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Buffet Menu


out and about
smoked salmon mousse garnished by dill, capers, and citrus with assorted crackers

traditional duck liver pate garnished with cornichons and olives
served with gourmet crackers

florida avocado guacamole,
black bean and corn relish,
fresh tomato salsa and tricolor tortillas chips

trio of black bean, red bean, and white bean hummus
with crunchy pita crisps, and soft billowy pita squares

rosemary and stewed tomato tuscan meatballs

spicy conch fritters dotted by a scotch bonnet tartar

crispy vegetable filled spring rolls with sweet and spicy asian mustard

grilled italian sausages

grainy mustard and sweet apricot glazed baked kosher salami

buffalo style chicken wings with blue cheese dressing

ginger teriyaki glazed chicken wings

goat and herbed stuffed chicken bites

blueberry and walnut stuffed baked brie

artichoke and sun dried tomato dip with round corn chips

jumbo lump crab and spinach fondue with fresh italian bread

garden vegetable crudités with an avocado aoli

charchuterie of assorted soft and hard cheeses,
fresh and dried fruits, salamis, cornichons, grapes, berries with crackers and grissini
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**caviar bar
hackleback, sevruga, and paddlefish caviar
offered with blinis, toast points, egg whites, onion, and crème fraîche
(upgrade tbd* golden ossetra and beluga caviar)

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asian theme

sushi
assorted sushi and gourmet sushi rolls
served on chilled granite and
beautifully presented with wasabi, ginger and soy
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sushi and dim sum
chicken and shitake steamed dim sum served from jumbo asian steamer baskets

crispy vegetable spring rolls and fried egg rolls with a trio of asian dipping sauces

assorted sushi and gourmet sushi rolls with wasabi, ginger and soy
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duck, sushi & dum sum
traditional hanging roasted peking duck carved tableside
with bib lettuce, moo shoo pancakes, scallions, and hoisin

chicken and shitake steamed dim sum served from jumbo asian steamer baskets

crispy vegetable spring rolls and fried egg rolls with a trio of asian dipping sauces

assorted sushi and gourmet sushi rolls with wasabi, ginger and soy
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tuna town
seared ahi tuna with dikon slaw and wasabi caviar
on chilled star fruit

spicy tuna tartar served in a shot glass

tuna and watermelon ceviche with edamame, tri color peppers,
green onion, and citrus marinade

petite ahi tuna sliders with sweet wasabi ketchup

tempura ahi tuna roll with wasabi thai chili aioli

sesame and zatar seared ahi tuna with a kalamata olive hummus
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tempura station
chicken, shrimp, sweet potato, zucchini, broccoli and other vegetables
in a light tempura with lime tequila, soy honey and tangerine malt vinegar
 
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asian station
mandarin julienne beef with broccoli, bean sprouts, asian vegetables
and a chili orange garlic sauce served in chinese take out containers with chopsticks

gourmet sushi and sushi rolls with wasabi, soy and ginger

steamed chicken and shitake mushroom dim sum
with chinese mustard and asian dipping sauces

crispy spring rolls and fried chicken won tons
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asian bbq
korean style barbecued steaks with scallions and ginger

“fall off the bone” grilled spareribs with teriyaki guava glaze

stir fried rice with asian vegetables and edamame

grilled asparagus with plum sauce and toasted sesame seeds
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dueling woks
duck pad thai with broad noodles woked at the buffet with edamame,
cucumber, sprouts, scallions, and crushed peanuts

mandarin julienne beef with broccoli and asian vegetables
in a chili spiked orange garlic sauce

both served in chinese take out containers with chopsticks
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asia de cuba station

succulent roast pork pulled from the bone and broad rice noodles
woked at the buffet with edamame, cucumber, sprouts and crushed peanuts
served in chinese takeout containers with chopsticks
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samurai teppenyaki grill
make your own stir fry

sliced skirt steak, marinated chicken

bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, celery, bok choy, broccoli slaw, carrots,
chopped garlic, cilantro, cabbage, edamame, baby corn, mushrooms,
tri-color peppers, onions, pea pods, green onions,
water chestnuts, and lo mien noodles

stir fried with your choice of the following sauces
sesame ginger, hoisin, and teriyaki
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all american style

short ribs station served tapas style
korean kimchi style short ribs of beef with sweet hoisin and green onion
served with edamame studded fried rice

tex
mex short ribs with fire roasted peppers,
sautéed onions, smokey chipotle, and pico de gallo
served with grilled corn polenta

rosemary scented tuscan short ribs of beef with stewed tomatoes, and
roasted red peppers served with roast garlic and herbed orzo
israeli zatar crusted short ribs with roasted eggplant, dried tomatoes, and
kalamata olives served with lentil cous cous
 
memphis
short ribs with sweet honey bbq sauce
served with horseradish mashed potatoes

