EVENING CATERING MENUS 2017 - 2018 OUR CULINARY OFFERING From the kitchens of Eastern Standard & Island Creek Oyster Bar, we bring the culinary talents of Boston‟s most popular restaurants to private events at Hotel Commonwealth. In keeping with the seasonally inspired, locally-sourced ingredients these establishments are known for, the same caliber of cuisine will be found in these menus. From breads & specialty cakes, to cured meats & charcuterie, it‟s all made in house under the same esteemed culinary team, served to you in the comfort & sophistication of the newly designed venues at Hotel Commonwealth. As you review the menu options, please note that they are meant to be a springboard of ideas & we look forward to creating the perfect culinary experience for your special event.
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EVENING CATERING MENUS
2017 - 2018
OUR CULINARY OFFERING
From the kitchens of Eastern Standard & Island Creek Oyster Bar, we bring the culinary talents of Boston‟s most popular restaurants to private events at Hotel Commonwealth. In keeping with the seasonally inspired, locally-sourced ingredients these establishments are known for, the same caliber of cuisine will be found in these menus. From breads & specialty cakes, to cured meats & charcuterie, it‟s all made in house under the same esteemed culinary team, served to you in the comfort & sophistication of the newly designed venues at Hotel Commonwealth. As you review the menu options, please note that they are meant to be a springboard of ideas & we look forward to creating the perfect culinary experience for your special event.
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
Jeremy Sewall CONSULTING CHEF AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH & EASTERN STANDARD
EXECUTIVE CHEF OF ISLAND CREEK OYSTER BAR & ROW 34‟S
A James Beard nominated chef, Jeremy spent time in some of the world‟s finest kitchens after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. With his family & heart in Maine, where he spent summers fishing & lobstering, Jeremy returned to Boston after working for Bradley Ogden in San Francisco to open Great Bay with Michael Schlow. In 2006, Jeremy & his wife Lisa realized their dream of opening their own restaurant, Lineage, in Brookline. Now a Brookline fixture, Jeremy joined Garrett Harker to assist as collaborating chef at Eastern Standard. He is now also a partner in both Island Creek Oyster Bar & Row 34, as well as the author of the James Beard Award nominated cookbook The New England Kitchen. Jeremy is recognized as one of the most accomplished seafood-focused chefs in the country.
Adam Nelson CHEF DE CUISINE AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH
Chef Adam directs the kitchen in entirety of the Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square. Adam grew up in Nashville, Tennessee & now resides in Cambridge with his wife. Adam studied Civil Engineering at the University of Tennessee & worked as a dishwasher & prep cook at a local Knoxville BBQ spot. His passion for food began taking over his pursuit of a degree. He eventually decided to go full time in kitchens & enrolled in the school of hard knocks. He worked his way up from prep to kitchen supervisor, then Chef de Partie in Nashville. From there his wife & he decided to pick up & see the country. They settled in New Mexico where Chef Adam was hired as a Sous Chef under James Beard Nominated, Executive Chef Jonathan Perno at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm. Chef Adam spent 3 years working closely under Chef John Perno, his mentor & first chef to wholeheartedly invest in Adam. They had the pleasure of working together with a fully functioning Organic farm & a menu that dictated such. In late 2015 Chef Adam & his wife decided it was time to see a new city & moved up to Boston. He has settled in nicely under Chef Jeremy Sewall at Hotel Commonwealth.
Linnea Blake EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF AT HOTEL COMMONWEALTH, EASTERN STANDARD, & THE HAWTHORNE
Chef Linnea directs the pastry program at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, including the entire Hotel Commonwealth Events Program. Linnea grew up in Milford in Worcester County of Massachusetts & now resides in Allston. Linnea's interest in the culinary arts sparked at an early age when she would make meringues with her Swedish grandmother, Evelyn . Linnea's growing passion led her to enroll in Johnson & Wales in 2004. Shortly after graduating with a major in Pastry Arts in 2008, Linnea worked as a pastry chef at the Woodstock Inn in Vermont, specializing in wedding cakes & running their bakeshop. Linnea's extensive hotel experience started during her study abroad internship in Wales. It was in this converted 15th Century castle, where Linnea earned valuable experience running a hotel pastry program.
