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    1881 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado 80202    Phone:  (303) 312-3800   Fax:  (303) 312-3801

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Culinary Arts



Take your guests’ senses to a new level as they experience the talent and creations of The Ritz-Carlton, Denver’s culinary team. Our Chefs will customize the perfect menu for you to heighten your guests’ imaginations and tempt their palettes.

In addition to traditional offerings, The Ritz-Carlton, Denver also specializes in organic, vegetarian, and vegan menus. Let our Chef's design a dining experience that will meet the needs of all of your guests while creating memories that will last a lifetime.



Plated Dinner

 

Provencal Style Pistou Soup


 

Fire-Roasted Asparagus with Truffle Baby Tomato Salad

Presentation of Hand Crafted Salami and Antipasto with Accompaniments

Fresh Burrata Mozzarella with Steamed Green Beans, Broken Balsamic Vinaigrette

White Bean, Seared Tuna and Baby Arugula Salad


 

Baby Beef Tenderloin Filet with Cambozola Cheese Butter

Parmesan Crusted Halibut with Olive Pepperonatta

Round Mustard and Herb Rubbed Pork Loin

Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce

Wild Mushroom and Mascarpone Cheese Risotto

Sautéed Green Beans with Mushrooms and Almond Butter


 

Vanilla Bean Crèam Brule

Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Tropical Fruits

Dulce de Leche Alfajor Cookies

Chocolate and Passion Fruit Entremets


 

Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee

The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection

 

 

*Menu items subject to change.

Plated Lunch


Roasted Tomato and Basil Cream, Polenta Crouton

 


Herb Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast

Main Lobster Risotto, Opal Basil Beurre Blanc

Chef Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

 


French Vanilla Crème Brule with Kirsh Raspberry Compote

Home Baked Diamonds

 

 

Vegetarian Plated Lunch


Local Grown Lettuce Wrap and Marinated Tomato

Manchego Cheese Dressing

 


Wild Arugula and Sautéed Fall Mushroom Gnocchi

Chive Chardonnay Sauce

Chef Selection of Seasonal Vegetables

 


Organic Yogurt and Butter Almond Mousse Entremet

Lavender Honey Sauce

 

 

Lunch Buffet


Selection of Artisan Breads, Grissini and Foccacia

 


Green Pea and Porcini Mushroom Cream Soup

Pancetta Croutons

 


Red and Yellow Tomato Salad

Greek Olives and Feta Cheese

 


White Bean, Tomato, and Truffle Salad

 


Locally Grown Baby Lettuces

Creamy Manchego Cheese Dressing, Seasoned Croutons

 


Chilled Tortellini and Roasted Mushroom Salad

 


Veal Scaloppini in Port Wine Sauce

 


Oregano Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

Sautéed Eggplant and Mushrooms

 


Basil Parmesan Crusted Pacific Halibut

Garlic Artichoke Ragout, Herb Butter Sauce

 


Penne Pasta with Roasted pepper Pesto and Ricotta Salata

Rosemary Scented Grilled Vegetables

 


Passion Fruit Tarts

White Chocolate and Strawberry Cups

Seasonal Mini Cheesecake

Assorted Migniardise

 


Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee

The Ritz-Carlton Tea Selection


*Menu items subject to change.

Butler Passed Hors D’Oeuvres


Artichoke Mousse Roasted Tomato and Parmesan Tart

Curry Lobster Salad on Crispy Wonton Basket

Shitake Mushroom and Japanese Eggplant Spring Roll

Goat Cheese Bites, White Truffle Honey

Mini Cheeseburgers with Special Sauce

Colorado Lamb Savoy Mini Empanada, Mint Mojo

 


Culinary Stations


Country Charcuterie and Antipasto Table

Marinated and Cured Olives, Roasted Peppers

Cornichons, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms and Red Onions

Prosciutto di Parma, Salami, Bresaola

Mortadella, Grilled Savory Sausages and Abbruzze Parmesan

Pecorino, Provolone, Gorgonzola, and Saga Blue Cheese

Italian Bread Sticks, Foccacia and Ciabatta Breads

 

 

Risotto Station

(Selection of Two)

Porcini Mushroom with Asparagus

Confit of Duck and Caramelized Shallot and Thyme

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pecorino Romano and Pancetta

 

 

Mussels in Spicy Tomato and Basil Broth

Gilled Garlic Crostini

 

*Menu items subject to change.

Executive Chef


Executive Chef Andres Jimenez is here to create amazing cuisine just for you on your special day.

A highly credentialed culinary personality, Chef Jimenez is a highly creative chef known for combining fresh, local and seasonal produce to create culinary masterpieces.

Prior to The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, Chef Jimenez served as executive sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas. His career also includes positions as chef de cuisine, specialty chef, head pastry chef in locations including the West Indies, Costa Rica and France.

Mr. Jimenez’s apprenticeships were served at Restaurant George Blanc in Vonnas, France and at Restaurant Roland Perroz in Verbier, Switzerland. He is a graduate of the Ecole de Cuisine et Patisserie du Cordon Bleu in Paris, France.

A native of Costa Rica, Mr. Jimenez is fluent in both Spanish and French. He and his wife Ana enjoy long walks with their dog. Other hobbies include hiking, photography, wine tasting and finding new cuisine.



Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef Leslie Ann Viets

Pastry Chef Leslie Ann Viets has 22 years in the business of creating beautiful, sweet and savory creations. Like Chef Jimenez, Leslie Ann uses seasonal ingredients for various desserts and special occasion pastries.

Her creations are so amazing, her custom handmade wedding cake tops were featured on "Good Morning America", highlighting her exquisite and detailed handiwork. Her background includes owning her own custom confections business here in Colorado, and serving as executive pastry chef, head pastry chef and assistant pastry chef at various locations around the country.

With her training, diligence and creativity toward her work, Leslie Ann will be able to make culinary creations that will make your day memorable for both you and your guests.

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