The Tuscany Buffet ... *$29 per person*

Appetizers... see below
Tuscany Buffet includes your choice of four (4) station appetizers

Salad Options… please choose one
Garden Salad - iceburg & romaine lettuce tossed with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots & red cabbage, and croutons; served with assorted salad dressings
Tossed Caesar Salad - chopped romaine, shredded parmesan cheese, and seasoned croutons with creamy Caesar dressing

Vegetable Options… please choose one
Green Beans Almandine
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Broccoli & Carrots w/Garlic Butter

Starch Options… please choose one
Seasoned Rice
Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes

Tuscany Entree Options… please choose two
Add a third Tuscany entree for an additional $3 per person

Pesto Pistachio Farfalle - crushed pistachios, fresh pesto sauce, and creamy béchamel tossed with bowtie pasta
Rigatoni Rustica - rigatoni pasta tossed with a creamy marinara pink sauce
Caprese & Cheese Tortellini Pasta - cheese tortellini, diced plum tomatoes, fresh basil & mozzarella sautéed with olive oil & chopped garlic
Pasta de Renaissance - campanelle w/olive oil, toasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, cracked black pepper, & fresh grated locatelli cheese
Old World Chicken Marsala - grilled marinated chicken breast smothered in authentic Italian Marsala sauce
Crusted Chicken Parmesan - shredded locatelli and toasted panko crusted chicken breast, pan fried golden brown and served with tomato marinara
Chicken Florentine - tender marinated chicken breast topped with a creamy spinach & cheese mixture and served over fresh tarragon cream sauce
Jerk Mango Chicken - Caribbean jerk seasoned chicken breast, grilled and presented over a sweet red chili & fresh mango coulis
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon - North Atlantic salmon filets, marinated and drizzled with Kikkoman teriyaki sauce
Herb Dusted Pork Loin - roasted, herbed dry rub marinated pork loin, sliced and drizzled with sesame-honey glaze
Beef Burgundy - tender beef tips sautéed with cremini mushrooms and stewed in burgundy wine demi glace
Sliced Top Round - slow roasted top round of beef, sliced and served in au jus with a side of creamy horseradish

All pricing is based on a 4 hour reception and a minimum of 75 guests

*Price includes buffet equipment & service utensils, clear disposable plates, plastic ware, and napkins.
**Linen and dishware rental packages are available upon request.
***Maryland state tax and 18% gratuity added to final bill

 

Station Appetizers

Fresh Fruit & Cheese Display - domestic & imported cheeses w/ grapes & assortment of fresh berries served with assorted cracker basket (vegetarian)
Vegetable Crudités Platter - selection of fresh raw vegetables served with herb dip (vegetarian)
Antipasto Italiano - assorted olives, pickles, stuffed peppers, marinated vegetables, sliced salamis & pepperoni
Grilled Pineapple Salsa - homemade salsa made from fresh grilled pineapples, cilantro, red onion, roasted red pepper and spices; served with tri-color chips (vegetarian)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip - baby spinach & artichoke hearts blended with béchamel sauce, cheeses, chopped garlic, and spices… served with pita wedges (vegetarian)
Spanikopita - spinach, feta cheese, garlic and spices wrapped in phyllo dough triangles (vegetarian)
Assorted Mini Quiche - individual quiches filled with ham & cheddar, spinach & feta, four cheese, and wild mushroom
Vegetable Spring Rolls - shredded Asian vegetables wrapped in rice paper and fried… served w/ Soy-Ginger Sauce (vegetarian)
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings - breaded fried chicken wings served with sides of buffalo wing sauce and bleu cheese dressing
Jerk Mango Chicken Skewers - Caribbean jerk marinated diced chicken breast & fresh mango chunks roasted on bamboo skewers
Chicken Sate - sesame-teriyaki marinated chicken breast strips roasted on bamboo skewers and drizzled w/ Thai Peanut Sauce
Chorizo Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers - tri-colored mini sweet bell peppers stuffed w/chorizo sausage & Pepperjack cheese then fire roasted
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms - button mushroom caps stuffed with a sweet Italian sausage and shredded locatelli cheese
Pigs in a Blanket - little smokies wrapped in pastry and baked golden brown; served with ketchup & mustard
Cranberry Spiced Meatballs - Italian style meatballs in homemade cranberry spiced sauce
Meatballs Marinara - Italian style meatballs in tomato marinara and topped with shredded parmesan cheese
Sweet & Sour Meatballs - our Italian style meatballs in house made sweet & sour sauce
Swedish Meatballs - traditional Italian meatballs in a creamy demi sauce
Mini Pinwheel Tortilla Wraps - Turkey, Swiss & Avocado; Ham, Cheddar & Roasted Red Peppers; and Chicken Caesar Salad rolled into assorted flour tortillas and sliced into pinwheels

