Evening Menu - Nourish Events at the Houston Zoo

1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

77030

713.533.6833

EVENING

BEVERAGE PROGRAM 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

PLATINUM BAR PACKAGE

77030

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Johnny Walker Black Scotch, Crown Royal, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Grey Goose Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Drambuie, Tangueray Gin, Patron Tequila, Triple Sec, Apple Pucker, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Due Torri Pinot Grigio, Select Cabernet, Michelob Ultra, Budweiser, Corona, assorted sodas, juices and bottled water UP TO TWO HOURS $26 PER PERSON EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $5 PER PERSON

PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE

Dewar’s Scotch, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Watershed Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Bacardi Rum, Watershed Gin, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Triple Sec Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rose Michelob Ultra, Budweiser, Corona Assorted Pepsi brand sodas, juices and bottled water UP TO TWO HOURS $22 PER PERSON EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $4 PER PERSON ADD CORDIAL BAR PACKAGE Hennessy, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Amaretto Di Saronno UP TO TWO HOURS $5 PER PERSON EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $2 PER PERSON

WINE AND BEER BAR PACKAGE

Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rose Michelob Ultra, Budweiser, Corona Assorted Pepsi Brand sodas, juices and bottled water UP TO TWO HOURS $16 PER PERSON EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $3 PER PERSON

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BEVERAGE PROGRAM 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

77030

SODA AND WATER BAR PACKAGE

713.533.6833

BOTTLED SPRING WATER ASSORTED SODAS UP TO TWO HOURS $4 PER PERSON EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $2 PER PERSON SIGNATURE COFFEE STATION Freshly brewed coffee, select teas, Monin flavored syrups, whipped cream shaved chocolate and rock candy sugar sticks

FIRST HOUR $5 PER PERSON EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $2 PER PERSON

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE BAR PACKAGE Freshly brewed coffee, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Amaretto Di Saronno whipped cream, shaved chocolate, orange peels, cinnamon sticks and rock candy sugar sticks FIRST HOUR $8 PER PERSON EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $4 PER PERSON CONSUMPTION AND CASH BAR PRICING FOR PLATINUM/PREMIUM

WINE SERVICE

Specialty Martinis $9/$11 Cordials $9/$11 Cocktails $7/$9 House Wine $6/$8 Imported Beer $5/$6 Domestic Beer $4/$5 Juices $3 Pepsi Soft Drinks $2 Bottled Water $2

Select Bottles of House Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon $24 and Up List Upon Request Bars require one bartender per every 75 guests, $160 for up to four-hours per bartender.

Staffing charges, applicable sales tax and rental items not included.

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BUFFET DINNER 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

VERANDA

77030

713.533.6833

SAGE BRINED BERKSHIRE PORK LOIN over bacon braised kale, sweet hot pepper glaze CHICKEN POT PIE sugar roasted root vegetable under a buttermilk crust MASCARPONE RAVIOLI sweet corn, brown butter and sage FARMER’S MARKET SALAD organic baby greens, local artisan goat cheese, walnut vinaigrette APPLE, TOASTED WALNUT & RADISH SALAD arugula, manchego, creamy apple cider dressing SAVORY BREAD PUDDING ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS with bacon and pecans VANILLA BEAN & WILDFLOWER HONEY CRÈME BRULEE pine nut cookies STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKES fluffy cakes topped with fresh macerated strawberries and vanilla whipped Cream

HOPPING JOHN

LOCALLY CURED COUNTRY HAM brown sugar corn whiskey glaze AMISH CHICKEN juniper berries, brown butter, bread Sauce SOUSED CORN AND BLUE CRAB SALAD lemon scallion vinaigrette SALAD OF BABY SPINACH pickled ramps, farm egg mushrooms, aged sherry vinaigrette

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BUFFET DINNER 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

77030

713.533.6833

TEXAS CAVIAR blackeye peas, crumbled feta, and olives tossed with lemon vinaigrette COLLARD GREENS FRIED GREEN TOMATOES ASSORTED COUNTRY PIES Pecan, apple, hand whipped cream PANTRY

