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Create Catering & The Dining Studio

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    • First Course

    • Seasonal Salad

      Greens / roasted beets / pickled shallots / spiced pepitas / chevre / grainy mustard vinaigrette

      gluten free, vegan

    • Wedge Salad

      Iceberg / cherry tomato / bleu cheese / bacon / crispy sweet potato / buttermilk-herb dressing / everything sprinkle

      gluten free

    • Simple Salad

      greens / radish / dry cranberries / roasted sunflower seeds / apple champagne vinaigrette

      dairy free, gluten free, vegan

    • Butternut Squash Bisque

      Roasted squash bisque / coconut milk / chives

      dairy free, gluten free, vegan

    • Seasonal Soup

      Creamy leek and potato soup / truffled potato crisps

      gluten free, vegan

    • Tartine

      Grilled baguette / honey goat cheese spread / pickled beets / arugula / toasted seeds and nuts / balsamic vinaigrette

      vegan

    Our menu changes seasonally and on a whim.
    Here is a sampling of what we offer.

    • Create's Crudite Display

      grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Salumi & Artisan Cheese Display

      1 oz cheese plus... dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ italian rosemary ham/ widmer's cheddar/ st pete's blue/ chevre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried fruits/ nuts

    • Risotto Tots

      arborio rice/ reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve

      vegetarian

    • Deviled Eggs

      local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika

      dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

    • Mac & Cheese Spoon

      cheddar cheese/ orecchiette pasta/ buttered panko for buffet served in a small dish

      vegetarian

    • Twice Baked Potato

      aged cheddar/ chives/ green goddess

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      poached shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Gravlax

      chive-lemon cream cheese/ cucumber/ rice cracker

      gluten free

    • Turkey & Lemongrass Meatballs

      pineapple sweet chili sauce

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Swedish Meatball

      pork and beef/ creamy gravy/ lingonberry/ chive

      gluten free

    • Oxtail Slider

      red wine braised/ pickled green tomato/ horseradish cream

    • Tiny Cheeseburgers

      buttery bun/ pickles/ fancy sauce

    • Chicken Salad Slider

      lettuce/ tomato/ walnut/ dried cranberry/ white bun

    • Potato Chips & Dip

      seasoned house-made potato chips/ creamy french onion dip

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Vegetable Gougere

      butternut squash/ rosemary/ mascarpone/ maple syrup

      vegetarian

    • Vegetable Gougere

      grilled corn/ roasted poblano peppers/ scallions

      vegetarian

    • Salumi Pick

      artisan cured meat/ aged cheddar/ cornichon/ fig jam

      gluten free

    • Black Bean Empanada

      queso/ grilled corn/ roasted pepper sauce

      vegetarian

    • Potato and Pea Samosas

      cucumber sour cream/ cilantro (can be vegan without cream sauce)

      vegetarian

    • Red Lentil Fritters

      cucumber mango salad/ cilantro chutney/ scallions

      dairy free, gluten free, vegan

    • Pork Tenderloin Mini Mi

      soy glazed pork/ sriracha mayo/ cucumber/ carrot/ cilantro/ soft bun

    • Naan Pizza

      ricotta/ truffled mushrooms/ arugula/ crispy shallots (8 pcs)

      vegetarian

    • Naan Pizza

      grilled chicken/ tikka sauce/ red onions/ mozzarella/ cilantro (8pc)

    • Fall/Winter - Naan Pizza

      herbed chevre/ butternut squash/ cranberry/ balsamico (8 pcs)

      vegetarian

    • Spring/Summer - Naan Pizza

      herbed chevre/nut-free pesto/ grilled summer squash/ parm (8 pcs)

      vegetarian

    • Za'atar Chicken Skewer

      grilled chicken/ grilled zucchini/ cherry tomato/ hummus

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Za'atar Veg Skewer

      grilled zucchini and yellow squash/ cherry tomato/ hummus

      dairy free, gluten free, vegan

    • Grilled Steak Pick

      grilled beef/ chimichurri/ crispy plantain

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Grilled Chicken Skewer

      sweet tamari glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Caprese Pick

      marinated tomato/ fresh mozzarella/ basil puree/ aged balsamico

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • **Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

    Entrees

    • Grilled Breast of Chicken

      brined/ wild rice sauté / lemony green beans/ wild mushroom cream sauce/ crispy parsnips

      gluten free

    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin

      brined/ sweet and sour sauteed red cabbage/ potato pancakes/ garam masala apple butter

