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The Roots Graze - small plates $45.00 per person
This menu is so much fun, its based off our favorites and great for a gathering of friends, an open house or a graduation party.
korean bbq pork slider + purple cabbage & mango slaw + agave nectar dressed + brioche
vegan falafel open-face slider + garlic & lemon aioli + arugula + tomato + olive tapenade + pita
crab cake open-face slider + avocado + chipotle aioli + brioche
jerk chicken taco + purple cabbage slaw + cilantro syrup + pineapple & mango chutney + soft corn tortilla
blackened shrimp taco + corn & tomato salsa + creamy avocado crema + flour tortilla
gao bao pork belly + pickled carrots & cucumbers + cilantro + sesame seeds
short-rib & cheddar empanada + kimchee dip
santa fe chicken empanada + cheddar + corn + black beans + avocado

Southern Hospitality Graze - (buffet style graze, not small plates) $ 55.00 per person   
One of my personal favorites for any season, Wow Wow Wow! The flavors…
Buttermilk Fried Chicken + Granola French Toast + Jalapeno Maple
Our “Coffee BBQ Sauce” Pulled Pork Slider + Apple & Fennel Slaw + Brioche
Nashville Hot Chicken Slider + Pickle Chips + Comeback Sauce + Potato Roll
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes + Red Pepper & Caper Remoulade
Pickled Shrimp & Vegetable in Mason Jars + Cilantro + Fennel + Carrots
Mini Casserole of Mac & Cheese + Toasted Breadcrumbs + Pickled Collard Greens + Bacon
Cast Iron Skillet Cooked Cornbread + Bacon & Onion Jam

Fiesta in the Yard Graze (buffet style graze, not small plates) $75.00 per person
Our fiesta in the yard graze is sure to please any crowd, lite brite food packed with flavor, great for a graduation party, a backyard party or any celebration.

Fresh Thick & Chunky Mango Guacamole + Cumin Dusted Corn Tortilla & Sea Salt Plantain Chips
Chipotle Shrimp Tostada + Jicama & Mango Slaw + Pickled Red Onions + Micro Cilantro
Brazilian Adobo Spiced Seared Tuna + Crispy Rice + Avocado + Mango Salsa
Santa Fe Chicken Empanadas - Chicken + Black Beans + Corn + Cheddar + Chipotle Aioli
Charred Mexican Street Corn Ribs + Mexican Crema + Cotija Cheese + Chili Powder

Select two tacos from below
Asian Beef Short Rib Tacos + Cabbage & Scallion Slaw + Pickled Red Onions + Sesame Seeds + Hard Corn Tortilla
Jerk Chicken Taco + Purple Cabbage Slaw + Pineapple & Mango Chutney + Cilantro Crema + Soft Corn Tortilla
Teriyaki Chicken Taco + Muenster Cheese + Bacon + Ranch + Tabasco + Lettuce + Pico de Gallo + Flour Tortilla
“Carnitas” Pork Taco + Roasted Salsa + Charred Corn & Avocado Salsa + Cilantro Crema + Cotija + Soft Corn Tortilla
Blackened Shrimp Taco + Corn & Tomato Salsa + Creamy Avocado Crema + Flour Tortilla
Crispy Panko Avocado Taco + Pico De Gallo + Shredded Lettuce + Chipotle Ranch + Soft Corn Tortilla


 

Rustic Italian Graze - (buffet style graze)$70.00 per person                        

~ Tuna Crudo + Tomato + Olives + Capers + Lemon Zest + Semolina Crostini

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~ Prosciutto + Melon + Burrata + Fig Agrodolce + Saffron & Lemon Emulsion +   Micro Basil

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~ Cacio e Pepe Arancini + Pecorino Foam + Tomato Jam

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~ Heirloom Tomato Salad + Cucumber + Red Onions + Capers + Grilled Crostini + Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Sugo di Carne Short Rib + Frico Potatoes + Gremolata 
 

Seared Barnegat Scallop + Sweet Corn Chowder Sauce + Micro Cilantro 

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Add an Italian Charcuterie Board of finocciona style salami + soppressata + parmigiano-reggiano + tartufo pecorino + stuffed cherry peppers + olives + almonds + grapes additional $185.00 

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Modern American Buffet (not a small plate graze)$60 Per Guest

