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The reception dinner is comprised of the following:

  1. Cocktail Hour Enhancements
  2. Hors d'oeuvres
  3. Champagne Toast
  4. Formal Dinner
  5. Wedding Cake (Additional cost)
  6. Other Services

Cocktail Hour Enhancements

(Available at Additional Costs)

Long Island Sound Outdoor Cocktail Reception
(Weather Permitting)

Passed Hors d'oeuvres and Canapes
Stationary and Passed "Butler Style"

Special Station Service

Pasta Station
Choice of (2)
Pasta Broccoli
Pasta Prima Vera
Asian Stir Fry Noodles
Tri Color Torellini
Penne alla Vodka
Carving Station
Choice of (2)
Roast Turkey
Glazed Ham
Roast Beef Au Jus
London Broil Teriyaki
Corned Beef
Wok Station
Choice of (2)
Chicken with Asian Vegetables
Beef with Broccoli
Shrimp with Asian Vegetables
Stir Fry Vegetables
Available at additional cost

Hors d'oeuvres and Canapes

Passed "Butler Style"
Assorted Dim Sum Bruschetta
Assorted filled Puff Pastry
Raspberry and Brie in Phyllo
Stuffed Mushrooms
Water Mozzarella, Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes
Cocktail Franks
Mini Meat Balls
(Asian, Swedish or Italian)
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Mini Calzone
Deviled Eggs

Available at Additional Cost
Silver Dollar Crab Cakes
Shrimp-Cold with Cocktail Sauce
Cajun or Grilled
Scallops wrapped in Bacon or Skewered
Coconut Scallops
Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Crab
Assorted Quesadillas
Rumaki
Fruit Kabobs
Assorted Blinis with Caviar and Sour Cream
Baked Clams
S hrimp or Vegetable Egg Rolls
Assorted Mini Quiches
Mixed Vegetable Tempura
Sausage in Puff Pastry
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese and Caviar on Toast Points
Roquefort Grapes
Mini Potato Pancakes

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"Stationary Display"
Fresh Fruits, International Cheeses and Assorted Crackers
Hummus and Pita Breads
Gourmet Grilled Pizzas
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Tortilla Chips and Salsa

Available at Additional Cost
Vegetable Crudites and Dips
Prosciutto and Melon
Antipasto Salad Display
Chopped Liver and Assorted Cocktail Breads
Smoked Salmon
Gravlox Display
Vegetable Terrine
Assorted Pates
Cream Cheese, Pesto and Sundried Tomato Crown
Salmon Mousse
Baked Apricot Brie
Grilled Vegetables
Oysters on the "half shell"

Champagne Toast

Full Bars & Champagne toasts available at additional costs.


Formal Dinner Menu

Appetizer - Soups - Pasta Salads - Main Course Entrees

Your choice of First Course Appetizer
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Raspberry Sorbet with Fresh Berries
Melon with Strawberry or Prosciutto
Fresh Water Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Salmon and Spinach Strudel
Salmon Mousse

Available at additional cost
Fresh Strawberries and Sorbetto in Natural Pineapple Shell
Chilled Poached Norwegian Salmon
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
Grilled Shrimp
Maryland Crab Cakes
Smoked Salmon
Seafood Crepes with Shrimp Crab and Scallops
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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SOUPS
Optional at additional cost

Puree of Vegetable
Split Pea with Ham
Potato Leek
Chicken Noodle Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Cream of Mushroom
Tuscan Bean
Chicken with Escarole
Carrot
Seafood Bisque
Black Bean and Sour Cream
Tomato Bisque
Consomme
French Onion
Garden Vegetable
Cold Brandied Carrot
Cold Raspberry

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PASTA
Optional at Additional cost
Farfalle with Julienne Vegetables in a Balsamic Infused Cream Sauce
Fusilli tossed with Carmelized Shallots and Pancetta in a Light Herb Broth
Cavatelli Sauteed with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sweet Sausage
Classic Pasta Puttanesca with Capers, Olives and Tomato Sauce
Vegetable or Meat Lasagna
Homemade Manicotti
Linguine with White or Red Clam Sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Fusilli Tossed with Grilled Breast of Chicken and Broccoli with
Lt. Rosey Tomato Sauce
Pasta with Pesto
Gnocchi Bolognese
Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
Stuffed Shells with Tomato, Garlic and Basil

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SALADS
Exotic Mixed Greens
Choice of Dressing
Caesar Salad
Spinach
Chopped Salad
Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
Tossed Green Salad
Romaine and Watercress with Gorgonzola
Middle Eastern Salad with Couscous
Additional Salad Suggestions
A vailable at Additional Cost
Cold Seafood Salad
Antipasto Salad
Cold Grilled Vegetable Salad with warm Goat Cheese
Field Green Salad with Oranges and Feta Cheese
Green Bean Salad with Pine Nuts and Roasted Peppers
Walnut Encrusted Goat Cheese Salad with Watercress and Orange
Chopped Salad with Lettuces, Basil, Salami, and Cheese


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MAIN COURSE ENTREES

Admiral's Choice Menu

You may choose 2 entrees and our Wait Staff will
take your guests preference. There is a service charge
for this accommodation.

