CENTRAL LIBRARY CATERING SERVICES FROM ELM RESTAURANT GROUP & AUSTIN CATERING

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1 CENTRAL LIBRARY CATERING SERVICES FROM ELM RESTAURANT GROUP & AUSTIN CATERING We are thrilled by the opportunity to partner with you at Austin s new and innovative Central Library! Our family of restaurants & catering professionals are consistently ranked among the best in Austin thanks to our meticulous preparation of creative, seasonally inspired dishes and dedication to flawless hospitality and service. We look forward to working together to make your event a great success. We have included sample menus to give you an idea of our offerings at the Central Library. Our team will also be happy to work with you to create a custom menu and unique experience for your event. EXCLUSIVITY ELM Restaurant Group is the exclusive off-site curator and operator for all food and beverage restaurants and catering at the Central Library. ELM Restaurant Group has partnered with Austin Catering for catered events in the Central Library event spaces. NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED Under no circumstances may outside alcohol be brought on premises. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased through and served by ELM Restaurant Group as requested by TABC Rules and Regulations as a licensed venue. Donations of alcoholic beverages are not allowed or accepted and cannot be served on Central Library property. SERVICE TIMEFRAME Catering services will require access to the assigned location with no less than 1 hour prior to scheduled start time. We reserve the right to require additional set up time if needed based on style of event. This timeframe will be used to set all contracted product and equipment. If less than 1 hour is available to set the function space, additional labor fees may be incurred. DROP-OFF CATERING Cookbook Café (from ELM Restaurant Group) is anticipated to open Summer Once this facility opens, we will offer multiple drop-off catering packages, including but not limited to: drop coffee service, to-go platters of sandwiches and sides and limited breakfast taco options and similar. This will be a great option for smaller groups as well as groups that do not require a full-service staff or catered services for the duration of their event. This service will be available when the café opens. Please note that the following is not included in the listed pricing: staffing, disposable dishware or china rental, linen or other rentals, catering coordination fees and tax. CONTACT: CATERING@COOKBOOKATX.COM

2 APPETIZERS Available passed or stationed! Light Appetizers $12pp Avocado Toast on Whole Wheat with Feta & Cherry Tomatoes, Egg Salad Toast, Crab Salad on Endive, Cucumber & Dill Cream Cheese Cheese & Charcuterie $12pp Selection of artisan cheeses and charcuterie, served alongside Easy Tiger Bread and house-made mustard Classic Appetizers $12pp Classic Deviled Eggs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Pimento Cheese & Chives on Saltines, Spinach Artichoke Dip with Easy Tiger Baguette Italian Appetizers $15pp Fried Arancini Bites, Seasonal Goat Cheese Crostini, Mini Focaccia Sandwiches with Arugula & Aioli, Ricotta-Stuffed Mushrooms Heavy Appetizers $18pp Mini Chili Cheese Dog Sliders, Mini Fried Chicken Biscuits with Honey Butter, Mini Pulled Pork Biscuits, Seasonal Bruschetta Additional Items Caprese Skewers Crispy Lamb-Stuffed Olives Meatballs, Parmigiano & Basil Fresh Mozzarella with Calabrian Chiles, Oregano, Lemon Zest Mini Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter) Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches Appetizers may be mixed and matched. Pricing varies based on final selection. Serving size is pcs of each per person. CONTACT:

3 LUNCH & DINNER Sandwiches & Sides $20pp Potato Salad, Green Salad, Easy Tiger Chex Mix, Turkey, Ham & Veggie Sandwiches, Mini Chocolate Chip & Snickerdoodle Cookies Southwestern Spread $25pp Chicken Tinga, Green Chile Pork, Carne Guisada, Spanish Rice, Borracho Beans, Guacamole, Salsa, Queso, Tortilla Chips, Tortillas Italic Pasta Bar $25pp Chef s Green Salad with Local Vegetables, Choice of Two Pastas, Crispy Italian Polenta, Seasonal Italian Cookies Pastas: Bolognese Amatriciana Risotto (gf) Soft Polenta Vegetarian or Lamb Ragu Italic Experience $50pp 2 Stationed Appetizers, 2 Passed Appetizers, Seasonal Chef s Salad, Two Pasta Station OR Roasted Chicken with Arugula Pistachio Pesto, Seasonal Italian Cookies BBQ Carving Station $35pp Brisket, Ribs, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Green Salad Chef attendant fee may apply Carving Station $35pp Beef Tenderloin, Wild Game or Herbed Pork Loin Served with accoutrements, bread and butter Chef attendant fee may apply Veggie Station $25pp Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Trio of Sauces and Housemade Focaccia CONTACT: CATERING@COOKBOOKATX.COM

