Formal Dinner Menu


SALADS


Classic Caesars

Prepared with Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Toasted Herb Croutons and Traditional Caesar Dressing. Chicken Caesar Available

Broccoli Floret

Tender Broccoli Florets with Golden Raisins, Cured Maple Bacon, Red Onions and Roasted Cashews. Dressed with a Chipotle Mayonnaise

Caprese

Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Vine Ripened Sliced Tomato and Fresh Basil. Lightly Dressed with 50 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar and Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Spinach Leaves with Balsamic Citrus

Baby Spinach Leaves, String Chives, Mocana Almonds, Balsamic Oranges and Strawberries with Feta Cheese. All tossed with Raspberry Vinaigrette.

California Field Greens

A Blend of Soft and Bitter Greens With Candied Walnuts, Shaved Fennel Asparagus tips, Boiled Eggs and Avocado. All Tossed with a Citrus Herbed Vinaigrette.

Fresh Fruit

Seasonal Vine Ripened, Stone Fruit, Wild Berries, Vanilla Bean and Fresh Mint

PASTA


Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

Blend of Lump & Snow Crab meat with Cream Cheese, Mayo, Chili Paste, Stone Ground Mustard, Red Pepper and Chives. Deep fried and presented with Stone Ground Mustard and Spicy Cocktail Sauces

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Sautéed Fresh Maine Lobster with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes And Black Truffle. All tossed with a Mascarpone White Truffle Oil Sauce and Spooned over Italian Shells. Served hot with Garlic Bread.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta Salad.

Bow Tie Pasta. Served Chilled

Five Cheese Raviolis

Italian Cheese Raviolis with House Marinara

Italian Lasagna

House Marinara

Italian Sausage and Meatballs

Homemade Marinara Sauce with Italian Sausage and Meatballs. Served over your choice of Pasta with Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Bread

ENTREES


Dry Rubbed Filet Mignon-

Chicago’s Stockyard finest Black Angus Prime Filet. Dry rubbed with Cajun spices and Seared. Served with Rich Bordelaise, Gorgonzola crumble and Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms.

Black Angus Braised Short Rib

Slow Roasted in Rich Bordelaise with Shiitake Mushrooms, Whole Garlic, Onions and Fresh Vegetables. Served with Horseradish Potatoes

Chicken Picatta

Boneless Chicken Breast Sautéed in Olive Oil with Fresh Herbs Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Green Olives, Lemon and Capers. Served with a White Wine Butter Sauce

Chicken Parmesan

Organic Chicken breasts breaded with Italian bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sautéed in Virgin Olive Oil and finished with House Marinara and Mozzarella cheese.

Chicken Marsala

Organic Chicken Breast sautéed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Wild Mushrooms, shallots, Fresh herbs. Finished with Marsala Wine and whole butter

Chicken Alfredo

Whole Organic Chicken Breast Sautéed with Fresh Rosemary then blended with Italian Shells and A Roasted Garlic Mascarpone Cream Sauce

Chilean Sea Bass

Pan Seared with Shiitake Mushrooms, Sesame Oil and fresh Herbs

Halibut Franchais

Fresh Halibut Marinated Filet egg battered and Pan Fried with fresh Parsley, Capers, Mushrooms and White Wine. Severed with a Lemon Citrus Beurre Blanc

Atlantic Wild Caught Salmon-

Pan seared. Basted with White Wine, whole grain mustard and fresh spinach. Served with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Greek Olives, Whole tomatoes, white beans, grilled corn and Mozzarella cheese

Filet of Beef with Tiger Prawns

Chicago’s Premium Prime Filet, dry rubbed Cajun Style and Pan Seared. Finished with a Cabernet Wine Bordelaise and White Truffle butter. Prawns are sautéed with Shallots Mushrooms, Tomato, Garlic and fresh Basil. Finished with White Wine and Lemon. Served with Shiitake Mushroom Risotto & Garlic bread

