What could be more fantastic than a Masquerade Ball! The ultimate in fashion and fancy, a masquerade ball enables the party goer to indulge in the fantasy of being someone else…if just for an evening. Masquerade balls gained prominence in the 1500s in Europe and were a favorite of royalty. They have had a big resurgence in the US in the last twenty years.
Our clients decided to bring in 2015 with a fabulous masquerade ball complete with fire dancers, magical décor, and of course the ultimate in fine cuisine from APC!
Read on to see all the great pictures and to see their exquisite menu selections!
TRAY PASSED
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
with Blue Cheese and Honey Maple Glaze
6 Hour Braised Beef Short Rib
Yorkshire Puddings
Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Towers
topped with Crispy Onions
Colorado Lamb Chops
with Mint Chutney
Mahogany Glazed Salmon
on Asparagus Skewers with Lemon Caper Cream
Corn Ravioli on Bamboo
with Poblano Cream Sauce
Tomato Basil Pizzettes
with Micro Basil
Wild Mushroom Tarts
With Shaved Parmesan and White Truffle Oil
SUSHI and SASHIMI
CAVIAR STATION and VODKA LUGE
a trio of caviars : set up on both sides: Osetra Caviar• Salmon Caviar Wasabi Caviar •Toast Points•Buckwheat Bellinis
Chopped Eggs•Chopped Onions
Capers
SEAFOOD TOWER
Poached Shrimp•Crab Claws•Lobster Bites with Hot Butter•Raw Oysters
Cocktail Sauce••Dill Cornichon Remoulade•Spiced Mango Coulis
Lemon Goat Cheese Biscuits
CARVING STATION one
Chateaubriand
Rack of Veal
Horseradish Cream Sauce•Black Cherry Brandy Sauce
Spiced Apple Cranberry Chutney•Mustard Fig Balsamic
Hearthbaked Dinner Rolls
POTATOES and more
Red Skinned Mashers
with toppings
Wilted Garlic Greens
Red Dragon Cheese
Smoked Cheddar Cheese
Whipped Crème Fraiche
Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes
Balsamic Chipollini Onions
CARVING STATION two
Duck Breast
Pork Loin
Roasted Apples and Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans
Corn Soufflé in Individual Containers
with Mild Chilies, Cheese and Scallions
Baby Artichoke Hearts
Braised in Olive Oil and Wine
SALADS
Glass presentation of salads
Black Kale and Red Leaf Lettuce with Grapefruit, Avocado, Shaved Parmesan Dried Cherries and Citrus Dressing
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Toss
with Roasted Yellow Beets and Crispy Onions
Quinoa, Farro and Mixed Grains with Dried Fruit, Toasted Pistachios and Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Heirloom Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Caprese
with Fresh Basil and White Balsamic Dressing
Chopped Salad
with Romaine, Garbanzo Beans, Scallions Artichoke Hearts, Goat Cheese, Red Bell Peppers Genoa Salami and Italian Dressing
Desserts
Chocolate Fountain
with Strawberries, Pound Cake, Bananas, Biscottis, Butter Cookies, Marshmallows, Pretzel Logs
Assorted Macaroons
Lemon Squares
Gingerbread Cakes with Maple Icing
Vanilla Crème Brulee Tarts
Cheesecake Cones
Chocolate Flourless Baby Cakes
LATE NIGHT TRAY PASSED
Chicken n’ Waffles with Maple Syrup Drizzle
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Mini Egg McMuffins
ZEN DINNER MENU
Lemon and Herb Crusted Chicken with Chardonnay Caper Sauce
A Trio of Individuals
Carrot and Leek Souffle
Rigatoni, Sweet Potato and Radicchio
Chestnut Bread Puddings
Pumpkin Lasagna
Mixed Greens with Apples, Caramelized Pecans
Cherries, Red Dragon Cheese and Vinaigrette
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Assorted Finger Pastries
