Thursday, May 28, 2009

Photo Shoot for New Menu Items

We are currently shooting new pictures for the menus. Check out what we did last week.
Asian Spoons with Sesame Seed Crusted Tuna, Kim Chi and Wasabi Mayo

Peruvain Egg and Potato


Smoked Salmon Mousse in English Cucumber Cup with Gaufrette Potato




Brie Crostini with Black Berry, Green Peppercorn and Fresh Dill




Sunday, May 24, 2009

Eggplant Nopoleon with Basil Tomato


This was the first course from last nights wedding. We layered this with herbed ricotta and parmesan cheese.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Martini Ice Luge

Drawing on the design

Squaring up the block
Cut out rough shape


Drilling hole for the Vodka




Detailing the stem



Detailing the base







Finished Martini Glass w Olive Ice Luge





Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Cinco De Mayo at Bella Sera

Started the festivities with gourmet chip display including blue, red and corn tortillas. Fresh salsa, grilled pineapple salsa and guacamole.

My Sous Chef, Josh created this dish, Tequila Shrimp!




Chef Bob is grilling up some chicken quesadillas with cumin sour cream!



I did a little fusion on this one, Ancho Crusted Beef Medallion and Won ton Tostada with passion fruit salsa and cilantro aioli!





Classic Dessert, Tres Leches or three milk cake!!











And to finish the night which it did for a lot of people !!
Special Thanks to Terry Clark for the Great Pictures!!!!!!!!








Thursday, May 7, 2009

Hot Out of the Oven!

Ladies of Southwest PA Dinner Tonight
We just got done serving these dishes for the event tonight her at Bella Sera


Grilled Herb Chicken and Ricotta Manicotti Napolean
Julienne Spring Vegetables and Fresh tomato Sauce


Traditional Strawberry Shortcake with Fresh Whipped Cream !
Hungry Yet!!


Catering Platters

Check out some of these great platters we did this week for some of our catering events.
We can customize anything to clients tastes and needs.


Grilled Tenderloin Of Beef Platter with Sliced Provolone

Or my favorite
Corainder Crusted Ahi Tuna with Passion Fruit Salsa!
Waiting to download some cinco de mayo pictures from the other night so stay tuned!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Consol Executive Dinner this Week

We did a great catering at Consol Energy in Southpoint for 25 executives this week on the roof top of the building which was a great event for us.
We Started the night with
Fire Roasted Tomato-Cilantro Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips
California Style Red Oak Leaf Salad with Peppered bacon Rosettes, Sliced Red Onion, Halved Grape Tomatoes, Crumbled Maytag Bleu Cheese and Finished with a Creamy Maytag Bleu Dressing
This Course was Jason's ideal which was absolutely incredible presentation and taste!
Next we did a grill out on the roof top offering
Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon with Shallot Dijon Demi Glace
Bamboo Skewered Sea Scallops with Rosemary and Lemon Butter
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Zest
Wild Rice Pilaf with Walnut Oil, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Sauteed Onions
And to finish this great dinner
Gourmet Carrot Cake Finished with a Ginger-Carrot Sauce and Garnished with Cinnamon Sauce