Literary Lions Gala

Dinner Menu

Tray Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Spinach Swiss Puff

Vegan Caponata Phyllo Star

Togarashi Seared Beef, Onion Jam, Brioche

Lobster and Avocado Toast

First Course

Romaine & Curly Endive Salad

with Apple, Walnuts, Smoked Oregon Blue Cheese, Walnut Vinaigrette

Entrée

Herb Seared Beef Tenderloin and Dungeness Crab Cake
with Boursin Mashed Potato, Asparagus, Caramelized Onion Relish, Port Reduction

Vegetarian: Wild Mushroom Ravioli
with Roasted Mushrooms, Truffle Cream sauce

Dessert (alternating)

Vanilla Bavarois with Passion Fruit Curd, Chantilly Cream and Chocolate Croquants

Hazelnut Gianduja Mousse with Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Glaze, and Toasted Hazelnuts

Fresh Rolls

 Fresh Ciabatta, French, and whole wheat rolls

served with whipped and apple butter

Starbucks Coffee, Decaf, Tazo Teas

Featuring the following wine from Swiftwater Cellars

2016 Zephyr Ridge Chardonnay

2012 No. 9 Red