BALTIMORE WIT & WISDOM TAVERN Located in Baltimore s Harbor East inside Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, Wit & Wisdom, A Tavern by Michael Mina offers comfort food with a contemporary Eastern Seaboard twist. Relax over handcrafted cocktails and a wine list featuring the best American winemakers in the spacious and inviting lounge. Savor breakfast, lunch and dinner (think burgers, steak and local seafood specialties) prepared to perfection. LOCATION 200 INTERNATIONAL DR. BALTIMORE, MD 21202 410.223.1464 MANAGING CHEF MICHAEL MINA EXECUTIVE CHEF ZACHARY MILLS GENERAL MANAGER THOMAS KUIPER PRIVATE DINING ROOM 40 SEATED MAIN DINING ROOM 78 SEATED RECEPTION 75 STANDING TERRACE 80 SEATED 410.223.1464 WITWISDOMEVENTS.BLT@FOURSEASONS.COM WWW.MICHAELMINA.NET
P R I VATE D I N I N G OV E RV I E W W IT & W I S D O M TAV E R N P R I VAT E D I N I N G Whether for a breakfast meeting, lunch presentation, dinner party or intimate reception, choose from multiple menu options featuring Wit & Wisdom s modern American tavern fare. The restaurant s private dining room décor plays off of the rich and inviting ambiance of the restaurant, and can accommodate up to 36 people. It features dedicated audiovisual components for presentations and a spectacular view of Baltimore s Inner Harbor. Wit & Wisdom s waterfront terrace and bar and lounge can also serve as a space for semi-private group entertaining. 4 10. 2 23. 1 4 6 4 W W W. M I C H A EL M I N A. N E T
ABOUT MICHAEL MINA Michael Mina s story is one of two decades of influence, passion and achievement. With the October 2010 opening of MICHAEL MINA, his eponymous signature restaurant at 252 California Street in San Francisco, Michael is at the helm and once again in the kitchen at the same location (formerly AQUA) and city where he first established his culinary reputation 20 years ago. The San Francisco Chronicle three and a half star winner MICHAEL MINA in San Francisco is Michael s crown jewel and marks the newest phase and ultimate expression in the career of the James Beard Award-winning chef. During its first year, MICHAEL MINA was awarded one Michelin star and Restaurant of the Year in Esquire s annual 2011 Best Restaurants issue. With accolades including James Beard Foundation Who s Who of Food & Beverage inductee in 2013, Gayot Restaurateur of the Year 2011, Food Arts Silver Spoon Award winner May 2011, Bon Appétit Chef of the Year 2005, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year 2005, as well as the International Food and Beverage Forum s Restaurateur of the Year 2005, Michael continues to dazzle the culinary world with bold dining concepts that have contributed to San Francisco s reputation as a world-class epicurean destination and made him an integral part of the dining scene across the country. Michael s culinary and business vision led to the founding of his company, Mina Group, with partner Andre Agassi in 2002. Under the auspices of Mina Group, he has opened 30 operations including MICHAEL MINA, CLOCK BAR, RN74, BOURBON STEAK, ARCADIA, STONEHILL TAVERN, STRIPSTEAK, WIT & WISDOM, PUB 1842, THE HANDLE BAR, PIZZA & BURGER, PABU, THE RAMEN BAR, BOURBON PUB, LOCALE MARKET, BARDOT BRASSERIE, and THE MINA TEST KITCHEN. 410.223.1464 WWW.MICHAELMINA.NET
SETON HILL BREAKFAST A charming continental style breakfast perfectly suited for early breakfast meetings. ASSORTMENT OF HOUSE-MADE BREAKFAST PASTRIES baked fresh daily GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT fruit preserves, wildflower honey, michele s granola SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTER ASSORTED DRY CEREALS nonfat, whole, and soy milks ASSORTED WHOLE FRUIT BEVERAGE SERVICE ORANGE JUICE REGULAR & DECAF COFFEE, ASSORTED HOT TEAS $25 PER GUEST
