Anamika and Dennis’ Wedding Valentines Day

Anamika and Dennis’ Wedding Valentines Day

Indian Fusion East Meets West Offerings

Society of Illustrators

East 63rd Street

New York City

When the wedding ceremony finishes downstairs

the guests will be directed upstairs

to the Society of Illustrator’s Dining Room.

The Indian Fusion menu and presentation style

will reflect a mix of cultures and traditions

that befits this joyous occasion

as well as blending both your family backgrounds.

Upstairs, along with the bar, there will be a hot action station with a Chef grilling International Quesadillas, to compliment the platters of East Meets West nibbles.

As the Quesadilla action winds down the Fork and Plate Food Station starts with rich aromas of grilled fish and chicken wafting in the air, enticing your guests to partake in this delicious station. Our wait staff will be continuously circulating with delightful trays of festive and delicious international fusion Hor D’oeuvres through out the evening. Towards the later part of the event, we will clear the food stations and set up a dessert and coffee bar.


East Meets West Station

The East Meets West Ethnic Breads and Spreads Station

will already be open as the guests come

upstairs in the dining room immediately after your ceremony finishes.

A few minutes later we will start passing platters of hot and room temperature

Hors D’Oeuvres. The International Quesadillas will be cooked for the guests during the first hour. In the next hour, the Fork and Plate Food Offerings

will present a different format and

even more options for you and your guests.

Hors D’oeuvres will be continuously passed throughout.

* Cumin Scented Eggplant Mousse Atop Cucumber Crowns
* Fancy Cut Carrots and Peppers with Curried Yogurt Dip
* Chana Goad Gathiya and Crispy Indian Snack Bytes

* Rondele Pesto Torta Sunflower surrounded Housemade Flatbreads Petals

and a Chef cooking the following Quesadillas at the Station:

Masala Dosai Quesidilla
– Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Coconut Chutney
and Carmelized Onions in a Whole Wheat Tortilla

Eurotrash Quesidilla
– Fresh Spinach, Gruyere Cheese
& Caramelized Mushrooms in a Spinach Tortilla


Continuous Passed Palate Tempting
Indian Fusion Hors D’Ouerves

** Tandoori Baby Lamb Lollipops
Tender Baby Lamb Chops Marinated and Grilled Indian Style

** Rangoon Crab Critters - Crispy Asian Crab & Ginger Critters
Served with Sweet Chili Jam Sauce (served hot)

** Golden Triangles (vegan) –Piquant Potato & Veggie Triangles
with Cilantro Coconut Dip (served hot)

** Coconut Chicken Fingers
Panko and Coconut Breaded Chicken Fingers served with Apricot Mustard

** Bombay Lotus Cups

-- coconut and peanut chicken with scallions
in crispy lotus flowers served on a coconut tray

with chili pepper flowers and carved cucumbers

**Absolut Shrimp Shooters

– Island and Coconut Spiced Shrimp Shooters
Served in a Absolut Citrus Infused Shot Glass

** Big City Country Biscuits
Filet Mignon, Red Pepper Pesto and Arugula
In a Mini Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuit

** Mushroom Truffle Risotto
Luxurious Flavors in a Crisp Phyllo Flower

** Michelangelo’s Crostini Pizzettes
- Goats Cheese With Grilled Veggie Capanata
- Double Cream Brie with Mango Chutney

** Southwestern Enchilada Tartlets

** Bombay Flying Saucers
Curried Chicken Btyes drizzled with Raita Yogurt Dressing
atop a Crispy Mini Pompadom

** Jewels of Siam
Cucumber Crowns filled with Marinated Filet Mignon,
Slivers of Red Pepper, Cilantro, Mint & Scallions in a Soy Ginger Glaze




After the Quesadilla Station Closes Your Guests

will be able to Partake in the Following Fork and Plate Dishes as the
Indian Fusion Hors D’Oeuvres

continue to be pass by our Roving Waitstaff ….

Fork and Plate Station
MONTE CARLO CHICKEN
Sautéed Boneless Chicken Breast
in a Creamy Sundried Tomato and White Wine Sauce

BASMATI RICE PILLAF

BOW-THAI SALMON


Grilled Teriyaki Salmon with Bow-Tie Pasta
and Haricot Vert in a Thai Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Marinated Fresh Mozzarella with Cherry Tomato Display

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables,

Marinated and Grilled Vegetables bundles with Fresh Enoki Mushrooms,

Spinach Salad with Roasted Peppers, Cardomon Scented Beets and Citrus Drizzled Vinaigrette



Sesame Breadsticks, Naan and European Style Bread

Your Wedding Cake
Coffee and Tea Service

Other Indian Fusion Menu Possibilities

...Pistachio and Cardomon Stuffed Chicken Roulade

...Wild Mushroom Dosa (optional napped with blu cream)

...Ginger Gangal Crab Fritter with Green Papaya Slaw

...Tandoori Shrimp Caesar in Crispy Parmesan Cups

...Cardomon Glazed Scallops over Carrot Confetti

...Curried BBQ Spring Roll with Portebellos - Kumquat Chutney

...Masala Seasoned Mashed Potato Served in Martini Glasses

...Tuna Tartare on Cumin Pappadams with Beet and Cucumber Pickles

...Chili crab and fish satay on sugar cane stick with a fresh pineapple, coriander and chilli “salsa”

...Tapas plate - cardamom scented spring lamb over red pepper & chickpeas, infused with coriander & roasted cumin

...Chaats such as pav bhaji, samosa chaat, behl puri and more

here's a unsolicited write up about this particular wedding that was posted on chowhound.com
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/242370

"We were at a wedding on Valentine's day at the Society of Illustrators which is a small gallery/private club on in the east 60's - 63rd Street I think.

It was an interesting wedding - the ceremony was a mix of Indian and Western Cultures - the bride is Indian, and so was some but not all of the food. It was a fun and romantic setting, and they had a piano player during the reception which was such a nice change from a dj or band.

The caterer served a mix of really good and beautifully presented hors d'ouevres (many different varieties) which were passed throughout the evening on interesting trays (some of the wildest presentation I had ever seen) with lots of flowers and garnishes. There were a few stations as well - including some delicious and colorful grilled veggies (one of my favorites it's hard to get good vegetables at these things), salmon, creamy chicken with some sort of wine sauce, basmati rice pillaf, and a delicious wedding cake - chocolate with hazelnut filling and marzipan ganache topping - the whole evening was really lovely and we were all raving about the food, which included tandoori baby lamb chops, shrimp shooters, quesadillas, cashew chicken pompadoms, brie and mango chutney crostinis and many other passed items. Cann't remember them all but there really wasn't one that we didn't enjoy -

The setting is really pretty with lots of gorgeous artwork on the walls - the bartender told us that there are Norman Rockwellers and Dean Cornwells hanging in the dining room. I am not sure who did the catering, but here's a link to their website - you could probably ask or I can call my date and have him call his friends when they get back from their honeymoon. "


Link: http://www.societyillustrators.org/

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mendo pcc Feb 28, 2004 12:22AM

re: mendo pcc thanks, I'm going to look into that - definitely sounds like a funky setting.

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Judy Feb 28, 2004 10:12AM

re: Judy I got the name and number of the caterer for you that did the food at Society of Illustrators
Creative CuisinEtc 646-932-3496