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Non Typical Menus

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Is anyone doing a menu that is not the typical reception hall wedding food?  If so, what?
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  • amyb140amyb140 member
    Third Anniversary 100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Brunch at the Peninsula in Chicago!  I can post the menu if you're interested :)
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  • BRITTANY143dslBRITTANY143dsl
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    edited December 2011
    im interested amy b! that sunds like a nice reception
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  • ewurglerewurgler
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    edited December 2011
    We are doing family-style tapas.  So three rounds of three small things, on a tray for people to grab whatever they want.

    appitizers:
    pear crostini
    garlic polentta cupcake with creme fresh
    bacon and marscapone on fried tortillas

    1st course:
    carrott soup shooters
    platter of melon, prosciutto, and grissini

    2nd course:
    fried squash blossom
    chorizo empanada
    grilled zuchinni, tomato tapenade and goat cheese rolled up

    3rd course:
    grilled mahi mahi on a bed of pollenta
    pork loin on cous cous
    veggie crepe

    dessert:
    mini lemon tartes
    creme brulee
    peach sorbet
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  • arrabellearrabelle
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    edited December 2011
    our wedding is in chicago too!  we're doing a mix of polish and german food served family style from polonia catering.  we have lots of time before we set the total menu but so far we're thinking:

    passed appetizers: mini potato pancakes with applesauce; not sure what else?

    family style entrees: chicken schnitzel (basically a chicken cutlet with mushroom gravy on the side); braised apple pork (might substitute chicken or is that too much chicken?); mixed vegetarian pierogi

    family style sides: grilled vegetables; spaetzle; cold cucumber salad; potato dumplings

    dessert: self serve cupcakes (part of our centerpieces) and family style pastries.

    twe're also having a late night vienna chicago-style hot dog cart. :)
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  • arrabellearrabelle
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_food-cakes_non-typical-menus?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:23Discussion:fc80f640-f16a-4d54-a92f-87d33f89dde7Post:a1585b21-78e1-4239-a88e-c05f2c8e2525">Re: Non Typical Menus</a>:
    [QUOTE]We are doing family-style tapas.  So three rounds of three small things, on a tray for people to grab whatever they want. appitizers: pear crostini garlic polentta cupcake with creme fresh bacon and marscapone on fried tortillas 1st course: carrott soup shooters platter of melon, prosciutto, and grissini 2nd course: fried squash blossom chorizo empanada grilled zuchinni, tomato tapenade and goat cheese rolled up 3rd course: grilled mahi mahi on a bed of pollenta pork loin on cous cous veggie crepe dessert: mini lemon tartes creme brulee peach sorbet
    Posted by ewurgler[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>and this menu sounds soooooooo good!  i wish i was coming to your wedding!! 

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  • amyb140amyb140 member
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    edited December 2011
    YUM!!!  I love tapas.  I always thought I'd have my rehearsal dinner at a tapas restaurant, but we're not having a rehearsal, so there goes that idea!
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  • amyb140amyb140 member
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    edited December 2011
    Here you go Brittany!

    We are having a brunch reception at the Peninsula Hotel in downtown Chicago - cocktail hour on the outdoor terrace and buffet in the ballroom.  Here's the menu:


    -Wine, champagne, mimosas, bloody marys
    -Still and sparkling mineral water, assorted soft drinks, flavored iced teas

    -Selection of chilled fruit juices
    -Trio of seasonal fruit smoothies
    -Tropical fruit martinis with acai berries
    -Steel-cut oatmeal, dried berries, roasted walnuts and brown sugar
     ***
    -Mini pancakes, berry-vanilla compote, maple syrup
    -Grilled ham biscuit with creme fraiche, scrambled eggs, and Wisconsin cheddar cheese
    -Applewood smoked bacon and chicken-cherry sausage
    -Sweet pepper and onion roasted breakfast potatoes with rosemary
    -Scrambled eggs
    ***
    -Omelet Station:  Farm eggs prepared to liking by our Chef with a selection of:  Canadian bacon, artichokes, rock shrimp, smoked bacon, cheddar, feta, and Swiss cheeses, spinach, peppers, fresh herbs, smoked salmon, wild mushrooms, onions, teardrop tomatoes

    -Roast beef carving station with red onion jam, tarragon mustard, Parker House rolls
    ***
    -Coffee and tea selection
    -Freshly baked butter croissants, assorted muffins and Danish pastries, banana bread and warm sticky buns, butter, jam, honey, and preserves
    ***
    -Wedding cake:  3-layer lemon cake with one layer of raspberry preserve filling and one layer of lemon curd, white buttercream frosting

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  • PinkGold&RosesPinkGold&Roses
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    edited December 2011
    Amyb you have my mouth watering!! And with mamosas, omg!!  sounds soo yummy. That has to be freakin expensive right??
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