| Pacifica | ||
| event type: | hors d’oeuvres / seated dinner | |
| style: | new asian | |
| season: | early spring | |
| number of guests: | 300 | |
brief encounters; passed hors d’oeuvres
'fish & chips'
organic russet potato chips topped with wok-fried local cod, shiso leaf, yuzu mayonnaise, and a malt vinegar ponzu
thai-style 'corndogs'
ground shrimp coated in a cornmeal batter and quick-fried on a skewer, served with a sweet chile sauce
fragrant spring carrot & crab soup sips
a silky puree of willey farm carrots, galangal, chiles, and kaffir lime with dungeness crab
niman ranch beef soup spoons
individual spoons filled with savory meatballs in a star anise and thai basil-scented broth
modern asia; seated dinner
amuse
wild salmon sashimi with pickled watermelon radish
sliced spring run salmon rolled with pickled watermelon radish, green onion, and bird's eye chiles drizzled with citrus yuzu and a vibrant shiso oil
salad course
roasted baby beets with rhubarb
salt-roasted baby beets, shaved fennel, tart shaved rhubarb, and peppery rocket
main course
tea smoked black cod with chilled cucumber salad
black cod brined in oolong tea, smoked, and seared, served with organic jasmine rice and cucumbers marinated in rice wine, lemon, and mint
or
grilled liberty duck breasts with citrus
brined liberty farm duck grilled over hardwood and served with blood orange and kumquat sauce
dessert
baby bananas in coconut milk
young bananas poached in housemade coconut milk and pearl tapioca, topped with roasted sesame seeds
LRE Catering menus use seasonal ingredients that are 100% organic, local, and/or sustainable. We are committed to supporting sustainable agriculture and responsible usage of natural resources. Slight menu changes may be required due to availability.

