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Catering

The Conference Center at The New York Academy of Medicine is pleased to offer catering services by Sterling Affair, one of the New York-Metro area's foremost catering companies.

Sterling Affair will work closely with event organizers to plan, create and implement unique menus for all events and can assist with design and decor to make an event a memorble and enjoyable experience.

Please contact Zak Kahn, Catering Director at 212-822-7229 or sterlingaffair@nyam.org

Current Menus (effective 2/1/09)
(Orders must be received by the Wednesday prior to the week of the event).

BREAKFAST

Coffee and Pastries
Freshly Baked Croissants, Petite Muffins and Danish
Lightly Whipped Butter and Preserves
Freshly Brewed French Roast Coffee, Herbal and Black Teas

$11.00pp
Continental Breakfast
Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad
Freshly Baked Croissants, Petite Muffins and Danish
Lightly Whipped Butter and Preserves
Freshly Brewed French Roast Coffee, Herbal and Black Teas
Orange and Grapefruit Juices

$16.00pp
Healthy Start
Petit Muffins
Sliced Breakfast Breads
Toasted Granola
Fresh Yogurt
Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad
Freshly Brewed French Roast Coffee, Herbal and Black Teas
Orange and Grapefruit Juices

$17.00pp
Enhancements
 
Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad $3.50pp
Yogurt and Berry Parfaits $4.00pp
Toasted Granola with Honey Vanilla Yogurt $2.50pp
Breakfast Bars $2.00pp
Fresh New York Bagels
with flavored cream cheeses & assorted jams and preserves
$3.00pp
Applewood Smoked Bacon $2.00pp
Warm French Toast Cobbler
    Maple Syrup Glaze
$5.00pp
Scrambled Eggs $5.00pp
Smoked Salmon
    Sliced Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onion and Lemon Wedges
$5.00pp
Freshly Baked Scones
    Devonshire Cream and Preserves
$4.50pp
Hot Chocolate $3.50pp

Lunch Packages

We have assembled lunch packages that will allow you, the guest, to customize your own menu and offerings with a mixture of hot items, cold items, or both! From the list below select which option works best with your taste, flavor, and budget. Please contact the catering office at 212.822.7229 with any questions.

Business Luncheon I
Sandwiches- Select 2
Cold Entree- Select 1
Salads- Select 2
Dessert- Select 1
Beverage Service- Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea

$28.00pp
Business Luncheon II
Hot Entrees- Select 1
Cold Entree- Select 1
Sandwiches- Select 2
Side Dishes- Select 1
Salads- Select 1
Dessert- Select 1
Beverage Service- Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea

$33.00pp
Business Luncheon III
Hot Entrees- Select 3
Side Dishes- Select 2
Salads- Select 1
Dessert- Select 1
Beverage Service- Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea

$40.00pp
Box Lunches
Sandwich - Select 1 (a vegetarian alternative will be provided)
Seasonal Whole Fruit
Chips
Cookies
Bottled Water

$20.00pp


LUNCH MENUS

Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey and Jarlsberg Cheese-Red Pepper Aioli- Multi Grain Baguette
Fresh Mozzarella-Oven Dried Tomatoes-Arugula- Ciabatta
Grilled Portobello Mushroom-Arugula- Ricotta- Foccacia
Roast Beef-Caramelized Balsamic Onions-Horseradish Aioli- Brioche Roll
Black Forest Ham- Brie- Whole Grain Mustard- Multi Grain Roll
Smoked Salmon - Shaved Red Onion- Watercress Herb Crème- Pumpernickel Bread
Tuna Wrap- tuna salad with Fuji apples & dried cranberries on a bed of lettuce-Whole Wheat Wrap
Grilled Pesto Chicken- Asiago- Leaf Lettuce- Semolina Baguette
Roasted Vegetable Wrap- Balsamic Aioli- Fresh Mozzarella- Arugula- Pepper Wrap

Cold Entrées
Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken- Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sesame Chicken Salad- Soba Noodles-Asian Vegetables- Peanut Dressing
Grilled Vegetables- Crumbled Goat Cheese- Basil Oil
Medallions of Salmon-Cucumber Salad- Dill Sauce
Seared Tuna-Roasted Potatoes- Eggs- Haricot Vert- Olives- Mesclun- Champagne Vinaigrette
Pepper Crusted Flank Steak- Crumbled Blue Cheese- Caramelized Onions- Sherry Vinaigrette

Hot Entrees
Grilled Breast of Chicken- Wild Mushroom and Tomato Ragout
Mahogany Glazed Chicken Breast- Marinated oven-roasted chicken breast- papaya relish
Pan Seared Medallions of Salmon- Roasted Corn Relish
Grilled Flank Steak- Warm Pepper Slaw
Roast Turkey- Cranberry Relish- Horseradish Aioli
Honey Smoked Ham- Dijon Mustard
Grilled Tenderloin of Beef- $5.00 supplement

Side Dishes / Accompaniments
Rigatoni Pomodoro
Multi Grain Salad- Dried Cranberries- Pine Nuts- Thyme
Grilled and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables- Basil Oil
Home made Ratatouille
Grilled Eggplant Roulade- Spinach- Ricotta- Tomato Coulis
Sautéed Asparagus- Lemon Butter
Roasted New Potatoes- Caramelized Onions- Rosemary
Israeli Cous Cous Tabouleh