CANTON SQUARE BREAKFAST Enjoy a serene breakfast with custom printed menus featuring your selections. FOR THE TABLE ASSORTMENT OF HOUSE-MADE BREAKFAST PASTRIES baked fresh daily SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTER PLATED BREAKFAST TAVERN BREAKFAST two eggs scrambled, breakfast potatoes, thick-cut bacon CLASSIC EGG BENEDICT hollandaise, canadian bacon BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST vanilla mascarpone BUTTERMILK PANCAKES seasonal fruit, aged maple syrup BEVERAGE SERVICE ORANGE JUICE REGULAR & DECAF COFFEE, ASSORTED HOT TEAS $35 PER GUEST
BUTCHERS HILL BREAKFAST A buffet breakfast with all of the comforts of home best suited for 10 or more guests. ASSORTMENT OF HOUSE-MADE BREAKFAST PASTRIES baked fresh daily GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT fruit preserves, wildflower honey, michele s granola SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTER SCRAMBLED EGGS chives BREAKFAST MEAT (choice of) bacon, sausage or turkey bacon BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST vanilla mascarpone BREAKFAST POTATOES old bay seasoning BEVERAGE SERVICE ORANGE JUICE REGULAR & DECAF COFFEE, ASSORTED HOT TEAS $42 PER GUEST
FORT MCHENRY BENTO LUNCH An ideal selection for guests who need an express option with great value. ON THE TABLE GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD SERVICE whipped mascarpone, black pepper infused honey, maldon sea salt BENTO FEATURES SEASONAL SOUP chef zack s selection CAESAR SALAD garlic croutons, parmesan, crispy capers MIXED GREEN SALAD apple cider vinaigrette CRUNCHY CHICKEN SANDWICH bread & butter pickles, hot sauce mayonnaise SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH sesame, breakfast radish, chermoula yogurt VEGGIE BURGER local goat cheese, pickled bell pepper, harissa aïoli BENTO FEATURES (select one) MINI CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE $35 PER GUEST
FELLS POINT LUNCH Take a break from the ordinary and enjoy Chef Zack s three course luncheon menu. ON THE TABLE GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD SERVICE whipped mascarpone, black pepper infused honey, maldon sea salt FIRST WIT & WISDOM CAESAR garlic croutons, parmesan, crispy capers SECOND BOURBON STEAK BURGER cabot clothbound cheddar, pickles, secret sauce, baltimore fries SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH sesame, breakfast radish, chermoula yogurt CRUNCHY CHICKEN SANDWICH bread & butter pickles, frank s hot sauce aïoli, baltimore fries VEGGIE BURGER local goat cheese, pickled bell pepper, harissa aïoli THIRD MAPLE CREAM PUFF maple cream, crunchy praline, hazelnut CHOCOLATE BAR salted caramel cream, chocolate mousse, hazelnut SEASONAL SORBET $40 PER GUEST
MT. VERNON LUNCH Experience Maryland classics with a Mina twist in a luxurious lunch setting. ON THE TABLE GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD SERVICE whipped mascarpone, black pepper infused honey, maldon sea salt FIRST WIT & WISDOM CAESAR garlic croutons, parmesan, crispy capers MICHAEL S TUNA TARTARE chili oil, asian pear, pine nuts, habanero SEASONAL SOUP chef zack s selection SECOND MARYLAND CRABCAKE SANDWICH lemon aïoli, baltimore fries SKIRT STEAK FRITES red wine jus VEGGIE BURGER local goat cheese, pickled bell pepper, harissa aïoli CRUNCHY CHICKEN SANDWICH bread & butter pickles, frank s hot sauce aïoli, baltimore fries THIRD CHESAPEAKE ROCKFISH kushari, black pomodoro, charred lemon TOASTED FREGOLA spring vegetables MAPLE CREAM PUFF maple cream, crunchy praline, hazelnut ICE CREAM SANDWICH brownie, cookie dough, vanilla parfait CHOCOLATE BAR salted caramel cream, chocolate mousse, hazelnut SEASONAL SORBET $60 PER GUEST
