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 2/1/08)
(Orders must be received by the Wednesday prior to the week of the event).
BREAKFAST
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Coffee and Pastries Freshly Baked Croissants, Petite Muffins and Danish Lightly Whipped Butter and Preserves Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas |
$9.00 |
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Continental Breakfast Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad Freshly Baked Croissants, Petite Muffins and Danish Lightly Whipped Butter and Preserves Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas Orange and Grapefruit Juices |
$14.00 |
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Healthy Start Petit Muffins Sliced Pumpkin Bread Toasted Granola Honey Vanilla Yogurt Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas Orange and Grapefruit Juices |
$15.00 |
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Executive Breakfasts Warm French Toast Cobbler Maple Syrup Glaze Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad Freshly Baked Croissants, Petite Muffins and Danish Lightly Whipped Butter and Preserves Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas Orange and Grapefruit Juices |
$20.00 |
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Enhancements |
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| Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad | $3.50 |
| Yogurt and Berry Parfaits | $4.00 |
| Toasted Granola and Honey Vanilla Yogurt | $2.50 |
| Breakfast Bars | $2.00 |
| Bagels with Cream Cheese and Preserves | $3.00 |
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Warm French Toast Cobbler Maple Syrup Glaze |
$5.00 |
| Scrambled Eggs | $5.00 |
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Smoked Salmon Sliced Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onion and Lemon Wedges |
$12.50 |
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Freshly Baked Scones Devonshire Cream and Preserves |
$4.50 |
| Hot Chocolate | $3.50 |
LUNCHEON - ROOM TEMPERATURE BUFFET
Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey and Jarlsberg Cheese-Red Pepper Aioli- Multi Grain Baguette
Fresh Mozzarella-Oven Dried Tomatoes-Arugula- Semolina Baguette
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
Classic Tuna Salad- Leaf Lettuce- Tomatoes- Whole Wheat Bread
Grilled Pesto Chicken- Asiago- Leaf Lettuce- Semolina Baguette
Roasted Vegetable Wrap- Balsamic Aioli- Fresh Mozzarella- Arugula- Pepper Wrap
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 Vet- Olives- Mesclun- Champagne Vinaigrette $3 supplement
Pepper Crusted Flank Steak- Crumbled Blue Cheese- Caramelized Onions- Sherry Vinaigrette
Salads
Seasonal Field Greens- Teardrop Tomatoes- Cucumbers- Peppers- Lemon Vinaigrette
Chopped Salad- Seasonal Vegetables- Crumbled Blue Cheese- Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pasta Salad- Mozzarella Cheese-Arugula- Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
White Bean Salad- Rosemary- Fennel- Peppers
Caesar Salad- Foccacia Croutons- Shaved Parmesan Cheese- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Dressing
Grilled Asparagus- Sesame Seeds- Soy Dressing
Roasted New Potato Salad- Caramelized Onions- Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
Middle Eastern Salad- Olives- Feta Cheese- Hummus- Tomatoes- Toasted Pita Chips- Oregano Vinaigrette
Desserts
Individual Fruit Tarts
Apple Tarts
Cookies
Brownies
Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad
Warm Chocolate Torte $5.00 supplement
Berry Coulis and Whipped Cream
Packages
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Business Luncheon Sandwiches- Select 4 Salads- Select 2 Dessert- Select 2 Beverage Service- Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea |
$25.00 |
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Conference Select Sandwiches- Select 4 Room Temperature Entrée- Select 1 Salad- Select 2 Desserts- Select 2 Beverage Service- Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea |
$30.00 |
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Box Lunches Sandwich- Select 1 Seasonal Whole Fruit Chips Cookies Bottled Water |
$20.00 |
LUNCHEON - HOT BUFFET
Entrees
Grilled Breast of Chicken-Wild Mushroom and Tomato Ragout
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 supplement
Side Dishes / Accompaniments
Rigatoni Pomodoro
Multi Grain Salad- Dried Cranberries- Pine Nuts- Thyme
Grilled and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables- Basil Oil
