Winter Menu by Chef Franco Vitella
FALL WINTER PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
beef/pork
ULTIMATE SLIDER Cheddar, Crispy Bacon, Onion Marmalade, Potato Rolls, Vitella’s Signature Sauce
STEAK HOUSE BURGER Ground Beef Tenderloin, Gruyere, Onion Ring & Grilled Sourdough, Pickle Slaw**Pair with a Strawberry Shake, Mini Cokes, Peppermint Shake or Loaded Root Beer Float
BRAISED SHORT RIB PANINI Fontina, Buttery Pullman Toast
BEEF WELLINGTON Mushroom Duxelles & Beef Tenderloin in French Pastry Puff
HERB CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN LOLLIPOP Horseradish & Herb Aioli
THAI SPICED BEEF SALAD Wonton Crisp & Toasted Sesame
GUINNESS BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB SPOON Served Under Cauliflower-Potato Mash
FRANKS IN A PASTRY Grainy Lager Mustard Dip
NONNA’S HOMEMADE MEATBALL SUB Plum Tomato Sauce, Grated Parmesan, Micro Basil Leaves
FILET MIGNON - BLUE CHEESE IN PASTRY PUFF
LOADED CHILI POTS Cheddar, Onions, Tortilla, Sour Cream Mini Black Pots
SHEPHERDS PIE Beef, Carrots, Peas, Duchess Whipped Potato, Pie Shell
MONTE CRISTO BITE French Toast Batter, Honey Drizzle
poultry-lamb
BUFFALO CHICKEN SPRING ROLLS Bleu Cheese Dip
ROASTED TURKEY PANINI Cranberry Sauce, Brie, Walnut Bread & Sage-Dijon Compound
CHICKEN POTSTICKER Lemongrass Scented Ponzu Dipping Sauce
WINTER CHICKEN POT PIES
DUCK WITH BRANDY & APRICOT IN BEGGARS PURSE
CURRY LAMB & RAISIN LOLLIPOP Pistachio Crust
HERB CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS French Style with Rosemary Herb Dip
THAI CHICKEN SATAY Spicy Bangkok Style Peanut Sauce
BABY LAMB CHOPS Braised Balsamic, Garlic, Rosemary
BUFFALO CHICKEN celery stick skewers with Gorgonzola Dip
HERBED CHICKEN LOLLIPOP Lemon-Herb Aioli
vegetarian
FRENCH ONION SOUP BON BONS Gruyere Cheese, Caramelized Onions in Brioche Bowls
PORTABELLO MUSHROOM CHEESESTEAK SLIDER Sauteed Peppers, Onions, Cheese, Fried Potatoes
TRUFFLE CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE PIE
ASPARAGUS SPEAR & ASIAGO Wrapped in Phyllo
BRIE EN CROUTE Warmed Brie & Almonds Wrapped in Phyllo
DEEP DISH CHEESE PIZZA
BAKED PEAR, ALMOND AND GOAT CHEESE In Phyllo
PUMPKIN ARANCINI Mozzarella & Pumpkin Arancini
VEGETABLE SUSHI CIGAR Caviar Ash, Chive Soy Dipping Sauce in Black Cigar Box
GRILLED CHEESE & CREAMY TOMATO BISQUE SHOTS
FIG & GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
RED PEPPER & GOAT CHEESE QUICHE
HEIRLOOM TOMATO CAPRESE SLIDER Lemon Olive Oil, Basil, Cucumber, Black Sesame
ZUCCHINI BABY CAKE Cream Cheese Frosting & Pea Shoots
CARROT-APPLE GINGER GAZPACHO Snow Pea, Drunken Apple Cider Bread Stick
WINTER RASPBERRY AND BRIE EN CROUTE
BRIE AND POMEGRANATE CROSTINI
seafood
WASABI MACARONS Filled with Smoked Salmon
CRAB CAKE SLIDER Petite English Muffin, Jalapeño-Caper Remoulade, Greens COCONUT SHRIMP Citrus Mustard Sauce
CRAB "CEVICHE" Citrus Bits, Jalapeno in Cups
PAN SEARED SCALLOP & PANCETTA Roast Garlic Creme & Pancetta Crisp
TUNA TARTARE Layered Tomato Avocado Jalapeño in Mini Push Pops
LOBSTER POT PIE
vegan
WINTER SQUASH SHOOTER Cinnamon Scented Crème Fraiche
HOUSE SEA SALTED ROOT VEGETABLE CHIP CONES
VEGGIE ROLL Sesame Soy Glaze & Crushed Wasabi Peas
ROOTED VEGETABLE KABOB
TWISTED POTATO STICKS herbs & sea salt
BRUSCHETTA on crostini
OLIVE TAPENADE on crostini
gluten free
STUFFED NEW POTATO & BACON
SOUTHWEST CHILI SALMON SKEWERS
BRAZILIAN FILET MIGNON onion, poblano and red peppers on skewer
HUMMUS TRIO Cilantro-Lime Hummus, Red Pepper Hummus, Garlic Hummus , Vegetable Sticks
SHRIMP COCKTAIL SHOOTERS
GLUTEN FREE SLIDER ( GF) Cheddar, Crispy Bacon, Onion Marmalade, Gluten Free Roll, Vitella’s Signature Sauce
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STATIONS
ASIAN STATION
Thai Chicken Skewers & Beef Teriyaki SkewersLo-Mein in Chinese To-Go Buckets Mini Veggie Egg Rolls with Duck SauceVegetable Potsticker with Lemongrass Scented Ponzu Dipping Sauce
THE STEAK HOUSE
Sliced Filet Mignon, Cooked at Medium Rare Temperature Served Au Jus Swirly Fries Skewers, Sea Salted, Horseradish Remoualde Deconstructed Blue Cheese Wedge SaladsCreamed Spinach Spring Rolls
