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FALL• WINTER 2023-2024 SAMPLES MENUS

We are exited to feature seasonal menus. This means lots of festive, fresh ingredients - the best the Bluegrass has to offer. We use ingredients that are responsibly sourced, whenever possible, with an eye to seasonality, quality and minimizing environmental impact. Please see below for some of our seasonal offerings.

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FALL/WINTER 2023/2024 SAMPLE MENUS

PASSED HORS D'OEUVRE OPTIONS

Butternut Squash & Sage Fritter with Apple Relish

 

Harvest Endive Cups with Creamy Blue Cheese & Pear Salad and Fresh Pomegranate

 

Pickled Sweet Potato, Herb & Swiss Chard Winter Rolls with Sorghum Vinaigrette

 

Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Wrapped in Bacon

 

Bacon, Leek & Gruyere Stuffed Gougere

 

Caprese Stuffed Mushroom- Balsamic Roasted Mushroom Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella &

Oven Dried Tomato w/ Fresh Basil

 

Sweet Potato Latke with Brie & Cranberry Agrodolce

SALAD

Shredded kale with grilled sweet potato and cauliflower, dried jewel fruits, cornbread cracklins, bourbon honey mustard vinaigrette

 

Mixed green salad with roasted beets, honey crisp apples, feta cheese, chili candied almonds, maple tahini vinaigrette

 

Harvest “chopped” salad with chopped romaine and radicchio with winter squash, pickled shiitake mushroom, charred broccoli, coconut “bacon”, creamy garlic dressing

 

Spanish citrus salad with shaved brussels and curly endive, winter citrus, Spanish onion, fennel, shaved manchego, crispy garbanzo, sherry vinaigrette

 

Grilled Cabbage Wedge(PLATED ONLY)- with charred cabbage, fresh herbs, goat ricotta, mustard pickled raisins, sliced cucumber, Aleppo dusted almonds

 

PLATED MENU I SERVED WITH SALAD, ASSORTED BREAD BASKET AND DESSERT

Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin w/ Chestnut, Thyme & Red Wine Butter

& / OR

Pan Seared Halibut w/ Chestnut, Thyme & Red Wine Butter

Root Vegetable Blush Potato Puree

Tangerine Oil Roasted Heirloom Carrot & Brussels Sprouts

PLATED MENU II SERVED WITH SALAD/STARTER CHOICE AND ASSORTED BREAD BASKET

Harissa Seared French Cut Chicken w/ Pickled Apple & Mustard Seed Charmoula

& / OR

Harissa Seared Verlasso Salmon w/ Pickled Apple & Pickled Mustard Seed Charmoula

Roasted Red Pepper,Smoked Eggplant & Sesame Puree

Preserved Lemon & Smoked Paprika Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

PLATED MENU III SERVED WITH SALAD, ASSORTED BREAD BASKET AND DESSERT

Bourbon, Cider & Herb Braised Short Ribs w/ County Mustard Pan Jus

& / OR

Brie Stuffed Smoked Chicken Breast w/ Dijon Cider Jus

Butternut Squash & Golden Beet Risotto

Garlic Grilled Winter Vegetables

PLATED MENU IV SERVED WITH SALAD, ASSORTED BREAD BASKET AND DESSERT

Corriander Dusted  Sirloin Steak w/ Autumn Nut Mole

& / OR

Roasted Garlic Shrimp Skewers w/ Cilantro Lime Butter

Sweet Potato & Corn Souffle

Root Vegetable & Lima Bean Succotash

PLATED DESSERTS

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Mousse Tart with Blood Orange Creme Anglaise & Citrus Sugar Churro & Candied Blood Orange

 

Pumpkin Pots de Creme In Cast Iron Staub w/ Cranberry Compote, Bourbon Whipped Cream & Butter Rouille Cookie

 

Mini Brown Butter Bundt Cake w/ Bourbon Butterscotch Glaze & Fresh Winter Citrus

 

Pear & Almond Frangipane Tart,  Red Currant & Port Wine Coulis & Candied Pear

 

Parfait with Red Velvet Cake, Espresso & Bourbon Cream Mousse, Chantilly Cream, Hazelnut & Chocolate Espresso Crumble, Turitella Curls