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
Pasta Salad- Mozzarella Cheese-Arugula- Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
White Bean Salad- Rosemary- Fennel- Peppers
Caesar Salad- Foccacia Croutons- Shaved Parmesan Cheese- Creamy Garlic Parmesan
Dressing
Grilled Asparagus- Sesame Seeds- Soy Dressing
Roasted New Potato Salad- Caramelized Onions- Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
Middle Eastern Salad- Olives- Feta Cheese- Hummus- Tomatoes- Toasted Pita Chips-
Oregano Vinaigrette
Desserts
Individual Fruit Tarts
Apple Tarts
Cookies
Brownies
Seasonal Fruit and Berry Salad
Warm Chocolate Torte $5.00 supplement
Berry Coulis and Whipped Cream
Packages
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Value Entrees- select 1 Sandwiches- select 3 Side Dishes- Select 1 Salads- Select 1 Dessert- Select 2 Beverage Service |
$28.00 |
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Premier Entrees- Select 2 Side Dishes- Select 2 Salads- Select 1 Dessert- Select 2 Beverage Service |
$35.00 |
BEVERAGE SERVICE AND SNACKS
Packages
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Coffee and Tea Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas |
$6.00 |
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Complete Beverage Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas Sodas, Juices, Bottled Water |
$8.00 |
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Bottled Water Poland Spring Bottled Water |
$1.50 / bottle |
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Freshly Brewed Iced Tea Traditional Honey-Ginger Iced Tea Decaf Pomegranate and Orange Tea |
$5.50 |
Snack Selections
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Power Up Coffee Service Red Bull Bottled Water Vitamin Water Granola Bars |
$15.00 |
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Healthy Energy Honey Ginger Iced Green Tea Fresh Squeezed Juices Fruit Smoothies Fruit Salad Granola Bars |
$12.00 |
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Coffee and Breakfast Breads Coffee and Tea Service Mini-Muffins and Sliced Breads Butter and Preserves |
$9.50 |
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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 |
$15.00 |
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Vegetable and Crostini Seasonal Vegetables Hummus, Red Pepper Aioli and Baba Ghanoush Pita Crisps, Crostini and Pappadams |
$10.00 |
COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS
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Light Bar Snacks Grissini Gaufrette Potato Chips Spiced Mixed Nuts |
$5.00 |
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Market Display Includes the following: |
$17.00 |
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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 |
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Vegetable and Crostini Seasonal Vegetables Hummus, Red Pepper Aioli and Baba Ghanoush Pita Crisps, Crostini and Pappadams |
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Butler Passed Hors D'oeuvres Please Select 5 |
$20.00 |
Cumin Crusted Loin of Tuna-Preserved Lemon and Pepper Relish
Aromatic Shrimp-Tamarind Glaze
Chipotle Rubbed Medallion of Chicken-Smoked Tomato Glaze-Spiced Plantain Crisp
Duck and Foie Gras Empanadas Ancho Chile Mole
Warm Polenta Crisp-Gorgonzola Mousse-Spiced Walnuts
Butternut Squash Risotto Fritter-Shaved Asiago Cheese-Dried Cranberry Relish
Parmesan Tuille Butternut Squash Puree -Sun Dried Cranberries -Fried Sage
Filet Au Poivre Brandied Peppercorn Crème -Poppyseed Tartlet
Roast Medallions of Lamb Sun Dried Tomato Hummus-Feta and Tzatziki Sauce
Petit Veal Burgers-Melted Onion Confit, Fontina Cheese-Sour Dough Crostini
Osso Bucco Piccadilo Chipotle Crème Fraiche
Crispy Wild Mushroom Ravioli- Truffled Crème
Artichoke and Fontina Panini-Sun Dried Tomato Coulis
Hudson Valley Pizetta-Crumbled Blue Cheese-Pignolia-Caramelized Golden Apples-
Roasted Onion
Tuna Tartare-Soy Glaze-Sesame Tuille
LIQUOR SELECTIONS
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Red and White Wine First hour of beverage service Each additional hour of service |
$15.00 $9.00 |
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Full Bar First hour of beverage service Each additional hour of service |
$20.00 $10.00 |
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Specialty Cocktails Price varies depending upon selection |
$5-7.00 pp |