MINI ENTREE STATION
Plated Braised Short Ribs under a Garlic Mashed Potato, Veal Reduction Sauce Plated Pan Seared Salmon, Beurre Blanc finish garlic Mashed Potato Under a bed of Sautéed spinachPlated Vegetable Terrine with Goat cheese, Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers Zucchini Stacked Cous Cous with a Cucumber Spiral
SUSHI ROLL STATION
Vegetable Sushi Rolls, Avocado, Carrot, Celery,California Sushi Rolls, Spicy Tuna Sushi rolls, Salmon Sushi Rolls Accompanied with Pickled Ginger, Soy Sauce & Wasabi
MEDITERRANEAN STATION
Chicken and Lamb Gyros
Hummus, Tabouli Salad served with Pita, FlatbreadsWhipped Feta, Bruschetta, Olive TapenadeGrilled Vegetable Platter
SLIDER STATION
Angus Beef Burgers & Black Bean Burgers with Brioche
Fixings: Tomatoes, Sweet and Sour Pickle Slaw, Dill Pickles, Caramelized Onions, Crispy Bacon, Ketchup/Mustard
Swirly Fried Potatoes on a Stick
More stations available
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BUFFET MENU
SALADS
BABY SPINCH AND FRISEE Figs, Pomegranate Seeds & White Balsamic Dressing
MIXED WINTERY GREENS Red Onion, Halved Cherry Tomato, Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
FALL PEAR SALAD Caramelized Pear, Arugula, Radicchio, Endive, Parmesan, Pear Vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD Romaine, Anchovy-Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Brioche Crouton
CHOPPED KALE SALAD Broccoli, Sprouts, Chicory, Dry Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Poppyseed Dressing
PASTA-RISOTTO
SHORT RIB RAGU Gemelli Pasta
FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE Rigatoni Pasta with a Tomato Meat Sauce
TORTELLINI ALFREDO Parmesan Cream Sauce
PENNE ALLA VODKA
WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI Chive Cream Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI Sage Brown Butter, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds & Dried Cranberries
SHRIMP SCAMPI RAVIOLI
Accompanied with Red Pepper Flakes & Grated Parmesan Cheese
POULTRY ENTREE
CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH CRANBERRY AND BRIE Champagne Sauce
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU Rolled Chicken Cutlet, Black Forest Ham, Swiss Cheese, Creme Sauce
CHICKEN BREAST Sautéed Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce
CHICKEN PARMESAN Chicken Cutlet, Melted Mozzarella, Basil Plum Tomato Sauce
CARVED ROASTED TURKEY Homestyle Gravy Trimmings
BEEF-PORK ENTREE
CARVED BEEF OF TENDERLOIN Medium Rare Temperature, Horseradish Crème
AUTUMN BRAISED SHORT RIB Three Mustard Jus
CARVED PORK LOIN Bourbon Glaze
NONNA’S HOMEMADE MEATBALLS Basil Plum Tomato Sauce
CARVED BAKED HAM Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
VEGETARIAN OR SEAFOOD ENTREE
( choose one )
EGGPLANT PARMESAN Eggplant Cutlet, Mozzarella, Basil Plum Tomato Sauce
EGGPLANT ROLLATINI Herbed Ricotta Basil Plum Tomato Sauce
PORTABELLO MUSHROOM STEAK Balsamic Reduction
HERB CRUSTED SALMON White Wine Lemon-Roasted Tomato and Capers
MUSSELS MARINARA OR WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE
CRAB CRUSTED TILAPIA Capers, Kalamata Olives, Sautéed Artichokes
WINTER BUFFET INCLUDES:
GRILLED TUSCAN VEGETABLES or HERB ROASTED POTATOES, CARROTS & ONIONS
ARTISAN ROLLS & BUTTER BUDS
passed dessert
GLUTEN FREE MOUSSE CUPS Tiramisu Mousse, Chocolate Ganache with Chocolate Mousse, Lemon Crumble with Lemon Zest, Raspberry Sponge with Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Puree and Pistachio
ASSORTED FRENCH MACARONS Raspberry, Hot Chocolate, French Vanilla, Pistachio, Coffee, Lemon Meringue
CARAMEL APPLE & GOAT CHEESE Walnut, Goat Cheese Phyllo Beggars Purse
ITALIAN DONUTS Butterscotch-Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Sauce
LITTLE PUMPKIN & RICOTTA CHEESE PIE
MINI APPLE CRUMB PIE
SWEET POTATO PIE WITH CHARRED MARSHMALLOW
HOT COCOA ICE CREAM CONES
MINI FIGGY PUDDING SHOOTERS
BROKEN PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE BARS