    • Braised Beef Short Rib

      potato puree/ honey glazed carrots/ red wine demi/ crispy onions/ chives

      gluten free

    • Grilled Beef Tenderloin

      roasted fingerling potatoes and shallots/ asparagus/ au poivre sauce/ crispy potato

      gluten free

    • Market Fish

      japanese sweet potato puree/ garlic grilled rapini/ smoked shallot tamari beurre blanc/ crispy yams

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Seared Gnudi

      spinach-ricotta-chevre dumplings/oven-dried cherry tomatoes/ market veg/ reggiano/ basil/ white wine-butter emulsion

      dairy, egg, wheat, vegetarian

    • Vegan Gluten Free Entree

      turmeric roasted cauliflower/ rice and lentils/ hummus/ grilled zucchini/ chimichurri

      vegan

    • **“Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

    Tasting Menu

    • Mushroom-Tomato Ragout Pasta

      fennel-reggiano salad/ red wine/ crispy parsnip

      vegetarian

    • Market Vegetables

      z'hatar/ sumac labneh/ harissa vinaigrette/ pistachio

      gluten free, tree nut, vegetarian

    • Grilled New York of Beef

      potato puree/ melted carrots/ foie gras demi glace/ crispy bits

      gluten free

    • S'mores Cake

      dark chocolate cake/ chocolate mousse/ toasted meringue/ graham/ salted caramel

    Dessert

    • Pumpkin Spiced Latte Donut

      Cinnamon donut / espresso sauce / pumpkin mousse / candied pepitas

    • Caramel Apple Spice Cake

      Mascarpone whip / salted caramel

    • Sweet Potato Tart

      Toasted meringue / sour cherry red wine sauce

    • Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

      Without shortbread / pecan shortbread / cranberry orange compote

      gluten free

    • French Silk Tart

      Chocolate mousse / whipped cream / chocolate crunch / butterscotch sauce

    • Peppermint Patty Pavlova

      Peppermint meringue / chocolate custard / whipped cream / gf cookie crumble

      gluten free

    Our wine list is curated to offer unique wines that you may not see everywhere. Many of our wines have great backstories and links to Minnesota. We can also order nearly any wine or champagne out there if you are looking for something extra.

    Rose

    • Lorgeril O' de Rose

      Offers a gorgeous mix of upfront citrus, bright spring flowers, and red fruit aromas that are framed by hints of crisp mouthwatering saline notes, finishing snappy and fresh

    Sparkling

    • Segura Viudas Brut Cava - Spain

      Refreshingly dry, complex, elegant flavors, juicy lime, tropical pineapple and light flower tones

    • Piper Heidseick Cuvee - Champagne, France

      Elegant and balanced Champagne with aromas of pear, white flower, fresh almond

    White

    • Pike Road Pinot Gris - Willamette Valley

      Fruit forward and vibrant, notes of fresh pear make this wine an easy sipping delight

    • Les Deux Moulin, Sauvignon Blanc - Val de Loire Valley

      Bright and lively white, with notes of lime, gooseberry, and a subtle grassiness

    • Ca Dei Frati Lugana - Lombardy, Italy

      Fresh and light with delicate hints of white balsamic flowers, traces of apricot, and fresh almond

    • Albert Bichot Macon Village - Burgundy, France

      Nose is fragrant and floral, with notes of honeysuckle, acacia, lively fresh fruits, and a slight mineral undertone

    • Amity Vineyards, "White Pinot Noir" - Eola-Amity, Oregon

      Lemon custard, melon & pineapple with a mouthwatering finish

    • Pierre Prieur et Fils, Domaine de Saint-Pierre Sancerre Blanc - Loire Valley, France

      Full-bodied in mouth, notes of white fruit, citrus, slightly salty finish that brings out fineness and length

    Red

    • El Vinculo Crianza - Do La Mancha

      Aromatic notes of blackberry and plum, long and pleasant finish with notes of sweet spices

    • Martin Ray RSV Cabernet Sauvignon - California

      Notes of fresh blackberry, currant, bramble, peppercorn, touches of elderflower and vanilla

    • Penley Estate, Cabernet Franc - Coonawarra Francis

      Youthful, vibrant, and bursting with juicy violet fruits, notes of Turkish Delight and spice

    • Lange Estates Pinot Noir (2022) - Willamette Valley, Oregon

      Round with plush tannins, aromas of baking spice, and red bush tea, with notes of black cherry, cedar, and boysenberry

    • Marietta Cellars Arme Cabernet - Northern Sonoma County

      Driven by a core of blue fruit, layers of earthy aromas, deep and heady flavor of dark cherry