Jackson Cannon BAR DIRECTOR, EASTERN STANDARD
CO-OWNER; BAR DIRECTOR, THE HAWTHORNE
Jackson Cannon has always lived to exacting standards. Son & brother of renowned award- winning journalists Lou & Carl Cannon, Jackson grew up immersed in a world of travel, politics & literature. In his twenties Jackson dedicated himself to a career in music, traveling the world in support of dynamic acts. A stint booking music acts at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, Massachusetts provided the fortuitous introduction to the craft of bartending & Jackson seized the stage. Settling in Boston, Jackson transitioned out of music & found bartending to be the perfect profession for his diverse interests. Jackson opened Eastern Standard in 2005 as Bar Manager, quickly cementing the neighborhood brasserie‟s reputation as one of the country‟s best bars, known for its attention to properly crafted cocktails & unwavering hospitality in a high-volume environment. Jackson‟s iconic, expansive cocktail program offering more than 60 classic & new creations has secured Eastern Standard national attention from USA Today as one of the country‟s “Top 10 Hotel Bars” in 2006, Esquire magazine as one of the “Best Bars in America” in both 2008 & 2010 & Tales of the Cocktail‟s Spirited Awards for “Best High Volume Cocktail Bar” in 2012 & “Best American Restaurant Bar” in 2015. In 2011, Nightclub & Bar magazine named Jackson “Bartender of the Year.” The same year, Jackson introduced the next iteration of his vision when he opened The Hawthorne. Under Jackson‟s guidance, The Hawthorne has received local & national acclaim, most recently as a 2013, 2014 & 2015 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for “Outstanding Bar Program”– the only New England establishment to receive the honor in 2014. He was also personally recognized as a finalist for “Best Bar Mentor” at the 2013 & 2014 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards & as a 2014 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award nominee for “Mixologist/Brand Ambassador of the Year.”
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
Additional selections & hours may be added for a fee •••
Three Passed Hors d„oeuvres
Two Stationary Display Items
$68 per person
BUFFET DINNER
Three Passed Hors d‟oeuvres for One Hour
One Stationary Display
•••
Buffet Dinner
Two Starters
Two Entrées & One Vegetarian Entrée
•••
One Dessert Selection
$98 per person
ELITE DINING EXPERIENCES
AVAILABLE IN THE OLMSTED OR CHARLES ROOM 10 person minimum, 24 person maximum
*Tower of Raw Oysters & Local Seafood, served family style
•••
Four Course Plated Dinner
One First Course Selection
Two Entrées & One Vegetarian Entrée
Cheese Course
•••
One Plated Dessert
•••
Wine Pairings with each course
$195 per person
menus include freshly baked artisan breads Jim‟s Organic Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, & a selection of MEM Teas
MENU PRICING
EVENING MENUS
2017-2018
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
Eggplant Caponata goat cheese, raisins, red pepper
Roasted Grape & Ricotta Crostini fried sage
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES - additional selections at $6 per item per person -
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
CHILLED LOCAL SEAFOOD RAW BAR (GF)* local oysters crab claws littleneck clams jumbo cocktail shrimp citrus cured ceviche mignonette & cocktail sauce supplemental charge of $18 per person HOUSE-MADE FLATBREADS Select three:
margherita sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil
mushroom potato, robiola cheese
traditional Pepperoni
salami arugula, parmesan, marinara
pesto parmesan, roasted red peppers
eggplant mozzarella, tomato
white clam* local little necks, classic white sauce, pecorino
fat kid bacon, sausage, potato, oregano
SMOKED & CURED SEAFOOD * smoked mussel salad cured arctic char lox smoked Atlantic salmon citrus cured ceviche smoked trout served with house-made pickled vegetables crackers & baguette supplemental charge of $12 per person
SPREADS, BREADS & DIPS herbed ricotta hummus pico de gallo French onion dip chef‟s selection of breads, pitas & chips
CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY* salumis terrines pates house-made pickles mustards assorted breads
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
PLATED DINNER select one first course option, two entrées, one vegetarian entrée, one dessert
dinner menus include artisan breads & rolls
Jim‟s Organic Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, & a selection of MEM Teas
additional courses may be added for $12 per course, per person choice of entrée upon seating, night of event, additional $15 per person
FIRST COURSE
Mixed Green Salad (GF)
cucumbers, red peppers, tomato, Dijon vinaigrette
Greek Salad (GF)
feta, olive, cucumber, tomato, onion, herb yogurt dressing
Classic Caesar Salad*
grana padano, garlic crouton
Chilled Shrimp Rice Salad (GF)
carrot, scallions, sesame dressing
Bibb Lettuce Salad
sourdough crouton, dijon vinaigrette
Spicy Beef Salad* (GF)
roasted red peppers, cilantro, soy
Baby Spinach Salad (GF)
candied pecan, egg, bacon, shallot vinaigrette
New England Clam Chowder
bacon, herbed crouton
Maine Lobster Bisque (GF)
crème fraîche
Sweet Onion & Potato Soup (GF)
brioche, crème fraîche
Grilled Eggplant (GF)
