Yes, we cater!

Valentine's Day Dinners-to-Go 2010

This meal will be available for pick up on Saturday, February 13. We will supply cooking and heating directions.

To get you in the mood

Spiced mixed nuts and a Valentine's blushing citrus punch--

we supply the base, you supply the light rum

First Course

Mixed greens with baked goat cheese dusted with herbed bread crumbs and a drizzle of sherry wine vinaigrette

Second Course

Oyster stew with a whisper of fennel--you will add the oysters just before serving

Main Course-choose one

Boeuf bourguignon-meltingly tender braised beef with a garnish of mushrooms, pearl onions and lardons (savory sauteed bacon)

Housemade egg noodles

Steamed asparagus with melted lemon butter

or

Salmon roulade--Atlantic salmon fillet rolled around sauteed baby spinach with shallots and lemon caper dill sauce

Cous cous pilaf with red, yellow and green sweet pepper confetti

Steamed asparagus with melted lemon butter

Rolls and butter from our local bakery

For a sweet finish

Chocolate souffle with raspberry creme anglaise

Price for our 5 course meal: $45.00 per person plus 9% tax

Reservations must be made by Thursday, February at noon

Meal pick up--1-4 pm on Saturday, February 13

Please call 703-549-5545 to reserve your meal. We require a credit card and a 50% deposit to hold your reservation.

Our catering flyer is now posted in the menus section of our website. We are also on Facebook. While we like to customize menus for our customers, these flyers will give you a good idea of catering we would love to do for you. If interested in corporate catering, Susan will be happy to visit with you and discuss menu options. For social catering, just give us a call at 703-549-5545 to discuss your plans.

We cook in small batches. Once food is gone for today, we won't cook more until tomorrow. We are happy to reserve orders if you call ahead. Our number is 703-549-5545.

Yes, we recycle: bottles, cans, plastic, cardboard and now food waste from our prep kitchen!

Seasonal drinks:

Hot mulled apple cider

Iced tea (caf and decaf) infused with mint

Iced organic coffee (caf and decaf)

We also serve beer and organic house wines by the glass--chardonnay and shiraz

Soups:

Tomato with basil*

Navy bean with ham*

Entrees:

Chicken and broccoli fried rice*

Crabcakes with roasted red pepper saucer (baked not fried!)

Beef stew with root vegetables

Winter salad with grilled Bartlett pears, prosciutto, , goat cheese, toasted almonds and mixed greens with maple balsamic dressing*

Savory tart with broccoli and cheddar

Crustless quiche with spinach, sundried tomatoes, Monterey jack cheese*

Sides:

Cucumber salad with capers, feta, tomatoes and red onion*

Marinated and grilled vegetables*

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes*

Roasted beets with oranges, grapefruit, feta and dill*

Quinoa, a complete protein, with dried cranberries, apples, apricots, roasted onions and sunflower seeds*

French green lentil salad with roasted peppers, roasted onions, and crispy prosciutto sprinkled on top*

Roasted cauliflower with curried golden raisin topping*

Sweets:

Apple pie with pecan ginger crumb topping

Vanilla creme brulee*

Devil's food chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting

Cookies and espresso brownies (our macaroons are gluten free)

*foods that are gluten free

Don't forget our panini and sandwiches-many with house roasted meats found on our current menu page