Irish Embassy Christmas Party

We had the pleasure of catering the Irish Embassy's Christmas party last weekend. A friendly crowd gathered to chat, eat and drink the hostess's amazing Irish Coffees!

The menu follows below:

Passed Appetizers

Spanikopita
Spinach and Feta Cheese Pyllo Triangles

Hot Brie Bites
French Brie and Red Grape Compote in a crispy cup

Classic Gougères
Hot Gruyère Cheese Puffs with a touch of Cayenne

Chestnut Bacon Wraps
Soy-marinated Water Chestnuts in Pepper Bacon with Maple Glaze

Beef Tenderloin Crostini
Sliced Tender Beef Tenderloin on Crostini with Horseradish Cream

Smoked Salmon Mousse
Served in a Cucumber Cup with caper & Dill Garnish

Gorgonzola, Cranberry, Balsamic Reduction, Toasted Nuts
Served in an Endive Leaf
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Dinner Buffet Menú

Antipasto Display – A Spice Specialty!
Assorted Imported Meats - Italian Salamis, Spicy Chorizo, Smoked Ham
Baked Herbed Ricotta
Marinated Feta Cheese
Assorted Grilled Vegetables
Balsamic Onions
Roasted Asparagus Tips
Whole Roasted Garlic
Marinated Artichokes
Marinated Spanish Olives and Roasted Red Pepper
Foccasia, Baguettes, Bread Sticks and Crackers
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Pacific NW Salad
Assorted Greens, Toasted Nuts, Pears and Gorgonzola Cheese with Balsamic Dressing
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Classic Tea Sandwiches
Thin dainty sandwiches, made from fresh crustless white bread and topped with a colorful selection of creations.
Watercress and Cucumber · with herbed butter
Poached Shrimp · with yogurt-dill sauce
Ham & Egg Salad – with dijon mayonnaise
Smoked Turkey Breast · with cranberry-pistachio topping.

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Savory Bread Pudding
with Black Forest Ham, Caramelized Mushrooms & Onions and Gruyére Cheese
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Dessert

Mini Brownie Bites with Chocolate Frosting & Fresh Strawberries
Assorted Cookie Display

NOFX Backstage Party

Tonight we catered the backstage party for the NOFX concert in Salon Jose Cuervo (formally Salon 21). The guys in the band are total sweethearts and we all had a blast.

They are all vegetarian or vegan, and the menu was Mexican. Tomorrow their tour continues as they fly on to Costa Rica, so we wanted to make sure that they had a great Mexican meal before they left the country. Rock on!!!

Tofu Enchiladas Verdes

Gouda & Rajas Tamales in Banana Leaves

Frijoles Charros with Chipotle

Arroz Mexicana

Fresh Crudité with Blue Cheese

Guacamole

Salsa Roja con Chile Guajillo

Christmas Party

We had a fabulous Christmas party tonight for an advertising company. It was a really fun crowd. The client provided gingerbread houses for dessert - adorable!
Tonight's menu was:
Passed Appetizers - Hot

Asian Pork Potstickers
Tender Pork Potstickers with ginger-sesame dipping sauce

Picadillo Empanadas
Spicy Beef Empanadas with Chipotle Cream

Classic Gougères
Hot Gruyère Cheese Puffs with a touch of Cayenne

Gai Satay
Thai Coconut Chicken Breast Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Chestnut Bacon Wraps
Soy-marinated Water Chestnuts in Pepper Bacon with Maple Glaze


Passed Appetizers - Cold

Beef Tenderloin Crostini
Sliced Tender Beef Tenderloin on Crostini with Horseradish Cream

Insalata Caprese on a Stick
Fresh Mozarrella Cheese, Basil Leaf & Grape Tomato served skewered on a toothpick

Thai Summer Rolls
Rice paper rolls with Rice Noodles and Julienne Vegetables, with sesame, ginger and soy dipping sauce