HOLIDAY MENU
PASSED BITES 2
STATIONS 2 - 4
PLATED DINNERS 5
BUFFET 6
SWEET-ENDINGS STATIONS 7
GREETING COCKTAILS
SUGAR COOKIE MARTINI
white chocolate vanilla liqueur, irish cream, vodka, caramel syrup, cream, holiday sprinkle rim
BOURBON MAPLE CHAI PUNCH
Makers Mark bourbon, lemon juice, chai tea, maple syrup, apple cider, hard cider, apple slices, lemon, cinnamon stick
SPICED APPLE SANGRIA
red wine, apples, brandy, cointreau, cranberry juice, apple cider, fresh ginger, orange bitters, clementine segments
TRAY PASSED BITES
TIER I
BRULEED FIGS (GF)
caramelized black mission figs, ricotta-feta mousse, wrapped in prosciutto di parma D.O.P.
BRUSSELS SPROUT FRITTERS (V)
shaved red onion, pecorino, walnut crema, balsamic syrup
HOLIDAY BISCUIT
roasted turkey, brioche stuffing, cranberry orange compote
BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BRUSCHETTA (V) cinnamon mascarpone, fried sage
TIER II
DUCK EMPANADA
jicama slaw, cilantro pistou
BEEF WELLINGTON
puff pastry, mushroom, madeira thyme jus
LOBSTER BISQUE SHOOTER (GF)
tarragon cream, old bay grissini, sherry reduction
GRAZING STATION
CHEESE AND SALUMI
variety of domestic and international cheeses made from cow, sheep and goats milk, old world artisanal charcuterie, dried fruits, local honey, nuts, berries, mediterranean olives, garlic toasts, crackers, flatbreads
HUMMUS TRIO
sweet potato hummus (GF, V, VG), garlic white bean hummus (GF, V, VG), cliantro-lime hummus (GF, V, VG), toasted pita (V, VG), flatbread crackers (V, VG)
FARM STAND VEGETABLE CRATE (GF, V, VG)
selections inspired by the growing seasons, heirloom carrots, radishes, beets, pole beans, pea pods, tomatoes, radicchio, romaine leaf, asparagus, cucumber, peppers
DIPS
cucumber ranch (GF, V), five herb green goddess (GF, V)
SARATOGA KETTLE CHIP “NACHOS”
flash fried potato chips, slow cooked pulled short rib, banana vinegar peppers, tomato, red onion, Vermont cheddar
UPGRADED SELECTIONS
(choose one)
DUCK CONFIT MAC AND CHEESE
slow cooked Long Island duck, jalapeño corn, crumb topping
LOADED POTATO SKINS
crispy russet skins, ADK cheddar, smoked bacon, green onion, sour cream
BAKED BRIE EN CROUTE (V)
caramelized apples, puff pastry, fig syrup
DEVILED EGGS (GF)
horseradish, dijon mustard, candied bacon lardons, mustard seed
QUESO POLLO FUNDIDO DIP
grilled chicken, green onion, jack and cheddar, corn, jalapeño, adobe spice, corn and flour tortilla chips
GF=Gluten Free, V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan
*If you have a food allergy, please notify us.
CARAMEL APPLE MULE
HOLIDAY STATIONS
CARVING BOARD *chef fee applies (choose one)
served with garlic whipped potatoes, cipollini onion, charred asparagus, ciabatta rolls, whipped butter
TIER I
TURKEY ROULADE
apple cherry sage sausage stuffing, cranberry aioli, herb pan gravy
TIER II
PORCHETTA (GF)
pork belly wrapped loin, fennel, rosemary garlic, dragoncello sauce, herb fennel sauce
PRIME RIB OF BEEF (GF) garlic herb crust, shallot Au Jus, horseradish aioli
FEAST OF THE FISHES (choose two)
TIER I
ICELANDIC COD francaise, tomato basil lemon butter
FRIED CALAMARI vinegar peppers, spicy red sauce
PEI MUSSELS (GF) chorizo, white wine tomato broth
TIER II
SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO shrimp, clams, mussels, sea scallops, spicy tomato sauce, bucatini pasta, grilled ciabatta
LINE CAUGHT SWORD FISH tomato, caper, olive oil vinaigrette
GF=Gluten Free, V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan
*If you have a food allergy, please notify us.
SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO
HOLIDAY STATIONS
MEATBALL SHOP
(choose two)
portuguese rolls
ITALIAN
tomato basil sauce, grated pecorino
GARDEN VEGETABLE (G, V, VG)
tahini
BUFFALO CHICKEN
blue cheese dressing
CHINESE SESAME PORK
ginger garlic plum glaze
GERMAN HOLIDAY MARKET
(choose three)
BRATWURST or KIELBASA
carmelized onions, stone ground mustard, potato roll
SPAETZLE
thyme brown butter
SOFT PRETZELS
beer cheese, mustard dip
POTATO PANCAKES
sour cream, apple sauce
CARAWAY BRAISED CABBAGE WITH APPLES
PUB GRUB WALK AWAY CONES
individually composed (choose two)
CONEY ISLAND PRETZEL DOG
sea salt, dijon mustard
CACIO E PEPE PASTA BITES (V)
breaded and fried, tomato basil sauce, pecorino
FRITES
(choose one)
duck fat fries, roasted garlic aioli truffle parmesan fries, rosemary aioli
classic fries, spicy ketchup
sweet potato fries, maple mayo
PEPPERONI CALZONE
mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK EGG ROLL
shaved sirloin, fried onion, mushrooms, cheese dip
JAJU PIEROGI (V)
potato and cheese, caramelized onions, green onion sour cream
GF=Gluten Free, V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan
*If you have a food allergy, please notify us.
ITALIAN MEATBALLS
HOLIDAY PLATED DINNERS
STARTERS
TIER I
FALLEN APPLE (V)
wild field greens, dried cranberries, raw sugar cinnamon brie toast, roasted apple vinaigrette
SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE (V)
shaved cipollini, cranraisins, goat cheese, marcona almonds, pomegranate vinaigrette
BUTTERNUT RUM BISQUE (GF, V)
cinnamon spuma
TIER II
WINTER CHOPPED (GF,V,VG)
baby kale, radicchio, romaine, roasted butternut, toasted pepitas, red onion, apple sherry vinaigrette
BURRATA AND PRESERVED FIG CROSTADA (V)
winter greens, honey pastry crust, almond crumble vinaigrette
WHITE SALAD (GF,V)
cauliflower, endive, fennel, shaved Spanish onion, pomegranate, poppy seed yogurt dressing, pink peppercorn grind
FRENCH ONION SHORT RIB SOUP
short rib, onion broth, everything spice three cheese crouton
ENTREES (choose two )
TIER I
POTATO WRAPPED HALIBUT florentine creme fraiche veloute, saffron gastrique
FAROE ISLAND SALMON
pan roasted, brown butter green onion couscous, braised butter leeks, red verjus glaze
STATLER CHICKEN BREAST (GF)
toasted garlic brussels sprouts, cippolini confit potatoes, pancetta wild mushroom hunter's sauce
SHORT RIB (GF)
boneless, slow cooked, pan toasted asiago polenta cake, herb heirloom carrots, cippolini onion jus
TIER II
PRIME HANGER STEAK (GF)
white bean vegetable ragout, pressed rosemary fingerlings, red chimichurri, au poivre pan jus
RACK OF LAMB (GF)
roasted garnet potatoes, swiss chard gratin, blackberry apple cider jus
GARLIC SHRIMP
pecorino pancetta white grits, charred asparagus, stewed tomato garic sauce
CHILEAN SEA BASS (GF)
miso and brown sugar rubbed, farro-shiitake pilaf, truffle english pea puree
VEGETARIAN
FARCI SQUASH (GF, V, VG)
autumn quinoa tabbouleh stuffed delicata, charred apple sauce, butternut purée, apple walnut salad, pickled mustard seed
CARROT OSSO BUCCO (GF, V, VG)
heritage carrots, mushroom broth, sweet corn stone milled polenta, mushroom cooking jus
SHEPHERD’S PIE (GF, V, VG)
root vegtables, cannellini beans, foraged mushrooms, miso velouté, thyme potato crust
GF=Gluten Free, V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan *If you have a food allergy, please notify us.
