This past September, we were asked to create a menu that was New York City centric. Chef Portale went to work to create a special menu of canapés, food stations, and desserts that celebrated the culinary history of the city. The backdrop for our event was the New York City skyline as seen from the High Line.
Location: The High Line
Guests: 400
Food: New York-centric Selections
“Since no two events are alike, we look at every event we do individually, working closely with the client to custom create the event they want.”
—Brandon Lynn, Gotham’s Event Master
Chef Alfred Portale’s
NYC-INSPIRED MENU
THE SAN GENNARO
Eggplant caponata crostini with Parmesan crisp
EVERYTHING BAGEL
Salmon rillete, scallions, sesame
“KATZ’S”
Pastrami lamb on rye
LONG ISLAND DUCK TERRINE
Black trumpet mushrooms and violet mustard
MEATPACKING
Prime beef tartare
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
Concorde grape
THE “CHIPWICH”
Chocolate chip ice cream sandwich
COCKTAILS
by Jeremy Hawn
MANNAHATTA
Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, black walnut bitters
THE BROOKLYN
Old Overholt Rye, house-made amaro, maraschino, Dolin Dry Vermouth