FEDERAL HILL DINNER The ideal introduction to Wit & Wisdom favorites served in three courses. FOR THE TABLE TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FRIES BARBECUE PORK BELLY SLIDERS barbecue sauce GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD whipped mascarpone, black pepper infused honey, maldon sea salt FIRST WIT & WISDOM CAESAR garlic croutons, parmesan, crispy capers ENTREES 8 OZ PRIME BEEF FILET red wine jus CHESAPEAKE ROCKFISH black pomodoro GRILLED ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST mushroom jus TOASTED FREGOLA spring vegetables FAMILY-STYLE SIDES (select three) GRILLED ASPARAGUS BRAISED CREMINI MUSHROOMS WHITE CHEDDAR GRITS ROASTED DUTCH MARBLE POTATOES SWEET MAPLE CREAM PUFF maple cream, crunchy praline, hazelnut CHOCOLATE BAR salted caramel cream, chocolate mousse, hazenut $70 PER GUEST
BREWERS HILL DINNER Experience more of why Wit & Wisdom is Baltimore s favorite special occasion location. FOR THE TABLE FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES scallion, honey hot sauce FRESH CEVICHE citrus, cilantro GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD whipped mascarpone, black pepper infused honey, maldon sea salt FIRST WIT & WISDOM CAESAR garlic croutons, parmesan, crispy capers SEASONAL SOUP chef zack s selection 8 OZ. PRIME BEEF FILET red wine jus CHESAPEAKE ROCKFISH black pomodoro ENTREES GRILLED ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST mushroom jus TOASTED FREGOLA spring vegetables FAMILY-STYLE SIDES (select three) GRILLED ASPARAGUS BRAISED CREMINI MUSHROOMS WHITE CHEDDAR GRITS ROASTED DUTCH MARBLE POTATOES THIRD MAPLE CREAM PUFF maple cream, crunchy praline, hazelnut ICE CREAM SANDWICH brownie, cookie dough, vanilla parfait CHOCOLATE BAR salted caramel cream, chocolate mousse, hazenut SEASONAL SORBET $80 PER GUEST
HARBOR EAST DINNER Discover the best of Wit & Wisdom in this thoughtfully crafted three course dinner. FOR THE TABLE CRAB LETTUCE CUPS cilantro, orange ale vinaigrette TRUFFLE & PARMESAN FRIES GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD mascarpone, black pepper honey, sea salt WIT & WISDOM CAESAR garlic croutons, parmesan, crispy capers SEASONAL SOUP chef zack s selection 8 OZ. PRIME BEEF FILET red wine jus FIRST ENTREES (select three) GREENS & HERBS baby carrots, rye crumb, resurrection ale vinaigrette MICHAEL S TUNA TARTARE chili oil, asian pear, pine nuts, habanero LUMP CRAB CAKE black pomodoro CHESAPEAKE ROCKFISH black pomodoro GRILLED ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST mushroom jus 12 OZ. MOSSY CREEK FARM NEW YORK STRIP red wine jus TOASTED FREGOLA spring vegetables FAMILY-STYLE SIDES (select three) GRILLED ASPARAGUS BRAISED CREMINI MUSHROOMS WHITE CHEDDAR GRITS ROASTED DUTCH MARBLE POTATOES THIRD MAPLE CREAM PUFF maple cream, crunchy praline, hazelnut ICE CREAM SANDWICH brownie, cookie dough, vanilla parfait CHOCOLATE BAR salted caramel cream, chocolate mousse, hazelnut $100 PER GUEST SEASONAL SORBET
RECEPTIONS Our Butler Passed Hors d Oeuvres Selections are best suited for at least 10 guests and are the perfect way to start the evening s festivities. BUTLER PASSED HORS D OEUVRES PACKAGE 1 - $10 PER PERSON BOURBON STEAK BURGER SLIDER SPRING RADISHES & DILL YOGURT CITRUS CEVICHE FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES PACKAGE 2 - $15 PER PERSON BLUE CRAB DEVILED EGGS RICOTTA & BALSAMIC GRILLED BAGUETTE MAINE LOBSTER CORN DOGS CRISPY PORK BELLY PACKAGE 3 - $20 PER PERSON (select three) SMOKED SALMON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS CRAB LETTUCE CUPS SPICE-POACHED SHRIMP COCKTAIL CRISPY CHICKEN SLIDER TRUFFLED FRENCH FRIES PACKAGE 4 - $25 PER PERSON (select three) SEARED FOIE GRAS & BACON MARMALADE SLIDER STUFFED MOREL MUSHROOMS FRIED MINI CRAB CAKES GRILLED BEEF CROSTINI AHI TUNA TARTARE POPPERS All Packages are based on 30 minutes of butler passing.