spring greens, roasted red pepper, feta, wild rice vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato (GF)
chimichurri, crispy lentils, garlic, mushroom
Maine Lobster* (GF)
grilled corn, potato, dill
supplemental Charge of $8 per person
Smoked Scallop* (GF)
potato purée, sauce vierge, ancho chili oil
Spiced Beets (GF)
speck, balsamic, herbs
Roasted Beet Salad (GF)
hazelnuts, creamy goat cheese
Butternut Squash Soup (GF)
herbed croutons
Marinated Tomato Salad (GF)
basil, mozzarella, balsamic
Asparagus Salad
goat cheese croquette, balsamic vinegar
EVENING MENUS
2017-2018
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
select one first course option, two entrées, one vegetarian entrée, & one dessert choice of entrée upon seating, night of event, additional $15 per person
PLATED DINNER ENTRÉES
PLATED DINNER, CONTINUED
EVENING MENUS
2017-2018
Slow Roasted Arctic Char (GF)
Black rice, green beans, lemon butter
Pan Seared New Bedford Scallops (GF)
bacon lardons, wild mushrooms, parsnip purée
Maine Salmon (GF)
crispy skin, swiss chard, mushrooms,
saffron herb broth
Pan Seared Atlantic Halibut (GF)
Meyer lemon, rosemary butter, baby spinach
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
sweet potato purée, broccoli, crispy shallot
Sausage Stuffed Chicken (GF)
wild rice, asparagus
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Roulade (GF)
creamy polenta, swiss chard
Maple Glazed Pork Chop (GF)
braised cabbage, roasted potatoes
Mustard Rubbed Rack of Lamb (GF)
braised leeks, potato purée, red wine
supplemental Charge of $10 per person
Curry Braised Pork (GF)
forbidden rice, sugar snap peas, spring onion herb salad
Beef Osso Bucco (GF)
spiced tomato ragout, orange gremolata
Smoked Muscovy Duck Breast (GF)
kale & mustard greens, parsnip purée, plum gastrique
Beef Tenderloin (GF)
Potato purée, broccoli rabe, mushroom, red wine jus
ENHANCEMENT Cheese Course Individually composed two cheese selection with accompaniments & breads $15 per person
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
Fruit Galette French vanilla ice cream, candied almond
EVENING MENUS
2017-2018
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
select one - additional selections at $6 per item per person -
Fruit Tartlets
lemon curd
Assorted Cupcakes
buttercream frosting
Chocolate Pudding (GF)
caramel cream
Honey Dipped Donuts
Petite Seasonal Pies
butter pastry crust
Key Lime Parfait
graham crumble, whipped cream
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
whipped crème fraiche
Rosemary Bread Pudding
caramel sauce, Chantilly
DESSERT DISPLAYS
THE CLASSIC DESSERT
Cookies, bars, & sweets
$18 per person
THE URBAN DESSERT
Selection of upscale mini cakes, trifles, & bon bons
$28 per person
THE SWEET SHOPPE
our pastry team’s creation of a sweet wonderland
items are designed to be passed as well as arranged in a delightfully indulgent presentation
house-made confections such as lollipops, marshmallows, meringues, fudge, & bon bons
pastries of French macarons, tartlets, verrines, petit four cakes, & donuts
$65 per person, minimum of 75 guests
PARTY FAVORS
gifts “to go”, these treats are wrapped & ready for your guests to enjoy later 14 day advance notice required
WHOOPIE PIES
traditional chocolate cake with vanilla filling
$8 per bag
DONUT HOLES
cinnamon sugar
$8 per bag
DARK CHOCOLATE BARK (GF)
dried cherry, walnut, sea salt
$8 per bag
BON BONS
four hand crafted chocolate confections
$12 per bag
FRENCH MACARONS
four traditional almond sandwich cookies with choice of two colors
$12 per bag
MONOGRAMMED SUGAR COOKIE
one cookie with colored icing
$12 per bag
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
selection of beers, assorted sodas, bottled still &
sparkling water
$12 per cocktail
$14 per martini
Premium Bar
Premium brand liquor, wines (white, red, sparkling), selection of beers, assorted sodas, still & sparkling water
$16 per cocktail
$18 per martini
Cordials
Bailey‟s Irish Cream, BandB, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, & Sambuca
$14 per beverage
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Still or Sparkling Water
$6 each
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
$5 each
Mocktails –a designer drink for the kids, the abstainer,
or the mom-to-be
$10 each
BAR PACKAGE, BILLED PER GUEST
Basic Bar Package
Basic brand liquor, house wines (white, red, sparkling),
selection of beers, assorted sodas, bottled still &
sparkling water
$24 per person, one hour
$65 per person, up to five hours
Premium Bar Package
Premium brand liquor, house wines (white, red, sparkling), selection of beers, assorted sodas, still & sparkling water
$28 per person, one hour
$75 per person, up to five hours
Premium Bar
Premium brand liquor, house wines (white, red, sparkling), selection of beers, assorted sodas, bottled still & sparkling water
$28 per person, one hour
$75 per person, up to five hours
Wine & Beer Bar
house wines (white, red, sparkling), selection of beers, assorted sodas, bottled still & sparkling water
$25 per person, up to two hours
$45 per person, up to five hours
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
enjoy a selection of three of these signature cocktails from the award winning team at The Hawthorne Bar
FRENCH 75
Elegance personified
Gin, Lemon, Champagne
PHIL COLLINS
So easy to love!
