For those asking about our recent Allie Award nomination, here’s our entry for Best Plated Menu.
The President of the University of Alabama calls a mandatory cabinet dinner twice annually and each one is built around a theme. Normally a little “traditional”, this dinner event went totally retro with psychedelic flower power décor and a hip menu to match.
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Green Apple Martini, Cosmopolitan, & Lemon Drop Martinis
Specialty Citrus Design Bar Tops with Psychedelic Drinks and Barware
Passed Hors D’oeuvres Served on Grass Flats
Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade on Lime Slice
Sesame Crisp with Goat Cheese Coin, Shredded Carrots & Radishes
Belgian Endive Petal with Feta & Raspberry
Sherry Cheese Pinwheel with Water Crackers
First Course: Flower Power Salad
Bibb lettuce with French Feta, Fresh Strawberries, Toasted Almonds & Champagne Vinaigrette with a Variety of Edible Flowers
Entrée Course
Rosemary Roast Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Prawns with Truffle Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes & Spring Vegetables
Dessert Course
Lemon Tart with Fresh Whipped Crème Fraiche & Berries
Pear Almond Pyramid with Chocolate Drizzle & Psychedelic Fruit Coulis
