So we had our tasting at La Perla Bistro and chose our buffet menu a couple weeks ago. I have to say that the food was delicious and it was a fun time out with the folks. I was surprised by how much food we got – it was a TON! I was thinking we’d only be getting little bites of stuff but I was definitely satiated by the end! Here’s what we chose:
- Appetizers
Pinwheels Wrapped in Light Pastry: Artichoke, dijon and sharp cheddar
Fresh Pear Purses: Pears, brie and caramelized pecan in pastry - Salads
Mansion Salad: Bleu cheese, sun dried cranberries, walnuts, strawberry vinaigrette
Spinach Salad: Baby spinach, bermuda onions and crisp bacon, balsamic vinaigrette - Warm Fall Pasta: Green beans and mushrooms in a light pesto cream (soooooo delicious!)
- Tuscan Grilled Vegetables: Fresh vegetables smoked on the grill and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Mushrooms, sweet peppers, eggplant, bermuda onions, potatoes, carrots and broccoli
- Freshly Baked Artisan Breads: Italian foccaccia herb bread and sourdough baguettes with sweet butter
- Rotisserie Roasted Beef Crossrib
- Beverages
Non-Alcoholic: Lemonade, Iced Tea, Arnold Palmer and Coffee
Wines: Esser Vineyards Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Savignon
Beers: Heineken, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams Light
And now I’m hungry!
The funniest thing about our tasting is that Tory was most excited about the beer choices. They told us we could choose ANY three beers and that made him quite the happy camper! Tory’s dad asked us what we’re having for dessert…wedding cake (which we get to taste tomorrow!) from Ginger Elizabeth, of course! I can’t wait!
