Inspirations Dinner Offerings
Spring + Summer 2017
Specialty Cocktails Specialty Cocktails continued
The St. Germain Cocktail Mango Mojito St. Germain + champagne mango vodka + mint simple syrup club soda muddled limes colorful edible blossom splash of lemon lime soda
Blackberry Smash Cherry Blossom Bellini muddled lemon, blackberries + mint white peach puree your choice of bourbon or vodka bubbly champagne dash of simple syrup splash of cherry brandy
Moscow Mule Cucumber Elderflower Cooler ice cold vodka cucumber infused vodka + lemon fresh lime juice + spicy ginger beer juice lime wheel garnish simple syrup + elderflower muddled cucumbers + champagne Classic Mint Julep cucumber slice for garnish maker's mark simple syrup + crushed mint Pink Grapefruit Mojito offered in a rocks glass white rum + fresh mint fresh mint garnish simple syrup + lime juice pink grapefruit juice Southern Arnold Palmer club soda half peach iced tea + half lemonade Sparkling Lavender Lemonade finished with vodka fresh lemon juice + lavender simple lemon wheel syrup topped with sparkling wine French Martini citrus vodka + pineapple juice Dark + Stormy chambord + lime wedge dark rum + ginger beer splash of lime juice Fire + Ice Martini in a collins glass over ice jalapeño infused vodka grapefruit simple syrup The French 75 white grapefruit juice champagne + smooth gin lemon juice + simple syrup
Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
*indicates upgraded item GF = Gluten Free V = Vegan
*Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes regional classic eastern shore rémoulade
Rosemary Grilled Beef garlic aioli + chives toast crisps
Thai Spiced Watermelon Gazpacho en demitasse GF,V
Smoked Salmon Barquette sour cream + dill red onion escabeche
Tandoori Chicken cucumber raita + mango chutney fried pita chip
*Hawaiian Lomi-lomi salted salmon, tomatoes + spring onions salmon roe GF
Jicama + Mango Summer Rolls peanut dipping sauce GF,V
Two Bite Angus Burger smoked tomato jam Vermont sharp cheddar wee brioche Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres continued continued
Mac + Cheese Muffin Potato + Pea Samosas farmhouse aged cheddar tamarind chutney truffled aioli Chicken 'n Waffle Skewer *Lamb Lollipops malt battered fried chicken mustard + herbed breadcrumb bourbon maple syrup crusted tzatziki sauce Petite Ratatouille toasted quinoa cup + basil cream Raw Zucchini Lasagna GF pistachio pesto + sundried tomato sauce Spinach + Feta Phyllo pine nut 'ricotta' tangy tzatziki droplets of balsamic syrup GF,V *Lamb Gyro served on mini pita *Apple Pie Moonshine Pork Belly lemon yogurt blackberry compote + pickled red diced cucumber onion Five Spice Duck Moo Shoo Wrap Minted Spring Pea Soup rolled with fresh ginger + green onion pea tendril + lemon cream hoisin sauce
*Tuna Dynamite Cones Asparagus Parmesan Tartlet spicy dressed ahi tuna lemon, thyme + garlic petite sesame cones micro green garnish *Coconut Crusted Shrimp golden + crisp Piquant African Peppers mango curry crème plumped with ricotta truffle jam Caprese Skewer GF basil + balsamic syrup GF *Shrimp 'n Grits pan sauteed gulf shrimp Raspberries + Brie soft + rich corn grits golden pastry envelope stainless steel tapas spoon GF
Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres Salads continued
*Rare Ahi Tuna Strawberry + Kale Salad chili aioli + tobiko fresh + oil cured strawberries wonton crisp chèvre crumbles + toasted almonds honey-lemon vinaigrette Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas rich cheddar cheese Eden Salad jalapeno surge edible flowers + cucumbers chipotle crème baby arugula leaves orange segments + radishes *Artichoke Gratin gingered citrus vinaigrette toasted + golden
Caesar Salad *Little Lobster Rolls baby romaine hearts the essence of summering in New England shards of parmesan cheese on cute buns focaccia croutons traditional dressing Tostada + Mole Chicken lime guacamole topped corn crisp Feta + Watermelon Salad grilled chicken tomatoes + arugula leaves cilantro + feta English cucumbers + pine nuts watermelon radish honey mint vinaigrette
