THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE TAHOE

13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, California 96161 USA
Phone:  +1 (530) 562-3000   •  Map & Directions
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Culinary Arts





COLD HORS D’OEUVRE SELECTIONS
Cucumber and Wakame Seaweed Salad on Crispy Sushi Rice
Smoked Olive Tapenade, Manchego Vol au Vant, Pinot Gris Gelee
Port Glazed Fig and Strawberry PB&J, Peanut Butter Dust
Spinach, Mushroom “Tortilla” Romesco Injector
Lemongrass, Chicken, Cashew Lettuce Wrap
Prosciutto, Poached Pear & Blue Cheese Purse with Riesling Glaze
Brandied Foie Gras Mousse and Candied Kumquats
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sushi Roll with Caviar
Grilled Prawn with Meyer Lemon Pudding and Pistachio
Smoked Cucumber Ceviche Bubble
Tuna, Watermelon, Mint and Pop Rocks

HOT HORS D’OEUVRE SELECTIONS
Gorgonzola Potato Bites
Phyllo Margarita “Pizza”
Moroccan Spiced Spanikopita
Grilled Portobello Danish, Peach Marmalade
Chicken and Chili “Relleno” spring Roll
Red Wine Chorizo in Puff Pastry
Short Rib and Gruyere Slider
Crisp Bacon Wrapped Date, Chorizo Stuffing
Duck A L’Orange Spring Roll
Chicken-Pistachio Lollipop
Bacalao Croquette, Citrus Herb Aioli
Saffron-Celery and Rock Shrimp Fritter
Truffled Lobster Chowder in Sour Dough “Bowl”
Tamarind Barbecued Scallop and Bacon Brochette

Specialty Stations, Carving Stations and Reception Displays are also available.

Romaine Hearts, White Anchovies, Roasted Grape Tomatoes, Caesar Dressing
Mini Wedge Iceberg Crisp, Truffled Blue Cheese, Marinated Red Onion and Pancetta
Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella with Port Glazed Shallots
Mixed Greens, Shaved Red Onion, Blue Cheese Financier, Balsamic and Spiced Walnuts
Tuna, Tarragon Mimosa Ceviche, Pickled Fresno and Orange
Beef Tartare, Crisp Potato, Pickled Ramps and Ponzu Foam
Chilled Poached Shrimp, Tomato, Horseradish and Avocado
Chilled Crab Salad, Yellow Tomato Gazpacho Bubbles, Mango-Lime Sorbet
Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Soup, Sweet Garlic Chips, Truffle Oil
Roasted Cremini Mushroom Cappuccino, Citrus Biscotti
New England Clam Chowder, Little Neck Cornmeal “Croutons”, Lemon
Lobster Bisque, Braised Leeks and Fennel
Lemon Risotto, Asparagus and Roasted Tomato
Seared Sea Scallops, Fresh Corn Grits, Thyme Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan
Potato Gnocchi, Braised Elk Ragout, Pecorino, Cherry Gastrique
Lemongrass Spiced Prawns, Ginger Carrot Puree, Mint Pistachio Pistou

Harrissa and Honey Glazed Chicken Breast, Sweet Potato Fondant, Mint-Pistachio Pistou
Herb Roasted Chicken, Potato-Pancetta Hash, Caramelized Brussel Sprouts, Zinfandel Reduction
Short Rib Osso Bucco, Broccolini, Celery Saffron Cream and Onion Tempura
Grilled Entrecote of Beef, Blue Cheese Fondant Potatoes, Cabernet, Shallot Salad
Grilled Salmon, Sautéed Haricot Vert, Toasted Almonds and Basil Cream
Prosciutto Wrapped Alaskan Halibut, Crispy Mission Fig and Rosemary Polenta, Truffle Jus
Grilled Portabella Mushroom, Braised Leek and Goat Cheese Strudel
Crispy Seitan, Artichoke-Mushroom and Citrus Ragout
Pasta-Less Grilled Vegetable Lasagna, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Roasted Maine Lobster, Sweet Corn and Chorizo Succotash, Watercress, Tarragon Butter
Rack of Lamb, Roasted Garlic, Gruyere Polenta, Cider-Rosemary Jus
Carrot and Marjoram Glazed Tenderloin of Beef, White Truffle Potato Puree, Vichy Carrots, Pinot Gastrique
Seared Breast of Chicken & Garlic Prawns, Fontina Potato Gratin, Cognac Pepper Sauce
Oven Roasted Alaskan Halibut & Ancho and Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Belly, Creamy Polenta, Caramelized Onion Jus
Lobster Gratin & Short Rib, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Arugula and Red Wine

Customized menu options are also available.

