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San Diego Recreations Benefit Association Luncheon at NTC Promenade

Fall Inspired Menu

Wild Mushroom Croustini with Thyme and Truffle Oil

Mixed Green Salad with Roasted Pears, Spiced Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette

Sauteed Chicken with Figs and Port Sauce 

Roasted Potatoes with Shallots and Herbs

Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Butter and Sage

Sauteed Green Beans with Shallots

Mini Pumpkin CheeseCakes 

Responses from the day:

“Dining Details is really the best kept secret in San Diego- Chef Robbie, Julie and their staff created a meal that everyone raved about,  normally we have to twist arms to get a survey/meeting evaluation from this group.  However, each participant felt compelled to complete the evaluation so they could comment on the food and service.   So many members have called me after the meeting to say Dining Details was the best! Thank you Chef Robbie and Julie.”- Deborah Dimery, Board Member

“I just wanted to let you know that the staff at NTC Promenade thought you did an excellent job with the RBA event. The food was fantastic, and the presentation was just as terrific!” -Cheryl Penaskovic, Event Sales Representative

Diverge celebrated the Grand Opening of their personal fitness studio in Hillcrest, San Diego on 9/27/2008. The celebration included a spread of appetizers that were all made from healthful, nutritious, flavorful, and ingredients, satisfying the needs of our health-conscious clientele, and featuring Dining Details “Healthy Home Gourmet” snacks and appetizers. 

Menu:

Black Bean Cakes with Avocado Salsa

Green Onion Miso Crab Salad on Endive Leaves

Edamame Hummus with Smoked Trout on Cucumber Crisps

Chicken Salad with Turkish Apricots on Pita Chips 

Roasted Corn Bruschetta with Smoked Gruyere on Toastettes

Devilled Eggs with Shrimp and Turkey Bacon

Coconut and Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta Spoons

What trainer, Brian White, had to say about the service:

“Thank you guys so much for catering our grand opening, I am getting some good feedback on the appetizers and professionalism of your staff. You guys really went above our expectations, thanks! Also, thanks for catering to Baby Callahan’s “special needs” diet of plates of fruit and bread, she appreciated it.”

Erin Pynes put together a beautiful St. Mary’s Reunion at the Estate of Jack and Patty Queen, October 5, 2008. It was an afternoon affair, in between lunch and dinner, so we went with some passed hor’d'hoerves and mini desserts.

Crab Cakes with Chipotle Corn Puree and Micro Cilantro

Chef PJ

Raspberry Almond Cheesecakes

Menu:

Crab Cakes with Chino Farms Corn, Caramelized Onion and Chipotle Puree with Micro Cilantro

Prawns Wrapped in Prosciutto with Pistachio Artichoke Pesto

Kona Coffee Marinated Lamb Pops

Sliced Seared Filet on Toasts with Brie & Gorgonzola Port Peppercorn Demi Glace Drizzle

Pecan Crusted Chicken Nuggets, Apricot Rosemary Drizzle

Butternut Squash, Hazelnut, Sage, Parmesan Filo Dumplings

Mini Almond Essence Cheese Cakes with Raspberries

Erin wrote, “Everyone LOVED the food. PJ and the two servers were great. Thank you for putting it together for us. It was so nice

not to have to think about the food and just to be able to enjoy the day.”

Meritage Wine Market on Rancho Santa Fe Rd. in Encinitas is a fantastic place to host a party. Sip on a variety of selected wines, nibble on artisenal cheeses from Venisimo Cheese Shop, and delight your palate with Dining Details creations, matched to the selected wines. It is a great way to show appreciation to employees or clients, as one of the Charles Schwab team did on September 10, 2008.

Starters

Caprese Skewers

Chefs Robbie and PJ... Hard at Work

Surf and Turf... Bite Sized!

Desserts!

The Menu:

Appetizers 6:00-6:30

Cheese and Antipasto Spread

Heavy Hor’D’Hoerves 6:30-8:00

Surf and Turf Skewers with Port Wine Demi Glace

Mini Chicken Sliders with Mango BBQ Sauce

Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns with Pistachio Artichoke Pesto

Heirloom Tomato with Fresh Mozzarella Skewers with Micro Basil, Balsamic Syrup, and Truffle Oil

Smoked Salmon with Dill Creme Fraiche on Chinese Spoons

Sweet Corn Soup with Dungeness Crab in Mini Espresso Cups 

Dessert 8:00

Mini Cheesecakes with Toffee Crunch

Berries and Mixed Fruit with Chocolate Fondue

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Intimate Table for 20

Ahi Tartare tower with Micro Greens, Wasabi Caviar, and Mango Sauce

Heirloom Tomato Stacks with Truffle Oil, Micro Basil, and Bruleed Goat Cheese

The beautiful couple, enjoying their entrees

After Dinner Cheese Sampler

Vatea and Alena tied the knot at Coronado, but celebrated in style with the reception in their own backyard- a spacious deck with a gorgeous view of Mission Bay. With family visiting from French Polynesia and Europe, they wanted the food to go beyond typical wedding fare- and so of course! They found Dining Details. The night was extraordinary, and everyone ate very, very well. (Good thing there was a bit of dancing to burn some of the 8 course dinner!)

The Menu:

Passed Hor’D’Hoerves, 6:30-7:15

Surf and Turf Skewers with Demi Glace

Mini Kobe Style Burgers with Gorgonzola Peppercorn Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Mustard Drizzle

Plated Dinner, 7:30

Appetizer

Tuna Tartare Stacks with WonTon Crisp and Micro Greens and Wasabi Caviar

Intermezo l

Kaffir Lime and Champagne Sorbet

Salad, with Fresh Bread and European Butter

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Micro Basil, Goat Cheese, Grilled Corn, and Truffle Oil

Intermezo ll

Grapefruit Sorbet

Entree

Halibut Medallion with Mixed Wild Mushrooms and Leeks, Petite Filet Mignon Bearnaise, Gruyere Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Baby Vegetables

Assorted Cheese Plate

Dessert

Extraordinary Wedding Cake, Provided by Host

What did Thomas Bui, Extraordinary Wedding and Event Planner have to say??

” Even though it was a smaller event, it was very warm, intimate and elegant. I prefer smaller weddings, but, they still require the same amount of work. Your food is very gourmet, and the beautiful execution of your presentation. Everyone of your staff is very friendly, personable and extremely accommodating. Spencer, the bartender did a great job cleaning up ’til the very end. He’s a keeper, along with everyone else on your team. It was my pleasure working with you. I hope we can collaborate more” in the future. 

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