DISPLAYS, CARVING & SWEETS Enhance your evening with a display of chef crafted items and cap off the night with a sweet bite from our Pastry Chef, Dyan Ng. DISPLAYS all displays serve 10-12 guests OLD BAY CHIPS & CARAMELIZED ONION DIP $24 VEGETABLE CRUDITE & ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS $24 HOUSE-MADE & OLLI CHARCUTERIE PLATTER $72 ARTISANAL CHEESE BOARD $72 GRAND SHELLFISH PLATTER oysters, shrimp, lobster blue crab, mussels & scallops $320 BLACK RIVER OSETRA CAVIAR traditional accompaniments $175/ounce PORK BARBECUE shoulder, belly, sausage rolls & signature sauces $33 per guest FRIED CHICKEN chef zack s fried chicken chef dyan s homestyle biscuits $33 per guest CARVING TENDERLOIN CARVING grilled beef tenderloin horseradish crème brioche slider rolls toasted fregola salad $45 per guest SWEET $6 per piece CARROT CAKE cream cheese frosting GIANDUJA CREMEUX TARTLET chocolate ganache & shell CLASSIC CHEESECAKE TIRAMISÙ FRUIT TARTLET CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE POPS CREAM PUFFS CHOCOLATE GATEAUX chocolate mousse, salted caramel, hazelnut dacquoise, chocolate glaze
WONDERS OF WINE Let our sommeliers guide you through Wit & Wisdom s World of Wine with perfectly crafted wine tastings. BLIND TASTING BASICS Ever wonder how sommeliers do their fancy blind tasting trick? It s really not a trick at all - anyone can learn how to do it. Learn the deductive tasting method that the pros use for their exams. Expand your wine vocabulary so you re sure to order to impress the next time you re faced with a wine list! 6 wines $45 per person POP & FIZZ Do you think all champagne tastes the same? Explore the Champagne region to expand your palate by experiencing the diverse wines of the region. Take your taste buds on an adventure to learn about soil, grapes, and style of everyone s favorite bubbles. 8 wines $95 per person MADE IN THE USA Take a road trip across the USA without ever leaving the dining room. Taste wines from California, Washington, Virginia, Maryland and New York. Just like the USA, this tasting is a diverse exploration of all styles dry, sweet, pink, red and white and bubbly. 8 wines $65 per person HISTORY OF THE WORLD There will be no dozing off in this history class! Taste historic benchmarks for the development of the world of wine. Explore the old old world through wines with grapes you ve never heard of but are the grandparents to today s well-known grapes. 6 wines $50 per person CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Our world class sommeliers are always ready to help you create your own wine adventure. Whether you want to explore a specific region, style, or theme if you can dream it, they can do it! Market Price $350 sommelier fee is applied to all wine tasting events.