Tuna Tartare 

 Avocado Mousse + Pickled Cucumber + Carrot Ginger Puree + Lotus Root Chips

 

 

Sweet & Savory Salad 

 Arugula + Quinoa + Sweet Potatoes + Avocado + Beets + Strawberries + Blueberries + Pecans + Hemp Seeds

 

 

Spring Pea Ravioli

 Prosciutto + Pea Shoots

 

 

Herb Crust Beef Tenderloin 

 Baby Carrots + Garden Peas + Leeks + Pommes Anna

 

 

Strawberry & Rhubarb Shortcake - (seasonal) 

 Mascarpone Whipped Cream + Micro Basil

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Cool Evening with Friends Graze (buffet style graze)                                                

~ Warm Wild Mushroom Toast + Chive Butter + Crispy Shallot Rings

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~ Pan Roast Barnegat Scallops + Cauliflower & Potato Puree +  Arugula Walnut Pesto 

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~ Braised Boneless Beef Short-Ribs + Gratin Potato + Baby Cipollini Onion + Thyme Infused Cooking Jus-to-Glace

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~ Apricot & Thyme Glazed Carrots + Crushed Almonds

 

~ Shaved Brussels Sprouts “Crunch” Salad + Pickled Butternut Squash + Dried Cranberries + Candied Walnuts + Fried Goats Cheese + Roasted Beets + Pepitas + Poppy Seed Vinaigrette 

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~ Warm Wild Mushroom Toast + Chive Butter + Crispy Shallot Rings

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~ Autumn Rigatoni + Butternut Squash + Leeks + Sage + Sherry Cream + Toasted Walnuts + Crumbled Goat Cheese

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~ Pumpkin Shooters + Cinnamon Creme Fraiche

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Summer Celebration Graze small plates $66.00 per person                                                                             Our summer celebration menu is a true winner for those hot summer outdoor parties, this menu is light, flavor packed and a few little spicy items. This menu consists of the first 5 items being small plate appetizers while the jerk chicken and adobo tuna are the “main” small plates meaning its a few bites with these items served with eating utensils (that are provided in set-up) as well as artfully arranged plate presentations.

 

Korean BBQ Pulled Pork Bao Bun + Purple Cabbage + Carrots + Cucumber + Cilantro + Sesame Seeds 

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Grilled Peaches + Prosciutto + Whipped Goat Cheese + Hot Honey + Crostini

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Spicy Heirloom Tomato & Strawberry Gazpacho Shooters + Jalapeños + Cilantro 

 

Charred Sweet Jersey Corn Crostini + Blistered Cherry Tomato + Mint + Feta Spread + Grilled Garlic Crostini

 

Rice Paper Wraps + Avocado + Cabbage + Peppers + Mango + Carrots + Mint + Cilantro + Basil + Sweet Chili 

 

Caribbean Jerk Chicken + Pineapple & Mango Chutney + Brown Rice & Sweet Potato + Cilantro Syrup

 

Brazilian Adobo Spiced & Seared Tuna + Avocado & Mango Salsa + Jasmine Rice + Plantain Chips served in coconut bowls

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Winter Gatherings Graze (buffet style graze, not small plates - great for the holidays)

Roasted Chicken Breast + Brussel Sprouts + Pancetta + Granny Smith Apples + Sweet Potatoes 

  

Braised Boneless Beef Short-Ribs + Roasted Carrots + Parsnips + Rutabaga + Brussel Sprouts + Cipollini Onions 

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Cavatelli Pasta + Broccoli Rabe + Acorn Squash + Cannellini Beans + Garlic Confit + Parmigiano-Reggiano

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Duck Fat & Sea Salt Fingerling Potatoes

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Roasted Red & Golden Beet Salad + Arugula + Fennel + Citrus + Toasted Walnuts + Goat Cheese
 

Rustic Flatbread + Mozzarella + Prosciutto + Parmigiano-Reggiano + Lemon Arugula

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The Trendy Culinaire Graze - small plates $ 80.00 per person                                                                   

Beef Tenderloin + Pistachio Chimichurri + Fennel + Dill + Toasted Sesame Seeds + Sweet Potato + Pickled Cucumbers 

 

Fine Herb Crusted Sushi Grade Tuna “seared rare” + Sauce Nicoise + Smashed Fingerling Potatoes + Haricot Verts + Lemon Agrumato Oil  