    • Ridge Vineyards, "Three Valleys" (2019) - Sonoma California

      Pungent cherry, raspberry, sweet oak, and complex minerals. Lively acid, supple tannins, exotic spices

    • Borgogno "No Name” - Borolo Italy

      Persistent notes of ruby red rose, violet, fresh fruits with a spicy hint on the nose, dry and full bodied

    • Miner Emily's Cabernet - Napa Valley

      Rich layered wine with aromas of black fruit, notes of mocha, espresso, and toasted oak

    • Domaine Serene ‘Evenstad Reserve’ Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, Oregon

      Silky-smooth, velvet-like tannins, long weighted finish, notes of dark fruits, mushrooms, and cola

    Beer

    • Coors Light

    • Indeed Brewery

    • Fulton Brewery

      Hop Kingdom 300 IPA

    • Bent Paddle Brewing Lab

      14* ESB Amber Ale

    • Great Lakes Brewing

      Amber Lager

    • Sociable Cider’s

      Freewheeler Hard Cider

    • Truly

      Hard Seltzer

    Curated "pick list" style menu options for events with 12-24 guests. Menu items can be adjusted based on total guest count, happy hour theme, and menu favorites.

    Choose a few, or multiples of several.

    Dietary considerations are listed along each menu option.

    12 Guests

    • Salumi & Artisan Cheese Display

      dry cured salami/ grilled mortadella/ Italian rosemary ham/ widmer's cheddar/ st pete's blue/ chevre/ pickles/ mustard/ marinated white beans/ crackers/ dried apricot

      $120 per 12 Guests

    • Crudite Display

      grilled/ blanched/ raw/ seasoned vegetables/ hummus/ green goddess

      $60 per 12 guests

      gluten free

    • Chips & Dip

      seasoned house-made potato chips/ creamy french onion dip

      $30 per 12 guests

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      poached shrimp/ cocktail sauce/ lemons/ two shrimp per pick - 18 picks per order

      $72 per 12 guests

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Chickpea & Cucumber Salad

      tomato/ olive/ feta/ lemon/ dill

      $48 per 12 guests

      gluten free, vegetarian

    24 per order

    • Mac 'n Cheese Spoons

      toasted panko/ truffle oil

      $48 per 24

      vegan

    • Deviled Eggs

      local eggs/ cornichon/ dijon/ tarragon

      $55 per 24

      dairy free, gluten free, vegan

    • Twice Baked Potatoes

      cheddar/ chive/ buttermilk dressing

      $45 per 24

      gluten free, vegan

    • Grilled Chicken Skewer

      sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo

      $84 per 24

      dairy free

    • Chicken Salad Slider

      lettuce/ tomato/ walnut/ dried cranberry/ white bun

      $72 per 24

    • Tiny Cheeseburgers

      buttery bun/ pickles/ fancy sauce

      $72 per 24

    Our craft cocktails are designed with your vision in mind, and each is created with fresh, seasonal and inspiring ingredients. Our bartenders are seasoned mixologists with in-depth knowledge of what they are creating for your guests. Craft Cocktails may be added to both our Standard Full Bar Package and Premium Bar.

    Old Fashioned

    • Classic

      Spirit, Sugar, Bitters

    • Grandfathers Auld Fashioned

      Spirit, Sugar, Bitters, Cherry, Orange, Soda

    • Improved

      Old Overholt Rye, Cardamom Simple, Cardamom Bitters

    Classic Cocktails

    • The Last Word

      Hendricks Gin, Luxardo, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice

    • Corpse Reviver #2

      Hendricks Gin, Cointreau, Lillet, Lemon, Absinthe (rose)

    • Hemingway Daiquiri

      Plantation Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Luxardo, Simple Syrup

    • Create’s Manhattan

      Bourbon, Sweet/Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters

    • Create’s Margarita

      Tequila, Create’s Orange Liqueur, Lemon, Lime, Simple

    • Aviation Cocktail

      Gin, Lemon Juice, Luxardo, Créme de Violette

    • Verdant Lady

      Hendricks Gin, Lime Juice, simple syrup, Green Chartreuse, Mint

    • NY Sour

      Rye, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Red Wine

    Original

    • Firth of Forth

      Vodka, Black Tea, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters

    • I Knew a Girl Named Nicki…

      Vodka, Canton, Sour, Ginger Beer and Lime

    • On Our Side

      Vodka, Cherry Ginger Shrub, Soda

    • Icehouse Toddy

      Rye, Honey Simple, Lemon Juice, Cardamom Bitters

    • Spring Optimism

      Bombay, Canton, Lillet, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters

    • Untitled No.3

      Hendrick’s Gin, Cynar, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters

    Event Specific Cocktails

    Create Craft Cocktails – customized batched cocktails unique to every event. We can design a cocktail for you, or prepare one of your favorites.