4 CUSTOM MENUS Custom Menu Design from ELM Restaurant Group Custom lunch, happy hour and dinner menus are available from Italic, Irene s and 24 Diner. Pricing varies. Please enjoy a few of our sample dinner menus below. ITALIC Rustic Italian Buffet Dinner Passed Ricotta & Kale Stuffed Mushrooms (Reception) Rustic Bread served with Selection of Italian Cheeses Mixed Greens Salad with Seasonal Produce Classic Italian Bolognese Crispy Polenta & Parmigiano Mini Chocolate Budino with Olive Oil & Sea Salt ITALIC Rustic Italian Family-Style Dinner Rustic Italian Bread, Olive Oil & Balsamic (On table upon arrival) Smoked Trout & Fregola Salad Fresh Mozzarella with Calabrian Chiles Roasted Chicken with Arugula Pistachio Pesto Brown Butter Cake IRENE S Comfort Food Buffet Pimento Cheese & Saltines, French Onion Dip & Ruffles Pigs in a Blanket with Housemade Mustard Spinach Artichoke Dip & Easy Tiger Baguette Pot Roast with Carrots, Celery, Shallots served with Mashed Potatoes & Sourdough Bread Mini Strawberry Cake Cupcakes CONTACT: CATERING@COOKBOOKATX.COM

5 24 DINER Family-Style Dinner Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika & Chives (Reception) Classic Green Salad with Pistachios, Lemon & Vinegar Chicken & Waffles with Brown Sugar Butter & Syrup Meatloaf with Whipped Potatoes and Gravy Collard Greens & Mac n Cheese Blackout Brownie DESSERT Dessert Bar Sample Dessert Offerings Lemon Cheesecake Bites with Graham Cracker Crust & Cherry Jam Layered Budino Trifle with Candied Hazelnut Mousse, Olive Oil & Salted Toasted Hazelnuts Candy Bar Bites with Chewy Caramel Filling, Peanuts, Crispy Rice & Chocolate Glaze Mini Cupcakes (Citrus Olive Oil, Chocolate or Irene s Strawberry Cake) Chouquettes, Éclair-style Bites filled with Coffee Cream with a Crunchy Topping Truffles (Earl Grey & Cocoa Nibs, Lemon Dark Chocolate & Pistachio, Rum & Toasted Coconut) Homemade Marshmallows (Lemon, Strawberry, Chocolate) Cookies (Mini or Full-sized) Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, Kitchen Sink, Pignoli, Chocolate Olive Oil, Biscotti, Raspberry Cookie with White Chocolate Ganache Adult Dessert Bar Hot Chocolate & Coffee Bar with Mini Brownies, Mini Cookies and Homemade Marshmallows, Baileys & Kahlua Custom cakes and desserts are available upon request. Wedding cakes from outside vendors are welcome. We charge a cake cutting / plating fee of $3 per person. CONTACT: CATERING@COOKBOOKATX.COM

6 Spring/Summer Heavy Hors D oeuvres Menus menu one cocktail buffet texas steak sliders coffee-rubbed & grilled beef medallions on house-made rolls with bourbon demi-glace, horseradish aioli, & baby greens petite shrimp n' grit bites sautéed gulf shrimp served on white cheddar grit cakes, drizzled with scallion brown butter mac & cheese fritters pimento cheese on savory shortbread spoons with bourbon pepper jelly savory heirloom tomato & herbed chevre tart with bacon marmalade $22.75 per person based on a minimum of 75 guests menu two cocktail buffet wood-grilled chicken & artichoke skewers with lemon shallot reduction seafood paella cakes with saffron aioli grilled flatbread margherita pizzettes fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, & basil, drizzled with balsamic reduction stuffed avocado with spinach crema, yellow bell pepper-hearts of palm relish, & feta watermelon-feta bites marinated in honey serrano vinaigrette, garnished with micro greens $21.50 per person based on a minimum of 75 guests austin-catering.com info@austin-catering.com

