Mediterranean

Gulf Ahi Tuna Tartare

Fresh pineapple, coriander and cherry blossom soy

Local Clams à Bulhão Pato Style

Portuguese Vinho Verde, lemon, garlic and coriander

Slow Roasted Tomato or Wild Mushroom Crostini

Burrata cheese and fresh basil -white truffle oil

Scallop Crudo

Orange Zest and Lime juice, Jalapeño and Coriander

Local Gulf Shrimp - Gambas à la Guilho

Garlic, Ginger and Red chilies in Brandy Shrimp Sauce

Rosemary Lavender Crusted Goat Cheese and Rustic Bread

Toasted Garlic, Golden Raisins and honey -Also available to Upgrade to Quijo Serra da Estrela - Portguese Soft Cow's. Milk Cheese

Spanish Mussels

Spicy Saffron Tomato White Wine sauce , smoked paprika

Grilled Calamari Steak (Cuttlefish)

Fresh Lemon and Oregano, Calibrean Chili, Lentrisca Olive Oil, paired with antipasto salad

Flamenquines Cordobeses - Andalusian Fried Pork Rolls

Pork Tenderloin scaloppine, serrano ham, gruyere cheese, rolled, breaded, fried and sliced into bites

Eggplant Forno

Marscapone, ricotta and roasted garlic. Pistachio, golden raisin, castelvetrano olive

PIri Piri Roasted Chicken Bites

Bite sized cuts of thigh meat, grilled with Piri PIri Pepper sauce and served with cucumber yogurt sauce

Larger plates portioned to custom fit the number of choices

Portuguese Seafood Stew

Fresh Seafood simmered in a rich tomato white wine sauce and rice

Seafood or Chicken Paella

Spanish style Saffron Bomba rice with spices and Spanish Chorizo

Fresh Local Red Snapper

Crispy skin with Saffron tomato white wine sauce, soffrito and optional fresh clams

Fresh Local Black or Scamp Grouper

Vinho Verde Lemon Herb Velouté

Piri Piri or Seasoned Roasted Chicken

Whole Roasted Chicken or Chicken 1/2 in Spicy

Chicken, Veal or Pork Scallopine

Choose from Mushroom Marsala, Lemon Picatta

Classic Parmesan, Tuscan Style or Milanaise

Grilled Octopus

CItrus, Garlic and Olive OIl

Center Cut Filet Mignon

or Ribeye Cut and Sliced

Madeira Wine Sauce, optional topped with Fois Gras for the Filet

Roasted Beef Tenderloin or Prime Rib

Rosemary Rub with Garlic Chili Oil

Single or Double Lamb Chops

Port Wine Demi Glace, Pomegranate Pistachio Pesto

About this Menu

Inspired by the Cuisine of Southern Europe, you can choose up to 7 items (recommended) to share with your family and friends. Chef will customize your menu in anyway requested or suggested depending on your choices. This menu is a lot of fun and the recipes are fine tuned to fit all palettes. Even an American palette!!

Call Chef for more info

Green Goddess Risotto

Arborio Rice simmered in Spinach broth with asparagus, broccolini and peas, parmesan and truffle

Other options: Parmesan Herb, Mushroom and Asparagus

Other Risotto

Choose from Mushroom Risotto, Asparagus, Saffron or Parmesan Truffle

Batatas, Patate and Papas

Potatoes, Potatoes and Potatoes! Chef has many versions

Cannellini Bean Valencia Rice Stew

Spinach, Cauliflower, Oven dried tomatoes

side of roasted garlic and tuscan style bread

Cacio E Pepe

Bucatini Pasta, Parmesan and Pecorino, Cracked tri colored pepper

Gnocchi

Brown Butter, fresh sage, pine nuts - add vegetables or mushrooms

Seasonal Vegetable Platter

Chef's choice of Market Fresh Vegetables

Personal Chef Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Sarasota

Chef Melissa's Mediterranean Coastal Kitchen

Chef's Starter Tapas Platter