August 30, 20146:00 pm

A NEW YEAR’S STATE OF MIND

We hope to make our guests feel as though they’ve entered Time’s Square on New Year’s even upon entering the dining

room

There will be a poster of Times Square and festive decorations to help guests feel as though they’ve entered

the City for a New Year’s Eve Party

DINING ROOM VISION

DINING ROOM LAYOUT

Big Apple Salad

Spinach, apple, and walnut coated in a cranberry vinaigrette

*Allergens- Nuts

FIRST COURSE

Radio City SoupCarrot and ginger with a dollop of homemade cashew

cream sauce

*Allergens- Nuts in cream sauce

SECOND COURSE

Marinated Medallion Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Seasoned Green Beans

Medallion steak coated in a basil marinade with mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans

*Allergens- Lactose in potatoes

MAIN COURSE

Portobello Mushroom served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Seasoned Green

BeansQuinoa, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, raisins, and basil with a

balsamic vinaigrette glaze topped on a Portobello mushroom

*Allergens- Nuts

VEGETARIAN OPTION

Gold Plate

All guests are served at the same time

One head server will lead the group, and make a signal for when to place food

SERVICE STYLE

GETTING TO THE TABLE

3

6

9

SERVER POSITIONS

12

3

6

9

Server #1 - Head Server

Server #2

Server #3

Server #4

Wait for the head server’s signal to serve and to clear so all guests are being served at the same time

Remember:

LOWER LEFT to serve

RAISE RIGHT to clear

HELPFUL HINTS

RECEPTION TRAINING

Our vision for our guests is to make them feel as though they have just e entered the streets of New York City.

Guests will enter Festival and feel as though they just got off the Metro in NYC. Staff members will be greeting them

and welcoming them to the New Year’s Eve Party.

As they walk through the reception area, they will have a chance to view iconic New York sites such as the New York City Skyline, the Tin Man Statue, and Lady Liberty. There will be background sounds of busy streets to help create

the feel of a New York street.

There will also be a New Year’s Eve Resolution wall and photo booth with props to incorporate the New Year’s

theme.

RECEPTION VISION

RECEPTION LAYOUT

After the main course is finished, there will be a Ball Drop, like a traditional New Year’s Eve party. Post Reception will

be similar to an after party.

The main focus of post-reception will be ambiance with lighting and décor.

The ceiling will be full of balloons to make the ceiling appear lower and lighting will be dimmed to create a subtle

mood.

POST RECEPTION VISION

POST RECEPTION LAYOUT

RECEPTION FOOD AND DRINK

Sparkling Sangria

Raspberry Tea

Lemon and Lime slices

Club Soda

BEVERAGES

Lady Liberty Lemonade Honey

Ginger finely zested Lemonade

Coney Island Dog

Mini hot dogs wrapped around with bacon, lightly

glazed with barbecue sauce

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Mini Caprese BitesMozzarella Cheese wedged in between tomatoes skewered with basil leaves drizzled with balsamic vinegar

The Yankee Pretzel

Served with Honey Mustard Raspberry Sauce or Caramel Sauce

ACTION STATION

POST RECEPTION FOOD

Oreos mixed with cream cheese and chocolate

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE BALLS

Brie and blackberry jam wrapped in pastry, topped with a fresh blackberry

BABE RUTH BITES

World Famous Red Velvet Cookies

Homemade red velvet cookies dipped in white chocolate

WORLD FAMOUS RED VELVET COOKIES