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Dinner Service - Wine with dinner only To be served at the table as guests are seated |
$9.00 |
DINNER - BUFFET SELECTIONS
Entrees
Herb Crusted Breast of Chicken-Wild Mushroom Demi Glace
Medallions of Salmon- Lemon Vinaigrette- Tomato Basil Relish
Roasted Breast of Turkey- Orange Cranberry Compote
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna- Tomato Coulis
Wood Grilled Flank Steak - Corn and Pepper Salsa
Roulade of Chicken- Spinach, Fennel and Pine nuts
Roast Tenderloin of Beef- Horseradish Cream Sauce- $5.00 supplement
Side Dishes
Rigatoni Pomodoro
Multi Grain Salad- Dried Cranberries- Pine Nuts- Thyme
Grilled and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables- Basil Oil
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
Pasta Salad- Mozzarella Cheese-Arugula- Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
White Bean Salad- Rosemary- Fennel- Peppers
Caesar Salad- Foccacia Croutons- Shaved Parmesan Cheese- Creamy Garlic Parmesan
Dressing
Grilled Asparagus- Sesame Seeds- Soy Dressing
Roasted New Potato Salad- Caramelized Onions- Whole Grain Mustard Aioli
Middle Eastern Salad- Olives- Feta Cheese- Hummus- Tomatoes- Toasted Pita Chips-
Oregano Vinaigrette
Desserts
Chef's Selection of Petit Fours
Seasonal Fruits and Berries
Selection of Cookies and Brownies
Packages
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Red and White Wine First hour of beverage service Each additional hour of service |
$15.00 $9.00 |
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Light Supper Entrée- select 1 Side Dishes- Select 1 Salads- Select 1 Dessert- Select 1 Beverage Service |
$37.00 |
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Dinner without Cocktail Reception Entrees- Select 2 Side Dishes- Select 2 Salads- Select 2 Dessert- Select 1 Beverage Service |
$45.00 |
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Dinner with Cocktail Reception Hors D'oeuvres- Select 5 Entrees- Select 2 Side Dishes- Select 2 Salads- Select 2 Dessert- Select 1 Beverage Service |
$55.00 |
Vegetarian and Alternate Meal Selections are available upon request for all meals.
DINNER - PLATED MEALS
First Course
Pine Nut Crusted Goat Cheese
Red and Golden Beet Carpaccio
Salad of Artichokes, Mache and Fennel
Wild Mushroom Tart
Fresh Ricotta Cheese
Frisee, Dried Cranberries, Crispy Shallots
Thyme Vinaigrette
Warm Blue Cheese Soufflé
Fall Field Greens, Caramelized Fig Compote
Spiced Pecans
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette
Goat Cheese Agnolotti
Braised Lamb and Artichoke Ragout
Pinot Noir Jus
Field Green Salad
Dried Cranberries, Spiced Walnuts
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Tender Romaine Lettuce, Foccacia Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Creamy Garlic Dressing
Entrée
Roast Breast of Chicken
Creamy Sage and Asiago Polenta
Ragout of Teardrop Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms and Artichokes
Roast Chicken Jus
Cumin Crusted Salmon
Sweet Corn Coulis
Sweet Potato Hash
Corn and Tomato Relish
Miso Glazed Sea Bass
Stir Fry of Purple Potatoes, Edamame, Shiitake Mushrooms
Carrot Ginger Broth
Sweet Mango Relish
$5.00 supplement
Rosemary Crusted Tenderloin of Beef
Yukon Potato and Truffle Agnolotti
Roasted Oyster Mushrooms Wilted Fall Greens
$5.00 supplement
Dessert
SUGAR PUMPKIN FLAN
caramelized apples - cranberry compote
BURGUNDY POACHED PEAR FINANCIER
sweet shell - maple ice cream
WALNUT AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH TATIN
Cranberry-ginger compote - cinnamon caramel ice cream
APPLE PITHIVIERS
apple - frangipane - puff pastry rounds - vanilla bean ice cream
DEEP DISH BREAD PUDDING
honey glazed chestnuts
APPLE CRÈME FRAICHE CRISP
vanilla bean ice cream - apple chip
AUTUMN TRIFLE
hazelnut cake - pumpkin mousse cranberry compote - apple cider sorbet
LEMON MOUSSE NAPOLEON
red currant jelly-concord grape coulis
WARM CHOCOLATE DECADENCE
roasted hazelnut ice cream - raspberry coulis - seasonal berries
ROASTED BANANA MOUSSE
brulée bananas & caramel sauce
Packages
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Three Course Dinner without Cocktail Reception First Course- Select 1 Entrée- Select 1 Dessert- Select 1 Beverage Service |
$67.00 |
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Three Course Dinner with Cocktail Reception Hors D'oeuvres- Select 5 First Course- Select 1 Entrée- Select 1 Dessert- Select 1 Beverage Service |
$80.00 |
Tax and Service Charge will be applied to all events as applicable to New York State Laws.

