ESSENCE Fall & Early Winter Menus 2011

 

ESSENCE COCKTAIL PARTY

Stylish & delicious bites are a great way to entertain allowing guests to eat, drink & celebrate.  Perfect for enjoyable holiday entertaining.

Foie torchon/kumquat chutney/toasted brioche

Crostini/wild mushroom ragu/Gorgonzola

Braised beef shortrib/mushroom cap/horseradish cream

Japanese eggplant/Dens miso/candied lemon peel

Citrus cured salmon/caper relish

Chipotle grilled shrimp/avocado mousse

Seared beef tenderloin/black olive tapenade/ blue cheese/ fennel candy

Coconut curry braised chicken/basmati rice cake/ madras aioli/ tomato

Pork tenderloin/ras el hanout rub/saffron aioli

Ratatouille/goat cheese mousse/phyllo

Polenta cube/ balsamic syrup/ roasted cherry tomato/ pecorino

Coconut/pina colada marshmallow/braised pineapple/chocolate crunch

Roasted hazelnut truffle/brittle/Nutella soil

Essence Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie Platter – served with seasonal accompaniments, mustards, fruits, nuts, crostini

Begins at $18.00 per person (based on four menu items)

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ESSENCE DINNER PLATTERS

Grazing dinners where guests can help themselves, mingle or sit-down at a dinner table.

  Quinoa/ corn and herb pilaf/toasted pumpkin seeds

Mixed local greens/maple balsamic dressing

Balsamic/fig/hangar steak/grilled

Lemon/rosemary/chicken breast/grilled

White/dark chocolate mousse cake

Locally baked bread/seasonally whipped butter

$35.00

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Pear/toasted walnut/Quebec blue cheese/endive salad

Mashed potatoes/green onion/roasted garlic

16 spice crusted hangar steak/black bean mango salsa

Herb crusted salmon fillet/chimichurri sauce

White chocolate/lemon cheesecake

Locally baked bread/seasonally whipped butter

$45.00

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Canapes

Chipotle grilled shrimp/avocado lime mousse

Harvest ratatouille/goat cheese mousse/phyllo

 Soup

Traditional spiced gazpacho/cilantro jus/tortilla strips

or

Roasted golden beet gazpacho/lemon creme fraiche

Shaved fennel/grapefruit/arugula salad/black olives/citrus dressing

 Strip loin medallions/pan roasted/chipotle demi glace

Moroccan spice/salmon fillet/lemon aioli

Israeli couscous salad/grilled vegetables/fresh herbs

Flourless deep dark chocolate cake/port stewed cherries/white chocolate creme anglaise

Locally baked bread/seasonally whipped butter

$55.00

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SIT-DOWN DINNER PARTY

Chipotle grilled shrimp / avocado lime mousse

Harvest ratatouille / goat cheese mousse / phyllo

Roasted corn chowder / seared Diver scallop

Pickled beet carpaccio / frisee / goat cheese croquette / Niagara wine vinegar dressing

Pan roasted lamb loin / celery root puree / swiss chard / balsamic demi / black olive caramel

Pumpkin semifreddo / praline / gingersnap

 Begins at $80.00 per person

(Please note this is a suggested menu. We can happily create custom menus based on your needs and meal preferences.)

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ESSENCE DRINK

Essence can provide a bartender who will set-up the bar and provide service for the evening including general bar set-up and clean-up. Bar menu and additional pricing will depend on bar items served. If required Essence is able to provide all bar accompaniments (water, soft drinks, juices, ice, straws, napkins, etc.) We are also happy to provide wine selection services, private custom wine orders & sommelier service.

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We use only the best possible ingredients, local and organic as much as possible. We make food in small batches using traditional and modern food techniques. Please advice us of any food allergies. Vegetarian options available upon request. Some items may change based on seasonal availability. We are also pleased to provide servers, rentals and complimentary wine pairing suggestions upon request. Price does not include catering coordination fee and HST; delivery charges may apply.