Friends of the National Park Gala - Heavy Passed Appetizers, Carving Stations, Buffet and Passed Desserts - Presidio del Mar - 1/31/09 - 200 guests
Have you ever been to Presidio del Mar? You should go. It’s gorgeous villa and an amazing venue where this year’s Friends of the National Park Gala unfolded. Two hundred guests turned out in support of the Friends and enjoyed a huge variety of passed appetizers and delicious buffet. There were live stations, two bars, hopping band and tons of fun.
The kitchen was rocking with 8 chefs and food flowed continuously through the massive crowd. The awesome group of volunteers made sure that the delicious treats made their way to everyone and even got a little dancing in.
We are looking forward to next year’s celebration! Check out the extensive menu:
Passed Appetizer Service Vietnamese Style Ground Shrimp Satay with Nam Prik Pow Open Faced Sliced Sirloin and Gruyere Sandwich Bites with Honey Chipotle Mayo Wild Mushroom Stuffed Agnelotti with Kalamata Olive Tapenade Duck and Cured Country Bacon Pate with Pistachios and Apricot Puree Parmesan-Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Candied Bacon Grilled Chicken & Local Organic Arugula Summer Rolls with Ginger Vinaigrette Truffled Potato Croquettes with Chive Crème Fraische Tuna Tartare on Coriander Corn Chips with Smoked Paprika Oil Selection of House-made Pizzetta Bites (Veg & Meat)
Staffed Buffet Jerk-Rubbed Roast Prime Rib with Roasted Tomato Demi-Glace (two live stations) Rosemary-Garlic Roasted New Potatoes Grilled Salmon Medallions with Ginger-Red Wine Lacquer Vegetable Julienne with Fried Capers Josephine’s Greens Salad with Creamy Mustard Seed Dressing Bakery-Fresh Breads with Honey-Butter
Dessert Pecan Pie Wedges with Molasses Whipped Cream Spiced Tuille Wafers topped with a Tropical Fruit Terrine