Culinary Arts

BUFFET DINNER

Lobster and Steak Grill
Rich and Hearty
Key Biscayne Seafood Chowder

Salads for Starters
Romaine Lettuce Spears, Blue Cheese,
Walnuts, Mango Vinaigrette
Floridian Grouper Ceviche, Sour Orange, Serrano, and Avocado, Tortilla Chips
Three Bean Salad
Tomato and Onion Salad
Hearts of Palm, Prawns, Citrus and Basil

Fresh from the Sea
Poached Coastal Shrimp, Garlic Butter
Steamed Clams and Mussels with Smoked Tomato
Grilled Maine Lobster Halves, Lemon Butter
Corn and Jalapeno Muffins, Johnny Cake

Not Just Seafood
Garlic Grilled Flank Steak, Baked Sweet Potato
Moroccan Spicy BBQ Chicken
Roasted Mahi Mahi, Papaya Salsa

Pure Comfort Food
Roasted Yuca with Mojo
Roasted Cream of Potato with Garlic and Rosemary

Salute to Sweets
Cheesecake, Passion Fruit Coulis
Coconut Crème Brûlée
Warm Apple Cobbler
Warm Cinnamon Beignets, Chocolate Sauce

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

La Noche
Black Bean Soup

White Fish, Sour Orange, Serrano and Avocado, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, Tomatillo Salsa

Jicama and Orange Salad, Romaine Lettuce, Onion Pumpkin Seed, Red Wine Vinegar, Cabbage, Heart of Palm, Lime, Red Onion, Charcoal Grilled Octopus with Grilled Lemon and Oregano

Jalapeno Corn Bread, Cuban Bread

Prawn Cazuela: Whole Roasted Chicken, Lime, Garlic and Cilantro, Plantains, Slow Roasted and Pulled Pork, Chipotle-Achiote Mojo, Grilled Mahi-Mahi, Mango Papaya Salsa, Corn and Flour Tortilla Shells, Rice and Beans

Churrasco Steak, Chimichurri Sauce

Flan
Cinnamon Churros
Tres Leches
Rice Pudding

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

Seaside Barbeque
Chilling Out
Oysters, Crab Claws, Poached Shrimp, and Mussels
Classic Cocktail, Mignonette, Cognac Sauces, Lemons and Limes

Picnic Cooler
Baby Greens, Toasted Walnuts, Bleu Cheese, and
Bread Croutons and House Dressing
Tomatoes and Mango with Ginger Vinaigrette
Tropical Fruit Cole Slaw
Cajun Potato Salad

Freshly Baked Rolls, Apple Bread and Butter

From the Chef’s Own Hands
Salt Crusted Cowboy Chops, Blackened Tomatillo Sauce

Fare from Land and Sea
Chimichurri Marinated Chicken, Sweet and Sour Onions
Baked Snapper, Plantain Red Onion Relish
Baked Oyster on Salt with Herb Bread Crumbs
BBQ Pork Loin with Parsley Carrots
Steamed Red Bliss with Garlic Butter
Fresh Corn on the Cob, Bacon Chile Butter

Sweet Endings
Pineapple Mango Tart
Peanut Butter Banana Cream Cake
Chocolate Walnut Brownie Tart
Praline Cookies

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee



PLATED A’ LA CARTE DINNER OPTIONS

APPETIZER SELECTIONS
Lobster Salad: Tomato Tartar, Fresh Cucumber Ratatouille, Basil Aioli

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado and Micro Greens

Lump Crab Cake with Warm Tomato, Olive and Basil Vinaigrette

Goat Cheese Tomato Tartwith Frisee and Micro Greens, Pistachio, Jerez Vinaigrette

Cocoa Dusted Scallop with Creamy Polenta, Verjus Sauce

Mini Tapas
Cider Cooked Chorizo, Grilled Calamari,
Manchego and Guava Paste Mille-feuille
Olives and Fresh Market Greens

SOUP AND SALAD SELECTIONS
Traditional Lobster Bisque with Crab Ravioli, Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms
Cream of Butternut Squash with Pistachio Oil