Salads
Seasonal Field Greens- Teardrop Tomatoes- Cucumbers- Peppers- Lemon Vinaigrette
Chopped Salad- Seasonal Vegetables- Crumbled Blue Cheese- Balsamic Vinaigrette
Middle Eastern Salad- Olives- Feta Cheese- Hummus- Tomatoes- Toasted Pita Chips- Oregano Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad- Foccacia Croutons- Shaved Parmesan Cheese- Creamy Garlic Parmesan
White Bean Salad- Rosemary- Fennel- Peppers
Pasta Salad- Mozzarella Cheese-Arugula- Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus- Sesame Seeds- Soy Dressing

Desserts
Individual Fruit Tarts
Apple Tarts
Cookies & Brownies
Chefs Selection of Petit Fours
Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad
Warm Chocolate Torte $5.00 supplement
    Berry Coulis and Whipped Cream



All Day Beverage Service

Coffee and Tea
Freshly Brewed French Roast Coffee, Herbal and Black Teas

$6.00pp
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water

$3.00 pp
Complete Beverage
Freshly Brewed French Roast Coffee, Herbal and Black Teas
Sodas, Juices, Bottled Water

$9.00 pp
Bottled Water
$1.50 / bottle

Snack Options

Coffee and Breakfast Breads
Coffee and Tea Service
Petit Muffins and Sliced Breads
Butter and Preserves

$10.50 pp
Cookies and Brownies
20 person minimum
Selection of House Baked Cookies
Selection of House Baked Cookies and Brownies



$2.50 pp
$4.00 pp
Miniature Desserts
Petit Fours
Biscotti
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Fruit Tarts

$6.50 pp
Artisanal Cheese Display
Chef's Selection of Local and Imported Cheese
Seasonal Fruits and Berries
Dried Apricots and Figs
Sliced Baguettes, Crostini and Water Crackers

$15.50 pp
Seasonal Crudites
Fresh Vegetables with garlic and chive dip

$12.00 pp


COCKTAIL RECEPTION PACKAGES
Based on a 2-3 hour reception

Light Bar Snacks
Grissini
Gaufrette Potato Chips
Spiced Mixed Nuts

$6.00 pp
Market Display
Includes the following:

$19.00 pp
Artisanal Cheese Display
Chef's Selection of Local and Imported Cheese
Seasonal Fruits and Berries
Dried Apricots and Figs
Sliced Baguettes, Crostini and Water Crackers

 
Seasonal Crudites
Fresh Vegetables with garlic and chive dip

Additional cocktail station menus furnished upon request

 
A Selection of 5-7 Butlered Passed Hors D'oeuvres
Quantity will be based on final head count
Menus furnished upon request

$20.00 pp


LIQUOR SELECTIONS
Includes all sodas, mixers and garnishes.

Red and White Wine
    First hour of beverage service
    Each additional hour of service


$15.00 pp
$9.00 pp
Full Bar
    First hour of beverage service
    Each additional hour of service


$20.00 pp
$10.00 pp
Specialty Cocktails
    Price varies depending upon selection


$5.00-7.00 pp
Dinner Service - Wine with dinner only
    To be served at the table as guests are seated


$9.00 pp


Dinner Service Packages
See sample menus below
Additional menus furnished upon request

Light Supper

$37.00 pp
Buffet Dinner

$60.00 pp
Three Course Dinner
*vegetarian alternatives will be available for all courses
$69.00 pp

Enhancements

Cocktail Hour (45 minutes-1 hour) to include:
    -Market Basket Display
    -A selection of hors d'oeuvres


$8.00 pp
$10.00 pp
For a choice of entree at a seated dinner

$10.00 pp


Buffet Dinner Menu

-Salad of young greens
radish, toasted almonds - stilton cheese -
champagne vinaigrette

-Penne with sundried tomato's, arugula, &
roasted peppers
white wine sauce

-Spinach Tortellini
fresh plum tomato sauce

-Chicken Marsala
mixed wild mushrooms

-Roasted Salmon
red onion and chestnut marmalade

-Braised Short Rib of Beef
balsamic glaze

-Roasted Vegetable Platters
basil oil

*Assorted homemade petite fours

Light Dinner Sample Menu

-Seasonal Field Greens
teardrop tomatoes - cucumbers - peppers - lemon
vinaigrette

-Wood Grilled Flank Steak
corn and pepper salsa

-Medallions of Salmon
lemon vinaigrette - tomato basil relish

-Roasted New Potatoes
caramelized onions- rosemary

-Selection of Cookies and Brownies

Seated Dinner Menu

APPETIZER

ROASTED BEET AND ARUGULA SALAD
Tomme de savoie-belgian endive-white balsamic dressing

ENTREE

PAN SEARED LOIN OF LAMB
Wild mushroom & potato galette-hearty fall greens-roasted butternut squash-lamb jus

DESSERTS

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BRULEE
Spiced creme fraiche-mulled apple cider compote-cranberry coulis-pumpkin seed

There will be an additional 22% service charge applied to all orders