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October Birthday Dinner

This birthday dinner menu brought together beef tenderloin crostini, jumbo shrimp, braised short ribs, lemon-herb chicken, pear and goat cheese salad, and shared sides.

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A candlelit dinner table set with shared dishes and folded green napkins.
The birthday dinner table and shared sides.
Caprese skewers, shrimp and beef crostini arranged for the birthday dinner.
The appetizer display.
Pear salad and mashed potatoes on a long table with candles and place settings.
Pear salad and sides on the dinner table.

Behind the Scenes

In the Kitchen

Plating braised beef, working at the stove and arranging charcuterie: moments from the kitchen.

Hands plate pieces of braised beef beside prepared dishes in a kitchen.
Plating the braised beef.
Two chefs work at the stove in a kitchen beside a vase of flowers.
The chefs at work in the kitchen.
Gloved hands arrange cured meats beside olives, cheese and crackers.
Arranging the charcuterie and cheese.

Event Menu

October Birthday Dinner

Appetizers

  • Beef Tenderloin Crostini (GF option)

    Beef tenderloin, horseradish cream, caramelized onions, and microgreens.

  • Jumbo Shrimp With Remoulade

    Chilled shrimp, lemon, and house remoulade.

  • Caprese Skewers

    Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil, and balsamic glaze.

  • Artisan Cheese Selection

  • Charcuterie Board

Entrées

  • Braised Short Ribs

    Slow-braised beef, red wine reduction, and rosemary.

  • Lemon-Herb Chicken

    Sous vide chicken breast, garlic, thyme, and lemon-butter sauce.

Salad

  • Pear & Goat Cheese Salad

    Mixed greens, pear, goat cheese, candied pecans, cranberries, and Champagne-Dijon dressing.

Sides

  • Garlic-Parmesan Mash

    Mashed potatoes, aged Parmesan, and roasted garlic.

  • Haricots Verts

    Green beans, shallots, and toasted almonds.

  • Roasted Carrots

    Carrots, honey, and thyme.

  • Artisan Rolls

    Warm rolls and whipped herb butter.

Menu created by Chef Ana

The Dinner On Film

Watch the birthday dinner dishes and table on film.

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Watch the birthday dinner dishes and table on film.

Excerpt from the Review

Client Review

“My guests raved about her food all night, and I got to actually enjoy my own birthday instead of worrying about a thing. Chef Ana made it all look effortless.”
Dorianne J. N

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