Tuscan Dinner Buffet

~Starters~

Assorted Salume and Italian Cheeses
Prosciutto di San Danielle, Spicy Sopresata, Bresaola, Copa Salami
Teleggio, Bocconcini, Gorgonzola Dolce, Pecorino Toscano
Marinated Olives, Grilled Artichokes, Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Pears in Vino Nobile
Poached Pears, Gorgonzola Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cherries
Served with Wild Arugula Dressed with a Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette

Calamari Salad
Court-Bouillon Poached and Splashed with a Chive-Citrus Infusion

Green Been Salad
Black Olives, Fennel, Spring Onions, Tossed with Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette

Wild Mushroom Salad
Sautéed Porcini, Portobello, Oyster and Shitake Mushrooms with Cipollini Onions
Roasted Red and Yellow Peppers and Toasted Pine-Nuts Over Field Greens

Hearth Baked Flat Breads with Olive Tapenade and Tomato Bruschetta

~Main Event~

Ricotta and Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Served with Chopped Rughetta, Cream, Pancetta and Parmigiano

Herbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Served with a Savory Cherry- Port Wine Sauce

Sautéed Salmon
Accompanied By a Green and Black Olive Relish
Presented with Semolina Gnocchi in a Sage Pesto Sauce

Roasted Quail Filled with Goat Cheese and Pancetta
Perched Over Sautéed Mustard Greens with Chianti Red Wine Reduction

Lamb Osso Buco
Braised Lamb Shanks with Wild Mushroom and Balsamic Glazed Onions

~The Grand Finale~

Warm Rustic Apple Bread Pudding
Martini Glasses Filled with Hazelnut Mouse
Chocolate Dipped Biscotti, Cannoli, Mascarpone Cheesecake