BUFFET MENU I

French Cut Chicken with Rosemary Apple Brown Butter

Mushroom Dusted Smoked Short Ribs w/ Wild Mushroom Jus

Pumpkin & Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese

Herb Roasted Brassicas

BUFFET MENU II

Winter Spice Fried Chicken w/ Spicy Maple Syrup

Pulled Pork w/ Cranberry Carolina Sauce

Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Red Potatoes

Country Style Green Beans with Red Onion & Smoked Vinegar

 

BUFFET MENU III

Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Salmon Filets w/ Pomegranate Herb Yogurt

Shawarma Roasted Pork Loin

Wild Rice & Lemon Pilaf

Ginger Root Vegetables

 

BUFFET MENU IV

Ancho Rubbed Beef Brisket w/ Pear Chimichurri

Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Cranberry Chipotle Glaze

Sweet Potato & Queso Fresco Polenta

Churrasco Grilled Vegetables

 

BUFFET MENU V

Garlic marinated cucumbers with herbs

Sesame marinated green beans(chilled)

Beef bulgogi

Korean BBQ chicken breast

Kimchee fried rice

Fresh fruit and almond cookies

BUFFET STYLE DESSERTS

Sweet Potato & Pecan Praline Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce

 

Brown Butter & Maple Chess Pie with Bourbon Cherries

 

Apple Ginger Crisp w/ Cranberry Whipped Cream

 

Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake with Pomegranate Icing

 

Red Velvet & Espresso Tres Leches

COCKTAIL MENU I

Warm Brie with Balsamic Glaze, Pumpkin Seed Pesto & Assorted Crackers

Bourbon Honey Mustard Glazed Smoked Salmon

Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Soft Baguette & Creamy Horseradish Gremolata

Steamed Green Vegetables w/ Butternut Squash Baba Ghanouj & Savory Beet Hummus

Buffalo Chicken Dip with House Potato Chips

NY Deli Deviled Eggs w/ Cream Cheese, Everything Seasoning & Pickled Red Onion

COCKTAIL MENU II

Coconut Chicken Bites w/ House Pepper Jelly

Smoked Turkey, Cranberry & Havarti Grilled Cheese(we recommend on rye)

Swedish Style Beef Meatballs

Warm Pimento Cheese Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Grilled Vegetable Display & Crackers w/ Cabernet French Onion Dip

Whipped House Ricotta with Herbed Butternut Squash & Pear Vinegar w/ Soft Baguette

 

COCKTAIL MENU III

Honey Soy Grilled Chicken Sliders w/ Peanut Sauce

“Insta” Sushi Bake w/ Sticky Rice, Spicy Salmon, Yum Yum Sauce & Nori Wrappers

Vegetable Egg Rolls with Plum Mustard

Mahogany Glazed Pork Meatballs

Fresh Vegetables w/ Gochujag & Cilantro Ranch

Miso & Edamame Tuna Salad on Crostini

COCKTAIL MENU IV

Fig Preserve, Arugula & Brie Strudel

Chicken Parm Egg Rolls w/ Marinara Sauce

Pumpkin Biscuit w/ Sliced Country Ham & Honey Pecan Butter

Flatbread w/ BBQ Pork, Smoked Gouda & Red Onion

Marinated Shrimp w/ Coconut Basil Dipping Sauce

“Waldorf Board” Creamy Honey Walnut Dip w/ Sliced Apple, Pear, Celery, Grapes & Endive Spears

COCKTAIL STYLE DESSERTS

 

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream

 

Eggnog Mousse Shooter w/ Maple Cookie

 

Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bars

 

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

 

Double Chocolate & Peppermint Cookies

Bourbon Apple, Oat Crumble & Ginger Cream Parfait

 

Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bites

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SPRING• SUMMER 2024 SAMPLE MENUS

We are excited to feature seasonal menus. This means lots of festive, fresh ingredients - the best the Bluegrass has to offer. We use ingredients that are responsibly sourced, whenever possible, with an eye to seasonality, quality and minimizing environmental impact. Please see below for some of our seasonal offerings.

