the chopping block`s suggested menus and themes
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the chopping block`s suggested menus and themes
the chopping block’s suggested menus and themes WORLD TOUR Your celebration...your choice! Whether you prefer classic French fare, down-home comfort food, eclectic ethnic food, or simply delicious desserts, we will help you create a menu that is sure to wow your guests. Below is a list of menus that we have found to be extremely successful. However, as a chefdriven company, we would be happy to customize a theme or menu specifically designed to meet your expectations. Cold Antipasto: Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Skewers with Fresh Mozzarella and Herb Vinaigrette Hot Antipasto: Balsamic and Truffle Grilled Mushrooms Chicken Marsala Wild Mushroom Risotto Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Olive Oil Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries price: $90/person Tomato and Fresh Basil Bruschetta Sicilian Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers and Olives Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Basil and Prosciutto Homemade Fettuccine with Tomato and Alfredo Sauces Tiramisú price: $85/person Tomato, White Bean and Shrimp Bruschetta Polenta Triangles with Mushroom Ragout Homemade Meat Ravioli with Herb Cream Sauce Braised Fennel with Balsamic and Honey Italian Skillet Cheesecake price: $100/person French Bistro Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Tart Bistro Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette & Homemade Croutons Steak au Poivre with Cognac Sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes Classic Crème Brûlée price: $110/person Spanish Tapas Mix and match 5 to 8 selections from our extensive list of Spanish Tapas. The following example is a traditional menu of popular items. price: $90-$110 /person Italian Night Out Homemade Pasta Party Tuscan Getaway Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce Grilled Beef Brochetas with Grapes and Blue Cheese Aïoli Chorizo Empanadas Grilled Chicken with Romesco Sauce Seafood Paella Churros and Chocolate Sauce lincoln square 4747 n. lincoln, chicago 60625 telephone (773) 472-6700 fax (773) 275-4150 merchandise mart suite 107, chicago 60654 telephone (312) 644-6360 fax (312) 644-6367 www.thechoppingblock.net the chopping block’s suggested menus and themes WORLD TOUR - cont’d Rice Paper Spring Rolls with Shrimp & Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce Kari Puff (Deep-Fried Curry Puffs) Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Lemongrass Soup with Chicken) Pad Thai with Tofu Khao Neeo Mamuang (Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango) price: $95/person Cajun Cuisine Gulf Shrimp Remoulade Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya Blackened Seasonal Fish Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Bananas Foster price: $95/person Mexican Fiesta Chips with Chipotle Guacamole & Pico de Gallo Tortilla Soup Chicken with Mole Sauce over Rice Homemade Tortillas Tres Leches Cake price: $90/person Spicy Shrimp with Daikon Chips Miso Soup Sushi*: Sashimi, Hosomaki (thin rolls), Futomaki (wide rolls) & Nigiri Assorted Vegetable Tempura with Dipping Sauce Complimentary Green Tea Ice Cream price: $105/person Traditional Thai Sushi Party *Sushi includes vegetables, Ebi (Cooked Shrimp) and Kanikama (Crab Stick) plus choice of two: Maguro (Fresh Tuna), Sake (Fresh Salmon) or Unagi (Eel). Substitutions $10/person. Appetizer Adventure price: Build your Appetizer Adventure (5 to 8 selections) from our extensive list of starters from around the globe. The following is a sampling $90-$110 /person of appetizers to choose from. Spanakopita (Phyllo Pastries Filled with Spinach and Feta) Black Bean Cakes with Asian Slaw and Wasabi Dressing Indian Samosas with Cilantro Chutney Petites Croques Monsieur Herb Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce Spicy Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Rouille Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs Smoked Salmon Pizzettes Chocolate Truffles Chocolate Ganache Cookie Sandwiches lincoln square 4747 n. lincoln, chicago 60625 telephone (773) 472-6700 fax (773) 275-4150 merchandise mart suite 107, chicago 60654 telephone (312) 644-6360 fax (312) 644-6367 