PORK BELLY SLIDERS local farmed and cured pork, yeast roll, red root & pickled watermelon relish ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN served with maple infused pan juices and pecan/cranberry relish BABY LETTUCE AND HERB SALAD Lone Star chevre, smoked sea salt flat bread, thyme honey vinaigrette GRILLED PEACH SALAD organic baby greens, pecans, vidialia onion vinaigrette BRAISED MUSTARD GREENS FRIED CRUMB MACARONI AND CHEESE COUNTRY HAM BISCUITS VANILLA PUDDING raspberries and apple jack caramel juice CAST IRON PEACH COBBLER with Vanilla Ice Cream (please select one buffet) Freshly brewed Starbucks coffee and assorted teas ALL BUFFETS $38 PER PERSON Staffing charges, applicable sales tax not included Dinner Buffets require a minimum of 30 guests Page 2 of 2

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Hors d’oeuvres 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

77030

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HOT GRILLED BAY GROUPER with cilantro mayo on a jalapeno rice cake KOREAN SHORT RIB, fried noodles, sweet soy reduction LOCAL WILD CAUGHT GULF SHRIMP BEIGNET, lime crème fraiche CRISPY PORK BELLY SKEWER, kimchi and kew pie mayo STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLING, ginger scallion infused dipping sauce VEGETABLE SAMOSAS seasoned lightly with Indian spices MINI CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS, Vermont cheddar, house made ketchup ARGENTINE GRASS-FED BEEF SKEWER, chimichurri sauce VIETNAMESE EGG ROLL, nuoc cham sauce CRISPY CHILI RELLENOS MINI PECAN MAPLE CHICKEN & WAFFLES BLUE CRAB CAKE, creole mayo TRUFFLED RISOTTO CAKE, warm artichoke tapenade JALAPENO-BACON CHICKEN POPPERS CRISPY BLUE POINTS FARMED OYSTERS, remoulade sauce SWEET CORN FRITTERS, sambal mayo

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Hors d’oeuvres 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

77030

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COLD COFFEE CRUSTED TENDERLOIN, Yucatan tomato chutney PEPPER-SEARED LINE CAUGHT YELLOW FIN TUNA, pickled slaw BRUSCHETTA, olive tapenade BRUSCHETTA, eggplant and roasted pepper WATERMELON, MANCHEGO AND SERRANO HAM on cane skewer LOX & HERB CHEESE on fresh bagel chip ROASTED MAPLE LEAF DUCK BREATS, Fig compote crostini MINI CRAWFISH SALAD PO-BOY JERK CHICKEN SALAD on a sweet corn bellini SPICY BLUE CRAB SALAD on a plantain crisp (please select five items from above) $16 PER PERSON FOR ONE HOUR Staffing charges, applicable sales tax not included

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Served Dinner 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

SALAD

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ORGANIC LETTUCE WITH ROASTED PEAR candied pecans, cider vinaigrette HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH CAESAR DRESSING lavash ribbon, tomato compote and shaved grana padano cheese BABY SPINACH pickled carrots, farm egg, mushrooms, aged sherry vinaigrette FARMER’S MARKET SALAD dijon mustard vinaigrette, sweet garlic crostini BABY LETTUCE AND HERB SALAD Lone Star chevre cake, smoked sea salt flat bread, thyme honey vinaigrette (please select one salad from above)

DINNER ENTREES

SAGE BRINED SLOW ROASTED BLACK HOG CHOP sautéed farm greens, artisan grits OLIVE OIL POACHED BAY GROUPER warm vegetable salad, fried chervil potatoes, romesco BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIB roasted root vegetables accented with a turmeric emulsion EIGHT HOUR BRAISED GRASS FED FLANK STEAK filled with hominy and Kabocha Squash, Adirondack red potato, caramelized kale CORIANDER DUSTED CHICKEN AND POTATO-GOAT CHEESE GRATIN chanterelle mushrooms, baby lima beans and spring onions ROASTED SALMON WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE parsnip mash, baby carrots PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST maple infused pan juices and pecan cranberry relish, savory bread pudding $42 PER PERSON FOR THREE COURSE DINNER Page 1 of 3

