Culinary Archaeology Small Event Catering Autumn 2012

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WHAT’S IN STORE THIS AUTUMN?Falling leaves, football and holiday parties are here.

Plan your Holidays and Game Days (see our Game Day Menu) with Culinary Archaeology.

Order fabulous hors d'oeuvres and desserts from Culinary Archaeology.

Culinary Archaeology can cater small events up to 300 persons. We use only the finest ingredients and choose organic,in~season ingredients whenever possible.

We categorize our foods in Archaic terms:

Carnivore; The meat eater. Herbivore; The veggie eater. Omnivore;Those who eat both veggies and meats.

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free choices are available for substitution on most items, upon request.

Most items are priced per dozen unless otherwise noted.

Please allow a minimum of 48 hours notice for your order of 100 or less. For larger orders more time is required.

Culinary Archaeology offers an array of menu items for both personal meal service and small event catering. The following is a list of currently available menu items. Please inform us of special dietary needs and substitutions.

Archaic Categories:Carnivore ~ Contains mostly meats.Omnivore ~ Can contain meats, vegetables, fruits, fish.Herbivore ~ Contains only fruits, vegetables.

Items are available for one or both types of service:

PERSONAL MEAL SERVICE

SMALL EVENT CATERING

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Sandwich Platters

SANDWICHES & WRAPS with our fresh cole slaw or new potato salad 10.95 PP

CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO, SPROUTS & MAYO

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD WITH LETTUCE & TOMATO

TUNA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER MAPLE GLAZED SALMON WITH SLICED APPLES, HAM & RAINBOW CHARD

HAM & BRIE WITH SWEET-SOUR CHUTNEY

PEPPERED STEAK WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS & DIJONAISE DRESSING

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH MOZZARELLA AND MARINARA

CAJUN CHICKEN BREAST WITH MESCLUN, TOMATO & SPICY MAYO

SMOKED SALMON WITH CREAM CHEESE & CUCUMBER DILLED EGG SALAD WITH LETTUCE & TOMATO

HERBIVORE OPTIONS:

CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN PATTY WITH BABY BELLA’S AND BABY SPINACHVEGGIE ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH MOZZERELLA, MARINARA AND BABY SPINACH

ROASTED VEGETABLES & MOZZARELLA WITH PESTO

HOT MESS - SWEET POTATO, SOUTH TEXAS STYLE SEASONED TOFU, CHIPOTLE CREAM, CHEESE, GREEN ONION

SLICED TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & BASIL WITH BASIL INFUSED OLIVE OIL

HUMMUS WITH MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD, CUCUMBER & ROMAINE

ROASTED EGGPLANT, ARUGULA & PARMIGIANO WITH ROASTED TOMATO

VEATLOAF “VEGGIE MEATLESS LOAF” WITH BARBECUE SAUCEPOLENTA WITH MOZZARELLA, MARINARA AND ARUGULAGRILLED PORTABELLA AND EGGPLANTGRILLED CHEESE WITH APPLES AND ARUGULA

SANDWICH MINIS 25.00 dz

tomato, mozzarella & basil cucumber & veggie cream cheese smoked salmon with butter & chives dilled egg saladtraditional chicken saladtuna salad with cucumber

BOXED mealsLUNCH BOX with full size sandwich, 1 side salad, dessert & bottled water 17.95 PP

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THE PUMPPLE ~ A PHILADELPHIA ORIGINALApple and Pumpkin pies baked inside chocolate and vanilla cake, covered in vanilla buttercream.Flying Monkey Bakery coined this one. Omnivore.Item# 207$85.00

FOOTBALL TEAM CAKE POPSWhite chocolate covered vanilla sponge cake with football ball pattern or team logo. Omnivore.Item# 208$27.00 per dozen

FOOTBALL THEMED CUPCAKESChocolate cake frosted with buttercream and topped with football themed and fondant.Omnivore.Item# 209$45.00 per dozen

