The Michelina Menu
Reputation is Everything Create an Affair of Unique Distinction At Lombardi Caterers, every menu is custom designed. The following menu selections are a sample of some of the many dishes that we can prepare for your guests. The Wedding of your dreams awaits you... We want you to start your life together surrounded by elegance with a wedding reception that you will always remember. To assure the Wedding of your Dreams Our professional staff will attend to your every need so that when your special day arrives, you will be able to relax and enjoy every moment.
Your Menu Will Include Five Hour Open Bar Service with unlimited top shelf brands of liquors and Imported wines selected especially for Lombardi Caterers Freshly made Tropical Drinks such as Pin a Coladas, Margaritas and Daiquiris are always featured along with Soft Drinks, Fruit Juices, Mineral Water, Champagne and Beer, including Non-Alcoholic Beer. All Beer Selections will be served in glasses. Spacious Bridal Suite with Private Restroom and Attendant Valet Parking Fully Handicapped Accessible Rooms Custom Floor Plan, Directional Maps and Place Cards Choice of Classic or Contemporary Linen and Napkin Colors Lobby Host or Hostess Attendant Services in Our Lounges and Coatroom Maitre d and Captain Supervision Throughout Your Affair Tuxedo attired Waitstaff with White Glove Service Cocktail Hour Butler passed Champagne with Strawberries All of our Hors d oeuvres are custom crafted in our kitchen, using the freshest and finest bounty the market has to offer. Artistically displayed and elegantly served butler-style
Hors d oeuvres (Please Select Five) Baked Clams Oreganata Tender Little Neck Clams Topped with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Fresh Oregano and Lemon Zest Bourbon Glazed Bacon Scallops Smokey Bacon Wrapped Around a Fresh Sea Scallop, Marinated in a Bourbon and Maple Glaze Then Pan Seared to Perfection Mini Maryland Crab Cakes Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Mixed with Fresh Bread Crumbs, a Special Blend of Spices and Seasonings, Fresh Lemon, Coated in Panko Bread Crumbs Herbed Shrimp with Pancetta Tender Gulf Shrimp Wrapped with Italian Bacon and Baked with Fresh Oregano and Parsley, White Wine, Lemon and Garlic Served Warm on Our Tuscan Garlic Crostini Sesame Chicken Tenders Chicken Breast Marinated in a Tangy Sesame Glaze Coney Island Hot Dogs All Beef Frankfurter Topped with Spicy Brown Mustard and Sauerkraut then Wrapped in a Buttery Puff Pastry and Baked to a Golden Brown Sausage-stuffed Mushrooms Homemade Spicy Sausage Mixed with Fresh Seasoning and Bread Crumbs, Stuffed into Mushroom Caps and Baked to a Golden Brown Chicken Cordon Bleu Puffs Marinated Chicken, Ham and Swiss Cheese Wrapped in Buttery Puff Pastry Served with Dijon Mustard Fresh Mozzarella en Carrozza Petite Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches Lightly Dipped in Batter and Fried to a Golden Brown Served with Our Garlic Marinara Sauce Grilled Chicken Fajitas Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast with Fresh Tomatoes, Cilantro and Monterey Jack Cheese Rolled in a Soft Flour Tortilla and Garnished with Sour Cream and Scallions Arancini Arborio Rice Mixed with Saffron, Imported Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Freshly Shaved Romano Cheeses Served with Our Plum Tomato Sauce