Specialty Menus Available upon request
BBQ Mexican
Vegetarian & Vegan


"I have been doing business with Marie's Bakery for the past three years and there is no cake or catering job that Todd and his staff couldn't handle. Not only are the cakes beautiful, but very tasty and never dry. I recommend all my friends to this establishment." - Roni Turner

SIDES


White Truffle Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Yukon & Red Bliss Potatoes with Roasted Garlic, Green Onions, Fresh Parmesan Cheese and White Truffle Oil

Risotto

Shiitake Mushroom , Four Cheese or Vegetable

Asiago Scallop Potatoes

Yukon Jack Sliced and Baked in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Fresh Harvest Vegetables

Seasonal Fresh Vegetables with Roasted Shallot Butter

Fresh Fruit

Seasonal Vine Ripened, Stone Fruit, Wild Berries, Vanilla Bean and Fresh Mint

Desserts


Mignardise & Chocolate Confections

Variety of mini classic and trendy desserts

Desserts Stations

Our professional staff will create a memorable experience for your guests

Bananas Foster

Sautéed bananas with whole butter, brown sugar, Dark Rum, & Grand Marnier . Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Vanilla Gelato

Wild Berry Crepes

Sweet Cream Cheese filled Crepes served with a freshly prepared sauce of fresh berries, and stone fruit. Whipped Cream and Vanilla Sauce

Beignets

Deep fried to order. Presented with Chocolate & Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar

Coffee & Tea

Fresh brewed Kona or Regular Coffee. Presented with fresh Cream, Sugar, White Chocolate Shavings and Cinnamon Bark. Assorted Teas with Honey and Lemon.

Bottled Premium Water

Regular, Sparking and flavored water

Vanilla Bean Lemonade

Our house specialty, made with Real Lemons, Infused Lemon Sugar and Madagascar Vanilla Beans.

Coffee

Fresh brewed Kona or Regular. Decaffeinated Coffee is also available. Served With fresh Cream, Rock Sugar, White Chocolate Shavings and Cinnamon Bark.

OPEN SOFT BAR SERVICE

Includes Imported and Domestic Beer, Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay and White Zinfandel. Bottled Sparkling and Mineral Water and assorted Sodas with lemon and lime. Client may add or delete items Feel free to customize your own bar!

OPEN PREMIUM BAR SERVICE

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay Imported or Domestic Beer and Champagne. Grey Goose or Kettle One Vodka, Jack Daniels and Seagram’s Whiskey. Captain Morgan and Castillo Rum, Herr-Adura Silver or Patron Tequila, Tanqueray and Bombay Gin. Amaretto, Dewar’s White Label Scotch and Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth. Club Soda, Mixers Garnishes, Bottled Water and Assorted Sodas. Client may add or delete items

RENTALS

Marie’s Gourmet Bakery can handle all of your Rentals needs. Plates, China, Glassware, Linen, Tables, Chairs and extra kitchen equipment can all be provided for you. Our rental company will bring it to your event and our staff will set it up, break it down and restock for you if needed. The Rental Company will then come and pick it all up for you. You will be billed separately for any rental or set up requirements.

STAFFING

Marie’s Gourmet Bakery will also provide full service Staff for your Event. All Bartenders will be fully Trained and carry both Current Health and Tam Cards. All Wait staff, and Chef’s will be fully trained and carry a current Health Card. Current rates will apply and will be charge on an hourly or event rate

PRICING

All food and beverage items are priced per guest attending event. We add an 18% service charge to the final bill for food and beverage. Gratuity we feel should be earned not expected or billed in advance. A 50% deposit is required to book an event; the remaining balance is required two weeks before the event. Final guarantees for guest count is required no later than 72 hours of event. Cancelation of event within 2 weeks of event date would result in loss of clients 50% deposit

A 50% deposit is required to book an event; the remaining balance is required two weeks before the event. Final guarantees for guest count is required no later then 72 hours of event. Cancelation of event within 2 weeks of event date would result in loss of clients 50% deposit