    • Nojito

      A delicious NA version of the classic Mojito coconut cane simple/ fresh lime juice/ spearmint/ anise hyssop leaves/ club soda w/ lime and mint leaf

      Batch (10x)

    • Enzoni

      green grapes/ gin/ Campari/ lemon juice/ simple syrup

      Batch (10x)

    Each concept menu is conveniently priced to include a set of three hors d'oeuvres, buffet style – and drinks.  

    Cocktail Hours are designed for 25-35 Guests. Pricing is a flat rate per person for appetizers and two drinks, plus tax and service charge. Drink service includes: full bar, hand selected wines and beer, (NA) sodas, sparkling water.

    Enhancements

    Enhance your happy hour with our concept driven dessert and craft cocktail options which may be added for additional fees.

    • Concept cocktails pre-ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

    • Add sparkling wine, cava, champagne, or extended options from our 2022 wine list.

    • Concept driven dessert

    • Added service staff for butler passed appetizers and drinks.

    Additional Guests

    • Clients may increase the guest count to over 35 with added fees for service staff and chef labor, see your events sales coordinator for more information.

    East Indian

    Unique East Indian set Hors d'Oeuvres – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

    • Potato Pea Samosas

      cucumber raita

      gluten free, peanut free, vegetarian

    • Chicken Tikka skewer

      masala sauce/ scallions

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Saag Paneer Naan Pizza

      naan crust/ creamy spinach sauce/ paneer/ red peppers

      peanut free, wheat, vegetarian

    East Indian Enhancements

    May be added for additional fees...

    • Key lime Tartlet

      whipped cream/ toasted coconut

      dairy, vegetarian

    • Delhi Cooler

      gin/ lime juice/ pineapple juice/ curry nectar (can be mocktail)

    • Lunar Eclipse

      turmeric vodka/ carrot/ lemon/ honey/ angostura bitters can be a mocktail

    • Tonic with Gin

      Create's House-made Quinine Tonic

    Asian

    A curated selection of our top three requested Asian inspired menu items – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

    • Chicken Skewer

      sweet soy glaze/ sesame/ asian slaw/ rooster mayo

      dairy free

    • Pork Lemongrass Meatball

      ginger-sweet chili sauce

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Kimbap

      nori wrapped/ marinated tofu/ pickled radish/ spinach/ carrot/ gochujang sauce

      vegetarian

    Asian Enhancements

    May be added for additional fees.

    • Mini Vanilla Cheescake

      sesame graham cookie/ candied ginger

    • Tom Yum on a Rock

      vodka/ cointreau/ palm sugar/ lemongrass/ cucumber/ lime/ red pepper and sea salt

    • Paolo (sails The Seven)

      rum/ malibu/ passoã/ pineapple/ vanilla/ lemon

    Latin

    Curated collection of latin menu concepts – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

    • House fried tortilla chips

      salsa roja/ queso dip

      dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

    • Elote quesadilla

      grilled corn/ roasted poblano peppers/ lime zest/ sour cream/ scallions

      vegetarian

    • Chorizo Albondigas

      salsa verde/ guajillo puree

      dairy free, gluten free

    Latin Enhancements

    May be added for additional fees.

    • Churros

      cinnamon sugar/ chocolate sauce

    • Create's Margarita

      blanco tequila/ Cointreau/ lime/ lemon/ agave syrup/ salt

      $12

    • Pineapple Mint Caipirinha

      cachaça/ pineapple/ simple syrup/ mint

    • Brazilian Buck

      cachaça/ ginger beer/ ginger/ lime

    Classics

    A selection of classic Americana – $35 per guest. Two drinks tickets per guest | concept cocktails ordered in batches of ten for additional cost.

    • Risotto Tot

      arborio rice/ reggiano/ roasted tomato conserve

      vegetarian

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      poached large shrimp/ tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce/ lemon

      dairy free, gluten free

    • Deviled Egg

      local, organic eggs/ truffle oil/ smoked paprika

      gluten free, vegetarian

    Classics Enhancements

    May be added for additional fees.

    • Salted caramel chocolate brownie

    • Manhattan

      bourbon/ sweet vermouth/ dry vermouth/ bitters

    • Auld Fashioned

      rye/ simple syrup/ orange & cardamon bitters

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