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Café Ponte is a popular restaurant located in Clearwater that

specializes in contemporary American cuisine with French, Asian, and Italian

influences.

Its owner, Chris Ponte, graduated from the world renowned Cordon Bleu in

Paris, France at the top of his class. He then went on to apprentice at Le

Taillevent, a three Michelin star restaurant also in Paris. Following his two

years at the Le Taillevent, he was off to New York City to apprentice with

Daniel Boulud at his acclaimed restaurant, Daniel. As such, he brings his ex-

ceptional culinary experience to the Tampa Bay Area.

Since its inception in 2002, Café Ponte has garnered numerous awards and

accolades including “Best restaurant on the Gulf Coast” Zagat 2006-2013

and 11 golden spoon awards, awarded to the top twenty restaurants in the

state by the prestigious Florida Trend Magazine. In 2008, Café Ponte was in-

ducted into the NRN Hall of Fame.

Thus, Café Ponte is able to bring this exceptional experience and talent to it’s

in-demand catering service. Chris Ponte and his staff can create a special

menu for an intimate dinner party in your home or a grand event prepared

on a rooftop, in a field, or on a beach. His knack for replicating the quality

that you find in his restaurant off-premise is unparalleled.

Belgian Endive Stuffed with Blue Cheese, Fig Jam, Candied Walnuts

Fig Tart w/a Foie Gras MousseLobster Shot with a Coconut-Lime BrothMini Beef WellingtonDiver Scallop Wrapped in Apple Smoked Bacon w/a

Vanilla-Rum SauceClassic Beef Tartare on Toasted French BreadShrimp Cocktail w/an Asian Cocktail SauceSnow Crab Claw w/a Miso MustardLamb Lollipop w/a Fig JamSmoked Salmon on Parmesan Lavash Topped w/

Herbed Cream Cheese and Caviar

Wild Mushroom BisqueChopped Tuscan SaladSpinach Salad with Goat Cheese with a Bacon–

Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Filet Mignon with a Thai Basil Curry SauceSeared Tiger Shrimp with a Yuzu-Pineapple SauceMiso Glazed Butter Fish w/a Stone Crab SauceSeared Shrimp w/a Lobster-Ginger NageFilet Mignon w/a Burgundy SauceRack of Lamb w/a Mustard Herb CrustPotato Crusted Chilean Sea Bass w/a Red Wine SauceOsso Buco MilanesePorcini Rubbed Rib-Eye w/a Natural SauceFilet Mignon with Colossal Shrimp and a Barolo Sauce

Choice of Four Hors d'oeuvresChoice of Two EntreesChoice of Vegetable and StarchChoice of SaladBread and Butter Service

Choice of Four Hors d’oeuvres:

Choice of a Soup or a Salad:

Choice of Two Entrees or Surf and Turf:

(Meals include: vegetable, starch,

and bread service)

Platinum Package Buffet$90

Platinum Package$100

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Crab Cake w/a Srirachi AioliStuffed Mini Portabella with Gorgonzola CheeseTuna Poke with Avocado and Mango on Crispy a Won TonBrie and Grape Tart with Walnuts and RosemaryBruschetta with Truffle and Wild Mushroom Beef Carpaccio w/a White Truffle AioliSeared Tuna Skewer w/ Wasabi AioliPear and Blue Cheese TartCoconut Shrimp w/a Mandarin Dipping SauceFilet Tip Wrapped in Bacon w/an Herb BernaiseDuck Rillette w/an Apricot Jam, Confit of Diced Shallots

on an herb Crostini

Wild Mushroom BisqueMixed Greens with Endive SaladHearts of Caesar Salad with a Meyer Lemon DressingArugula Salad with Figs, Prosciutto, and a Goat

Cheese Crostini

Nine Spiced Maple Leaf Duck BreastGrouper with Chinese Black Bean SauceSesame Crusted Tuna w/a Ponzu Sauce24 Hour Braised Short RibsGrouper w/a Lemon Caper SauceNew York Strip w/a Roasted Shallot SauceMacadamia Crusted Snapper w/a Lobster SauceCrab Stuffed Lemon Sole w/a Lobster NageAhi Tuna Mignon w/a Tomato-Caper SalsaChicken or Veal Milanese w/a Lemon-Caper SauceLobster Ravioli Tossed in a Lobster-Truffle SauceVeal Chop Parmigiana with Tomato SauceChicken SaltimboccaPetite Filet Mignon w/a Barolo Sauce

Choice of Four Hors d’oeuvresChoice of Two EntreesChoice of Vegetable and a StarchChoice of SaladBread and Butter Service

Choice of Four Hors d’oeuvres:

Choice of a Soup or a Salad:

Choice of Entree or Surf and Turf:

(Meals include: vegetable, starch,

and bread service)

Gold Package Buffet$70

Gold Package $80

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Mini Egg Roll–Chicken, Beef or Pork w/ Asian VegetablesBeef Satay w/a Lime-Hoisin SauceChicken Satay w/a Cashew Dipping SauceFried Artichoke w/a Basil AioliTomato-Basil Bruschetta with a Goat Cheese MousseTomato and Mozzarella Skewer w/a Basil Pesto Fried Cheese Ravioli w/a Fresh Tomato SauceShrimp Risotto BallDeviled Duck Egg w/ Crispy Neuske BaconChicken WellingtonTuna Poke w/ Mango and Avacado on a Crispy Won Ton

Wild Mushroom BisqueChef’s Creation Seasonal SoupMixed Field Greens with Garden VegetablesHearts of Caesar Salad with a Meyer Lemon Dressing

Lemongrass Marinated Chicken Breast in a Red Curry SauceSnapper w/a Rock Shrimp Lobster-Ginger Beurre BlancChicken Breast w/a Tarragon SauceSalmon w/a Citrus Salad in a Lemon Beurre BlancWild Mushroom Risotto with White Truffle OilButternut Squash Ravioli w/a Sage and Hazelnut

Brown ButterMediterranean Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese,

Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, LeeksGrilled Chicken Breast with Proscuitto Ham, Caramelized

Shiitake Sauce

Choice of Four Hors d’oeuvresChoice of Two EntreesChoice of Vegetable and a StarchChoice of SaladBread and Butter Service

Choice of Four Hors d’oeuvres:

Choice of a Soup or a Salad:

Choice of Entree or Surf and Turf:

(Meals include: vegetable, starch,

and bread service)

Silver Package Buffet$50

Silver Package$60

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“Each plate was a picture postcard...”

-Tampa Bay Illustrated

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