Winter Wonderland Holiday Open House

This lovely holiday party in Santa Monica included a full menu of appetizers, entrees and dessert. SMP Catering also provided hot and cold beverages, decorating and entertainment. A classical pianist played holiday music in the background as guests socialized and enjoyed the holiday menu.

The Appetizer Station held: Rosemary Shrimp Skewers with Citrus Pesto, Tomato, Sun-Dried Tomato, Garlic, Basil & Feta Bruschetta, Roasted Red & Yellow Pepper Tapenade with Capers & Champagne Vinegar and of course the Cheese Platter. An Assortment of Brie, Aged Cheddar, Havarti, Gruyere, Fontina & Gouda ~ Assorted Crackers, Apricot Fig Sauce, Eggplant Caponata & Assorted Candied Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds, Cashews & Pecans.)

The Main Dish Station contained: a light but festive menu of: Spinach Salad with Bacon, Crimini Mushrooms, Sautéed Radishes and Boiled Egg Slices Tossed in a Light Balsamic Bacon Vinaigrette ~ Parmesan Chicken Caprese-Style, Penne Melanzana – A Penne Pasta Dish with Grilled Eggplant, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Shaved Garlic, Ricotta Cheeses & Basil in our light House Marinara.

The Cold Beverage Station included: refreshing lemon water and a sparkling Apple Pomegranate Fruit Punch. While the Hot Beverage Station had premium coffee, tea & hot cider. For dessert we served Mini Carrot Cakes with Ginger Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting, White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Cookies, Pumpkin Bars, Bite Size Double Chocolate Espresso Brownies & a Neopolitan Trio of Cheesecake Squares.

 

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Brian Henley Beer & Food Pairing

Microbrewer Brian Henley’s First Beer & Food Pairing! Featuring Brian’s Porter & Lager paired with an exquisite 6 course custom menu created by Chef Steven Marshall.

Menu Included:

Salad 
Romaine & Spinach Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Porter-Candied Pecans, Dried Blueberries Tossed Lightly in Lager Vinaigrette

Appetizers
Cheese Dome Madeline with Crème Fraiche & Caviar
Prawn Trio (Indian, Tiger & Grilling) with Citrus Pesto
Artichoke Quarter with Lager Aioli & Caramelized Hops

Fondue
Assorted Cheeses Reduced with Lager
Dippers: Crostini, Pretzels, & Tempura Battered Vegetables

Main Course
Braised Short Rib Sandwich on Onion Herb Roll
Tilapia with Lager Hollandaise

Dessert
Porter Fruit Streusel with Plum, Mango, Peaches, Pineapple, Apricot Marmalade, Coconut & Pistachio Nuts

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