Sweet Pea Soup with Truffle Essence

Bouquet of Fresh Romaine with Oven Dried Tomato, Caramelized Fennel, Olive and Garlic Confit

Medley of Organic Greens with Olive Bread Croutons, Basil, Pear, Goat Cheese, Spanish Vinegar Dressing

Heirloom Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Nicoise Olives, Balsamic Reduction

ENTREE SELECTIONS
FROM THE LAND
Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast with Artichoke, Wild Rice, with Lemon Thyme Butter

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Cauliflower Puree, Ginger Couscous, Moroccan Vinaigrette

Roasted Poussin with Potato Leek Gratin, Bourbon Morel Sauce

Grilled Filet Mignon with Spinach, Caramelized Pearl Onions, Cabernet Sauce

FROM THE SEA
Red Snapper with Parsnip Puree, Glazed Baby Carrots, Rich Lobster Sauce

Grilled, Farm Raised Chilean Black Bass, Saffron Risotto, Green Peas, Seasonal Mushrooms

Roasted Salmon with Crushed Olive Potato, Red Pepper Jus

Combination Entree Selections

Grilled Chicken Breast and Seared Salmon Fillet, Leek Gratin, Asian Mixed Salad

Oven Roasted Shrimp and Grilled Filet Mignon with Shallot-Potato Puree, Saffron Tomato Vinaigrette

Maine Lobster and Grilled Filet Mignon with Horseradish Potato, Lobster Jus

Grilled Filet Mignon and Blackened Mahi-Mahi, Parmesan Grits

VEGETARIAN ENTREE SELECTIONS
Eggplant Douillon
Asparagus Bouquet
Smoked Tomato Sauce
Mushroom Ravioli
Asparagus Veloute
Black Truffle Oill

DESSERT SELECTIONS
Mango and Key Lime Frozen Parfait, Tropical Fruit Salpicon and Guava Coulis

Passion Banana Chocolate Mousse Dome, Cocoa Nib Tuilé, Cinnamon Crème Anglaise

Caramelized Pear on Puff Pastry, Pear Williams Cream and Caramel Ice Cream

Pyramid of Espresso Parfait, Tiramisu Ice Cream and Cocoa Gelee

Milk Chocolate and Nougat Mousse Bar, Vanilla Pear Tartare, Whipped Anglaise

HOT PLATED LUNCHEON

Choose one selection from each course to create a three-course luncheon.

Starters
Organic Greens, Olive Bread Croutons, Basil, Pear, Goat Cheese and Vinegar Dressing
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Sauce, Cucumber, Jicama and Avocado
Chilled Mango Soup with Crab Salad & Cilantro

Entrees
Golden Brut Risotto With Chard and Truffle
Ginger Encrusted Salmon Roasted Yuka Mash
Prosciutto Wrapped Mahi Lemon Risotto, Grilled Endive, Balsamic Jus
Fresh Oregano Marinated Chicken Breast, Black Bean Rice, Mango-Papaya Salsa, Garlic Jus

Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Fresh Berry Tartlets
Cheesecake Ice Cream and Sangria Coulis
Rich Chocolate Cake

Assorted Rolls and Butter
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

COLD BUFFET LUNCHEON

Extraordinaire
Sides:
Tuscan Vegetable Soup
Penne Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Cole Slaw
Tomato and Onion Salad
Mixed Seasonal Greens with Low Fat Caesar, Balsamic and Ranch Dressings

Choose Three Sandwich Options for your Entire Group:
Smoked Turkey Breast, Chopped Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, Seasoned Mayonnaise on Sesame Brioche
Grilled Prawn Salad on Mini Croissant
Roast Beef, Brie, Horseradish Aioli on Sourdough Roll
Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Garlic Aioli on Harvest Grain Roll
Greek Salad Wrap: Romaine Lettuce, Olives, Feta Cheese, Red Onion, & Tzatziki Yogurt Dressing
Caesar Wrap: Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Sliced Parmesan, Roasted Garlic Croutons, Sun Dried Tomatoes

Desserts
Seasonal Fruit Tarts
Lemon Flan
Chocolate Banana Squares
Coconut Cream Pie

