Fall's Finest! A 3-Course Experience
$59 per person

Wild Mushroom Bruschetta

Crimini, Portobello, and Shitaki mushrooms are sauteed with Marsala wine, fresh herbs, shallots, and course black pepper, then served on toasted and buttered baguette.

Butternut Squash Risotto

Creamy risotto of butternut squash, diced apples, crispy pancetta, and truffle oil.

Maple-glazed Apple Pie

Everything you love about mom's apple pie, with a Maple twist by Polkadot Dinners. Set in a perfectly flaky butter crust.

Entrees

Red & White Lasagne

$13.00

Layers of slow-simmered, homemade meat sauce, and luscious white-cheddar bechamel, lovingly embrace tender layers of pasta and thin-sliced homemade meatballs. Topped with fresh herbs and melted mozzarella...this dish is Molto Delizioso!

Extra Meatballs: A La Carte Meatballs on the side - $2.00

Vegetarian Lasagne

$11.00

Homemade roasted tomato and Cabernet sauce has all the heartiness of the meat sauce without the meat. Portobello mushrooms, roasted red and yellow bell peppers, carrots, eggplant, onion, and garlic are simmered with roasted tomato and Cabernet wine to make a thick, savory sauce for layering between tender pasta and white-cheddar bechamel. Topped with fresh herbs and melted mozzarella.

Cajun Chicken & Andouille Alfredo

$12.00

Ancho chili-crusted, blackened chicken and spicy Andouille sausage are met with a mildly spicy Parmesan Cream sauce, roasted red peppers, shallots, garlic, and chives. Served over Fettuccine ribbons.

Lemon Caper Chicken

$12.00

Boneless, skinless breast of chicken, sauteed in white wine, fresh lemon, capers, and button mushrooms. Set atop lemony angel hair pasta.

Tri tip & Bacon Chili

$11.00

Hearty, delectable, and irresistibly delicious. Tri tip and bacon harmonize perfectly in a medium-spiced chili that will leave you craving more! Fresh onion, bell peppers, chili peppers, and tomatoes are stewed with kidney and pinto beans until this chili is fork-ready.

Vegetarian Option: Vegetarian Chili available upon request

Thai Coconut Curry Chicken

$13.00

A taste of Thailand! Coconut, green curry broth with chopped bell peppers, chili peppers, mushrooms, garlic, red potatoes, eggplant, carrots, fresh lemongrass, basil, lime, and boneless, skinless chicken.

Rice: Add rice

Cellophane Noodles: Add Cellophane Noodles

Stuffed Mediterranean Bell Peppers

$11.00

Green, yellow, red, and/or orange bell peppers, stuffed with couscous, feta, sauteed onion and garlic, fresh herbs, Kalamata olives, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Topped with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, then baked to blistered perfection.

Simple and Scrumptious Enchiladas

$11.00

Beef or chicken, red sauce or green...you'll love it any way it comes. Juicy meet and traditional green chili peppers, onion, and spices, are made mouth-watering with homemade enchilada sauce (red or green). Freshly grated cheese and chopped fresh cilantro are rolled with the succulent filling in your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Topped with more sauce, cheese, olives, and fresh sliced green onion. These enchiladas are MUY BUENO!

Chicken Marsala

$12.00

Boneless, skinless breast of chicken, sauteed in Marsala wine, Porcini mushrooms, and Italian parsley. Served with creamy mashed potatoes.

Sides
*Side dishes may only be ordered in addition to main Entree(s). Side dishes not sold independently.

Fresh Veggies

$2.00

In-season vegetables can be prepared in a variety of ways. The possibilities are endless, and we will gladly make your veggies exactly how you like them. Inquire to add your favorite in-season veggie dish to any entree.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

$2.50

Hand-crafted from aged white cheddar, roasted garlic, fresh chives, and cream. *Note: If entree includes this side, there will be no additional charge.

Baked Macaroni & 5-Cheeses

$4.00

Extra-large elbow macaroni noodles are drenched in a thick, bubbly cheese sauce made from scratch with Fontina, Gruyere, Smoked Gouda, Edam, and cream cheeses. Topped with buttered bread crumbs, then baked until perfectly browned on top.

Entree Portion Available - $7.00

Greek Dolmathes

$4.00

Rice is simmered with onions, lemon juice, dill, parsley and pine nuts, then delicately rolled in grape leaves.

Garden Salad

$2.00

Fresh, chopped red & green leaf lettuces, halved cherry tomatoes, thin-sliced bell peppers, cucumber, and homemade croutons. Choice of dressing.