curry and coconut scented short ribs with sautéed peppers, onions, and masala
served with almond and citrus basmati rice
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new york steak house
thick ny strip steak sliced with gorgonzola béarnaise and peter luger sauce

creamed spinach with roast garlic

dill and horseradish crusted salmon filet with a cucumber caper relish

crispy hash browns with caramelized onions

grilled asparagus with traditional hollandaise

chopped tomatoes lettuce and chunky blue cheese salad

raisin and onion pumpernickel breads and rolls with sweet butter

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carving station
hand carved thin sliced filet mignon with
gorgonzola béarnaise and peter luger sauce

roasted fresh turkey breast with honey garlic mustard
served on petite rustic and soft egg rolls
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the new york deli carving station
kosher style pastrami and breast of turkey sliced thin
with thousand island and deli mustard

served with seeded rye and egg rolls

cole slaw and warm potato knishes

bowls of half sour pickles and pickled tomatoes
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slider bar
kobe
beef sliders
with pickle and sweet ketchup

seared black and white sesame crusted ahi tuna sliders with sweet wasabi ketchup

tex
mex turkey sliders with a salsa ketchup

grilled vegetable sliders with a spicy red pepper aoli

loads of jumbo beer battered onion rings and
crispy seasoned fries with thai chili ketchup

fresh carrot and fennel slaw in vidalia onion vinaigrette
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all night diner
chef david’s famous home made meat loaf
or
miniature cheeseburgers and chicken breast sandwiches
served with all the fixins

homemade turkey chili with cheddar cheese and chopped red onion

baked macaroni and four cheese casserole with crispy topping

fresh carrot and fennel slaw in vidalia onion vinaigrette

beefsteak tomato and english cucumber salad offered with
blue cheese and thousand island dressing
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elvis station
grilled warm peanut butter and banana or jelly sandwiches

miniature sliders, cheeseburgers and chicken breast sandwiches
served with all the fixins

baked macaroni and four cheese casserole with crispy topping

lots of crispy french fries with ketchup, chili and cheese
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chopped garden salad
diced hard salami, grilled chicken, ahi tuna, asian style crabmeat,
tomato,
carrots, cucumbers broccoli, cauliflower, chick peas,
red onion, yellow squash, celery, mushrooms, artichoke hearts,
red beans, black beans, zucchini, lima beans, beats, pea sprouts, edamame,
hearts of palm, peas, corn, green beans, bacon, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, feta cheese,
crunchy croutons, wasabi peas walnuts and pepitas

hand tossed at the buffet with roasted pear vinaigrette or fat free raspberry dressing
accompanied by rustic grissini
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spanish style

ceviche martini bar
shrimp, lobster and scallop ceviche with sour orange and tricolor peppers

snapper ceviche with cilantro, celery, edamame and scallion

wild mushroom ceviche with fresh vegetables

tuna tartare ceviche with capers, red onion, soy and ginger
served in martini with demitasse spoons

accompanied by assorted tri color and cumin lime chili tortillas,
crispy wontons, pita chips and absolute peppar vodka
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hot off the latin grill
mojo marinated churasco skirt steaks with roast garlic chimmichuri

lime grilled mahi mahi with melon pineapple salsa

assorted grilled sausages

red and yellow tomatoes, avocado, hearts of palm and
sweet red onion salad in lime vinaigrette

red beans and rice with onions and cumin

warm sweet plantains and cuban bread
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from the jumbo paella pan

seafood paella
lobster, jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and calamari
slow simmered in lobster broth
with saffron scented rice, vegetables and roast garlic
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caribbean paella
chicken and chicken sausage slow simmered with onions, garlic, green beans
and spring peas in a wine and
dark rum broth with latin spices
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traditional paella valenciana
assorted seafood, chicken and chorizo
slow simmered with saffron broth vegetables, garlic and spices
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jambalaya
chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, crawfish (seasonal),
stewed tomatoes, onions, peppers and cajun spices
sautéed in a jumbo pan with rice, beer and chicken stock
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island/caribbean style

caribbean wrap station
grouper and chicken fingers hand wrapped in warm colorful tortillas
with jicama tropical slaw and mango scented mustard
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caribbean whole fish off the grill
citrus marinated whole grouper stuffed with tri color peppers, tomatoes,
caramelized onions, cilantro and capers
wrapped in banana leaves and grilled on an open fire

mango, cucumber and tomato salad with a sweet guava dressing

corn and black bean salad in a tangy lime vinaigrette

coconut infused tropical rice with green peas

sweet warm plantains
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baja fish tacos
whole jumbo grouper marinated in citrus garlic and herbs wrapped in banana leaves
grilled on an open fire and stuffed with fresh peppers, onions, and cilantro