Clams Casino Tender Little Neck Clams Topped with a Mixture of Peppers, Onions, Bacon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs Tender Pieces of Chicken with Red and Green Peppers and Onions on Skewers Pulled Pork Tarts Southern Style Pulled Pork Nestled in a Flaky Buttery Tartlet Cup Drizzled with Sweet and Savory Barbeque Sauce Scalloped Chicken wrapped with Bacon Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon Filled with Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Pepper Asiago and Zucchini Quiche Diced Zucchini and Freshly Shaved Asiago Cheese Combined in a Fluffy Seasoned Egg Batter and Baked in a Flaky Homemade Crust Mamma Lombardi s Meatball Lollipop Our Famous Blend of Ground Sirloin, Veal and Pork, Special Seasonings, Bread Crumbs and Cheese, Handmade into a Petite Sized Meatball, Skewered and Served Warm on Our Tuscan Garlic Crostini Jumbo Coconut Dusted Shrimp Jumbo Shrimp Dipped in a Sweet and Savory Coconut Batter then Rolled in Shredded Coconut and Fried to a Golden Brown Served with Sweet Chili Sauce Yakitori Chicken Asian Marinated Skewered Chicken Served with a Delicious Asian Yakitori Sake Sauce Giant Sicilian Stuffed Olives Sicilian Olives Stuffed with Imported Parmesan and Provolone Cheeses, Prosciutto di Parma and Seasoned Bread Crumbs Crispy Asparagus Asparagus Spears and Asiago Cheese Wrapped in Flaky Phyllo Dough and Baked to a Golden Crisp Macaroni and Cheese Tarts with Truffle Oil Pasta Combined with a Creamy Blend of Cheeses, Baked in a Flaky Homemade Crust and Drizzled with Savory Truffle Oil Quiche Florentine A Savory Blend of Baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, Cream and Chives in a Flaky Homemade Crust Goat Cheese Quiche A Blend of Red Beets, Baby Spinach and Goat Cheese Baked in a Flaky Homemade Crust
Cold Canapés (Please Select Three) Goat Cheese Tartlet A Blend of Red Beets, Baby Spinach and Goat Cheese Baked in a Flaky Homemade Crust Prosciutto di Parma Wrapped Melon Imported Prosciutto with Sugar Sweet Honeydew and Cantaloupe Melons presented with a Valencia Orange Wheel and a fresh sprig of Mint Artichoke Crostini Marinated Artichokes Blended with Imported Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spread on Our Tuscan Garlic Crostini Filet Mignon on Crisp Garlic Toast Rare Roasted Filet Mignon, Sliced Wafer Thin, Layered on Our Tuscan Garlic Crostini with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Baby Arugula Salmon Rosette Salmon Gravalax Formed into a Rosette atop Sliced Cucumber, Cream Cheese, Capers and Finely Chopped Sweet Onion Antipasto Kebob with Mozzarella Layers of Marinated Mozzarella in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Skewered with Sundried Tomatoes, Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Artichokes and Kalamata Olives Lombardi s Affetato Table The Lombardi Family has perfected the Tuscan Table, which includes an assortment of Italy s finest Dry Sausage, Cured Hams, Sliced Prosciutto, Sweet and Spicy Sopressata, A Display of Italy s finest Cheeses including Fresh Handmade Mozzarella Boccacini. Gorgonzola, Asiago, Ricotta Salata, Provolone and Imported Grana Padano. Displayed on an authentic wheel of Imported Parmigiana with Red and Green Grapes and Olives. All Cheeses are carved to order by a member of our professionally trained staff.