SOFT BUTTER PRETZELSSoft and chewy street vendor style. Omnivore.Item# 204$33.00 per dozen

CROUSTADES Phyllo filled with your choice of a sweet or savory filling. Omnivore and Herbivore options.Item# 205$35.00 per dozen

MIXED FRUIT AND NUT TARTSPetite tarts in a buttery crust made with ripe fruit and fresh roasted nuts. Omnivore.Item# 206$54.00 per dozen

CUSTOM DESIGN SUGAR COOKIESOld fashioned sugar cut outs custom designed for your event. Omnivore.Item# 200$18.00 per dozen

OLD FASHIONED SCONESCranberry cream, Sweet potato, banana bread and other flavor combinations available. Omnivore.Item# 201$30.00 per dozen

CREME BRULEEThe classic burnt custard. Vanilla bean, salted caramel and pumpkin flavors. Omnivore.Item# 203$42.00 per dozen

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MAIN COURSE salads

VEGETARIAN 8.50PP TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 12.50PP

GRILLED SALMON FILETS 14.50PP LEMON ROSEMARY GRILLED SHRIMP 20.50PP

COBB romaine, avocado, bacon, diced ham, cucumber & roquefort cheese

TUSCAN GRILLED VEGETABLE grilled radicchio, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms & chèvre

CÆSAR romaine with parmesan croutons & cæsar dressingCAPRESE sliced tomato, mozzarella, roasted peppers & basil on baby arugula

COMPOSÉE avocado, asparagus, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, tomato, pine nutsGREEK cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, sweet onion, feta & kalamata olivesPANZANELLA tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, basil & croutons

BUFFET plattersSTEAK TAGLIATA on baby arugula 15.50 pp with grilled asparagus 17.50 PPmedium rare, thinly sliced steak with pink peppercorns & rosemary olive oilSWEET & SPICY SLICED STEAK WITH GINGERED VEGGIES on jasmine rice pilaf 16.50 PPPAN SEARED BBQ SLICED CHICKEN BREAST 13.50 PP

on frisée with orange & pomegranate or grilled fennel, tomato & lemon BROILED MOROCCAN CHICKEN with citrus cumin vinaigrette 13.50 PP on mesclun & radicchio with preserved lemons, roasted tomato, olives & sunflower seedsFRIED CHICKEN FINGERS with honey mustard & bbq sauce 17.00 LBBAJA STYLE TACO BAR 14.50 PPchicken, shrimp, white fish or salmon, beef & black bean with all the toppings, corn & flour tortillasSEARED SCALLOPSwith apple cider - balsamic glaze, on baby spinach with bacon 20.50 PP MAPLE GLAZED SALMON 14.50 PPwith apples, diced ham, & rainbow chardHERBIVORE HOT MESS 13.00 PPJumbo sea salt-crusted sweet potato, south Texas style seasoned tofu, chipotle cream, cheese, and green onions GIANT RAVIOLI BUTTERNUT SQUASH 10.50 PP PEAR & GORGONZOLA 11.50 PP ARTICHOKE WITH TOMATOES 12.00 PP CHICKEN & MUSHROOM WITH PECAN CREAM 12.50 PP

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE & GRAIN PLATTERseasonal assortment of 8 vegetable & grain saladsw/GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD 13.50 PP w/ GRILLED SALMON 16.50 PP w/GRILLED SHRIMP 20.50 PP

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KOLACHESweet flaky crust, jam filled center. Omnivore.Item# 213$12.00 per dozen

FLATBREAD PIZZACarnivore, Omnivore and Herbivore options.Item# 214$24.00 - $36.00(approx. 8 servings)

MULTI GRAIN SNACK POCKETSFilled with grilled veggies, egg and prosciutto.Omnivore and Herbivore options.Item# 215$33.00 per dozen

POTATO KNISHKale, leek and cream cheese baked in potato filling. Omnivore and Herbivore options.Item# 210$42.00 per dozen