7 Spring/Summer Heavy Hors D oeuvres Menus menu three cocktail buffet smoked brisket quesadillas topped with caramelized onion jam pulled pork tostaditas with black bean refrito, cilantro aioli & apple pico mesquite grilled chicken diablos wrapped in applewood smoked bacon & stuffed with monterey jack roasted hatch green chile & goat cheese tartlets with cilantro pepita pesto mexican corn cakes with jalapeno-lime crema & black bean pico de gallo $19.75 per person based on a minimum of 75 guests additional options two-bite hot & crunchy avocado tacos almond, cornflake, & sesame crusted & fried avocado in tiny flour tortillas with honey-habanero aioli & mango-jalapeno slaw avocado, jicama & mango salad on cucumber rounds keylime tartlets, strawberry tres leches shooters & mexican hot chocolate cookies watermelon gazpacho shooters topped with spiced shrimp & avocado tortilla crisp tiny ahi tuna, avocado & mango tacos with jalapeno crema austin-catering.com info@austin-catering.com

8 Spring/Summer Dinner Buffet Menus menu one passed hors d oeuvres two-bite hot & crunchy avocado tacos almond, cornflake, & sesame crusted & fried avocado in tiny flour tortillas with honey-habanero aioli & mango-jalapeno slaw mesquite smoked bacon wrapped quail breast with chipotle blackberry reduction dinner buffet smoked pork tenderloin with orange-serrano reduction & chimichurri sauce green chile & goat cheese stuffed breast of chicken black bean, corn, & rice salad with cumin-lime vinaigrette roasted vegetables asparagus, carrots, zucchini, summer squash, tri-peppers, & red onion chipotle caesar salad with red chile croutons & cotija $30.50 per person based on a minimum of 75 guests additional options stuffed avocados with roasted poblano crema, mango pico & cotija grilled flank steak tacos with cilantro lime beer blanc southwestern trail mix salad chopped arugula, black beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, toasted pepitas-cotija-dried currants & cilantro buttermilk dressing austin-catering.com info@austin-catering.com

9 Spring/Summer Dinner Buffet Menus menu two passed hors d'oeuvres texas blt bites fried green tomatoes topped with applewood-smoked bacon, aioli & micro arugula pimento cheese on savory shortbread spooons with bourbon pepper jelly dinner buffet herb & garlic-crusted inside round of beef with horseradish aioli, au jus, & yeast rolls honey-glazed smoked salmon with cucumber-dill cream blanched green beans with dijon-shallot dressing baked mac n cheese gratin field green salad with fresh strawberries, chevre, spiced pecans, & champagne vinaigrette $31.75 per person based on a minimum of 75 guests additional options pecan crusted breast of chicken with peach-jalapeno chutney or dijon thyme sauce smoked pork tenderloin with jezebel sauce buttered leek mashed potatoes chopped texas wedge salad with smoked tomatoes, blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon & buttermilk dressing austin-catering.com info@austin-catering.com

10 Spring/Summer Dinner Buffet Menus menu three passed hors d'oeuvres fritti artichoke quarters with lemon rosemary aioli warm lamb, zucchini, & feta stuffed piquillo peppers with parsley mint oil dinner buffet roasted beef medallions with salsa verdi a fresh sauce of parsley, chives, shallots, capers, sherry vinegar, & olive oil wood-grilled breast of chicken with an aged balsamic reduction & citrus gremolata orzo pasta with cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, feta, roasted garlic, & basil pesto rustic spinach ricotta tart classic caesar salad with herbed croutons & shaved parmesan $28.50 per person based on a minimum of 75 guests additional options arugula salad with watermelon, feta & white balsamic dressing fontina risotto cakes with chive aioli & olive tapenade grilled parmesan polenta wedges with heirloom tomato crudo + balsamic reduction austin-catering.com info@austin-catering.com