La Dolce Vita Buffet Menu

HORS D'OEUVRES (select four)

Cold
Fig Preserves and Herbed Goat Cheese on a Crispy Pita Round
Seasonally Inspired Bruschetta – Seasonal Vegetables atop a Crunchy Crostini (select one):

Spring – Sweet Pea and Mint Puree Topped with Feta Cheese
Summer – Fresh Tomatoes with Basil and Zesty Garlic (V)(available only in summer & early fall)
Fall – Sautéed Mushrooms and Thyme with Triple Cream Brie Cheese
Winter – Cippolini Onion Jam with Balsamic Reduction (V option)

Caprese Skewer with Fresh Mozzarella, Sweet 100 Tomatoes and Basil
Artisan Crostini of Cannellini Beans, Artichoke, Lemon and Fresh Sage (V)
Cheese Board Assortment with Local Artisanal Bread and Crackers
Freshly Sliced Fruit Selection (V) (available May – September)

Hot
Traditional Spanikopita, Filo Dough Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Topped with an Apricot Drizzle

(select one)

Caramelized Onions with Crispy Pancetta and Gruyere Cheese
Tangy Kalamata Olives, Mozzarella, Feta Cheese and Peppery Fresh Arugula
Roasted Potato, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Fresh Herbs

Mushroom Profiteroles Baked in a Flakey Crust with Walnuts and Cheese
Roasted Fresh Figs, Stuffed with Blue Cheese and Wrapped in Prosciutto (available Sept–Nov)
Polpettini (handmade pork and beef meatballs) in Marinara Sauce

SALADS (select one)

Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine with Crunchy Croutons, Sharp Parmesan Cheese and a Lemony Caesar Dressing
Baby Spinach Salad
Toasted Pecans, Cranberries and Feta Cheese with a Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Mixed Greens and Caramelized Walnuts with a Champagne Vinaigrette
Seasonal Garden Salad (V)
Tender Mixed Greens with Cucumber and Seasonal Fruits tossed in a Light Lemon Vinaigrette

PASTAS (select one)

Penne with Pesto
Classic Pesto with Basil, Garlic, Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmesan Cheese
Spaghetti Marinara
Housemade Tomato Sauce with Fresh Basil, Onions and Garlic
Penne Alfredo
Creamy Sauce made with Fresh Butter, Cream and Parmesan Cheese

ENTRÉES (select two)

Meatballs in Marinara
Handmade Beef and Pork Meatballs with Fresh Herbs in our Housemade Marinara sauce
Chicken Marsala
Roasted Chicken and Mushrooms in a Sweet Marsala Wine Sauce
Roasted Balsamic Chicken
Balsamic Marinated Chicken Thighs Served with a Fresh Garlicky Tomato Salsa
Italian Sausages
Grilled Italian Sausages with Grilled Peppers and Onions
Cheesy Baked Polenta
Creamy Parmesan Polenta Topped with Sautéed Vegetables, Chunky Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled Eggplant Layered with Housemade Tomato Sauce, Creamy Mozzarella and Breadcrumbs

INCLUDED