Lombardi s Famous Antipasto Table Tri-Color Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Freshly prepared Tri-Color Pasta tossed with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Fire Roasted Peppers and Fresh Mozzarella seasoned with our homemade dressing of Balsamic Vinaigrette and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Red Roasted Peppers Fire Roasted Peppers, peeled and seeded, marinated with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and infused with fresh Basil and Garlic, accompanied with Capers and Anchovies Grilled Vegetables from the Garden A farm fresh selection of grilled Vegetables napped with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Featuring Italian Zucchini Squash, Fancy Purple Eggplant, Yellow Crookneck Squash and a trio of seedless Red, Yellow and Green grilled Bell Peppers, grilled to a rich, smoky sweetness. Lombardi Spa Salad Garden ripened Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Celery tossed in an Herbed Extra Virgin Olive Oil Selection of Imported Mediterranean Olives and Pickled Peppers Featuring Jumbo Sicilian Olives, Gaeta Olives, Spicy hot Red and Green Cherry Peppers and Imported Green Tuscan Peppers Bruschetta Toasted Tuscan Bread drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, topped with diced Plum Tomatoes, marinated with fresh Garlic & Basil Fresh Stuffed Zucchini Fresh Zucchini stuffed with Arborio Rice, Pecorino Romano Cheese, Fresh Basil and Onion Marinated Mushrooms Fancy fresh button Mushrooms marinated in White Wine Vinegar, Chili Pepper and Oregano with a touch of fresh Garlic String Beans Aglio E Olio Hand picked String Beans steamed until crunchy and dressed with sliced Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lemon Fennel Salad Crisp, freshly shaved Fennel tossed in a Lemon infused Olive Oil Minted Fava Beans Tender Fava Beans with a chiffonade of Mint, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Italian Seasonings Baked Eggplant Pizzaiola Roasted Eggplant, fresh roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil and Basil Exquisitely Displayed Sculptured Crudités Zucchini, Carrots, Scallions, Broccoli, Radishes, Celery, Yellow Crookneck Squash, Cauliflowers and String Beans. Served with Garden Vegetable and Gorgonzola dipping sauces Mosaic of Fruits and Berries A special arrangement of sweet Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Grapes and Strawberries artistically displayed Sundried Tomatoes Italian Plum Tomatoes sundried and marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Mint
Gourmet Pasta Presentation (Please Select One Pasta Served in Mamma Lombardi s Famous Homemade Sauce) Penne a la Amatriciana Rigatoni Bolognese Penne a la Vodka Fusilli a la Bosca Penne a la Puttanesca Farfalle al Salmon Orecchiette Di Rabe Rigatoni a la Buttera Cavatappi Marechiare Tortellini a la Pesto Tortellini Alfredo Pasta selections accompanied with grated Parmesan Cheese, Crushed Red Hot Pepper, Focaccia Bread, Garlic Knots, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Chef s Butcher Block Presentation (Please Select One) Glazed Loin of Pork Accompanied with Cabbage Braised with Bacon and Caraway Seeds and Rice Pilaf Roast Breast of Turkey Accompanied with Cornbread Walnut Stuffing, and Cranberry Compote Herbed Crusted Leg of Lamb Accompanied with Red Wine Demi Glacé, Mint Jelly, Rice stuffed Grape Leaves and Herbed Lemon Rice Baked Country Ham Accompanied with Truffle Macaroni and Cheese and Whole Grain Mustard Top Sirloin Roast Roasted Sirloin Flank Steak Prime Rib* Beef Selections Accompanied with Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Peppercorn Gravy, Creamed Spinach and Roasted Rosemary Tuscan Potatoes *Upgraded Selection
Cocktail Stations (Please Select One Station) 1. Taste of Asia Station (Please Select Two) Wok Station Chicken, Vegetable and Beef Steamed Dumplings Chicken, Pork and Vegetable Fish Kebabs with Ginger Chile Marinade LoMein with Roasted Pork Stir Fry Sesame Chicken and Beef Crispy Calamari with Thai Chili Sauce All Accompanied with Fried Rice, Fortune Cookies, Wonton Chips and Duck Sauce 2. Latin Flavors (Please Select Two) Seafood Paella Cuban Sandwich Suckling Pig Fajita Bar Chicken in Romesco Sauce over Pigeon Peas All Accompanied with Plantains, Pico di Galo, Jalapeno Corn Bread, Tri-Color Tortillas, Sour Cream and Guacamole
