Dinner Party for Associated Press

Last night we catered an intimate dinner party for eight for the Associated Press. The guest of honor was the former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Tony Garza. They chose a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean menu to do with an interesting evening of Mexican-U.S. politics.

On the menu:

Salad Course
Chilled Israeli couscous salad with roasted almonds in a honey, lime and mint dressing, with artichoke heart garnish.

Main Course
Spanikopita
Spinach & feta pie wrapped and baked in crispy phyllo dough

Middle Eastern Kefta
Grilled beef seasoned with parsley, mint, coriander, cumin and paprika, served with Tzatziki, a cucumber yogurt sauce

Tomato and roasted red pepper coulis with Kalamata olives

Fresh pita bread


Dessert
Platter of assorted baklava

Coffee and Tea Service