Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00 PM PT
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
HOSTED BY Jim Scholz
Aloha Dear Friends and Family, I am very much looking forward to seeing, and being together with You, for an enjoyable, fun, summer afternoon of Friendship, Laughter, Smiles, Hugs, Polynesian Music, Entertainment, Sumptuous Pan-Latin Cuisine, Refreshing Tropical, and Your Favorite Beverages.
Mahalo, Jim
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SUMMER GARDEN BUFFET LUNCHEON
PAN-LATIN AND LUAU INSPIRED
WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
RECEPTION
Cured Salmon Gravlax
House cured salmon on a toastini
Spanish Tuna Crostini
Albacore, red onion, aioli, and Piquillo peppers
Fresh Burrata
Fresh baby heirloom tomatoes, confit tomatoes, Burrata, Italian herbs, grilled bread
Chicken Liver Mousse Crostini
Onion, sherry, currants, topped with cranberry chutney
Wild Mushroom Empanadas
With Manchego cheese and truffle oil
Croquetas de Jamón
Spanish Serrano ham croquetas
Shrimp Stuffed Egg
Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp (Skewered)
With Chipotle aioli and fresh salsa
Pan Tomate
Toasted baguette, crushed Heirloom tomatoes, garlic, EVOO
FIRST BUFFEST COURSE
Fresh Steamed Asparagus Tips
Imported Avocado Rendition
Spanish Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce, sliced olives, crisp capers, and Manchego cheese with a Spanish vinaigrette dressing
Heart of Palm Salad
Marinated heart of palm, sugar snap peas, avocado, arugula and red onions tossed in a lemon herb vinaigrette
Oaxaca Salad
Grilled corn, roasted garbanzos, roasted red pepper, toasted pepitas, feta cheese and romaine lettuce and a citrus yogurt vinaigrette
Tropical Fresh Fruit
Mango, papaya, pineapple, passion fruit, kiwi, watermelon, berries, guava
Charcuterie Platter
Assortment of Spanish sausages, cured meats, Serrano ham, pickled onions, olives and Spanish cheese
Coctel de Camarones
Mexican white shrimp, avocado, red onion, lime juice, agua chile
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Traditional Spanish cold tomato soup, sherry vinegar, spices
Warm House-Made Bread
With Mojo dipping sauce
Spanish Tortilla
With saffron aioli chorizo
Chips and Dips
Guacamole, black bean, queso fundido, and fresh saIsa
MAIN BUFFET LUNCHEON
Beef Ribs, Poultry, Sausage BBQ Style
Paella Cascal – Live Action Made On-Site
Imported Spanish Bomba rice cooked in smoked paprika & saffron, with chicken, pork, chorizo sausage, shrimp, mussels, clams, piquillo peppers
Whole Roasted Suckling Pig
Hoisin sauce and ginger garnish
Hawaiian conch shell horn blowing ceremony
Parade of pig and presentation to guests
Oaxaca Salad
Grilled corn, roasted garbanzos, roasted red pepper, toasted pepitas, feta cheese and romaine lettuce and a citrus yogurt vinaigrette
Fried Calamari - Under Heat Lamps
Corn masa crusted, with chipotle chile aioli & parsley garlic sauce
Sizzling Shrimp
“Mojo de Ajo,” EVOO, garlic, chile árbol, fresh lime
Roasted Cauliflower
Marinated in curry spices and shredded Manchego
Seasonal Vegetarian Paella
Imported Bornba rice infused with Saffron spice and vegetable stock with assorted mushroom and seasonal vegetables, topped with Romesco sauce
Seafood Pasta Puttanesca
Linguine, fresh fish, shrimp and calamari, fresh herb, tomato, olive, garlic and caper sauce
