This dinner party in Hidden Hills celebrated the new sustainable style referred to as “rustic chic.” It’s a trend that pays tribute to nature and is a favorite, especially for the environmentally conscious. The style is warm and inviting, beautiful in its elegance and simplicity.
Thank you to Town and Country for the exquisite event rentals! 
THE MENU
HORS D' OEUVRES
TRAY PASSED
Colorado Lamb Chops
with Mint Chutney
Pistachio Crusted Ahi Tuna
On Tasting Plates with Pickled Kumquat Jam
Corn Ravioli on bamboo
with Poblano Cream Sauce
Pizza Duet
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Chicken Sausage with Pear, Arugula and Red Dragon Cheese
Santa Fe Corn Cakes
with Avocado Salsa
PLATTERS for each table
Assorted Olives, Roasted Nuts
Prosciutto Rolls, Hard Salami, Crackers
Cherry Peppers, Marinated Artichokes,
Heirloom Tomatoes with Balsamic Glaze and Fresh Basil
Burrata Mozzerella, Stravecchia Cheese
Olive Tapenade
3 COURSE PLATED DINNER
ONE
Tri-Color Greens From Weiser Farms
Stone Fruit, Thin Shaved Shallots
Raisin Pecan with Montrachet Croutons
Balsamic Drizzle•Fleur De Sel
Sherry Vinaigrette
Hearth Baked Breads
Sweet Creamy Butter
Cruets of Olive Oil and Vinegar
TWO
Creamy Risotto
Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus
White Truffle Oil
Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves
Shaved Ricotta Salata
THREE
Crisp Skinned Dijon Roasted Chicken
Roasted Yellow Fingerling Potatoes with Shallots And Fresh Herbs
Grilled Baby Zucchini
French Green Beans (Haricot vert)
Roasted Purple Cauliflower
Grilled Yellow Summer Squash
DESSERT
Peach Tarts
Lemon Bars
Mini Ice Cream Parfaits: chocolate/caramel sauces, whipped cream
Mini marshmallows, cherries, chopped nuts, jelly beans, toffee
Mini Cheesecakes
Chocolate•Vanilla•Red Velvet Cake Pops: with wine cork on base of stick
