Wednesday May 22, 2013
Vixen Vittles ~ Macadamia Catering (island style!)
We Vixens and Visiting Vixens had thee best day on Little Venice Island last month (as you can tell from the blog previously posted). We discussed setting a pretty table for photo purposes and then what do ya know… the discussion of having lunch on the island was in the works! Shauna, the Event Coordinator for the island, made arrangements with an excellent caterer (one who does off-site catering and is familiar with the workings of the island and the unique setting) and so this is the beginning of our love affair with Macadamia Events and Catering…
Macadamia Events is located in San Francisco, but easily travel and set up catered events to wherever the job site is… even on this island. Owner and Executive Chef, Bronson Macomber (below chatting with us ladies) grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii… and those island flavors and nuances were evident in our lunch.
Aficionados of local, seasonal and resourcing the best ingredients, Chef Bronson and Macadamia created quite the spread for our al fresco dining experience. Check out all the ingredients that were included in our first course ~
Watermelon and Pickled Vegetable Salad with French Radish, Chioggia Beets, Jicama, Carrot, Ginger-Citrus Puree & Fried Mint
And then the entree course… wow – seriously!
Soy Braised Short Ribs, Sauteed Gai-lan with Kimchi, Yukon Potato Gratin, Asparagus Bundles with Short Rib Reduction
Then, when the dessert course came out, we sat with our mouths open – in awe (but then we recovered and gobbled every bite)
Chocolate S’mores Cake with Blueberry Gastrique and Marshmallow Brule
What a treat. What a beautiful luncheon! Thank you Chef Bronson and Macadamia… and thank you Shauna for putting us in touch with them and facilitating this dining experience.
Our cute little menu cards were created by Sara of Bella Vita Invitations. Vixen Lora worked with Sara and gave her the overall theme of “nature and river” and wow… look how perfect these are! Also the photography of Allison Stahl is incredible… the food photos look so crisp, clear and yummy!! Thanks Allison for joining us, we always enjoy having you as a Visiting Vixen.
To read the review we prepared on Little Venice Island, click here and consider this unique venue for a very special social, wedding or party!