Salad ad-ons: Avocado | Bacon | Chicken

On The Lighter Side

Frisee Salad

$5.00

Fresh Frisee salad blend with chopped walnuts, Gorgonzola, bacon, and sliced pears. Lightly tossed in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette (or undressed if desired).

Lettuce: Lettuce substitutions available

Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

$4.00

Sliced peaches, apples, melon, and berries topped with a zesty honey-lime dressing. *Fruit used in salad will vary based on availability.

Artisan Fruit & Cheese Board

$12.00

Hand-sliced fruits with their perfect cheese accompaniments: (honey, nuts, and crackers served along side) -Brie with fresh berries -Bleu with apples & pears -Parmesan with dates -Fontina with melon

Strawberry & Avocado Salsa with Whole-Grain Crackers

$4.00

Chopped fresh strawberries and avocados topped with cilantro and diced mild chipotle peppers

Small Bites, BIG Flavor

Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Bleu Cheese and Pecans

$6.00

Succulent figs stuffed with spiced pecans and bleu cheese crumbles, then wrapped in delicate prosciutto and grilled until slightly blistered. Topped with a honey drizzle.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus in homemade Hollandaise sauce

$5.00

Perfectly grilled asparagus, blanketed in peppered bacon, and topped with homemade hollandaise sauce and chives

Baby Bagels & Lox

$8.00

Bite-sized bagels, topped with chive-infused cream cheese. Served alongside locally smoked salmon, 3-tomato relish, thin-sliced red onion, and capers. *Plain bagels available upon request.

Irresistable Classics Meet Modern-Day Cuisine

Croque Madam

$8.00

Tender slices of Prosciutto and Swiss cheese, grilled between thick-sliced country bread. A delicate bechamel topping becomes the creamy stage for the star of the show, a perfect sunny-side-up egg.

Sun-dried tomato & Cream Cheese Frittata

$7.00

A puffed, fluffy egg dish made with whipped cream cheese, chives, and white pepper. Topped with sun-dried tomato & basil salsa, baby greens, & diced red onion. Lightly drizzled with homemade Meyers Lemon vinaigrette.

Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash

$8.00

Golden brown sweet potatoes and sweet sausage are complemented with caramelized shallots and garlic.

Stuffed French Toast

$8.00

Texas-style, thick-cut bread dredged in Rum batter, then stuffed with a filling made from fresh cream, whipped cream cheese, crushed graham crackers, walnuts, and more Rum. Topped with fresh berries, candied lemon zest, and a cinnamon simple-syrup glaze.

Quiche Lorraine

$7.00

Savory custard loaded with smoked bacon, Gruyere cheese, tender shallots, and fresh herbs. Nested within a buttery, flaky crust.

Breakfast Wraps

$7.00

Seasoned scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, aged white cheddar cheese,and roasted herbed potatoes are gently wrapped in a variety of tortilla shells of your choice: -Sun-dried tomato/basil -Spinach -Whole-wheat -High-fiber Flour -High-fiber whole-wheat -Flour -Corn (White or Yellow) *Homemade Red and/or Verde Salsas served along-side

Baked Ham & Cheese Casserole

$7.00

Diced Ham, Fontina, and Swiss cheese, blended with eggs, and seasoned with fresh herbs, then baked until golden-brown. You won’t miss the carbs! Topped with a creamy blend of Ricotta cheese, roasted tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

A La Carte

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$3.00

A side-portion of Potatoes roasted in Rosemary and Olive Oil.

Sausage Links or Bacon Strips

$3.00

A side-portion of your choice of either Sausage Links or Bacon Strips. *Turkey Bacon or Turkey Sausage Links available upon request.

Variety Yogurt

$3.00

Your choice of Yogurts or Chef-choice variety, one per person.

Variety Muffins

$4.00

Your choice of Muffins, or Chef-choice variety, one per person.

Working Luncheon
Sample Luncheon menu from corporate luncheon catered by Polkadot Dinners.

Mediterranean Chicken Pitas

$7.00

Chicken breast,fresh chopped Roma tomatoes,diced red onion,diced cucumber,with a homemade roasted garlic and cucumber Tzatziki.

Sesame Chicken & Quinoa Wraps

$8.00

Toasted sesame seed Quinoa, fresh watercress greens, sliced red bell pepper,chopped walnuts, with homemade honey-lime dressing. Wrapped in your choice of tortilla.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

$8.00

Boneless, skinless chicken marinated in basil cream, served in butter lettuce cups with thin-sliced yellow and red bell pepper,shaved lemon grass,steamed rice-noodles,chopped peanuts,fresh julienne basil leaves, and Thai peanut dressing.

