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Continued from page 80 pleases the palate, eases guests’ hunger and gives an impression; it also encourages interaction.“Serving Mike Catalano, owner of Al passed hors d’oeuvres gets Mia Amore in Dickson City, people to mingle and talk says cocktail hour not only more. It creates an atmosphere Sample Starters and gives Skytop Lodge, Skytop guests something to do.” He Most Unique: Braised pork recommends cheeks serving six to Hot Appetizer: Crab cake, seven appetiztempura shrimp ers and says Cold Appetizer: Shrimp great hors cocktail d’oeuvres Vegetarian: Fresh mozshould be onezarella with plum tomatoes, bite finger fresh basil, caper berries, balfoods that guests can eat samic and Olive Oil without getting Pair it:White wine or Vodka messy. martini flavor and textures; small bites work best.”
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Sample Starters Al Mia Amore, Dickson City Most Popular: Stuffed mushrooms with sausage Most Unique: Pasta Station Cold Appetizer: Bruschetta; fresh mozzarella and toast with marinated tomatoes, onions and fresh basil Vegetarian: Spanakopita; puff pastry with spinach and cheese Pair it: Pino Grigio or Pino Noir
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