It's time for our annual picnic but this will be more like a feast and a party! Our own Delaware Valley Professional member Scott Clarke and his team at Blue Monkey will cater our event. As you may know, Scott has an excellent resume including studying under Georges Perrier! The menu is extensive and the dishes reflect Chef Scott's personal interpretation of Cuban flavors. Expect big and bold and wonderful cuisine. A sampling is below.
Hors d’oeuvre
Crispy Tostone, Jumbo Lump Crab- Black Bean Mo-Jo
Crispy Chicharrons, Coconut Smoked Paprika Aioli
Corn Soup Shooter, Popped Purple Corn, Chipotle Aioli
Mini Cubano, House Brined Pickles, Hot Mustard
Cuban Potato Beef Balls, Chipotle Honey Emulsion
Main courses
Cuban Salad
Crispy Cuban Ham Croquette, Sweet Guava Beurre Blanc, Smoked Watercress,
Manchego Cheese Crisp
Red Snapper, Colossal Jumbo Lump Crab, Jumbo Sea Scallop Ceviche,
Pickled Red Onions, Plantain Chip, Coconut Caviar
Cocoa Bread, Whipped Chocolate Butter, Cumin Seed Ash
Cumin, Scazon Rubbed Smoked Pork Shanks, Grilled Scallion Chimichurri
Stewed Black Beans, Slab bacon, Frizzed Leeks
Saffron Rice, Fresh Herbs, Grilled Tomatoes
Braised Collards, Smoked Turkey
Dessert Station
You will be outdoors, weather permitting, in the gardens of Matt and Ellen's beautiful home on the mountain.
We will feature a cocktail or two, a Mojito is on the list with another surprise. You are encouraged to BYOB as we will be providing bubbly but no other wine for this event.
And wait, there is more! We will have a four-piece live band performing pre-war Cuban music.
This event will be a blast and you are encouraged to stay as long as you wish. Expect wonderful rum and whisky and even cigars afterwards if you like. Matt and Ellen will reserve three bedrooms just in case you have too much of everything.
Don't delay, we expect this event to sell out quickly as we are limiting it to 54 people. Members receive priority as always, but you may bring a guest provisionally.
DRESS: Casual w/Decorations for photos, if weather is hot, remove decorations.
COST: Chaine Members $160, Guests $180
Bailli: Matt Karstetter, Bailli 617-359-0729
Dinner Chair: Matt Karstetter and Scott Clarke
You may now pay us through Venmo also!
@Delaware-Valley-1
As always, you may mail a check in lieu of the website link registration to:
Delaware Valley Chaine
60 Horseshoe Pt., Phoenixville, PA 19460
60 Horseshoe Pt.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
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