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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 2/1/08)
(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 Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas

$9.00
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
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
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
Enhancements
 
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
Warm French Toast Cobbler
    Maple Syrup Glaze
$5.00
Scrambled Eggs $5.00
Smoked Salmon
    Sliced Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onion and Lemon Wedges
$12.50
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

Business Luncheon
Sandwiches- Select 4
Salads- Select 2
Dessert- Select 2
Beverage Service- Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea

$25.00
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
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

Value
Entrees- select 1
Sandwiches- select 3
Side Dishes- Select 1
Salads- Select 1
Dessert- Select 2
Beverage Service

$28.00
Premier
Entrees- Select 2
Side Dishes- Select 2
Salads- Select 1
Dessert- Select 2
Beverage Service

$35.00


BEVERAGE SERVICE AND SNACKS

Packages

Coffee and Tea
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas

$6.00
Complete Beverage
Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas
Sodas, Juices, Bottled Water

$8.00
Bottled Water
Poland Spring Bottled Water

$1.50 / bottle
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Traditional
Honey-Ginger Iced Tea
Decaf Pomegranate and Orange Tea

$5.50

Snack Selections

Power Up
Coffee Service
Red Bull
Bottled Water
Vitamin Water
Granola Bars

$15.00
Healthy Energy
Honey Ginger Iced Green Tea
Fresh Squeezed Juices
Fruit Smoothies
Fruit Salad
Granola Bars

$12.00
Coffee and Breakfast Breads
Coffee and Tea Service
Mini-Muffins and Sliced Breads
Butter and Preserves

$9.50
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
Vegetable and Crostini
Seasonal Vegetables
Hummus, Red Pepper Aioli and Baba Ghanoush
Pita Crisps, Crostini and Pappadams

$10.00


COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS

Light Bar Snacks
Grissini
Gaufrette Potato Chips
Spiced Mixed Nuts

$5.00
Market Display
Includes the following:

$17.00
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

 
Vegetable and Crostini
Seasonal Vegetables
Hummus, Red Pepper Aioli and Baba Ghanoush
Pita Crisps, Crostini and Pappadams

 
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

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


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


$20.00
$10.00
Specialty Cocktails
    Price varies depending upon selection


$5-7.00 pp
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

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


$15.00
$9.00
Light Supper
Entrée- select 1
Side Dishes- Select 1
Salads- Select 1
Dessert- Select 1
Beverage Service

$37.00
Dinner without Cocktail Reception
Entrees- Select 2
Side Dishes- Select 2
Salads- Select 2
Dessert- Select 1
Beverage Service

$45.00
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

Three Course Dinner without Cocktail Reception
First Course- Select 1
Entrée- Select 1
Dessert- Select 1
Beverage Service

$67.00
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.