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SPRING/SUMMER 2024 SAMPLE MENUS

PASSED HORS D'OEUVRE OPTIONS

Chive Biscuit with Tomato Butter, Basil, Peppered Bacon

Grilled Crostini with House Ricotta, Roasted Beet and Chile Honey

Crisp Asparagus and Parmesan Straws with Romesco

Sweet Potato Tots with Herbed Crema

Pork and Kimchi Wanton with Honey Ginger Sauce

STARTERS

Butter Lettuce with Bourbon Pickled Berries, Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese, Snipped Herbs, Southern Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

 

Shaved Brussels and Red Cabbage with Orange, Jeweled Beet, Chile Almonds and Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

 

Farmers Market Greens with Crisp Country Ham(Or Shiitake Bacon)Tomato Confit, Fresh Cucumber, Buttermilk Dill Dressing and Cornbread Crumbles

 

Summer ONLY

Burrata, Sliced Tomato, Bourbon Pickled Corn, Herb Oil, Pangrattato, Maldon and Peppercorn(Plated or Platter (sub sliced mozz) presentation)

SALADS

Spinach Gnocchi with English Pea and Herb Puree, Poached Lobster, Apple, Walnut Butter

 

Charred Asparagus w/ Beet Cured Lox, Frisee, Lemon Confit, Soft Boiled Egg, Pangrattato

 

Chilled Tomato Buttermilk Soup with Fried Pimento Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossom

 

Seared Tuna with Chilled Ginger Sesame Haricot Verts, Cucumber, Radish

 

SUMMER ONLY Fried Green and Heirloom Tomato Napoleon with Herbed Ricotta Mousse and Charred Corn and Crab, Chili Oil

 

PLATED MENU DUO I-menu includes Choice of Salad, Assorted Bread Basket and Choice of Plated Dessert

Seared Scallops with Peppercorn and Citrus Brown Butter

Sliced Duck Breast w/ Blackberry Bourbon Pan Sauce

Seasonal Root Vegetable Puree(Potato & Turnip)

Grilled Heirloom Carrot and Snap Peas

PLATED MENU DUO II-menu includes Choice of Salad, Assorted Bread Basket and Choice of Plated Dessert

Pistachio and Coriander Crusted Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Jus

Apricot Dijon Salmon Filet

Savory Herb Bread Pudding

Wild Mushroom and Seared Leek Confit

PLATED MENU DUO III-menu includes Choice of Salad, Assorted Bread Basket and Choice of Plated Dessert

Grilled Sirloin with Black Garlic and Miso Butter

Pan Seared Chicken with Savory Honey Sesame Sauce

Potato and Vegetable Rosti

Charred Broccolini

PLATED MENU SOLO I-menu includes Choice of Salad, Assorted Bread Basket and Choice of Plated Dessert

Sliced 16 oz Bone In Ribeye with Smoked Salt and Tomato Herb Butter

Goat Ricotta and Roasted Pepper Creamed Corn

Sweet and White Potato Gratin

PLATED MENU SOLO II-menu includes Choice of Salad, Assorted Bread Basket and Choice of Plated Dessert

Pan Seared Snapper with Green Olive and Basil Beurre Blanc

Risotto Milanese w/ Swiss Chard

Pickled Red Cabbage

PLATED MENU SOLO III

Cucumber and Carrot and Radish Ribbons, Pickled Red Onion, Aleppo and Herb Farmer’s Cheese, Crispy Chickpeas and Dill Vinaigrette

 

Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Arugula and Almond Gremolata

Sweet Potato and Feta Polenta

Seared Zucchini and Yellow Squash

 

Sweet Kataifi with Saffron Rosewater Ice Cream, Honey Pistachio Syrup

PLATED DESSERTS

Lemon Poppyseed Shortbread with Grilled Peaches, Fresh Basil, Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

 

Chocolate Pound Cake with Almond Caramel Glass, Bourbon Cherries and Whipped Mascarpone

 

Coconut Matcha Panna Cotta, Ginger Hibiscus Syrup, Smashed Black Sesame Meringue in Chiller Glass

 

Summer Baked “Kentucky”- Almond Shortbread Crust, Raspberry Pastry Cream, Poached Peaches, Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Meringue, Raspberry Powder

BUFFET MENU I

 

 

Butter Lettuce with Bourbon Pickled Berries, Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese, Snipped Herbs, Southern Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

 

Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tomato Coulis

Sweet Tea Seared Pork Loin with Apricot Bourbon Mustard

Roasted Garlic and Herb Smashed Potatoes

Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

Assorted Seasonal Bread Basket and Sweet Cream Butter

 

Blueberry Bread Pudding with Lemon Hard Sauce

BUFFET MENU II

Carrot and Red Cabbage Slaw with Sunflower Seeds and Golden Raisins

 