PUB STYLE CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN SLIDERSPretzel bun sliders with chipotle black bean burgers topped with spinach, Portabella mushrooms, swiss cheese and a sweet & tangy barbecue sauce. Herbivore.Item# 211$51.00 per dozen(may be halved to make 24)

APPLE AND ARUGULA GRILLED CHEESEFruited sourdough encases a melting sharp cheddar with apples and arugula. Omnivore and Herbivore options. Item# 212$59.00 per dozen (may be halved or quartered)

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SIDE SALADS, PASTA & GRAINSTRIO PLATTER OF VEGETABLES & GRAINS choice of any 3 sides on a platter 8.75 PPMESCLUN SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN & cherry tomatoes 4.50 PP

BABY ARUGULA SALAD WITH CRUMBLED CHÈVRE CHEESE & cherry tomatoes 4.50 PPTRE COLORI SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN & toasted almonds 4.75 PPENDIVE, WATERCRESS & ROQUEFORT SALAD with walnuts 4.75 PPARUGULA, ENDIVE & FENNEL with pink grapefruit, shaved parmesan & pecans 6.00 PP

CLASSIC CÆSAR SIDE SALAD with parmesan croutons 5.00 PPCHUNKY CHOPPED GREEK SIDE SALAD WITH FETA, olives & fresh dill 5.50 PP

BABY SPINACH SALAD with hard-­-boiled egg, crispy bacon & mushrooms 5.50 PPGRILLED CAPRESE sliced tomato, peppers & eggplant with mozzarella & basil 5.50 PPCHERRY TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA & BASIL 4.75 PPFARMERS’ MARKET FRESH CORN SALAD seasonal 4.50 PPGRILLED & ROASTED VEGETABLES with fresh thyme 4.50 PPROASTED VEGETABLE SKEWERS (2 per person) 4.50 PPSTEAMED MIXED VEGETABLES SEASONAL VARIETY with choice of vinaigrette 4.50 PPROASTED CHILI RATATOUILLE 4.50 PPCRUDO OF SHAVED ASPARAGUS & ZUCCHINI with flaked parmesan 4.50 PPZUCCHINI, SQUASH, ASPARAGUS & TOMATO caramelized with garlic & mint 4.50 PPROMAN SPINACH with lemon zest, golden raisins & pine nuts 4.75 PPGRILLED ASPARAGUS salad 4.75 PPBROCCOLI WITH ROASTED GARLIC & red pepper flakes 4.75 PPBROCCOLI RABE WITH CARAMELIZED GARLIC & LEMON ZEST 5.50 PPFENNEL SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN & lemon vinaigrette dressing 4.50 PP

CÉLERI RÉMOULADE celery root slaw with cumin 4.50 PPCUCUMBERS WITH DILL & minced red onion 4.25 PP

LENTIL SALAD with lemon-thyme vinaigrette 4.25 PPROASTED CARROTS with preserved lemons & olives 4.25 PPORZO with grilled asparagus or ISRAELI COUSCOUS salad 4.50 PP

QUINOA with roasted tomato-olive dressing or butternut squash & dried apricots 4.75 PPBASMATI RICE pilaf or with asparagus, green onion & lemon 4.50 PPCLASSIC TABBOULEH or ISRAELI COUSCOUS TABBOULEH 4.50 PPORRECHIETTE WITH FENNEL SAUSAGE & BROCCOLI RABE 5.50 PP

PASTA SALADS 4.50 PPpenne, rigatoni, penne rigate, or fusilliARUGULA, ROASTED EGGPLANT & TOASTED PINE NUTSGRILLED ASPARAGUS, ROAST TOMATO & PARMIGIANO CAULIFLOWER, GOLDEN RAISINS & TOASTED PINE NUTSROASTED VEGETABLES, BASIL & PARMIGIANOCHERRY TOMATOES, BASIL, GARLIC & CREAM ROAST TOMATO, GARLIC, BASIL & PARMIGIANO

