2010 Summer Menu Collection | Sumptuous Small Plates

Celebrate with a spectacular parade of small plate dishes from around the world. Savor flavors from Italy, France, Greece, Mexico, India, Thailand and China. You'll pick up the latest cooking techniques, experiment with exotic ingredients, and satisfy your palate with unforgettable tastes enhanced by the finest seasonal ingredients. We are glad to provide for special dietary needs – please let us know.

Savory
Mini Chalupas filled with Chorizo and Avocado**
Summer Lamb Skewers with Mint Chimichurri
Crostini of Mascarpone and Orange-Braised Fennel with Honey*
Chicken Skewerswith Spicy Peanut Sauce
Batter-Fried Green Beans with Spicy Ponzu Dipping Sauce*
Yellow Curry Vegetable & Basmati Rice Cups**
Mini Shrimp Po Boys with Bacon Mayonnaise
Crispy Eggplant Croquettes with Melted Scamorza Centers and Tomato Sugo*
Vegetable Samosas with Mint and Cilantro Sauce**
Lettuce Cups with Gingery Pork and Shiitake Mushrooms
Spiced Lamb Burgerswith Red Pepper Chutney
Crostini of Goat Cheese and Tomato Jam*
Grape Leaves stuffed with Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts**
Pancetta-Wrapped Dried Plums Filled with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Glaze*
Crostini of Herbed Queso Fresco with Garlicky Chorizo and Sweet One Hundreds*
Little Fish Tacos with Cucumber Saladand Chipotle-Lime Aioli
Mussels with Herb and Smoked Paprika Croutons
Miniature Ham and Gruyere Croque Monsieur Sandwiches
Peanut and Coconut Potstickers with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce**
Albondigas: Meatballs in Almond, Garlic, and Parsley Sauce
Curried Flatbread with Mango-Currant Chutney*
Griddled Corn Cakes with Bacon and Sour Cream*

Sweet

Raspberry Streusel Bars with Brown Sugar, Oat and Pacan Topping*
Melted Peanut Butter-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream Frosting*
Chocolate Dulce De Leche Shortbread Bars*

*This recipe is or can be made to accommodate a vegetarian
** This recipe can be made to accommodate a vegan

For groups up to 25 guests, select 5 Appetizers
For groups of 26+ guests, select 6 Appetizers

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