Big W 2010 Gala Awards Menu

ACW’s Big W Gala Event Dinner Menu
Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, June 9, 2010

The Cocktail Hour
Contemporary Lobster Shepard’s Pie
Celery Root Pea Mash, Crisp Pastry Wafer
Imported Cheese Display
Mosaics of Imported cheese presented on marble boards
garnished with grapes, strawberries, dried figs, apricots
& pears flatbreads & raisin nut crackers

Hors D’ Oeuvres
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Trio of sauces: tomato horseradish, wasabi chive & red pepper
Tomato Basil Hand Pies
House-made peppered ricotta, micro basil, balsamic syrup
Smoked Salmon Croque Monsieur
Truffled green herb crème fraiche
Peppered Steakhouse Beef
Caramelized Onion Jam, Horseradish Mousse, Rosemary Croustade
Tiny Sirloin Burgers
Vermont Cheddar Melt, Apple Smoked Bacon, Tomato Cornichon Relish
Zucchini Fritter
Dill roasted zucchini round with raita
Spiced Seared Tuna
Tabbouleh style couscous bed, fennel & frisee sala


Entrée
Truffled Mushroom Chicken
Roasted free range chicken breast & chicken mushroom confit
wrapped in chard truffle chive mashed potatoes,
glazed baby carrots

Dessert
Hot & Cold Chocolate Duo
Warm chocolate beignet, coconut caramel & chocolate sauce
Terrine of dark chocolate & coconut gelato, macadamia coconut
praline, passion coulis
Signature blend coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas

Beverage
Cash Bar
The following will be served on a cash basis as follows:
Premium blends, Wine, Imported & Domestic beer, Soft drinks & mineral waters included.
Dinner- wine & soft drinks included with dinner