*Parisian Country Crepe Vine Ripe Caprese warm brie cheese slices of deeply rich tomatoes honey + walnuts medallions of fresh mozzarella gathered in a thin pancake tender basil leaves tied with a chive GF balsamic glaze drizzle droplets of extra virgin olive oil Gruyere Gougeres parmesan 'snow' Panzanella torn Tuscan bread ripe tomatoes + garlic green olives + red onions mozzarella piccolo + capers roasted red peppers + basil Salads Salads continued continued
Lettuces with Black Beans + Chayote Orange + Almond Bouquet toasted coconut bibb, lola rosa, frisee + Belgian scotch bonnet + honey vinaigrette endive mandarin orange segments + Bouquet of Lettuces + Goat Cheese toasted almonds baby arugula + goat cheese parmesan frico sugar + spice pecans strawberry vinaigrette raspberry vinaigrette Greek Salad Spring Greens mixed greens, kalamata olives + lola rosa, frisee, endive + spinach cucumbers sweet onion bits + baby tomatoes red onions, feta cheese + grape blackberries + crisp prosciutto tomatoes apple cider vinaigrette lemon + oregano vinaigrette
River Farm Flower Garden Soups colorful edible blossoms make your first course a soup + salad duo or serve frisee, Belgian endive + crisp romaine soup in shooters on your buffet sliced garden strawberries sugar + spice pecans Chilled Broccoli Soup with Lobster balsamic vinaigrette Salad shaved radish + basil Roasted Stone Fruit Salad lettuce bouquet of Belgian endive, Artichoke Bisque frisee, lola rosa + romaine lightly whipped cream sugar + spice pecans cheese + artichoke fritter wedge of creamy brie champagne vinaigrette Strawberry + Chardonnay Soup basil + lime cream Mango + Papaya Salad minted salad greens Lobster Bisque avocado mousse tarragon + fresh lobster salad lime + sweet chili vinaigrette Crab-n-Corn Chowder bacon + chanterelle mushrooms
Beef + Lamb
Grilled Argentinian Skirt Steak
chimichurri sauce
Soups continued
Chilled Watermelon Essence
basil oil celery leaf + feta
Spring Mushroom Soup sublime bit of cream crumbled crisp prosciutto
Tomato + Basil Soup slow simmered tomato soup fresh basil + garlic
droplets of olive oil
Chilled Cucumber Soup frond of dill creme fraiche swirl
Roasted Tomato Gazpacho drizzle of Spanish olive oil garnish of vegetable brunoises focaccia crisp
Brandied Onion Soup
open face gruyere sandwich
Chilled Lettuce Soup
bacon + turnips topped with croutons
Beef + Lamb Seafare continued continued
Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak Citrus Glazed Arctic Char Fillet garlic + sea salt rubbed pan seared shallot, dijon + cognac pan sauce fresh thyme
Herb + Garlic Rubbed Hanger Steak Black Bass Fillet seared hanger steak draped in roasted shallot butter artichoke Barigoule sauce
Boneless Beef Short Rib Short Smoked Salmon slow cooked + fork tender black dijon + apricot glaze angus crispy horseradish threads fortified natural juices frizzled onion threads Grilled Open Blue Cobia Fillet herb + lemon gastrique Black Angus Salteado tenderloin medallion redolent of Classic Crab Cake roasted garlic roasted corn + tomato salad herbaceous maître d'hotel butter
chili tempura onion strings Grilled Fillet of Snapper
Iron Seared Manhattan Cut Strip jicama + mango salsa Steak square cut NY strip North Atlantic Cod Fillet bourbon shallot butter herbed breadcrumb crust
Beef Tenderloin Cherrywood Smoked North Pacific coffee + chili rubbed Hake red wine demi-glace house smoked
Herb + Garlic Rubbed Beef Filet Zucchini Crowned Halibut seared black angus tenderloin smoked tomato + caper vinaigrette draped in roasted shallot butter
Black Angus Filet Miso + Jalapeño Mahi Mahi malbec reduction sake splashed cucumber relish tempura onion strings
Seafare continued
Monkfish Provencal herb marinated + pan seared tomato, black olive, parsley + garlic
Braised Red Snapper Thai curry sauce
Grilled Fillet of Salmon roasted pineapple + mango relish
Pan Roasted Halibut roasted tomato + basil concasse