Served Dinner 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

77030

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STEAK FRITES bistro steak, béarnaise, frites, caramelized brussels sprouts FARMED STRIPPED BASS WITH HEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOMS cauliflower-truffle puree, heirloom carrots SKILLET SEARED GULF BLUE CRAB CAKE warm fingerling potato salad, charred baby leeks, harrisa ADD $7 PER PERSON FILET MIGNON MADEIRA-PEPPER SAUCE caramelized shallot, truffle potato gratin, yellow wax bean NEW YORK STRIP STEAK lobster macaroni and cheese, butter beans with roasted tomato and tarragon ADD $14 PER PERSON DUET OF: NEW YORK STRIP STEAK butter beans with roasted tomato and tarragon SKILLET SEARED MARYLAND BLUE CRAB CAKE warm fingerling potato salad, harrisa FILET MIGNON caramelized shallot and Madeira-pepper sauce ROASTED SALMON WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE rustic mashed potato, baby carrots ADD $16 PER PERSON (please select one entrée from above)

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Served Dinner 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

DESSERT

77030

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SWEET POTATO AND BROWN SUGAR CAKE black berries, burnt sugar coulis FOUR SEASON BERRY SHORTCAKE individual baked shortcake, seasonal berries, whipped cream FOUR SEASON BREAD PUDDING with flavored crème anglaise VANILLA BEAN CRÈME BRULEE pine nut cookies, wildflower honey STICKY PUDDING raspberries and apple jack caramel juice (please select one dessert from above) Freshly brewed Starbucks coffee and assorted teas

Staffing charges, applicable sales tax and rental items not included

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Tasting STATIONS 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

ITALIAN MARKET HERITAGE PORK

SLOW FOOD

CARIBBEAN ISLAND DREAM

SOUTH OF THE BOARDED TACO STAND

GALVESTON FOOD SHED

FLAVORS OF INDIA

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SLOW BRAISED BERKSHIRE PORK Shiner sourdough bread sauce charred long peppers aged local cheese rocket salad 12- HOUR BRAISED GRASS FED SHORT RIBS field mushroom fricassee artisan ground grits sautĂŠed farm greens with smoked salt JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN red beans with rice island salad of crisp and ginger lime dressing coconut bread GRILLED SKIRT STEAK beer battered fish pico de gallo, salsa fresca and guacamole mini flour and corn tortillas black bean, corn and roasted pineapple salad CRISPY HOOK AND LINE BAY GROUPER heirloom radish slaw, pepper aioli crispy steak fries with Zatarains local market salad, Dijon mustard vinaigrette & sweet garlic crostini farro salad with pickled local vegetables and harissa

BIRYANI PAN WITH GULF SHRIMP khatte meethe eggplant assorted naan tomato onion chutney, raita

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Tasting STATIONS 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

NUEVO LATINO

MAC & CHEESE BAR

SPANISH STATION

SOUTHERN COMFORT

RISOTTO BY DESIGN

77030

713.533.6833

COFFEE AND ANCHO RUBBED SKIRT STEAK pickled vegetable salsa cilantro dirty rice heart of palm and mango salad with lime vinaigrette MAC & CHEESE FOUR WAYS easy cheesy with monterey jack, cheddar, gruyere andouille sausage, chicken, cajun spices manchego, caramelized onions, shiitake mushroom with local goat cheese local cheddar, grass fed beef, roasted heirloom tomato PAELLA VALENCIA WITH SPANISH CHORIZO, CHICKEN, MUSSELS AND SHRIMP watercress salad with tomato vinaigrette manchego cheese with membrillo grilled bread spanish olives POPCORN SHRIMP WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE grilled stuffed mirlitons chicken and sausage gumbo mini crawfish salad po’boys SAFFRON INFUSED ARBORIO RICE PREPARED TO ORDER forest mushrooms, asparagus, pancetta local gulf shrimp roasted tomatoes and Grana Padano cheese frisse salad, mustard vinaigrette REQUIRES CHEF ATTENDANT, $150 EACH (please select two or three stations from above)

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Tasting STATIONS 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX

77030

713.533.6833

DESSERT STATION (INCLUDED) BITE-SIZED FARMHOUSE BROWNIES, OATMEAL CURRENT COOKIES, BISCOTTI Freshly brewed Starbucks coffee and assorted teas Monin flavored syrups, whipped cream, shaved chocolate and rock candy sugar sticks $42 PER PERSON FOR TWO STATIONS FOR TWO HOURS $52 PER PERSON FOR THREE STATIONS FOR TWO HOURS

Staffing charges, applicable sales tax not included.

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