3. Lombardi s Original Mashed Potato Bar Creamy Mashed White and Sweet Potatoes Accompanied with Cheddar Cheese, Apple Cured Bacon, Marshmallows, Crispy Onions, Home Style Gravy, Sour Cream, Maple Syrup, Chives and Parmesan Cheese 4. Caribbean Experience (Please Select Two) Whole Roasted Suckling Pig Ginger Spiced Grilled Chicken Tropical Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers Jerk Chicken Accompanied with Pineapple Fried Rice, Plantains, Mashed Yucca and Mango Salsa 5. Bavarian Station (Please Select Two) Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce Bratwurst Knockwurst Kielbasa Accompanied with Pierogies, Sauerkraut and Red Cabbage
6. All American Station Slider Station Lombardi s Market Homemade Sliders of Beef, Turkey and Sausage with the trimmings Cheese, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Raw Onion, Sautéed Onion, Gorgonzola Cheese, Bacon, Pickles, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Roasted Corn Relish and Chipotle Mayonnaise Accompanied with Coleslaw, French Fries, Potato Salad and Macaroni Salad 7. Amalfi Coast Seafood Presentation (Please Select Three) Mussels Marinara Mussels Bianco Calamari fra Diavolo Lombardi s Famous Fried Calamari with Mamma s Original Marinara and Arrabiata Sauces Seafood Salad of Calamari, Pulpo, Clams and Mussels served with warm Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon Clams Oreganata Zuppa di Pesce Marinated Roasted Salmon Stuffed Flounder Florentine Tilapia Livornaise Accompanied with Saffron Rice, Garlic Sticks, Fra Diavolo Sauce and Friselle
8. Lombardi s Italian Feast (Please Select Three) Pork and Beef Braciola Hot or Sweet Sausage in Mamma s Tomato Sauce with Chicken or Beef Meatballs Homemade Lasagna Baked Rigatoni with Eggplant, Ricotta and Mozzarella Chicken Parmigiana Eggplant Parmigiana Chicken Scarpariello Steak Pizzaiola Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Francese Chicken Cacciatore Accompanied with toasted Garlic Bread, Focaccia Bread, Tuscan Bread basket, grated Parmesan Cheese, Tomato Bruschetta and Grissini 9. New Orleans Mardi Gras (Please Select Two) Jambalaya Fried Steak with Jalapeno Tequila Sauce Shrimp Gumbo Blackened Catfish Accompanied with Black beans, Pickled Jalapenos, Mustard Greens and Dirty Rice All Cocktail Stations fully replenished throughout the Cocktail Hour
Three-Course Dinner Menu Start Your Evening with a Champagne Toast to Celebrate Your New Beginning Salad (Please Select One) Tuscan Garden Salad Fresh Romaine, Bibb Lettuce, Radicchio, Tomatoes and Radish With Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Classic Caesar Crispy Romaine Lettuce and Parmesan Cheese tossed with homemade Toasted Croutons with our special Caesar Dressing Seasonal Citrus Fresh Bibb Lettuce, Romaine and Radicchio with Red and Green Grapes tossed in an Orange and Lemon infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Honey Dijon Mustard and Tarragon Champagne Vinegar
Entrée Your Dinner Consists of Four Main Entrees (Please Select Three) Open Fire Roasted Sliced Filet Mignon Mushroom Madeira Wine Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and wilted Baby Spinach Grilled New York Strip Steak Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Special Mushrooms, Red Onion and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and wilted Baby Spinach Herbed French Cut Roasted Chicken Tuscan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Rapini Chicken Valentino Boneless Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes and Asiago Cheese topped with White Wine, Imported Prosciutto, Pimentos and Artichoke Hearts with Tuscan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Rapini Lombardi Pork Chop Marinated with fresh Italian Herbs with a Balsamic Glaze, served with Mashed Potatoes and Rapini Long Island Duck Served with sautéed Spinach and Roasted Grape Stuffing Shrimp Oreganata Jumbo Shrimp Seasoned and broiled with Breadcrumbs, Garlic, Lemon and Butter, served with Tuscan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Rapini Baked Salmon Lemon, White Wine, Butter and Capers Served with Tuscan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Rapini Local Filet of Flounder Florentine Stuffed with Baby Spinach and dusted with Seasoned Breadcrumbs and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, served with Tuscan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Rapini
Vegetarian Options (Please Select One) Vegetable Lasagna Oven baked with layers of grilled market Vegetables, Mamma s Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese Vegetable Carousel Grilled Portabello Mushroom stuffed with Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Roasted Pepper and Eggplant topped with Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto Vegetables subject to change due to seasonal quality
Dessert Wedding Cake Coffee, Tea, Espresso and Cappuccino Regular and Decaffeinated
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