The Menu

"The word 'menu' is derived from the French 'minute' and means small; a small list...The object of restaurant menus is to attract the attention of prospective customers.  The standard bill of fare should therefore, show a selection of seasonal food, a variety of dishes featured in the gastronomical order..."

                                                                -Hering's Dictionary of Classical and Modern Cookery

The samples below are actual dishes that have been prepared for clients in the past.  Though theses dishes can certainly be recreated for you, the main idea is to inspire and indicate the possibilities.  Individual tastes are always the priority!