www.thechoppingblock.net the chopping block’s suggested menus and themes TOUR OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST Chicago Steakhouse Chicago Pizza Chicago Neighborhoods Comfort Food Feast Delicious and Nutritious Weeknight Shortcuts Shrimp de Jonghe (Chicago’s Oldest Signature Dish) Arugula, Tomato & Midwestern Corn Salad Windy City Steaks with Salt-Baked Fingerling Potatoes Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce price: $110/person Chopped Salad Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Calzone with Meatballs Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust and Raspberry Sauce price: $90/person Inspired by Chicago’s tremendous diversity, try some local favorites: Chinatown: Vegetable Egg Rolls with Mustard Dipping Sauce Pilsen: Chiles en Nogada (Stuffed Poblano Peppers) Greektown: Shrimp Santorini Little Italy: Chicken Marsala Germantown/Lincoln Square: Fresh Herb Spaetzle Southside Irish: Irish Coffee Mousse price: $95/person Brie en Croute with Apricot-Fig Chutney Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Port Wine Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Individual Baked Alaska with Chocolate Sauce price: $95/person It is possible to eat well and satisfy our palates! Enjoy appetizing and delicious foods prepared by a professional chef while our registered Dietitian discusses their health, longevity, and wellness properties. Great tasting food and good nutrition advice together at last! price: $90-$110 /person plus Nutritionist’s fee Long before Rachael Ray, the Chopping Block was teaching home cooks how to prepare delicious meals quickly and easily for our busy weekday schedules. Learn some great recipes to help you get through the week and techniques to help you balance work, family, and your love of good food. price: $90/person lincoln square 4747 n. lincoln, chicago 60625 telephone (773) 472-6700 fax (773) 275-4150 merchandise mart suite 107, chicago 60654 telephone (312) 644-6360 fax (312) 644-6367 www.thechoppingblock.net the chopping block’s suggested menus and themes Modeled after our most popular cooking school class, our Knife Skills menus will help you to hone your knife technique as you learn to chop, mince and slice your way through the preparation of a marvelous meal that showcases these skills. price: $90/person Choco-Licious! Learn the ins and outs of working with chocolate while sampling your efforts along the way. You will take home a box of your homemade treats for your next craving. Chocolate Truffles Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Dark Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Raspberry Crème Brûlée Chocolate Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce Chocolate Crepes with Chantilly Cream and Berry Compote price: $80/person Focus on Baking Better your relationship with batters and doughs! Learn the fundamentals of sweet and savory baking. Pies, tarts, basic breads, and cakes will be explored, along with delicious fillings and frostings. price: $80/person Cookies and Cakes Have fun making and exploring the world of cookies and cakes. Depending on the season, we will also create holiday-themed cookie menus. The best part is you can take some home with you to share (or not!). price: $80/person Knife Skills Social SUGAR! Note: We can add appetizers or savory small plates to any of our sweet offerings. THE WIDE WORLD of WINE Wine Tasting Wine and Cheese: Uncensored Join our wine director in an adventurous and playful tour through the world of wine. Choose from over a dozen fun wine topics designed to accommodate all levels of wine knowledge, including: Wine Tasting 101, Cheap and Good Wines, Wines of the Old World: France and Italy and Wine and Food Dynamics. Wines are served with cheese, fruit and nut plates. price: $70/person Enjoy the one-two punch of wine and cheese. Celebrate the symbiotic price: $80/person relationship between wine and cheese by tasting through basic-tobarely legal wine/cheese pairings. Note: We can supplement the foods included in the wine events with custom appetizers and small plates to provide a full meal. lincoln square 4747 n. lincoln, chicago 60625 telephone (773) 472-6700 fax (773) 275-4150 merchandise mart suite 107, chicago 60654 telephone (312) 644-6360 fax (312) 644-6367 www.thechoppingblock.net