Menu Selection for The Second Night for the Children Gala  -  Hosted by The Society of Foreign Consuls in New York

Wednesday, June 6, 2001

HOT HORS D'OEUVRES

Crisp Sesame Lamb Wontons

served withGinger, Chili Coconut Sauce

Cornmeal Crusted Crabcakes

Horseradish Caper Tartare Sauce

Steamed Asian Vegetable Dumplings

Presented in Porcelain Spoons

with Curried Lemongrass Sauce

Souffléd Boursin Cheese Croustade

with Tarragon, Chives and Dill

Southwestern Cornucopia

White Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Chicken & Roasted Corn

with Lime Avocado Salsa

COLD HORS D'OEUVRES

A Duo of Sushi

Spicy Tuna Roll - Gingered Vegetable

Served with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi & Soy Sauce

Old Fashioned Lobster Rolls

in a light Lemon Tarragon Mayonnaise

Ginger Glazed Duck

Sesame Wonton Tuile, Minted Papaya Relish

APPETISER

Sesame Crusted Medallions of Salmon

In a Honey Soy Mahogany Glaze

Served with an Asian Salad of

Baby Bokchoy, Radish, Carrots, Snowpeas and Shiitake Mushrooms

Tomato Ginger Broth & Cilantro Pesto

ENTRÉE

Caramelized Tenderloin of Beef

Grilled Filet of Beef

Topped with Caramelized Creamy & Crispy Leeks

Horseradish Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Presented on a Bed of Spring Vegetable Ragout

Fingerling Potatoes, Ramps, Endive, Morel Mushrooms & Peas

Enhanced with Lemon Zest & Tarragon

DESSERT

Frozen Summer Pyramid

Layered Terrine of

Raspberry  & Passion Fruit Sorbet, Crème Fraiche Ice Cream

Glazed in White Chocolate Ganache with Candied Pistachio Brittle

Roast Pineapple Compote