January 30, 2010
A Culinary Institute of America Charity Dining Event
To Benefit the FSH Society and The Culinary Institute of America's Scholarship Fund
Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, at The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York
Silent auction reception with passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by dinner with music by The Big Band Sound.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Reception in Ristorante Caterina de' Medici with Passed Hor d'oeuvres
Speciality Cocktails, Wine, and Beer
Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sit Down Dinner with Wine in Farquharson Hall
Music by The Big Band Sound
Silent Auction Awarded and Best Costume Award
$75 per person
(includes tax and gratuity)
Menu:
Hor d'oeuvres
Sun-dried Tomato Goat Cheese Tart
with Arugula Pesto
Lamb and Olive Croquette
with Feta and Tomato Fondue
Sausage and Escarole "Spanikopita"
Lump Crab Cakes
with Tarragon Aioli
Cured Salmon Canape
Toasted Rye Bread and Preserved Lemon Creme Fraiche
Shrimp Cocktail "Shooters"
with Horseradish Bloody Mary
Soup
Warm Parsnip "Vichyssoise"
Laced with Pernod and Crisp Leeks
Salad
Salad of Petite Mache
Roasted Candy-striped Beets, Pecan-crusted Goat Cheese
and Dressed with Sherry Vinaigrette
Entree
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom Salpicon
Slow-Roasted shallot Polenta,
Root Vegetables and Gremolata Jus
Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request
Dessert
Sea Breeze Savarin
Sponge Cake Soaked in Brown Sugar, Gin, Ginger, and Vanilla Syrup
Citrus Broth and Lime Chantilly
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For more information, contact:
The Culinary Institute of America, at 845.905.4675
OR
The FSH Society, at nancy.vanzant@fshsociety.org or 617.658.7878
This event is presented by CIA bachelor's degree students. These future stars in the hospitality industry are responsible for all of the evening's planning and execution, from menu development to the overall ambiance and design of the event.
