Union Square Events Sample Menus 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Fall 2018
Continental Breakfast Suggested offerings ~ Additional choices on request
Greek Yogurt Parfait Maple-Pecan Granola, Spiced Pear Compote
Autumn Pastries Blueberry Muffin with Oat Streusel Gluten Free Apple Pie Muffin Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffin Mini Croissant Mini Pain au Chocolate
Seasonal Whole Fruit
page 1 Breakfast Buffet 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Please select six offerings
Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Pork and Sage Sausage, and Chicken and Apple Sausage
Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Chive Crème Fraîche
Baked Eggs with Sharp Cheddar and Chives
Egg White Frittata with Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, and Herbs
Frittata with Sweet Potato, Mushrooms, and Swiss Chard
Sourdough Strata with Country Ham, Mushrooms, Smoked Gouda
Sourdough Strata, Tomato, Bacon, and Gruyère
Steel-Cut Irish Oatmeal with Blackberry Compote and Brown Sugar
Crispy Red Bliss Potatoes with Shallots and Dill
Sliced Seasonal Fruit and Berries Platter
page 2 Supplemental Breakfast Stations 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Available for additional cost
A la Minute Eggs, Seasonal Vegetables, and Artisanal Cheeses
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Smoked Salmon with Seasonal Accompaniments
Selection of New York Bagels, Pumpernickel, and Baguettine Breads
page 3 Sample Brunch Station 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020
Anson Mills Grits with Cajun Shrimp Scallions and Mushrooms
Smoked Salmon with Classic Accompaniments Eggs Mimosa, Capers, Red Onion, Pumpernickel Bread
Potato and Zucchini Frittata Parmesan and Fresh Basil
Smoked Turkey, Mushroom, and Pearl Onion Quiche
Apple, Brie, and Artichoke Quiche
Crispy Red Bliss Potatoes Shallots and Dill
page 4 Lunch Buffet 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Guests will typically select two-three main courses (or three sandwiches), one salad, two sides, one-two accompaniments, and two-three desserts (plus fruit)
Sandwiches
Mozzarella with Roasted Tomatoes on Ciabatta Arugula, Pesto
Grilled Eggplant with Lemon Hummus on Sullivan Street Strecci Bread Roasted Peppers
Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Arugula Pesto Pecorino
Grilled Chicken with Applewood-Smoked Bacon on Ciabatta Arugula, Roasted Garlic Aïoli
Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Brie Cranberry Mustard, Honeycrisp Apples
Ham and Swiss Sandwich Honey-Dijon Mustard
Roast Beef Sandwich Balsamic Onion Aïoli, Arugula
Roast Beef with Horseradish Mayonnaise on Ciabatta Arugula, Pickled Red Onion
page 5 Main Courses 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage
Cavatelli with Chestnuts, Tuscan Kale, and Pecorino Romano
Mushroom Lasagna with Kale and Pecorino Fondue
Roasted Salmon with Black Truffle Vinaigrette
Sea Bass with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Seared Cod with Lager Butter
Roasted Chicken Breast with Roasted Garlic-Sage Jus
Seared Chicken Breast with Tarragon-Mustard Vinaigrette
Braised Short Rib with Horseradish Gremolata
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Butternut Squash Mostarda
Pasta Bolognese with Grated Parmesan
page 6 Salads 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020
Arugula and Frisee Salad with Shaved Fennel Gruyère, Citrus Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Beet Salad with Beluga Lentils Brown Beech Mushrooms, Upland Cress
Endive and Chicory Salad Pecorino, Hazelnuts, Pears
Market Greens with Radishes Chianti Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Frisee Baby Carrots, Pickled Red Onions, Sherry Vinaigrette
Roasted Sunchoke and Maitake Mushroom Salad Crispy Quinoa, Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette
page 7 Side Dishes 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cipollini Onions Lemon Brown Butter
Anson Mills Creamy Polenta Parmesan
Chestnut-Pear Bread Pudding Parmesan
Potato Au Gratin Gruyère
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Kale
Chickpea Croquettes Cucumber-Lemon Labneh
Eggplant and Israeli Couscous Feta, Sumac Vinaigrette
Honey-Glazed Market Carrots Mint, Pine Nuts, Parsley
Organic Quinoa with Baby Kale, Roasted Red Peppers Ricotta Salata, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Orzo Salad with Feta and Black Olives Preserved Lemon Jus
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
page 8 Accompaniments 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020
Pull-Apart Rolls Vermont Creamery Butter
Pizza Bianca
House-Made Sea Salt and Black Pepper Kettle Chips
Garlic-Dill Pickles
page 9 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Desserts
Raspberry Macaron with Crème Fraîche and Rose Jam
Chestnut Cake with Pear Marmalade and Vanilla-Chestnut Cream
Lavender Sablé with Grapefruit Curd and Yogurt
Chocolate-Pecan Bar
Parsnip Cake with Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting
Dark Chocolate Biscuit with Caramelized White Chocolate and Cocoa Nib Crunch
Spiced Graham Cookie with Cardamom Marshmallow and Chocolate Glaze
Double Fudge Brownie
Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Caramelized Pear and Puffed Grains
Vanilla Custard Tart with Sour Cherry