Smoked St. Louis Spare Ribs with Chipotle Blueberry BBQ

House Boneless Fried Chicken with Tomato Relish

Pimento Cheese Grits

Cider Braised Greens and Pearl Onions

Sweet Potato and Jalapeno Cornbread

 

Choose 1: Cherry, Peach or Apple Crisp with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

BUFFET MENU III

Shaved Brussels and Red Cabbage with Orange, Jeweled Beet, Chile Almonds and Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

 

Lemon Thyme Roasted, Bone-In Chicken with Gremolata

Herb Crusted Verlasso Salmon Filet with Sun Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with Confit Tomato

Basmati Rice and Herb Pilaf

Assorted Seasonal Bread Basket and Sweet Cream Butter

 

White Chocolate and Peach Cheesecake with Blackberry Ginger Compote

 

BUFFET MENU IV

Miso Caesar Salad(VEGAN)- Collard green and kale with grilled broccoli, pickled shiitake mushroom with miso maple vinaigrette, pecan pangrattato

 

Sichuan Peppercorn Crusted Filet of Beef with Garlic Mushroom Jus

Jasmine Tea Smoked French Cut Chicken with 5 Spice Chili Honey

Roasted Eggplant, Carrot, Peppers and Onions

Chinese Style Potatoes and Scallions

Assorted Seasonal Bread Basket and Sweet Cream Butter

 

Berry parfait- Tender Shortbread Crumble with a Berry Compote with Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream and Minted Whipped Cream

BUFFET MENU V

Farmers Market Greens with Crisp Country Ham(Or Shiitake Bacon)Tomato Confit, Fresh Cucumber, Buttermilk Dill Dressing and Cornbread Crumbles

 

Sliced Flank Steak with Salsa Criolla

Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers

Poblano and Corn Pudding

Stewed Blackbeans and Sweet Potatoes

Assorted Seasonal Bread Basket and Sweet Cream Butter

 

Mini Mason Jar Parfaits- S’Mores, Bourbon Banana Pudding, Pink Lemonade & Shortbread w/ Toasted Meringue

 

COCKTAIL MENU I

Benedictine Cheese Ball and Red Pepper and Dill Dip with Fresh & Pickled Seasonal Vegetables, Cheese Straws and Crackers

 

Curry Cheddar Pecan Phyllo Bites with House Pepper Jelly

 

Country Ham and Sweet Pea Stuffed Baby Potatoes

 

Fines Herbs Deviled Eggs w/ Green Olive Tapenade

 

Smoked Chicken and Oven Tomato Skewers with Buttermilk Thyme Dip

 

Pink Peppercorn Biscuits with Creamy House Smoked Salmon Salad and Sliced Cucumber

 

Chef’s Choice Seasonal Dessert Bites

COCKTAIL MENU II

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KY Beef Slider on Roll with Bacon Jam and Smoked Gouda, Dupree Style Hot Chicken and House Pickles Over Soft Challah Rounds, Fried Catfish on Yeast Roll with Scallion Tartar Sauce

 

Coconut Shrimp with Curry Yogurt

 

Pimento Cheese Fritters with Peach Chutney

 

Chilled Rainbow Chard Rolls with Rice Grits, Smoked Eggplant Puree, Pickled Carrot and Creamy Dill Dip

 

Beet Hummus & House Ricotta w/ Tomato Herb Oil, Aged Balsamic & Green Goddess Dip

served with pita crisps and marinated cucumbers and steamed green vegbles

 

Mint Julep Dip with Shortbreads, Espresso Cookies, House Fried Donut Holes and Fresh Berries

 

COCKTAIL MENU III

House Tortilla Chips with Bourbon Corn Salsa, Roasted Chile and Tomato Salsa and Pumpkin Seed Guacamole

 

Grilled Sweet and Waxy Potatoes with Warm Black Bean and Queso Dip

 

Churrasco Style Grilled Beef Tenderloin sliced and served with Creamy Chimichurri, Pickled Red Onion, Local Yeast Rolls

 

Pineapple and Melon Skewers with House Chamuy Sauce and Chile Lime Seasoned Salt

 

Chorizo, Provolone, Mushroom Empanadas with Pico de Gallo

 

Savory Chicken Meatballs in Green Mole Sauce

 

Assorted Mini Tres Leches Parfaits

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