watercress greens epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring Beet Salad Spring & Summer ENTREES CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN {GF} PASTRAMI SHORT RIB roasted airline chicken breast, crisped skin, crispy caper beurre fork tender, boneless beef chuck short rib, pastrami braised blanc, carrot puree, roasted beets, crispy broccolini overnight, caraway demi glace, wild mushroom & exotic grain blend, roasted carrots DUO ENTREE BEEF TENDERLOIN & SHRIMP {GF} PISTACHIO CRUSTED COLORADO WILD oven-roasted carved beef tenderloin, chimichurri , grilled STRIPED BASS {GF} shrimp, roasted beet & potato gratin skin on colorado wild striped bass, pistachio crust, parmesan cheese, seasonings, herbed beurre blanc, roasted baby carrots & asparagus BEEF SHORT RIB {GF} Braised short rib, hatch green chili infused grits, baby carrots, red chile demi glace HALIBUT, CHERMOULA BUERRE BLANC {GF} fresh herb marinated halibut, chermoula buerre blanc, KALUA PULLED PORK {GF} blackened green beans, creamy roasted sweet corn polenta grilled pineapple salsa, seasoned salt, banana leaf wrapped braised pork, crispy plantains SEARED COBIA, HARISSA VINAIGRETTE tabbouleh salad, roasted baby carrots COLORADO LAMB LOIN {GF} grilled, herbed pistou, olathe sweet corn risotto, wilted kale PORK TENDERLOIN {GF} house smoked rubbed pork tenderloin, sweet & peruvian purple potato hash, diced fresh bacon, crispy brussels sprouts, cherry chipotle chile glaze ANGUS BEEF TENDERLOIN {GF} angus beef tenderloin, wild mushroom dust & truffle essence rubbed, charred tomato demi, caramelized onion au gratin, fresh olathe sweet corn DUCK BREAST {GF} seared duck breast, port wine demi, fingerling potatoes & roasted cauliflower epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Beef Short Rib Spring & Summer ENTREES, CONTINUED ASIAN TUNA BOWL {GF} chilled sushi grade seared rare tuna, quinoa, shiitake mushroom, diced carrot, snap peas, yellow onion, avocado, daikon sprouts, soy ginger vinaigrette, toasted sesame seeds SUMMER VEGETABLE GNOCCHI potato gnocchi, zucchini, yellow squash, grape tomato, pesto cream sauce, parmesan cheese, basil SMOKED CAULIFLOWER, COUS COUS, & GREMOLATA {VEGAN} smoked cauliflower, mushroom cous cous, pine nuts, tomato, gremolata CARROT OSSO BUCO & SWEET PEA LEMON GRITS {GF, VEGAN} braised carrots, mushroom, pearl onion, sweet pea & lemon grits cake, parsley TOFU, GREEN CURRY LENTILS & WATERMELON {GF, VEGAN} Seared tofu, green curry lentils, watermelon, shaved radish, green goddess dressing epicureancatering.com 6800 South Xanthia Street P 303.770.0877 F 303.770.0711 Centennial, Colorado 80112 [email protected] Spring & Summer STATIONS BUBBLES BAR {GF} MOBILE PIZZA OVEN fresh berries, candied flowers, edible pearls, gold sugar, mint, freshly made hand pulled neopolitan pizzas cooked in our lemon twists, & assorted juices to accompany your choice of authentic italian