Intermezzo
Available at Additional Cost
Raspberry Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet
Orange Sorbet

Beef Entrees
Priced Accordingly
Stuffed Sirloin Florentine
Beef Wellington
Prime Rib Au Jus
Charred Grilled Filet Mignon
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Chateaubriand
Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Filet Mignon with Shrimp Scampi
Grilled Rib Eye Steak
Braised Short Ribs of Beef
Filet Mignon Farci - Stuffed with wild mushrooms duxelle
Grilled Marinated London Broil
Roast Beef
Lobster Tail and Charred Filet Mignon
Rib Eye Steak with Grilled Chicken Breast
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Fish Entrees
Pan Seared Norwegian Salmon
with Dijon Beurre Blanc or Pineapple Salsa
Grilled Salmon with Gingered Honey Butter, Livornese
Black Olive, Capers, Red Onion and Tomato
Alaskan Halibut - Picata - White Wine Lemon Butter Capers, Tomato Concasse
Salmon en Croute - Roasted Leeks and Dill
Sole Meuniere
Monk Fish - Marechiata, Mussel, Clams, Shrimp
Corn Crusted Roasted Boston Cod
Rainbow Trout Almondine
Stuffed Filet of Sole Florentine
Grilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
Shrimp Scampi
Marlyand Crab Cakes
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Pork Entrees
Shanghai Pork Chops
Stuffed Roast Loin of Pork with Porchini Mushrooms
Chili Rubbed medallions of Pork
Grilled Jerk Spiced Pork Chops
Roast Fresh Ham - Corn Bread Stuffing
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Lamb Entrees
Roast Rack of Lamb Persaille
Herbed Grilled Lamb T-Bone Chops
Merlot Braised Lamb Shanks - Polenta
Sliced Roast Loin of Lamb
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Fowl Entrees
Chicken Pavarotti
Chicken Kiev
French Cut Grilled Chicken Breast
Chicken Wellington
Chicken Capriciosa
(Breaded Cutlet, Orange greens, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Mozzarella Balsamic Viniagrette)
Breast of Chicken stuffed with choice of Apple, Sausage, Mushrooms
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Francais
Herb Pillard Grilled Chicken
Stuffed Cornish Hen - Choice of stuffing
Boneless 1/2 Half Roast Duck - Port Wine Demi
Duck L'Orange - French Classic
Grilled Breast of Soucay Duck - Balsamic Glaze
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Veal Entrees
Veal Cordon Bleu
Veal Milanese with Arugula and Tomato
Osso Busco - Wild Mushroom Risotto
Veal Picatta
Osso Buco
Veal Marsala
Saltimbocca ala Romano - Prosciutto, Sage Leaf, Fresh Mozzarella
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Potatoes, Rice, and Pasta
Select One
Red Bliss Oven Pan Roasted Potatoes
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Garlic and Olive Oil
Mashed Homestyle
Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Chives
Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheddar
Escalope of Potato
Sauteed Potatoes Provencale
Sweet Potatoes
Wild Rice
Orzo with Almonds
Steamed Rice
Rice Pilaf
Spanish Rice
Available at Additional Cost
Grilled Polenta
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Vegetable Selections
Grilled Napoleon Vegetables
Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
Glazed Baby Carrots
Green Beans Almondine
Baby Carrots, Florets of Broccoli with Garlic Butter
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Baked Root Vegetables
Julienne of Vegetables
Vichy Carrots
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Creamed Spinach
Escarole and White Beans
Baby Spring Vegetables
Vegetable Custard


Wedding Cake

Optional, available at additional Cost

Beautifully decorated tiered wedding cake
Each Tier has 3 layers with your choice of fillings
Your choice of Cake Designs

Outside of Cake
All White Buttercream

Choice of Floral Decoration
Fresh flowers additional
Sugar Flowers additional
White Rose
Pink Rose
Light and Bright Pink Roses
Green Roses

Fillings
Chocolate Mousse and Fresh Raspberry
Banana and Strawberry in Custard
Black Forest
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Butter Cream
Strawberry and Peach
Cherry
Pineapple
Lemon Custard
Cannoli Cream

Sponge layers your choice of Vanilla or Chocolate

Wedding Cake served with Ice Cream


Other Services

Cordial Bar and Specialty Baked Cookies
(Available at additional cost)

Special Viennese Table
(Available at additional cost)

Special Melville Hall Long Island Sound Cocktail Reception
On outdoor quarter deck (weather permitting)
Setup bar(s), tables, chairs, buffet tables, served Hor d'oeuvres and canapes
Passed "Butler Style" and stationary
(Available at additional cost)

Table Setting with Mirrored Base and Votive Candles

Tapered Candles

Staircase decorated with White netting and bows

USMMA Place cards

Fresh Flowers for the wedding cake

Special Table Cloths and Napkins

Viennese Hour

Cordial Bar

Cookies and Mini Pastries

Guest Rooms - Rates available upon request
(Check for availability)


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