Seared Chesapeake Rockfish cured lemon + agave gastrique guajillo + herb speckled glaze
Seared Fillet of Salmon fresh herb, lemon + olive oil sauce
Grilled Halibut Fillet spring onion + charred corn relish
Smothered Shrimp + Andouille creamy stone ground grits
Cornmeal Dusted Red Snapper Fillet piment d'Espelette
Pecan Encrusted Rainbow Trout peach riesling mostardo
Poultry Poultry continued Herb Roasted Baby Chicken lemon shallot butter Picatta Classico parmesan encrusted paillard of Tandoori Chicken Breast spring hen citrus chermoula lemon caper butter sauce + splash of chardonnay Fire Grilled Airline Breast of Chicken overnight garlic + citrus marinade Pan Roasted Breast of Hen tropical fruit relish honey + summer ale sauce touch of whole grain mustard Stuffed Breast of Chicken chevre + fire roasted tomato stuffed Herb Grilled Airline Breast of Chicken boneless chicken breast sautéed portobello mushrooms + grainy mustard pan sauce boursin sauce
Fire Grilled Airline Chicken Breast Stuffed + Roasted Chicken Breast smoked sweet peppers apple wood smoked bacon caramel roasted lemon sauce wrapped boneless breast of chicken artichoke + fontina stuffed Skillet Chicken natural jus garlic confit, lemon zest + parsley Pan Roasted Breast of Hen Lemon + Pignoli Chicken artichoke + sundried tomato airline chicken breast tapenade pine nut + fresh herb sauce salad of baby greens cherry tomato confit Peppered Duck Breast Chicken Veronique pecan cherry relish pan seared paillard of hen thyme infused port reduction grape + shallot patina Pan Roasted Duck Grilled Breast of Chicken spicy + sweet green papaya salad za'atar + sumac rubbed Lavender + Peach Glazed Duck Breast compressed peach relish
Pork Vegetarian Main continued
Latin Spiced Pork Stuffed Poblano Chiles Achiote brined lomo forbidden black rice risotto perfumed with garlic + cumin roasted corn + avocado salsa
Fire Grilled Pork Tenderloin Eggplant Stack peach bbq sauce roasted vegetables hint of chili de arbol portobello mushrooms
tomato lavender sauce Grilled Pork Tenderloin quinoa + pine nut salad soy + pineapple glaze
Roasted Vegetable Strudel Hoisin Pork Tenderloin plump with goat cheese Asian spices wrapped in puff pastry lace citrus notes
Apricot + Dijon Pork Tenderloin Quinoa Cake smoked apricot + Dijon smoky calypso beans
curried squash + habanero coconut Roasted Pork Tenderloin sauce wrapped in apple wood smoked
bacon Raw Zucchini 'Noodle' Lasagna grain mustard jus pine nut 'ricotta' & pistachio 'pesto'
sundried tomato 'sauce' Vegetarian Main virgin oil droplets + balsamic laces fresh tomatoes + basil Lasagnette of Artichokes + Baby Greens Gnocchi with Zucchini + Artichokes artichokes, goat cheese + wilted potato gnocchi in herbed brown spinach butter side of baby greens with radicchio + shaved zucchini noodles + shallots frisee sundried tomatoes + artichokes pool of pesto + dusted with shards of parmesan to finish crumbled hazelnuts Spinach + Ricotta Ravioli alfredo cream + parsley scatter
Accompaniments Acompaniments starches starches continued
Wild Garlic Quinoa Cake Mashed Potatoes fresh oregano + lemon zest Vermont cheddar + horseradish
Fresh Corn Souffles Basil Mashed Potatoes individuals Parmigiano-Reggiano
Citrus Scented Basmati Rice Pomme Purée light + fluffy creamery butter
Saffron Couscous Steamed Jasmine Rice toasted pignolis + scissored green turmeric + saffron scented onions Goat Cheese + Caramelized Onion Griddled Polenta Risotto blueberries + bourbon pan seared golden
Batata Harra Velvety Whipped Potatoes diced potatoes with harissa + garlic parmesan + leeks
Soft Smoked Pepper Polenta Accompaniments parmesan cheese vegetables
New Potatoes + Artichoke Hearts Fire Grilled Asparagus Spears roasted shallots + thyme herbed lemon butter
Rosemary Roasted Fingerlings Braised Fava Beans oven warm petite potatoes lemon + Pecorino Romano sea salt + cracked peppercorns Sweet Chili Charred Broccolini Towering Potato Gratin tamari, garlic + brown rice vinegar layers of yukon gold potatoes rich gruyere cheese + cream Shaved Brussels Sprouts sautéed with lemon zest Creamed Corn fresh thyme + white pepper Accompaniments vegetables continued Dessert
