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Sapphire Tower, at 1262 Kettner Boulevard, overlooks San Diego with floor-to-ceiling windows showing panoramic views of the Pacific ocean, the waterfront, Downtown, and San Diego Bay. The developers opened the doors on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 to welcome over 250 guests into their exclusive 33 story high rise property for their Red Carpet Grand Opening. Dining Details was fortunate and honored to be chosen as Sapphire Towers’ Chef Service to cater and coordinate this awesome affair.

Guests were greeted on the red carpet with Sapphire signature martinis and champagne, then invited to explore the 17th floor units, where Chef Robbie wined and dined them with passed appetizers, including Hawaiian Style Crab Cakes with Coconut Chili Sauce and Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Skewers with Apricot Rosemary Glaze.

The Penthouse was rockin’ with a live band and dance floor, lounge effects by Concepts Event Design, and floral decor by Embellishmint Floral Design. The menu upstairs included an array of tapas and artesenal cheeses, passed hors d’oeuvres such as Thyme Crusted Lamp Pops with Cranberry Port Demi and Seared Ahi with Miso Mustard Drizzle and Pickled Cucumber Relish. A carving station of Burgundy Marinated Tri Tip and sides was available, as well. A delectable spread of mini desserts and coffee bar tempted guests to visit the pool.

The full Menu:

Lobby

Bar, Provided by “Backyard Bartenders”

Featuring Blueberry Studded Champagne and “Blue Sapphire” Signature Martini

17th Floor Model, Units #1 and # 2; Passed Hors’D’Hoerves

Crab Cakes with Coconut Chili Sauce

Chipotle Mango Marinated Grilled Prawn Skewers with Pumpkin Seed Cilantro Pesto

Top Sirloin Sliders with Goat Cheese, Mixed Wild Mushrooms, Port Peppercorn Demi

Prosciutto Wrapped Organic Chicken Skewers with Apricot Rosemary Glaze

Penthouse Suites, Passed Hors’D’Hoerves

Macadamia Crusted Halibut Nuggets with Coconut Saffron Sauce and Papaya Salsa

Seared Ahi on Wonton Crisps with Miso Mustard Vinaigrette and Wasabi Micro Greens

Herb Crusted Lamb Pops with Cranberry Pomegranate Port Reduction

Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Skewers with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Food Station- Band Room

Dining Details Signature Artisenal Cheese and Tapas Array, Including…

Marcona Almonds and Spiced Pecans

Bruschetta, Hummus, and Other Fine Dips and Spreads

Misc. Fresh and Roasted Vegetables

Antipasto, Olives, and Cured Meats, including Serrano Ham, Spanish Chorizo, Prosciutto

Fresh Fruits, ie. Grapes, Figs, Berries, Kumquats, etc., and Pure Honeycomb

Fresh Bread and Gourmet Cracker Variety

Food Station- Slideshow Room

Grilled Burgundy Marinated Tri Tip, Shitake Mushroom Red Wine Reduction, Horseradish Cream

Smashed Roasted Garlic and Herb Potatoes

Roasted Organic Seasonal Baby Vegetables and Asparagus with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme

Spicy Apple Celery Salad with Roquefort and Sherry Vinaigrette

Poolside Dessert and Coffee Bar

Mini Ghirardelli Chocolate Lava Cakes with Kahlua Centers and Fresh Berries

Mini Dulce De Leche Cheesecakes with English Toffee Crumble

Meyer Lemon Bars with Almond Crust and Raspberry Coulis

Tropical Fruit Platter

Premium Coffee Bar with Assorted Liquors; Decaf Coffee, Served with Cream, Sugars, and Shaved Chocolate