accompanied by
soft taco shells, guacamole, sour cream, chopped lettuce,
tomatoes, onions, banana peppers, jalapeño peppers,
cheddar cheese, tomatillo salsa, and
sweet and spicy scotch bonnet tarter sauce
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southwestern style buffet selections

guacamole bar

fresh
florida avocados mashed to order with the following toppings:

cherry tomatoes, red onions,
jalapeño peppers, tabasco sauce, jicama,
pomegranate seeds,
fresh cilantro, lime juice,

served with crispy tri colored tortilla chips,
lime scented tortilla chips,
blue corn chips, soft flour tortilla chips,
celery, carrots, and endive leaves
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southwest fajita station
grilled breast of chicken and sliced marinated steak hot off the griddle
with peppers and onions, guacamole, refried beans, cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream
hand wrapped in warm flour tortillas

red and yellow tomatoes, avocado, hearts of palm and
sweet red onion salad in lime vinaigrette

jalapeno corn bread squares
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tuscan style

tuscan sauté and tapas station
sautéed chicken piccata served in a jumbo pan
with tri colored peppers and onions served in a lemon caper broth

baby field greens, radicchio, endive and frissee salad with a balsamic vinaigrette

grilled chicken and apple sausages and italian sausages

rosemary and stewed tomato tuscan meatballs

artichoke heart salad with caraway and sun dried tomatoes

roasted tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

balsamic glazed cippolini onions, marinated mushrooms, gigane beans with rosemary,

stuffed grape leaves, four bean salad, herbed olives, and
grilled and marinated vegetables

boccaccini style fresh mozzarella with tomatoes and basil vinaigrette

accompanied by homemade focaccia

(optional* sun dried tomato crusted salmon)
(optional* basil and reggiano crusted salmon)
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risotto martini bar
herbed risotto pan sautéed at the buffet
offered with chunky seafood stew simmered in lobster bisque,
wild mushroom marsala and slow braised duck confit
with shaved reggiano in martini glasses
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seafood scampi station
lobster, jumbo shrimp and scallops pan sautéed
with haricot vert, garlic, herbs, lemon, capers,
white wine and orchiette
pasta
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make your own pizza station
thin crusted grilled pizzas with lots of toppings
to include:

basil infused marinara sauce, goat cheese spread, 
fresh tomatoes, sautéed wild mushrooms, fresh arugula,
 kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, sun dried tomatoes,
sautéed tricolor peppers, caramelized red onions,
prosciutto, pepperoni, grilled chicken breast, chicken sausage,
feta cheese, fresh and shredded mozzarella, and blue cheese
ricotta and sautéed spinach pizza with sun dried tomato
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pasta station
petite meat balls with
orchiette pasta
in a sweet tomato ragu

thick turkey bolognaise with rigatoni noodles

julienne roasted vegetables
sautéed with roast garlic and olive oil tossed with penne pasta

herb and sun-dried tomato foccacia bread
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a taste of the middle east

moorish delights
pistachio and zatar crusted lamb chops hand carved with a mint apple chutney

chicken tandori korma with tricolor peppers and onions in a minted yogurt sauce
sautéed and served in a jumbo pan

traditional basmati rice with roasted almonds

morroccan cous cous with pomegranate, basil, lemon zest, and fresh mint

dried fruit chutney of cranberries, dates and mango

roasted eggplant with dried tomatoes

kalamata olives, roasted whole garlic,

tri color hummus, baba ganoush and tabouli salad

baskets of pita, nan and poppadoms
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middle eastern buffet
grilled tagine chicken smothered with green olives and preserved lemons

tabouli crusted salmon accompanied by a yogurt cucumber salsa

traditional greek salad tossed in a lemon juice and extra virgin oil dressing
with vine ripened tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumbers and kalamata olives

moroccan cous cous and wheat berry pilaf studded by
chick peas and mixed dried fruit

eggplant moussaka infused with apricot brandy

grilled vegetables glazed by a roasted red pepper harissa

falafel balls, hummus, baba ganoush, olive relish, pita bread, lavosh and flatbreads
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from around the world

authentic new england clam bake
clams, shrimp, scallops, fish, sausage, potatoes, corn and vegetables
steamed in a sweet lobster broth

julienne cole slaw with sliced beefsteak tomatoes topped with a chunky vinaigrette

grilled garlic toast for dipping
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salmon in croute
whole baked salmon with
sautéed garlic spinach and a cucumber dill tzatziki sauce,

mushroom duxelle and wild mushroom ragu,

wrapped in flaky pastry dough
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savory pancake bar
assorted petite pancakes hot off the griddle to include:

traditional potato, sweet potato, vegetable, zucchini, and curry cauliflower

served with the following toppings:
sour cream, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, pesto, and olive tapenade
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crepe station
hand made crepes filled with a variety of fillings to include:

philly cheese steak/chicken, honey mustard chicken, tex-mex,
tuna melt, tomato and cheese, florentine, caesar chicken or steak
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