Chef Robbie did it up for some folks heading off to opening day at the races!
Check out this decadent expanse of deliciousness! Go, Chef!
Fontaine putting on the finishing touches to crab cakes
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This financial planner did it up for his clients with a FABULOUS tapas party at the gorgeous Bernardo Courtyard last week. Working with Jessica Gillon of Events by Design was awesome, and the party looked GREAT!!! David Hahn of Willem Aiden Luxury by Nature set the stage with gorgeous floral and design elements. Brant Bender, of Brandt Bender Photography, Inc. was the man with the camera, and we cannot wait to see his shots (they will surely put these ones here to shame!)
The menu:
White and Red Sangrias
Gourmet Cold Tapas Station
Ceviche Station
Halibut with Mango, Cilantro, and Jalapeno
Grilled Scallop with Heirloom Tomato and Avocado
Apple and Murcia Cheese Ceviche with Walnuts
Paella Station
Chorizo Based Paella with Choice of Accoutrements
Roasted Tomatoes
Grilled Asparagus
Scallops
Prawns
Mussels
Chicken
Garlic Aoli
That's a lot of paella!
Beautiful Mussels from our new shellfish supplier- YUM!
Desserts
Traditional Flan
Chocolate Torte
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Turning the big 4-0 is a reason to celebrate… and CELEBRATE they DID!!!
The host wrote…
“We thought you did an AMAZING job! The food and the service was outstanding, everyone was really impressed. We had so many compliments -it was incredible. We had so much fun and having you there was such a treat; I would love to use you again sometime. Thank you for setting up the left-overs in the kitchen, everyone sat around until 2a.m. munching:) ”
The host was quite a party decorator- it made our job easy!
The menu…
“Welcome Cocktail” 6:30- Mojito
“Gourmet”- Dining Details Signature Artisanal Cheese and Tapas Spread
“Chillin’ Out”
Caprese Skewers with Baby Heirlooms, Fresh Mozzarella, Micro Basil, Truffle Oil Drizzle
Smoked Salmon Bar with Blinis, Bagel Chips, Sliced Red Onion, Dill Creme Fraiche
Sliced Seared Filet on Toasts with Brie & Gorgonzola, Horseradish Cream
“Grillin’ Out”
Grilled Prawn with Chipotle Mango Marinade, Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto
Mini Kobe Style Beef Burgers on Fresh Baked Poppyseed Buns with Gorgonzola Port Demi & Wild Mushrooms
Tandoori Chicken Skewers, Mango Ginger Chutney
Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Drizzle over Arugula with Fog Lights Cheese
Grilled Mixed Veggies Platter
“Passed Out”
Crab Cakes with Coconut Chili Sauce
Smoked Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Crema
Truffled Wild Mushroom Tartlettes with Ramps, Herbs, and Goat Cheese
“Sweet”
8:30
Dulce De Leche Marscapone Cheesecakes with Ginger Bread Crust and Pecan Brittle
Toasted Coconut Cupcakes with Kaffir Lime Frosting
Mixed Fruit Garnishes
Cake- German Chocolate, from “Cake”
Coffee Bar
The evening was complete with a great mix of music by one of our favorite DJs, DJ Rooster…
Who had the party ROCKIN’ and everyone shakin’ it into the wee hours!
It was a GREAT party!
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Rachel and Mike celebrated their wedding in style and with fireworks at Diamond View Towers on the 4th of July. They and 150 of their closest friends and relatives danced the night away, eating a huge array of delicious hors’d'hoerves, drinking fabulous wine and blue moon beer, munching candy from the candy bar, and snapping shots in the photo booth.
THe menu combined Ethnic Indian influences with modern American flare to accomodate both hosts’ families’ heritage. The bride, a gluten-free dairy-free eater, was well taken care of at her wedding, as DD chefs incorporated GF products in every appetizer, from rice flour to GF soy sauce used in all preparations. THe menu looked like this:
5:00 - 5:30pm; Guests Arrive
Welcome Cocktail on Passed Trays
Featured Fresh Mango Margarita with Mango Slice and Orchid Garnish
Mango Lassis as non- alcoholic choice
Dining Details Signature Artisanal Cheese and Tapas Spread
Including a Bounty of Fresh Fruits, ie: Seasonal Berries, Apples, Grapes
Assorted Marcona Almonds and Spiced Nuts
Spanish Style Antipasto, Assorted Olives, Dips, and Spreads, Crudite with Hummus
Charcuterie including Cured Salami, Chorizo, and Prosciutto
Fresh Breads and Gourmet Crackers
And “Welcome” Passed Taro Chips with Herb Goat Cheese, Fig Spread, and Truffle Oil Drizzle
5:30 - 8:00 pm; Passed “Light” Hors d’ Oeurves
Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Nectar Chutney
Traditional - Style Vegetable Samosa Bites with Chutney Yogurt (Platter Garnished with Marigolds)
Curried Salmon Cakes with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Mini Top Sirloin Burgers with Roquefort and Arugula on Homemade Caramelized Onion Buns with Port Peppercorn Sauce
Bacon, Brie, Gorgonzola, Roasted Rear, Caramelized Onion Filled Filo Cups with Crushed Pecans Garnish
6:25 pm; Champagne Toast
6:30 - 8:00 pm; Passed Plated Trio
Macadamia Crusted Halibut Nuggets with Coconut Saffron Sauce and Papaya Salsa
Moroccan Marinated Lamb Pops with Mint Cilantro Mojo
Sliced Seared Filet on Sourdough Toasts with Goat Cheese and Cherry Merlot Demi Drizzle
8:45 pm; Cutting of the Wedding Cake, Provided by Edelweiss
9:00-9:30 pm; Fireworks
Kettle Corn, passed in cones in wheatgrass during fireworks
9:15 - 10:00 pm; Passed Desserts
Mini Ghiradelli Chocolate Lava Cakes with Kahlua Centers and Fresh Berries
Dulce de Leche Mini Cheese Cakes with Pecan Brittle
Great to work with…
Sharon Cole of “A Dream Wedding”
Haydee of “Haydee’s Creative Flowers”
Michael from “True Photography”
Amanda McPhail, at Skybox/Diamond View Towers
and the rest of the wonderful vendors for this event!
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Dining Details could not be more honored to have been added to the very exclusive vendor list of Estate Weddings. We had the opportunity to get some of our summer favorites into the hands and mouths of some of our favorite vendors and coordinators, and to meet a host of new friends! Our set up was bright and summery, showcasing locally grown corn, watermelon, peaches, tomatoes, and more.
THe menu included:
…Watermelon, grilled prosciutto, mozzarella sticks with balsamic gastrique and micro mint
…Summer bruschetta with grilled corn, peaches, heirloom tomatoes, opal basil on goat cheese toasts
…Peach Chipotle Prawns with Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto
….Sweet Corn Soup with Truffle Oil Drizzle and Chives
… And (not pictured), Lavender Lamb Pops with Pistachio Mint Yogurt, which had everyone smiling!
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