 

Asparagus & Gruyere Tart + Frisee + Pickled Red Onion + Sherry Walnut

 

Grilled Cheese + Onion Jam + Creamy Tomato Fennel Bisque Shooters
 

Roasted Red & Golden Beet Salad + Shaved Fennel + Rocket + Goat Cheese Fritter + Candied Walnuts + Sherry Walnut Vinaigrette

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Modern Mezze small plate graze, Want a little Mediterranean flavors with a modern flare at your next event? This is a "banger" of flavors

Greek Lamb Quesadilla + Feta + Tomato + Kalamata + Shredded Lettuce + Tzatziki

 

Chermoula Chicken Skewer + Quinoa + Cucumber + Tomatoes + Mint 

 

Spicy Garlic Shrimp + Saffron Risotto Cakes + Garlic Crostini

 

Buffalo Mozzarella + Vine Ripened Tomato + Fire Roasted Peppers + Basil Pesto on Pressed Sourdough Toastie

 

Spinach & Feta Empanada + Crazy Red Pepper Feta Dip

 

Honey Lime Watermelon Bites + Whipped Feta + Micro Arugula

 

Trio of Hummus + Sea Salt Toasted Pita + Cumin Corn Tortilla Chips (beet hummus, edamame hummus, classic tahini hummus)

 

 

 

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Asian Fusion Graze  $65 per guest 

Sesame Tuna + Jasmine Scented Rice + Pickled Cucumber + Thai Salsa 

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Asian Chicken Slider + Kewpie Sriracha + Avocado + Brioche

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Korean BBQ Beef Short-Ribs + Kimchi Fried Rice 

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Hoisin Duck + Scallop Crepe + 5 Spice Mango Chutney 

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Mini Take-Out Containers of Wasabi Soy Dressed Soba Noodle & Vegetable Salad

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Garlic Green Beans, Soy Sauce, Sweet Chili, Sriracha + Spicy Crunchy Peanuts

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Breezy Nights Family Style Graze 

Arugula & Delicata Squash Salad + Apple + Blue Cheese + Sugar & Spice Walnuts + Dried Cranberries +                     Pear Infused Gold Balsamic Vinaigrette - gf

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Citrus Roast Chicken Breast + Sweet Teardrop Peppers + Chickpeas + Zucchini +  Fennel & Caper Chermoula - gf

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Pan Roast Maine Salmon + Haricot Verts + Shallots + Kalamata Olives + Lemon Oil + Black Garlic Aioli - gf

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Grilled Asparagus + Lemon Zest Butter - gf 
 

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes + Olive Oil + Sea Salt + Fried Rosemary - gf

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Artisan Cheese Board + Breads + Spreads

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Spring Gatherings 

Roasted Spring Chicken Breast + grilled lemon + sugar snap peas + baby carrots + golden beets + radishes + chives + fingerling potatoes + carrot top salsa verde - gf/df

 

Fresh Trofie Pasta + prosciutto + spring peas + kennett square shiitake mushrooms + parmigiano-reggiano + truffle butter

 

Olive Oil & Lemon Roast Salmon + summer beans + tiny ratatouille vinaigrette + black olives - gf/df

 

Grilled Stone Fruit + apricots + peaches + plums + blue cheese + honeycomb + micro basil - gf (seasonal)


Spring Crostini Salad + toasted bread + boursin + asparagus + peas + french breakfast radish + shaved carrots + mint + pea tendrils + frisee + micro-flowers + shallot vinaigrette - df

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Farmers Graze  $54 per person

Herb Chicken + toasted fregola + castelvetrano olives + cipollini onions + pickled sweet peppers + jalapeno chimichurri 

 

Baked Paccheri + Sunday Gravy + Mozzarella (contains pork & beef)

 

Pan Roast Faroe Island Salmon + grilled artichokes + french black lentil pilaf + lemon caper aioli 

 

Organic Roast Carrots + crushed almonds + carrot top salsa verde 

 

Fingerling Potatoes + vadouvan chickpeas + blistered cherry tomatoes 

 

Panzanella Salad + heirloom tomatoes + cucumbers + red onions + capers + basil + parsley + oregano + grilled bread + red wine vinaigrette

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112 East Main Street,
Ramsey, NJ 07446 |  201-327-7700

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