Pork Chile Verde
Slow cooked pork shoulder, tomatillo, poblano chile sauce, rice
Chicken Livers
Pan seared with Oloroso sherry, currants, and fresh thyme
Braised Short Ribs of Beef
Sesame BBQ Sauce
MAIN BUFFET LUNCHEON
Albondigas
Spanish meatballs, tomato, saffron, Manchego cheese
Peruvian Seafood Stew
shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, white fish, herb ginger-chile broth, sweet potato
Curry Mussels
Steamed mussels, sherry wine, tomato sofrito, curry pesto, grilled baguette
Grilled Fresh Salmon
Lemon butter sauce, saffron orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and marinated tomatoes
Eggplant Tian
Layered grilled eggplant, piquillo peppers, Manchego cheese, smoked tomato-paprika sauce
Potato Gratin
Layered potatoes, parsley sauce, spices, Parmesan crust
Corn Poblano Sauté
Fresh white corn, poblano chilies, onions, Cotija cheese and crema
Churrasco
Marinated fIat iron steak topped with Cabrales cheese butter and chimichurri
Banana Leaf Chicken
Braised achiote-marinated chicken in poblano chile, tomato, rice
Lamb Chops
Marinated, grilled lamb chops, patatas bravas, chimichurri
Rotisserie Chicken
Fresh Herb and EVOO Marinate
Patatas Bravas
Crisp fried potatoes over salsa brava and topped with garlic aioli
COCKTAILS
Cascal Mojito
Flor de Caña añejo rum, mint, sugar, soda water, lime. Add any of the flavors below.
House Margarita
Milagro silver, lime juice, house-made orange simple syrup, sweet & sour. Add any of the flavors below
Sangria (red, white or sparkling)
with fresh citrus, apples, brandy, spices, and triple sec
Cuban Mai Tai
Flor de Caña añejo rum, Myers dark rum, pineapple and orange juice, with a splash of grenadine.
Piña Colada
Flor de Caña añejo rum, coconut pineapple mix. Add any of the flavors below.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Cava, soda water.
ADD ANY FLAVOR
Blood Orange
Cucumber-Jalapeño
Guava
Mango
Mint
Orange Juice
Passion Fruit
Pineapple
Strawberry
Tamarind
Watermelon
FOR OTHER FAVORITE COCKTAILS AND BEVERAGES PLEASE ASK OUR FRIENDLY GENIUS MIXOLOGISTS
TROPICAL & OTHER COCKTAILS
Bloody Mary
Blue Hawaii
Daiquiri
Gin Silver and Gold Fizz
Hawaiian Mai Tai
Mimosa
Negroni
Pineapple Mimosa
BEER
Kona Island Hopper
Kona Big Wave Premium
Heineken
Kona Longboard Island Lager
WINE
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Prosecco
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Champagne
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Coconut Water
Iced Tea
Coke & Diet Coke
7UP
Apple Juice
Pineapple Juice
Hawaiian Punch Lemon Berry
Fiji Island Water
Sparkling Apple Cider
Pepsi
Ginger Ale
Orange Juice
ATTENDEES
A James Scholz
Ann Eckersdorf
Anthony Bryan & Shirley Avona
Ash and Anjana & Parbhoo Patel
Barbara Bessey
Bob & Danielle Klein
Brenda de la Ossa
Bruce & Patricia Bastl
Carole Bagley
Celee Ann Evans
Charles & Gayle Syers
Claudia Smay
Deborah Radin
Dick & Ingrid Sponholz
Erik, Rose, Erika, Noelle, Sylvie Wahlberg
Giselle McKellar
James and Pooja Srinivasan
Jan Roberts
Jeanne Underwood
Jim & Carol Stanaway
Jim Main
Joe & Leslie Bronzini
John and Gwyn Dukes
Kristine Wahlberg and Kierta and Hudson Shepard
Michael and Gayle Martello
Ms. Brigita Silins
Natalie Ermakoff
Noree Williams & Courtney & Kylee & Christian & Riki
Phillip and Robin Whalen
Steve and Barbara Mikulic
Walt & EJ Heinzer
Walter & Barbara Renner
Young & Oksoo Kim