Heat: Please indicate heat level desired, or "no heat"

Assorted English Tea Sandwiches

$7.00

Bread(s) of your choice, cut into bite-sized sandwiches, with low-fat cream cheese and chive spread, then filled with your choice of the following: -watercress and radish -cucumber, dill, and tomato Or, feel free to create a custom filling and we will make your sandwiches to order.

Price may vary for custom sandwiches: Inquire

Traditional Greek Salad

$5.00

Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, thin-sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles, fresh mint, with a light balsamic dressing.

Spinach & Strawberry Salad

$5.00

Fresh spinach, thin-sliced yellow bell pepper, slivered almonds, and sliced strawberries, in a light balsamic dressing.

Roasted Chicken Salad

$6.00

Chopped roasted chicken, fresh avocado, diced celery, thin-sliced red bell pepper, diced red onion, bleu cheese crumbles (optional), crumbled bacon (optional. Variety of dressings (please indicate if low-fat or fat-free options are desired)

Crostini Trio

$5.00

Individual crostini toasts topped with eggplant, portobella, and olive tapenades.

Assorted Cheese & Cracker Plate

$9.00

Variety of premium cheeses, stone-ground cracker assortment, bunch grapes, and premium mustards.

1920's Themed Event
Sample menu from "1920's" themed event catered by Polkadot Dinners.

Waldorf Salad

$5.00

Popularized in the 1920’s, this delicious salad offers a bed of micro-greens topped with candied walnuts, celery root, gala apples, and red grapes. Not even prohibition can stop the amazing champagne vinaigrette that gives this salad just the right zest!

"Live-Wire" Muffalettas

$10.00

Bite into the essence of the Jazz-era! These delicious, individually portioned sandwiches will have you fox-trottin’ in no time! Homemade olive tapenade generously spread onto crusty ciabatta bread, then layered with salami, prosciutto, mortadella, and provolone.

Add-ons: Sliced Filet Mignon Muffaletta (price is in additi - $4.00 | Sliced Roasted Chichen Muffalettas (price is in ad - $2.00

"Speakeasy" Sliders

$9.00

Hold on to your feathers, dames and gents...these babies are the CAT’S MEOW! Shredded Pork Sliders: Pork shoulder, slow-cooked in Kahlua, then shredded to sweet perfection. Complemented with red onion and pineapple slaw. Served on a Hawaiian roll. Pulled Chicken sliders: Boneless chicken, slow-cooked in buffalo sauce, then shredded and set atop a creamy bleu cheese spread. Served on a ciabatta roll.

"Bootleg" Tea Sandwiches

$7.00

They may be dainty, but they’re the perfect accompaniment to your “Giggle Water”! Enjoy a variety of sandwiches on various breads (wheat, white, rye) and seasoned cream cheese spreads. Choose from the following: Salmon and Watercress Cucumber and Chive Prosciutto and Mixed Olives

"Swanky" Cheesecake-stuffed Strawberries

$3.00

Exactly how they sound. Heavenly! They’ll leave you feeling “Spifflicated”! Giant strawberries stuffed with cheesecake and graham filling, then drizzled with a chocolate-rum reduction.

"Goin' Bananas" for Pushups!

$4.00

Old fashioned banana pudding parfaits are layered with ‘Nilla Wafer crumbles, then topped with homemade whipped cream. Stylistically served in a “push-up” cup.

Chocolate Option: Bananas not your thing? Try the Chocolate option.

In-Home Dinner for 4
$70 per person. An intimate dinner, cooked in-home for the client by Polkadot Dinners, professionally served at their own dinner table.

Frisee Salad

Fresh frisee salad with chopped walnuts, gorgonzola, bacon, and sliced pear. Lightly tossed in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette.

Lettuce Option: Inquire for various lettuce options.

Petit Filet Mignon Dinner

Tender beef filets in boysenberry/cabernet reduction, and set atop a delicate mushroom ragout made from shiitake, crimini, and trumpet mushrooms, shallots, and cabernet. Served with: Blistered asparagus. Sauteed with shallots, then broiled to a blistered perfection in premium balsamic. Creamy mashed potatoes. Crafted from aged white cheddar, roasted garlic, fresh chives, and cream.