SPICY GRATINÉED ZUCCHINI & GROUND PINE NUTSTUNA, TOMATO, GARLIC & BASIL

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MINI QUICHE Carnivore, Omnivore and Herbivore options.Item# 219$34.00 per dozen

BREAD BOWLS Filled with chili, corn chowder, clam chowder, egg filling or sweet potato pecan. Omnivore and Herbivore.Item# 220$11.50 each

HOLIDAY PIESPecan, Bumbleberry, Pumpkin, Lemon Meringue, Cherry, Apple and other flavors available. Omnivore.Item# 221$24.00 - $42.00 depending on flavor

BAJA STYLE TACO BARCalifornia street vendor style. Carnivore, Omnivore, Herbivore options available.Item# 216$13.00 per person

FRESH TARTSGarden fresh veggies paired with cheese in a flaky pastry shell. Omnivore.Item# 217$42.00 for 8 individual tarts

SAVORY SPICY POCKET PIESStuffed with roasted peppers, jalapeños and green olives. Carnivore, Omnivore and Herbivore options available.Item# 218$63.00 per dozen

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RAIL CAR PROVISIONS BUFFETBRUNCH ~ STARTS @ $24.95DINNER ~ STARTS @ $39.95

Take the train to the NorthEast, A Feast in Fall: apples and cider; concord grapes; cranberries; pumpkins; winter squash; Maine potatoes; turnips and other root vegetables; oysters galore (raw, scalloped, stuffed, on the half-shell, etc.); roast wild duck; apple pie with Vermont cheddar wedges.

A short ride to the suburbs of the MidWest, Fall Harvest: wild rice; cranberries; heirloom apples; cabbage; pears; kohlrabi; cooked greens (like collards, kale, mustard greens); shiitake mushrooms; fall raspberries; pork chops; smoked whitefish; seasonal micro-brewed beers; apple cider.

SouthEast Feast by Rail ~ Fall & Winter: pecans; peanuts; collards and other fall crop greens; flounder; scallops; oysters; country ham and biscuits; sweet potatoes; squashes; fried green tomatoes; black-eyed peas; mountain-grown apples; wild persimmons; grapes; key limes; sweet, small shrimp of fall (perfect for saucy dishes like shrimp creole)

A trip to the Pacific NorthWest in Fall: apple cider; pears; lentils, split peas and garbanzo beans from eastern Washington; Oregon blue cheese; black cod; farmed caviar; wild mushrooms (like blue chanterelles, fairy rings and matsutake); hazelnuts.

Head West to California for Fall: roasted garlic; olives; almonds and walnuts; chile peppers; beets; mushrooms; roasted red peppers; persimmons.

RAIL CAR A LA CARTE OPTIONS ALSO AVAILABLEAll prices are per person unless otherwise noted. Current market value of seafood can vary price.

PROHIBITION INSPIRED CUPCAKES

Jack’s Birthday Cake Irish Cream White Russian Pink Lady S’mores Mojito Pretzels and Beer Sangria

Pina Colada Lemon and Citron

Cupcakes 3.50 each Mini cupcakes 2.95 each

Other prohibition inspired desserts

Bourbon Butterscotch Pudding

S’moretini Milkshakes

Whiskey and Bacon Bark

CREATE YOUR OWN

We can create a custom cake or dessert based on your favorite drink or spirit.

Must be 21 or older to order Prohibition Cupcakes & Desserts

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PLACING YOUR ORDER

Pricing is for item only. Any special garnish or custom theme; specialty deli picks, napkins, plating, serving ware or other needed items are available at additional charge.

Please let us know your additional event planning needs.

• Please allow a minimum of 48 hours for order of 75 items or less.

• Larger orders of more than 75 items require at least 7 days notice.

• Please let us know any dietary concerns and substitutions needed when ordering.

• Payment is required at time of order. All credit cards accepted.

• Delivery charges are additional and vary per location.