Glazed Carrots Raspberry Cheesecake carrot juice glaze layers of rich cheesecake white mousse + raspberry mousse Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley fresh raspberries + coulis fresh herbs + garlic olive oil Passionate Creme Brulee Baby Spinach Saute crisp caramelized sugar crust slivers of garlic + olive oil pistachio tuile cookie fresh berry accent Haricots Verts French beans + translucent carrot Bright Berry Tart ribbon plump + juicy berries shallot butter glisten french pastry cream buttery tartlet shell Broccolini Bouquet shallot + chablis glisten Tropical Clouds guava + mango mousses Grilled Romanesco coconut jaconde + coulis with grapeseed oil + shallots crystallized coconut garnish
Wilted Swiss Chard Imperial Mousse garlic + olive oil white chocolate mousse sea salt crystals studded with amarena cherry almond chocolate flourless cake Charred Cherry Tomatoes cherry vanilla creme anglaise with basil compote Trio of Chocolate Roasted Zucchini + Squash dark chocolate pate with raspberry roasted garlic basil pistou coulis chocolate pot de creme white chocolate cheesecake
Raspberry + Lychee Tart curls of citrus zest buttery tart shell
Dessert Dessert Displays continued Mignardises Table Key Lime Panna Cotta a collection of our pastry chef’s best, mango puree swipe seasonal pastries graham cracker dust a blend of classics + new twists curls of fresh lime featuring: mousse filled chocolate cups Lemon + White Chocolate Mousse assorted opera cakes, cream filled Parfaits profiteroles Malibu rum macerated strawberries a variety of cheesecake bites seasonal miniature pies Classic Creme Brulee French macarons, petite fresh fruit rich vanilla bean custard tartlets, caramel glazed pecan bars caramelized sugar crust chocolate coated cereal clusters fresh berries + crisp biscotti + coconut macaroons
S'mores Cupcake Shop crisp graham cracker + graham dust collection of classic + new twists toasted fluffy marshmallows please choose 3 of your favorites warm milk chocolate drizzle Madagascar vanilla double chocolate Caramelized Mango Tart spiced carrot Mexican chocolate + pepitas strawberry lemonade southern red velvet Strawberry Shortcake caramel macchiato marinated strawberries + traditional shortbread + house whipped cream Individual Pie Display basil ice cream + balsamic caramel collection of handmade pies elegantly displayed, wide selection please select three banana cream cherry chocolate silk Dutch apple Dessert Displays Dessert Displays continued continued
Raid Our Cookie Jar! Gelato Bar collection of artisan cookies + assorted flavors of rich Italian ice brownies cream some classics and some new twists choose 3 of your favorites: an example of our delicious Pistachio offerings... Hazelnut toffee chocolate chip Vanilla snickerdoodle Tiramisu oatmeal + dried cranberry Coffee ginger Dark chocolate peanut butter Strawberry Salty Peanut Butter Brownie Bar offered with... a collection of rich and fudgy Dark Chocolate Sauce brownies Whipped Chantilly Cream to include... Salted Caramel Sauce Dark Chocolate Black Forest Peach Pie Station Blondie flaky housemade pie crusts Walnut Studded to be filled with warm fresh summer peaches Assorted Cake Pops sautéed in butter + brown sugar chocolate, vanilla + red velvet cake crumble + pecan streusel toppings pops chilled whipped cream iced in colorful coating and playfully decorated S'mores Galore! milk chocolate Cherries Jubilee traditional graham crackers dark sweet cherries sautéed with fruit classic marshmallows brandy 'bonfire' for toasting treats served over French vanilla ice cream + vanilla sponge cake
Dessert Displays continued
Roasted Pineapple Carving Station served on small plates sweet Hawaiian pineapples roasted with butter, peppercorns + brown sugar carved to order and offered with... spiced chantilly cream Madagascar vanilla ice cream Barbados rum touched butter sauce