 

Station Appetizers Upgrades

Domestic & Imported Cheese Board - selection of assorted diced and wedge cheeses served with assorted cracker basket... add $2 per person
Sliced Fresh Fruit Platter - selection of fresh sliced seasonal fruits and berries... add $2 per person
Grilled Marinated Vegetable Display - marinated asparagus, tri-color sweet peppers, broccoli, portabella mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, squash, and carrots grilled and chilled; served with herb dip... add $2 per person
Mediterranean Dip Selection - hummus, tzatziki, tabouleh, olive tapenade, and baba ganoush served with fresh pita wedges and chips... add $2 per person
Assorted Canapés - olive tapenade, curried chicken & pecan, and fresh smoked salmon & dill on water crackers... add $2 per person
Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus - fresh asparagus spears lightly blanched and wrapped with thin sliced Proscuitto ham, topped with shaved locatelli cheese and fresh cracked tri-color peppercorns... add $3 per person
Bacon Wrapped Scallops - sea scallops wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon... add $3 per person
Jumbo Lump Crab Dip - jumbo lump crab meat mixed with white wine, cream cheese, béchamel, and spices; served w/sliced baguettes... add $3 per person
Maryland Style Crab Balls - broiled mini Maryland style crab balls made with jumbo lump crab meat & old bay; served w/ tartar sauce... add $4 per person

 

 

Menu Substitutions
All prices listed are for substitutions only ... please inquire about the price to add extra menu items to a customized menu.

Salad Options

Spinach Salad - fresh baby spinach, hard boiled egg, sliced red onion, button mushrooms, and crumbled bacon served with hot bacon dressing... add $2 per person
The Medici Mesclun Salad - spring mix with apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, grape tomatoes, and feta tossed with a sweet strawberry balsamic vinaigrette... add $3 per person
Sesame Mandarin Salad - spring mix with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, crispy rice noodles, and tri-colored sweet peppers tossed with a sesame citrus dressing... add $3 per person
Cobb Salad - chopped iceberg & Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, avocado, hard boiled egg, crumbled bacon, Roquefort cheese, chives, and white balsamic vinaigrette... add $4 per person

Vegetables… add $2 per person
Haricot Vert w/ Buerre Noisette
Thyme Roasted Summer Squash w/Red Pepper Rings
Broccolini w/ Caramelized Onions
Lemon Broiled Asparagus

Starches… add $2 per person
Wild Rice Pilaf
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Potatoes Dauphinoise
Orzo w/Dried Fruit & Toasted Pine Nuts
Moroccan Couscous