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

HOT BUFFET LUNCHEON

La Cantina
Ceviche: White Fish, Sour Orange, Serrano Pepper, Salmon, Tomato, Onion, Cilantro and Jalapeno

Heart of Palm, with Cilantro and Citrus
Mango Avocado Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Marinated Red Onion, Chipotle Dressing
Tomato and Corn Salad, Pasilla Balsamic Dressing

Traditional Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream Blue and Yellow Corn Chips

Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas
Soft Flour and Corn Tortillas
Traditional Steak Fajitas
Whole Roasted Chicken Breast, Mexican Sofrito

Cilantro Rice
Refried Beans

Caramel Flan
Cinnamon Churros
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Tart

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

Napoli
Antipasto: Assorted Marinated Grilled Vegetables, Fennel, Carrot, Zucchini, and Portobello with Sliced Italian Meat Display

Italian Chopped Salad: Arugula, Radicchio, Endives, Pancetta, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Eggs, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Marinated Vine Ripe Tomato with Basil
Pasta Salad with Julienne of Marinated Peppers
Olives and Fresh Oregano

Sliced Ciabatta, Garlic Bread, Focaccia

Chicken Cacciatore, Bacon and Onion
Veal Piccata, Lemon and Caper
Gargonelli with Asparagus and Pecorino
Grilled Salmon with Olive Oil, Lemon and Oregano
Spinach with Raisin

Tiramisu
Chocolate Panna Cotta
Strawberry Tarts with Vanilla Cream
Ricotta Cheesecake

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

BOX AND PICNIC LUNCHEONS

Build A Box Lunch
Create your favorite combination by selecting one sandwich, one salad, and one dessert. Lunches are “boxed” in reusable, insulated, cobalt blue Ritz-Carlton bags that are a great take-home memento.

Sandwiches (Select up to 3)
Roasted Portobello, Zucchini, Tomato and Provolone on Foccacia
Herb Roasted Turkey, Monterey Jack and Honey Chipotle Mayonnaise on Wheat Roll
Roast Beef, Butter Lettuce, Vine Ripened Tomato, Brie and Horseradish Aioli on Sourdough Roll
Selection of Sliced Deli Style Meats and Garnishes on Ciabatta
Tuna Salad with Lettuce and Tomato in Spinach Wrap
Chicken Caesar Whole Wheat Wrap, Sun Dried Tomato, Romaine, Parmesan Dressing
Sliced Ham and Swiss Cheese on Seeded Rye Roll

Salads (Select 1)
Fresh Pasta and Artichoke Salad
Red Bliss Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing
Traditional Macaroni Salad
Black Bean Salad
Traditional Cole Slaw

Kettle Chips and Whole Fresh Fruit Served with All Lunches

Desserts (Select 1)
Ritz-Carlton Chocolate Chip Cookie
White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie
All Chocolate Brownie
Trail Mix
Granola Bar

Cold Selections
Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Spoon
Prosciutto on Black Pepper Sticks
Feta and Cured Olive Brochette
Prosciutto de Parma and Melon Brochette
Smoked Salmon Fork, Black Pepper Boursin Cheese
Goat Cheese Lollipops with Pistachio
Tuna Tartar, Asparagus
Shiitake Mushroom and Crabs
Baby Shrimp, Basil Bruchetta
Potato Caviar, Crème Fraiche, Snipped Chives
Artisan Cheese on Brioche with Fig Jam
Crab, Cognac Sauce, Pita Crouton
Snapper Ceviche
Individual Gazpacho
Smoked Salmon, Arugula

Hot Selections
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sweet and Sour Sauce
Franks en Chemise
Seafood Rice Cakes with Miso Aioli
Artichoke Hearts with Parmesan Cheese Stuffing
Chicken Sate, Indonesian Peanut Sauce
Conch Fritters, Remoulade Sauce
Cajun Shrimp Brochettes, Lemon Aioli
Sesame Chicken Fingers, Honey Mustard Sauce
Mini Crab Cakes, Tropical Salsa
Petite Beef Wellingtons, Béarnaise Sauce
Carrot Arancini with Goat Cheese
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops, Mint Jus
Coconut Shrimp with Citrus Remoulade
Apricot and Gruyere with Phyllo

