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Hors d’ Oeuvres

Hors d’ oeuvres may be passed and/or elegantly displayed on a buffet table.

 

Canapé Platter

Seared Natural Beef Tenderloin with

Stone-ground Mustard served on a Crostini

smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Capers and

Red Onions served on a water Cracker

Parmigiano Crisp with Gorgonzola and Honey

(2 canapés per person)

 

International Cheese and Fruit Platter

An assortment of seasonal fresh Fruit

with International Cheeses,

including Imported Provolone, Italian Fontina,

Blue Cheese and Cheddar

served with assorted Crackers

 

Beef and Mushroom Kabob

Sesame-glazed Natural Beef Tenderloin and

Button Mushrooms with sweet Chile Sauce

 (2 per person)


 

Mini Empanadas

Potato with Spanish Chorizo,

Spicy Beef and Cremini Mushroom Empanadas

drizzled with a Saffron Cream Sauce

 

Antipasto Platter

A presentation of choice Antipasti,

including roasted sweet Red Peppers,

Deviled Eggs, stuffed Mushrooms,

Italian Dry Salame,

selection of Olives,

marinated Tomato Salad and Bruschetta

 

Trio of Tartare

Tender cubed Natural Chicken Breast Tartare

garnished with a Caperberry

slow-roasted Tomato Tartare

garnished with a Parmigiano-Reggiano Crisp

Avocado cubes with Crème Fraiche Cream

topped with American Caviar

(individually plated)

 

Chicken Satay

Hoisin-marinated Natural Chicken Breast skewers

with spicy Peanut dipping Sauce

 (2 per person)

 

Ardovino’s Homemade Focaccia

Artichoke Hearts, Leeks and Mushrooms with

Mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese on

freshly baked Focaccia Bread

 

Bruschetta

Toasted Italian Bread with toppings of

Tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella & Basil, Tapenade of Olives,

roasted Red Peppers & Goat Cheese

 

Piccoli Panini

Open faced Meatball Sandwich

topped with Mozzarella and Marinara Sauce

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

served on Pugliese Bread

brushed with Olive Oil

 

Shrimp Cocktail

Jumbo Tiger Shrimp,

with House Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges

 (3 Shrimp per person)

 

Coconut Shrimp

Jumbo Tiger Shrimp fried with a

Tempura Coconut Batter

with Thai Peanut dipping Sauce

 (2 Shrimp per person)

 

Crudités

Fresh Broccoli, Cauliflower florets, Celery sticks,

Radishes, Zucchini sticks and Baby Carrots

with Blue Cheese Dressing

 

Dip Selections

served with rustic Italian Bread and assorted Crackers

Artichoke and Spinach Dip, served warm

Hummus (Middle Eastern Garbanzo Bean Spread)

Aioli (Garlic & Olive Oil Dipping Sauce)

Spicy Moroccan Red Pepper Dip

 

Crab, Artichoke and Spinach Dip, served warm

Hot and Sweet Red Pepper Dip with

Pomegranate and Walnuts

Smoked Oyster Dip