Sandwiches and Pockets

Assorted English Tea Sandwiches

7.00

These dainty tea sandwiches are delicately sliced free of crusts, and served on tiered displays. An herbed cream cheese spread is met with the following: (choice of bread) -watercress and radish -cucumber, dill, and tomato -prosciutto and chives

Mediterranean Chicken Pitas with Homemade Tzatziki

7.00

Pita pockets are stuffed with your choice of the following, and dressed in homemade roasted garlic and cucumber tzatziki: (choose any or all of the following) -chopped boneless, skinless chicken breast -fresh chopped roma tomato -diced red onion -diced cucumber

Pulled Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Walnuts and Grapes

7.00

House-made slow-roasted chicken is pulled and then met with traditional chicken salad accompaniments like pickles and celery, and then elevated with the addition of chopped walnuts and halved green grapes. (On thick-sliced whole grain & seed wheat bread unless otherwise requested)

Hot Appetizers

Baked Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches

6.00

Prosciutto and goat cheese, blended with eggs, and seasoned with fresh herbs, then baked until golden-brown, Topped with a creamy blend of Ricotta, diced roma tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

5.00

Perfectly grilled asparagus, blanketed in peppered bacon, and topped with homemade hollandaise sauce and chives.

Grilled Prosciutto-wrapped Figs with Bleu Cheese and Pecans

6.00

Succulent figs stuffed with spiced pecans and bleu cheese crumbles, then wrapped in delicate prosciutto and grilled until slightly blistered. Topped with a honey drizzle.

Stuffed Mushrooms

5.00

­Button mushrooms, stuffed to the MAX with aromatic herbs and veggies, and seasoned breadcrumbs.

Salads, Cheeses, and Charcuterie Boards

Artisan Fruit and Cheese Platter

12.00

Hand-sliced fruits with their perfect cheese accompaniments: (honey, nuts, and crackers served along-side) -Brie with fresh berries -Bleu with apples & pears -Parmesan with dates -Fontina with melon

Charcuterie Board

14.00

(honey, crackers, fig jam, and nuts served along-side) -House-pickled veg (pickles, peppers, carrots, and radishes) -Truffle-mousse pate -Prosciutto and provolone-stuffed banana peppers -Locally cured meats -Up to 4 specialty cheeses

Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Salad

6.00

A somewhat deconstructed version of the classic Caprese. Tiny mozzarella pearls and grape tomatoes are drizzled in olive oil and balsamic reduction, then tossed with chiffonade basil, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted red bell peppers.

Bistro Salad

5.00

Fresh spring salad blend with chopped walnuts, gorgonzola, bacon, and sliced pears. Lightly tossed in a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. (other dressing options available)

Traditional Greek Salad

5.00

Chopped fresh romaine lettuce, thin-sliced red onion, sliced cucumber, kalamata olives, and feta cheese crumbles are dressed lightly in creamy balsamic dressing and garnished with mint leaves.

Spinach and Cranberry Salad with Sliced Strawberries

5.00

Chopped fresh romaine lettuce, thin-sliced yellow bell pepper, sliced almonds, and dried sweet cranberries are lightly tossed in the dressing of your choice, or with variety dressings on the side. Sliced strawberries served on the side as option.

Roasted Chicken Salad

5.00

Chopped house-roasted chicken (sub tri tip instead of chicken for additional charge), fresh avocado, chopped celery, thin-sliced red bell pepper, diced red onion, blue cheese crumbles, and crumbled bacon, are lightly tossed in the dressing of your choice, or with variety dressings on the side. (suggested dressing for this salad: Raspberry Vinaigrette or Champagne Vinaigrette)

Desserts

Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

3.00

Giant strawberries stuffed with cheesecake filling and sprinkled in graham cracker crumbles.

Banana Pudding Pushups (Chocolate Mousse available)

3.00

Old-fashioned banana pudding parfaits are layered with ‘Nilla Wafer crumbles, then topped with homemade whipped cream. Stylistically served in a “push-up” cup. OR Chocolate Mousse is layered with brownie crumbles and topped with homemade whipped cream. Stylistically served in a “push-up” cup.

Variety Cookies

4.00

Up to three (3) homemade varieties: -white chocolate cherry chip -classic chocolate chip -classic peanut butter -chocolate-dipped peanut butter -chocolate mint-chip

Mini Cupcakes

4.00

Homemade, from-scratch cupcakes in flavors of your choice of the following: -classic vanilla with chocolate fudge frosting -chocolate decadence (made with ghirardelli chocolate) with chocolate ganache -lemon with classic cream cheese frosting -vanilla bean with rum-flavored icing - THE RED RIBBON Kahlua-Mint cupcake with Kahlua Buttercream Frosting!