Cucumber Vodka, Chartreuse, Lime, Soda
COMMODORE
Sophisticate daiquiri interpretation
Rum, Lemon, Bitters
SAZERAC
Original Big Easy Old Fashioned
Rye, Peychaud‟s Bitters, Absinthe
SPITFIRE
Creative margarita variation
Tequila, Aperol, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lime
WHISKEY SMASH
The drink that built this town
Whiskey, Lemon, Mint
BEER SELECTION
– $8 each – SAM ADAMS LIGHT
Focused on brewing a flavorful, high quality beer with a light-bodied taste & fewer calories, Sam Adams Light is a unique beer, not a lighter version of the Boston Lager. Sam Adams Light is the only light beer that uses no adjuncts & a traditional brewing process to ensure a balance of flavor & light-bodied taste. No other domestic light beer uses only the four classic ingredients of beer: pure water, lager yeast, Noble hops & barley malt.
BUD LIGHT
The number one beer in America year after year for a good reason. Low ABV & only 110 calories per 12 ounce serving, drinks clean, clear & crisp.
NOTCH BREWERY
Brewed nearby in Ipswich, Notch has focused exclusively on session beer since it launch in 2010. Depending on the season, enjoy the Session Pils, Left of the Dial IPA, Saison, Black Lager or Berliner Weisse.
LAGUNITAS IPA
A well rounded, highly drinkable IPA out of Petaluna, California. A touch of Caramel Malt barley provised the richness that mellows out the tang of hops.
DOWNEAST CIDER
Sweet, refreshing & unfiltered, Downeast Original Blend hails the return of traditional New England apple cider made from all local fresh pressed fruit.
CLAUSTHALER NON-ALCOHOLIC
Classic convinces with its freshly flavorful & full-bodied taste & premium quality. A brew that fulfills the most exacting requirements for consummate beverage enjoyment.
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
Inspired by brewers back in the 1800's to win over the Russian Czar, this is the king of stouts, boasting high alcohol by volumes & plenty of malt character. Low to moderate levels of carbonation with huge roasted, chocolate & burnt malt flavours. Often dry. Suggestions of dark fruit & flavors of higher alcohols are quite evident.
BROOKLYN BROWN
A blend of six malts, some of them roasted, give this beer its deep russet-brown color & complex malt flavor. Fruity, smooth, & rich with a caramel, chocolate, & coffee background. Generous late hopping brings forward a nice hop aroma to complete the picture. Brooklyn Brown Ale is full-flavored but retains a smoothness & easy drinkability that has made it one of the most popular dark beers in the Northeast.
LEFFE BLOND
Leffe Blond, from Leuven, Belgium, is the flagship of Leffe. The unique recipe is the fruit of centuries of experience in the art of brewing, which brings a broad palette of aromas into balance. It is elegant, smooth & fruity, & it has a spicy aftertaste with a hint of bitter orange.
JACK’S ABBY HOPONIUS UNION INDIA PALE ALE
Hoponius Union harmoniously combines lager yeast fermentation & West Coast IPA hops. Our India style Pale Lager is like a traditional IPA but with a twist – it‟s fermented cold & aged for extended periods. A blend of classic American hops creates a huge tropical fruit & citrusy hop aroma. A dry finish accentuates the pleasant bitterness & hop profile.
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.
2010 Chateau de Pitray Cotes de Castillon, Merlot Blend (Bordeaux, FR) $60
2010 Jim Barry “Lodge Hill” Shiraz (Clare Valley, Australia) $60
2013 Catena Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina) $62
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe, Nebbiolo (Piedmont, Italy) $64
2012 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara, CA) $65
2005 Coto de Imaz “Reserva” Rioja, Tempranillo (Rioja, Spain) $70
2009 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (Russian River Valley, CA) $75
2012 Château Dubourg Saint Emilion Bordeaux $78
2007 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, CA) $110
Menu prices are subject to a 15% service charge, 7% taxable administrative fee & 7% Massachusetts sales tax A guaranteed guest count must be received by 12 noon EST, 7 days prior to the event
(GF) indicates items that are gluten-free *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Before placing your order please inform your hotel contact if a person in your party has food allergies.