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Great Gathering Five Hour Cocktail Reception

Cocktail Hour Open bar featuring The Lodge Premium Spirits, Our Signature Triple Cream Brie Wedge with Fruited Port Compote, Strolling Wine, Champagne and Complimentary Signature Cocktail

Butlered Hors d’oeuvres (Enjoy your choice of six single hors d’oeuvres or four single and one paired hors d’oeuvre from our Classic Selections)

Filet Mignon Bruschetta Petite Beef Wellington New Zealand Lamb Chop Peppadew Antipasto Skewers Wild Mushroom Streudel Tomato Dill Bisque “Cordial” Roasted New Potato Spanikopita Veggie Stix and Dip Moody Blue Blini Asparagus & Red Pepper Risotto Kalamata & Chévre Tart Fig and Fontina with Lavender Phyllo Mediterranean Pita Truffled Potato Croquette Délice Figs with Triple Créme Brie Thai Spring Rolls Ahi Tuna Tartar Toasted Coconut Shrimp Apple Dill Smoked Trout Pear and Roquefort Star Yuengling Ale Battered Shrimp Lobster Bisque “Cordial” Smoked Salmon Tulip Escargot En Croute Shrimp & Grits Maryland Crab Canapés Crab Rangoon Tandoori Chicken Onion Crusted Chicken with Honey Butter Chicken Satay Chicken Quesadillas Orange Kissed Pistachio Brie Chicken & Lemongrass Potstickers Asparagus & Asiago “Cigar” Rockin’ Reuben Roulades Piggies in a Blanket Chicago Style Pizza Deviled Eggs Macaroni & Cheese Crispy Clam Strips Silly Dillys Poppers Mozzarella Sticks Brew City Fries Toasted Ravioli Hot Wings Chili Rellenos

Introductions & ‘Champagne’ Toast

Reception Hors d’oeuvres (Choose four additional Classic plus two Paired Hors d’oeuvres) Premium Hors d’oeuvres available – priced accordingly

Meat & Potatoes Tiny Wagu meatloaf with a zesty tomato sauce and baby potato cheese pierogies – caramelized onion sour cream

Burgers & Fries Black Angus cheeseburgers on a mini sesame seed bun with a seasonal french fry pilsner – don’t hold the pickle!

Paired Hors d’oeuvres Soup & Sandwich Our house recipe tomato dill bisque paired with grown up grilled cheese

Pizza & Coke A variety of your favorite Chicago style pizzas with a side of mini Coke Classic

Shepherd’s Pie & Ale Miniature Shepherd’s pie with an ounce of ale Pretzel Dogs & Bier Mouth-watering authentic Bavarian frankfurter with German beer hall mustard on a mini toasted pretzel roll – seasonal mini bier

Cheesesteaks & Coke Philadelphia’s finest – Tender beef, sautéed peppers and onions with a miniature Coke Classic. The secret’s in the cheese (whiz)!

Grand Pasta Station Pasta Additions Three Cheese Tortellini Roasted Seasonal Vegetables +$3.50 Penne Rigate • Pappardelle Meatballs, Breast of Chicken or Sweet and Hot Italian Sausages +$5.50 Sauces Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp or Dry Sea Scallops +$9.50 per person “Absolut” ala Vodka • Classic Alfredo • Bolognese served with oven fresh artisan rolls, EVOO, Parmigiano Reggiano,

Fresh Basil Pesto with Toasted Cashews Cracked Black Pepper and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Viennese Sweets & Coffee A lovely selection of delicate and delicious sweets beautifully presented to each table on silver trays Freshly Brewed Green Mountain Coffees and Distinctive Organic Teas

The Lodge Wedding Cake or Silver Cupcake Tower Our Signature Classic White Wedding Cake with Champagne Buttercream Icing, Real Whipped Cream and Berry Garnish or The Lodge Signature White Cupcakes sweetly iced with a Swirl of Buttercream