BUTTERNUT RUM BISQUE
HOLIDAY BUFFET
(choose from each category)
SALADS
(choose one)
rolls, butter
SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE (V)
shaved cipollini, cranraisins, goat cheese, marcona almonds, pomegranate vinaigrette
WINTER CHOPPED (V,VG)
baby kale, radicchio, romaine, roasted butternut, toasted pepitas, red onion, apple sherry vinaigrette
BLT CAESAR
romaine, preserved tomato, smoked bacon, Caesar dressing, pecorino
MAINS (choose two)
SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB (GF) cippolini onion jus
ROASTED LOIN OF PORK (GF) blackberry apple cider jus
TURKEY ROULADE
apple cherry sausage stuffing, herb pan gravy
STATLER CHICKEN BREAST (GF) pancetta wild mushroom hunter's sauce
ICELANDIC COD (GF)
herb and potato chip crusted, lemon white veloute
FAROE ISLAND SALMON (GF) red verjus glaze
SIDES
(choose three)
COUSCOUS green onion brown butter
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH (GF,V) thyme maple glaze
STONE GROUND POLENTA (GF,V) parmesan
HERBED HEIRLOOM CARROTS (GF,V) za'atar
SWISS CHARD GRATIN (GF,V) pecorino cream
HARICOT VERTS (GF,V) shiitake
MAC AND CHEESE (V) crumb topping
CHARRED ASPARAGUS (GF,V)
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (GF,V)
PENNE (V) tomato basil sauce
GF=Gluten Free, V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan *If you have a food allergy, please notify us.
SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB YTK WORKS
HOLIDAY SWEET - ENDINGS STATIONS
COOKIES AND COCOA (choose three)
COOKIES
CHAI SPICED SUGAR
RUSSIAN TEA COOKIES
EGGNOG GINGERBREAD THUMBPRINTS
PEPPERMINT BARK MACARONS
SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS
BARS
GINGERBREAD BLONDIE
PEPPERMINT MOCHA BROWNIE
LINZER BAR
cocoa bombs, hot milk, hot mulled apple cider
accompaniments
candy canes, whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate curls, salted caramel, candied orange, cranberries, cinnamon sticks
SMALL BITES OF CHRISTMAS (choose four)
SANTA HAT STRAWBERRIES
RUDOLPH RICE KRISPY TREATS
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PETIT FOUR
EGGNOGG SHOOTER
PEPPERMINT MOCHA TRUFFLE
MINI CHEESECAKE WITH CHERRY ROSEMARY JAM
MAPLE MASCARPONE SHOOTER
VEGAN CHOCOLATE PETIT FOUR
SNOW GLOBE MACARONS
LET THEM EAT CUPCAKES (choose four deluxe mini cakes)
PEPPERMINT MOCHA MINI BUNDT
chocolate cupcake, mint glaze, crushed candy cane
GINGERBREAD MAN
gingerbread cake, orange buttercream, candied pecans
HOT COCOA
chocolate cake, chocolate ganache filling, marshmallow buttercream, toasted marshmallows
WHITEOUT AVALANCHE CUPCAKE
white cake, white chocolate ganache filling and frosting, sparkling sugar
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY
plum funfetti, blackberry icing, blackberry jam filling, sugar cookie, gumdrop
BUTTERED RUM
warm spiced rum cake, meringue buttercream, spiced rum caramel
S'MORES (choose three)
COOKIE BUTTER
cookie butter, speculoos cookie, marshmallow, milk chocolate
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
pumpkin spice marshmallow, graham cracker, white chocolate
TRADITIONAL
graham cracker, marshmallow, milk chocolate
PEPPERMINT BARK
chocolate graham cracker, peppermint marshmallow, mint chocolate
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY
shortbread cookie, funfetti marshmallow, pink chocolate, sprinkles
GINGERBREAD MAN
gingerbread cookie, orange marshmallow, milk chocolate
GF=Gluten Free, V=Vegetarian, VG=Vegan
*If you have a food allergy, please notify us.
HOT COCOA
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