page 10 Seated Dinner Offerings 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 ~ Cocktail Reception
Bar Snacks Please select one-two
Smoked Gouda-Thyme Crackers
Spinach-Artichoke Grissini
Spiced Nuts with Rosemary
Kettle Chips with Herb Sea Salt
White Cheddar Popcorn
Crispy Conchiglie Pasta with Parmesan
Sesame-Teriyaki Almonds and Cashews
Beet Chips with Orange Salt
Seasonal Crudité with Black Pepper and Parmesan Aïoli
Togarashi-Dusted Rice Chips
page 11 Passed Canapés 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Please select six-eight
Mac and Cheese Croquette Gruyère Fondue
Chaat Masala Samosa Green Mango Chutney
Parsnip Soup Shooters Horseradish Gremolata
Stracciatella Toast with Basil Winter Squash Mostarda
Vietnamese Vegetable Summer Roll Jalapeño-Yuzu Jam
Caviar and Crème Fraîche Gougère Gruyère, Preserved Lemon
Smoked Trout Salad Everything Bagel Crisp, Pickled Shallot
Fluke Crudo with Yuzu and Pickled Chile White Soy
Smoked Salmon Rillettes Cucumber, Trout Roe Vinaigrette
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Olive, Capers and Celery Olive Ficelle
Lobster Salad Toast Butter-Toasted Brioche
page 12 Passed Canapés (continued) 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020
Shrimp Cocktail Brown Butter Béarnaise
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Cabbage Slaw, Pickled Jalapeño
Chicken and Corn Tostadita Avocado Crema
Chicken Pot Pie Root Vegetables, Rosemary Velouté
Foie Gras Toast Sauternes, Pineapple
Mandarin Duck Scallion, Moo Shu Chip
Rigatoni Bolognese Parmesan, Basil
Beef Yakitori Ginger, Tamari
House-Made Beef Slider with Bacon Aïoli Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
Pigs in a Blanket Pickled Mustard Seeds
Spiced Lamb Flatbread Stracchino, Pepperonata
page 13 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 First Course Please select one
Burrata with Maple Kabocha Squash Apples, Radicchio, Toasted Farro
Autumn Lettuce Salad with Roasted Maitake Mushrooms Whipped Ricotta, Pumpernickel Crumble, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Golden Beets with Smoked Labneh Beluga Lentils, Brown Beech Mushrooms
Endive and Chicory Salad Hazelnuts, Pears, Ricotta Salata
Celery Root-Truffle Soup Parmesan, Apples, Hazelnuts
Smoked White Bean Soup Aged Cheddar, Guanciale, Pickled Pearl Onions, Spinach
Butternut Squash Ravioli Sage, Grana Padano
Champagne-Glazed Lobster with Frisee and Herbs Bouillabaisse Vinaigrette, Fall Market Vegetables (Supplemental Charge)
Accompanied By: Artisanal Breads Vermont Creamery Butter
page 14 Main Course 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Please select one-two
Roasted Halibut with Lager Butter Cipollini Onions, Smoked Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe
Wild Striped Bass with Root Vegetable Chowder Mushrooms, Meyer Lemon
Roasted Salmon with Balsamic Butter Beluga Lentils, Fennel, Spinach
Roasted Chicken with Rosemary-Maple Jus Sweet Potatoes, Mushrooms
Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast with Four Grains Roasted Mushrooms, Celery
Roasted Chicken with Thyme Jus Pear-Chestnut Bread Pudding, Swiss Chard
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Beef Jus Potato Confit, Baby Kale, Brussels Sprouts
Braised Beef Short Rib with Bone Marrow-Mustard Jus Chestnuts, Carrots, Sorrel
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Black Truffle Vinaigrette Potato Gratin, Maitake Mushrooms, Sautéed Spinach
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fennel Jus Olives, Roasted Tomatoes, Cipollini Onions
page 15 Silent Vegetarian Alternative 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Please select one
Mushroom Fricassee Quinoa, Focaccia
Roasted Honeynut Squash with Mustard Vinaigrette Mushrooms, Quinoa, Brussels Sprouts, Kale
page 16 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Dessert Please select one
Apple Tarte Tatin with Walnuts Rum Raisin, Whipped Crème Fraîche
Sweet Potato-Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Compressed Apples, Ginger-Rum Ice Cream
D’Anjou Pear with Chocolate Streusel Red Wine-Black Pepper Ice Cream
Mascarpone Cheesecake with Cocoa Nib Tuile Juniper Pears, Blood Orange Sorbet
Devil’s Food Cake with Sweet Cherry Buttercream Chocolate Crémeux, Sour Cherry Sorbet
Seasonal Fruit Plate Available Upon Request
Petits Fours
Coffee and Tea Service
Dark Roast Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee Whole Milk, Half and Half, and Soy Milk
Assorted Teas Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, Egyptian Chamomile, Peppermint, Tropical Green
page 17 Optional Passed Sweets 11 Howard Sample Menus 08/06/2020 Please select four-five
Brioche Doughnut with Apple Jam and Rosemary Sugar
S'more Macaron
Brown Sugar Cupcake with Vanilla Frosting
Ice Cream Cones Sugar Cones with House-Made Ice Creams and Sorbets
Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Shortbread Cookie
Caramel-Banana Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Pomegranate-Rose Marshmallow
Chocolate and Pecan Bar
Macerated Apple Tartelette with Dulcey Chocolate
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Brown Butter Crumble
Double Fudge Brownie
Passion Fruit Cupcake with Mint Frosting
White Chocolate-Chestnut Ganache and Cocoa Nib Tuile
Pumpkin Macaron with Cinnamon Buttercream
Brioche Doughnut with Vanilla Pudding and Fall-Spiced Chocolate Sugar
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