Reception Action Stations
Tutto di Risotto
Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto
Prawn Risotto with Cioppino Broth
Four Cheese Risotto

Everybody Loves Seafood
Shrimp Cazuela with Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic and Chipotle Peppers
Clams with Garlic Butter
Mussels with Fennel, Saffron, and White Wine

California Salad Bar
A selection of local and seasonal lettuce and herbs
Haricot Verts, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Fennel, Baby Mixed Greens
Organic Hard Boiled Eggs
Olive Bread Croutons
Lemon Olive Oil

Artichokes, Mushrooms, Feta, Olives and Cucumbers with Tarragon Crème Fraiche Dressing

Pasta à la Ritz
Orecchiette, Duck Ragout
Penne Bolognese
Ravioli, Organic Mushroom, White Truffle
Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano,
Pesto, Pine Nuts
Garlic Bread

Displays
Fresh Seafood on Ice
Florida Stone Crab Claws (Available only from October 15- May 15)
Jumbo 16/20 Gulf Shrimp, Cocktail and Cognac Sauce
Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half Shell (Recommended for September – March)
Mid-neck Clams on the Half Shell
Snow Crab Claws, Mango Aioli
Cold Poached ½ Maine Lobster, Lemon Cream (1.25 – 1.75 pounds)
Carved Ice Bowl for Seafood Display

Artisan Cheese Selection
A Toy Box Selection of Artisan Cheeses with Honey and Fig Loaf, Seasonal Fresh and Dried Fruit, English Crackers, Sliced French Baguettes

Antipasto Table
Tomato Bruschetta
Garlic Marinated Olives
Marinated Artichoke, Mushrooms, Roast Pepper, Asparagus
Marinated Mozzarella with Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs
Prosciutto, Mortadella, Salami, Sopressata

Selection of Breads to include: Onion Focaccia, Warm Garlic Bread, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and Olive Tapenade, Confit Tomato, Cipollini Compote, Cracked Parmesian

Middle Eastern Display
Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Muhammara
Stuffed Grape Leaves, Marinated Olives
Warm Kibbeh and Falafel
Pita Bread

CARVERY

Whole Roasted Steamship Round of Beef
Chimichurri, Assorted Rolls

Whole Suckling Pig
Mango Chutney and Mustard, Steamed Buns

Roasted Rock Salt Crusted Prime Rib
Horseradish Cream, Selection of Mustards, Assorted Rolls

Black Pepper Roasted Tenderloin of Beef
Horseradish Cream, Selection of Mustards, Assorted Rolls

Whole Oven-roasted Turkey
Cranberry Compote, Pan Jus, Assorted Rolls

Bourbon and Brown Sugar Glazed Bone-in Ham
Pineapple Red Onion Relish, Warm Biscuits

Roasted Leg of Lamb
Mint Jus, Assorted Rolls

Doughnut Shop
Warm Beignets
Assorted Doughnuts
Doughnut Holes
Warm Sticky Buns
Hot Chocolate

Café Cubano
Chicken and Beef Empanadas
Ham Croquettes
Warm Home Made Churros with Cinnamon Sugar
Guava Pastelitos
Cortadito

A Passion for Fruit
Fresh Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt & Honey
Assorted Fruit Sashimi
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate Dipped Dried Citrus
Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Sweet and Salty
Jumbo Soft Pretzels with Assorted Mustards
White and Dark Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
Gourmet Snack Mix
Caramel Popcorn
Cookie Selection to Include: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Oatmeal Raisin

Chips & Dips
Tortilla Chips, Pita Chips & Homemade Plantain Chips
Sliced Baguettes
Salsa, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo
Hummus
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Vegetable Crudite, Assorted Low Fat Dips

Classic Candy Shoppe
Jolly Ranchers
Pop Rocks
Tootsie Pops
Gummy Bears
M&Ms
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Snickers
Butterfinger
Twizzlers
Cracker Jack
Assorted Nostalgic Sodas: Orange Crush, Grape Crush, Root Beer