Dinner Under the
Skylight at the Hall of
Records 9-9-05


Guideline Pricing
These menus and prices are intended to serve only as a guide to getting
your event started.  Menu items can be adjusted to meet dietary
preferences (vegetarian, low-calorie or carb-controlled). Special
arrangements can be made for parties less than stated minimums. We
believe that EVERYTHING is negotiable!

Hors d’Oeuvres:
Priced by ‘each’ or ‘dozen’:   $1.50 to $30
(minimum 2 dozen each)

Displays / Platters:
Priced per person (minimum 15pp):   $3.50 to $10 per person
(Cheese/Fruit, Antipasto, Vegetable Crudité, Baked Brie, etc.)

Sit-Down Luncheon / Dinner:
Three to Seven Courses:   $18 to $90 per person

Buffet Luncheon / Dinner:
Five to Eight items:   $28 to $85 per person

Carving Station / 2 Sides and Sauces:
Oven Roasted Turkey or Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin:  $27 per person
Herb Crusted Prime Rib or Peppered Top Sirloin:  $34 per person

Desserts:
Bars, Cookies, Brownies:  $2 to $6 per person
Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, Cheesecakes:  $17 to $35 each

Beverages:
Soft drinks (canned), bottled water  - $1.50 each

Coffee Service:
Includes cream, sweeteners and sugar - $35/gallon

Wine / Beer:
Priced based on selection.  We do not charge a corkage fee.  
Service charged on hourly basis.



Menus to Remember
(Actual menus designed by Chef Brenda and her Clients)


A Night of Wine Tasting
featuring Maryland Blue Crab

Champagne and Appetizers
Petite Blue Crab Cakes, Dijon Cream
Chilled Lobster Spring Rolls with Ponzu
White Truffled Quail Eggs and Beluga Caviar
Sake/Lemongrass Steamed Mussels, Wasabi

French Chenin Blanc and First Course
Classic Cream of Crab Soup with Herbed Crab Puff

French Chardonnay and Salad
Salad of Rocket and Baby Spinach with Cracked Crab,
Yellow Teardrop Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Dolce,
Caramelized Onions, Balsamic Reduction

Intermezzo
Raspberry Eau de Vie Granité

Host’s Own Cabernet Sauvignon and Entrée
Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb, Pistachio/Sage Pesto,
Crab Claw and Chevre Torte with fresh Thyme,
Dried Cranberry Demi-Glacé

Sauternes and Dessert
Warm Gooseberry and Anjou Pear Crisp,
Vanilla Bean and Lavender Ice Cream


Private Chef Dinner
Based on client preferences
$75 per person (minimum 8 persons)
Price excludes wine and Chef on Site fees





Candle Light Dinner
Under The Stars Menu
Featuring Brander Wines

Acorn Squash Tartlette  
Crispy Sage, Browned Butter
2001 Sauvignon Blanc

Thai Green Papaya and Lobster Salad
Opal Basil and Frisée
2001Cuvee Natalie

Honey Maple Glazed Salmon  
Wild Rice and Roasted Winter Vegetables
Toasted Pecans, Blackberry Essence
2000 Santa Ynez Valley Merlot

Rosemary-Hazelnut Crusted Lamb Loin  
Caramelized Cipollini and Potato Gratin
Cabernet Balsamic Jus
2000 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon

White and Dark Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake  
Ginger Snap Crust, Mandarin Orange Glacé
Vino Santo (limited tasting)


Sit - Down Dinner
$65 per person (minimum 25 persons)
Price excludes wine




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