This evening cocktail party was a the perfect way to celebrate a very special birthday. The festivities were held at the enchanting Aldabella Winery in Westlake Village. The menu for the party included:
HORS D’OEUVRES
tray passed
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Spinach and Balsamic Glaze
Macadamia Crusted Chicken Cakes with Mango Salsa
Cajun Shepard Pie Towers with Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Onions
Braised Beef Short Ribs on Bamboo with Caramelized Onions and Red Peppers
Deconstructed Spicy Ahi Tuna Sushi with Bamboo Rice and Ginger Wasabi Cream
Lobster Corn Cakes with Avocado Salsa
Mini Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash, Peas and Creamy Sage in Spoons
Wild Mushroom Tarts with Thyme, Shaved Parmesan, Sherry and White Truffle Oil
See more of the menu below!
BUFFET
A Quartet of Skewers
Ancho Rubbed Chicken with Grilled Corn, Jicama and Black Bean Salsa
Grilled Turkey Sausages with Peppers and Olives with Mustard Drizzle
Prosciuitto Wrapped Mozzarella
Smoked Salmon Wrapped Mozzarella
Flat Bread Pizza Trio
Tomato Caprese with Fresh Basil, Avocado and Micro Greens
Roasted Butternut Squash with Mascarpone, Garlic Wilted Greens
Asian Chicken with Jack Cheese, Carrots, Scallions, Cilantro, Spicy Peanut Coconut Sauce
Roasted Root Vegetable Toss In Individual Containers
with Fig Balsamic Drizzle
Assorted Gourmet Cheeses and Italian Cured Meats
with Black Olive Tapenade
Crusty Breads and Lavosh Crisps
a touch of sweet: tray passed
Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Chocolate Brownie Chunk Mousse Shooters
Cinnamon Cheesecake Beignets with Caramel Drizzle
Raspberry Brioche Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Cream
Mini Key Lime Tarts
and….interact
make your own
FUSION S’MORES
(chef pressed tableside)
Black Gingerbread Cake•Butter Pound Cake
Graham Crackers
Marshmallows•Nutella•Caramel•Peanut Butter•Chipotle Chili Chocolate
Chocolate•Mini Mochi•Heathbar Crunch•Hawaiian Sweet Plantains