9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, Florida 34108 laplayaresort.com | 800.237.6883
Savor the Season
Celebrate with family and friends in a festive atmosphere with award-winning dining. Indulge in Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas brunch, or Christmas dinner. No matter which holiday you choose, BALEENnaples at LaPlaya Resort has delectable dishes to make memorable traditions.
Thanksgiving November 28, 2013 11am to 9pm
Salad Station
Seafood Station
Fall Greens
Shucked Oysters
caramelized apples, walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese and honey white balsamic dressing
Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad
coriander vinaigrette and sultanas
Shaved Celery Root Salad
roasted pears, pecans and ricotta salata
Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken green grapes and avocado
Spinach Salad with Hardboiled Eggs
double smoked bacon and dijon vinaigrette
Chopped Romaine Hearts
caesar dressing and parmesan croutons
Cheese Station Assortment of Imported and Domestic Cheeses Honey Comb, Autumn Fruit, Nuts, Lavash, Bread & Crackers
lemon, hot sauce
Marinated Mussels and Clams tomato vinaigrette
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail chile horseradish sauce
Smoked Salmon and Trout
dill yogurt sauce, traditional garniture
Carving Station Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin
natural jus, horseradish and mustard
Cider Glazed Tom Turkey
giblet gravy and cranberry sauce
Served with Brioche Rolls
Hot Buffet Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin caramelized onion sauce
Crab Meat Crusted Scottish Salmon grain mustard sauce
Pecan & Herb Butter Chicken white wine chicken jus
Sage and Sausage Stuffing Butter Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes Harvest Vegetables, Roasted Parsnip, Brussels Sprouts, Turnips, Carrots & Butternut Squash
Dessert Station Bountiful Display of Cakes, Cookies, Custards Homemade Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan & Key Lime Pies Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon Sticks
$95 per adult $20 per child (4-12) complimentary – 4 & under
Christmas Day Brunch December 25, 2013 11am to 4pm
Cold Buffet Mixed Winter Greens
Hot Buffet Roast Tom Turkey
dried apricots, cherries, peaches and crumbled goat cheese assorted dressings
chestnut stuffing and pan gravy
Roasted Beet Salad
wild mushrooms and truffle
arugula, bleu cheese and honey champagne vinaigrette
Avocado & Mint Citrus Salad Creamy Green Bean Salad crispy onions
Chopped Romaine Hearts,
caesar dressing, parmesan croutons
Sweet Potato and Roasted Yams parsnips, maple syrup vinaigrette
Potato Salad
candied bacon, green onions
Pork and Veal Tourtiere Blackened Grouper
mango avocado salsa
Maple Roasted Root Vegetables Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes Traditional Eggs Benedict Thick Cut French Toast real maple syrup
Apple Wood Smoked Bacon and Griddled Sausage
Cheese Station
Carving Station
Assortment of Imported & Domestic Cheeses
Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef
Honey Comb, Autumn Fruit, Nuts, Lavosh, Bread & Crackers
Served with Brioche Rolls
Au Jus with Horseradish Sauce Pineapple Lacquered Bone in Ham stone ground mustard
Iced Seafood
Served with Buttermilk Biscuits
Shucked Oysters
cracked pepper vinegar, horseradish and lemon
Dessert Station
Chilled Mussels and Clams
Bountiful Display of Cakes, Cookies, Custards
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Homemade Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan & Key Lime Pies
shallot white wine and garlic
spicy tomato horseradish sauce
Smoked Salmon & Traditional Garniture Seared Tuna Tataki soy and wasabi
$95 per adult $20 per child (4-12) complimentary – 4 & under
Ice Cold Egg Nog cinnamon
Christmas Day DINNER December 25, 2013 4pm to 9pm
Cold Buffet
Cheese Station
Mixed Winter Greens
Assortment of Imported and Domestic Cheeses
Dried Apricots, Cherries, Peaches & Crumbled goat Cheese
Assorted Dressings Roasted Beet Salad
arugula, bleu cheese and honey champagne vinaigrette
Avocado and Mint Citrus Salad Creamy Green Bean Salad crispy onions
Chopped Romaine Hearts
Honey Comb, Autumn Fruit, Nuts, Lavosh, Bread & Crackers
Iced Seafood Shucked Oysters
cracked pepper vinegar, horseradish and lemon
Chilled Mussels and Clams shallot white wine and garlic
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
caesar dressing, parmesan croutons
spicy tomato horseradish sauce
Sweet Potato and Roasted Yams
Smoked Salmon & Traditional Garniture
Potato Salad
soy and wasabi
parsnips, maple syrup vinaigrette
candied bacon and green onions
Seared Tuna Tataki
Carving Station
Hot Buffet
Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef
Roast Tom Turkey
chestnut stuffing and pan gravy
Au Jus with Horseradish Sauce
Pork and Veal Tourtiere
Served with Brioche Rolls
wild mushrooms and truffle
Blackened Grouper
Pineapple Lacquered Bone in Ham
mango avocado salsa
stone ground mustard
Maple Roasted Root Vegetables
Served with Buttermilk Biscuits
Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes
Pasta Station
Dessert Station
Gnocchi or Mushroom Ravioli
Bountiful Display of Cakes, Cookies, Custards
Garnishes to Include:
Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, Spanish Chorizo,Mushrooms, Tomato, Olives, Parmesan & Fresh Herbs,Tomato Basil & Alfredo Cream Sauces
Homemade Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan & Key Lime Pies Ice Cold Egg Nog with Cinnamon
$95 per adult $20 per child (4-12) complimentary – 4 & under
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 9pm – 12:30am
Seafood Station Cold Water Oysters
mignonette, tabasco and cocktail sauce
Smoked Salmon & Trout Display horseradish cream, capers, sweet onions and pumpernickel
Chilled Shrimp
lemon, marie rose and aji amarillo sauces
Sushi Station
assorted rolls and nigiri sushi, soy, wasabi, pickled ginger
American Caviar Display
sour cream, chopped parsley, hard cooked eggs, sweet onion
Artisanal Charcuterie
From The Garden Caesar Tossed to Order
shaved parmesan reggiano, sourdough croutons, white anchovies
Lobster Cobb Salad Tossed to Order avocado, bacon, tomato, cucumber, lobster, bleu cheese
Winter Greens, Dried Fruit, Bleu Cheese, Candied Pecans with Maple Sherry Vinaigrette
Pasta Station Truffle Ravioli
truffle cream sauce and shaved winter truffle
Lobster Tarragon Risotto shaved pecorino romano
paté, terrine, saucisson, rilletes serrano, apple and pear mostarda, cornichons, country bread
Herb Citrus Marinated U6 Shrimp
Domestic & International Cheese Display
Maine Lobster Tails with Tarragon Butter
Grilled To Order
Cracked Pepper Rubbed Club Steak red wine reduction
Carving Station Smoked Beef Tenderloin
winter truffle jus, fresh grated horseradish and brioche rolls
Dijon & Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb homemade mint jelly, rosemary jus
Potato & Leek Gratin
jumbo asparagus, roasted tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms
Rustic Breads & Sweet Butter
Sweets Key Lime Tarts, Chocolate Ganache Cake, Fall Fruit Crumble Truffles, Éclairs, Croque Em Bouche Mini Crème Brulee, Pannacotta, Cheesecake Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
At Midnight Complimentary Champagne Toast Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea
$225 per person
Price not inclusive of tax, gratuity or alcohol.
Consuming raw or uncooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of seafood illness. Please enjoy responsibly.
laplayaresort.com | 800.237.6883 | 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, Florida 34108