CAKES
Vanilla Chiffon
Chocolate Chiffon
Red Velvet
Carrot Cake
Hazelnut Dacquoise
Almond Dacquoise
Lemon Chiffon

FILLINGS
Valrhona Chocolate Grenache
White Chocolate and Praline
Cream Cheese
Tahitian Vanilla Butter Cream
Dark Chocolate Mouse
White Chocolate Mouse
Grand Marnier Mouse, Fresh Raspberries
Raspberry Jam
Lemon Mousseline, Fresh Raspberries

ICINGS
Italian Butter Cream
Cream Cheese
Chocolate Butter Cream
Fondant
White Chocolate
Neutral
Chocolate

SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS
Vanilla Chiffon, Tahitian Vanilla Butter Cream
Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting
Red Velvet Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Chiffon, Triple Chocolate Mouse, Chocolate Butter Cream
Vanilla Chiffon, White Chocolate and Praline Filling, Butter Cream
Raspberry Sacher, Chocolate Butter Cream
Vanilla Chiffon, Grand Marnier Mouse, Raspberries, White Chocolate Butter Cream
Hazelnut Dacquoise, White Chocolate Praline
Almond Dacquoise, Lemon Mousseline, Fresh Raspberries

CARNIVAL STATION
Popcorn Machine, Cotton Candy, Churros Machine, Pretzels, Ice Cream Sundaes, Assorted Mini Desserts

SLIDER STATION
Barbecued Turkey Slider, Smoked Bacon, Mozzarella
Ahi Tuna Slider, Grilled Rare, Avocado, Wasabi Mayo
Bison Slider, Scambal Aioli, Pickled Fresnos,
Garden Vegetable Slider, Sautéed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions
Short Rib Slider, Gruyere Cheese

TACO BAR
Beef Carnitas, Lime and Cumin Marinated Snapper, Portobello en Adobo,
Red Onion, Cilantro, Lime, Guacamole, Salsa Verde Asado, Salsa Picante,
Corn and Black Bean Salsa and Oaxaca Cheese

DESSERT STATION
Bing Cherry Eclairs, Key Lime Tarts, Pear Almond Tarts, Green Tea and Candied Chestnut Pot de Crème
Mini Sacher Torts, Mint and Milk Chocolate Sorbet, Pear and Raspberry Pate de Fruit
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake Pop, Espresso Cream Doughnut, Cherry and Almond Financier
Chocolate Mousse Cones, Bailey’s Shake, Lemon ice and Chambord Shot, Chef’s Selection of Truffles

TIER I
Chardonnay, Bonterra Vineyards, Mendocino County, California
Chardonnay, Ritz-Carlton Cuvee, Livermore Valley, California
Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Central Coast, Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonterra Vineyards, Mendocino County, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ritz-Carlton Cuvee, Livermore Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Central Coast, Napa Valley, California
Merlot, Bonterra Vineyards, Mendocino County, California

TIER II
Chardonnay, Kim Crawford “Unoaked”, Marlborough, New Zealand
Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, “Russian River Ranches”, Russian River Valley, California
Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand
Pinot Grigio, Pighin, Grave del Friuli, Italy
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, “Meomi”, Sonoma, California
Merlot, Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini, Napa Valley, California
Zinfandel, Ravenswood, Sonoma, California

TIER III
Chardonnay, Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Blend, Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valley, California
Malbec, Catena, Mendoza, Argentina
Pinot Noir, Acacia, Carneros Valley, California
Merlot, Sterling Vineyards, Napa Valley, California
Merlot, Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma, California

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