Entree Options

Da Vinci Tower - stack of marinated portabella mushroom, sliced baby eggplant, plum tomatoes, buffalo Mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette... add $3 per person
Stuffed Chicken a la Renaissance - marinated chicken breast stuffed with Proscuitto ham & gouda cheese, and topped with mushroom buerre rouge compound ... add $3 per person
Citrus Roasted Mahi-Mahi - fresh mahi-mahi filets marinated in citrus juices, garlic, and cilantro, topped with homemade Caribbean salsa... add $3 per person
Honey Dijon Shrimp & Scallops - jumbo shrimp and sea scallops sautéed in a honey-Dijon butter and served with puff pastry baskets... add $8 per person
Chesapeake Shrimp - jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab imperial and topped with Chesapeake hollandaise... add $8 per person
Jumbo Lump Crabcakes - Maryland style jumbo lump crabcakes broiled golden brown and served with tartar sauce... add $10 per person
Grilled Pork Tenderloin - pineapple-teriyaki marinated grilled pork tenderloin, carved to order and served with spicy soy-ginger sauce and caramelized sliced apples ... add $6 per person
Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops - baby lamb chop marinated in fresh rosemary, garlic, and red wine, grilled and served with mint demi glace... add $10 per person
Cilantro Lime Flank Steak - marinated flank steak, grilled and sliced, served with cilantro-lime drizzle... add $2 per person
Slow Roasted Steamship Beef - carved to order, served with crusty rolls, creamy horseradish, caramelized onions, and au jus... add $3 per person
Fennel Roasted Prime Rib - fresh fennel and herb marinated ribeye loin, slow cooked and carved to order, served with creamy horseradish, caramelized onions, and au jus... add $10 per person
The King's Cut of Beef - fork tender, fresh herb & spice rubbed beef tenderloin, carved to order, served with creamy horseradish, caramelized onions, and au jus... add $12 per person

 

Passed Appetizers
Feel free to customize your menu by adding any number of passed appetizers.

Soup Shots - shot glasses filled with your choice of soup… potato-corn chowder, wild mushroom bisque, cream of asparagus, lobster bisque, cream of crab, butternut squash... add $2 per person
Roasted Roma Tomato Bruschetta - soft toast points topped with a bruschetta mixture of roasted tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and parmesan cheese... add $2 per person
Antipasto Skewers - skewers of marinated artichoke hearts, sundried tomato, fresh mozzarella, and kalamata olives... add $3 per person
Steamed Vegetable Potstickers - wonton skins stuffed with a vegetable mixture and served with a sesame-teriyaki sauce... add $3 per person
Thai Stir Fry Baskets - fresh Chinese cabbages and vegetables stir fried Thai style and served in individual Chinese food boxes... add $3 per person
Raspberry & Brie En Croûte - fresh raspberries and brie baked in puff pastry... add $3 per person
Mushroom Wellington Puffs - ragout of wild mushrooms and Fontina cheese wrapped in puff pastry... add $3 per person
Mini DaVinci Towers - marinated baby portabellas topped with slices of plum tomato, grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil... add $3 per person
Pork Tenderloin on Crostini - sliced roasted pork tenderloin on garlic brushed Crostini with honey-Dijon spread and spiced fruit chutney ... add $3 per person
Bacon Wrapped Scallops - sea scallops wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon... add $3 per person
Orange Dust Shrimp - chilled jumbo shrimp tipped with our p orange zest & spice mixture … served w/ cocktail sauce... add $3 per person
Maryland Style Crab Balls - broiled mini Maryland style crab balls made with jumbo lump crab meat & old bay; served w/ tartar sauce... add $3 per person
Caribbean Salmon Stack - citrus marinated roasted salmon on fried plantain chips topped with fresh Caribbean salsa... add $4 per person
Tuna Sate - medium rare chunks of fresh blackened tuna served with lemon aioli... add $4 per person
Oysters Rockefeller - broiled fresh shucked oysters topped with butter, herbs, and breadcrumbs ... add $4 per person
Coconut Shrimp - coconut breaded jumbo shrimp pan fried and served with a fresh fruit Caribbean Salsa... add $4 per person
Grilled Lamb Chops - tender baby lamb chop, grilled and drizzled with mint demi... add $4 per person
Proscuitto Wrapped Filet - beef tenderloin tips wrapped in thin sliced Proscuitto and dusted with cracked tri-color peppercorns... add $4 per person
Napoleon Renaissance - crisp tortilla wafer topped with sliced tenderloin , jumbo lump crab meat, and Chesapeake hollandaise sauce... add $4 per person