It was a great experience except for some minor faults but I want to get into the whole event from the outside elevator, the ambiance, the food, the service, the many landscapes and the beautiful scenery showing that Fort Lauderdale is really the Venice of America.
THE MENU (of which I had almost everything but the sushi which isn't my thing!)
PIER TOP
BRUNCH FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE
SERVED CHILLED
Imported and domestic cheeses with flavored crostinis--Charcuterie display--country style pate, salami toscano--Crespone, Spanish chorizo--prosciutto wrapped in black figs stuffed with walnuts, blue cheese and honeycomb--Lychee honey glazed Atlantic salmon, jalapeno aioli--Pistachio crusted ahi tuna, coconut, peanut sauce--Banana brulee with brie cheese, pancetta crisp--Pan seared scallops, grilled asparagus, smoked cheese coulis--Mexican shrimp ceviche presebted in mini martinis--Roasted duck brewast, orange miso sauce--Mediterranean green salad, feta cheese, kakamata olives--Heirloom tomato, mozzarella, shaved hearts of palm salad, balsamic reduction
FAMILY STYLE
(SERVED AT TABLE)
Grilled grouper, spicy fried ripe plantain
Domestic lamb cops, red bliss potatoes, mustard jus
Tandoori jumbo shrimps, sweet potato hash
Herb marinated chicken breast, creamy polenta
MAIN
Grilled corn and crab chowder
Lobster benedict, roasteed vegetables, spicy holloandaise
CARVING AND PASTA STATION
Fusilli pasta with arugula pesto, roasted pine nuts
Calamarata pasta with white clam sauce
Beef strip loin with wild mushroom ragout
SUSHI ROLLS AND NIGIRI DISPLAY
BELGIUM WAFFLE AND PANCAKE STATION
DESSERTS
Truffles--Pistachio brulee--key lime shots--Guinness panacotta presented in mini martinis--Oreo crusted cheesecake--Mini tropical fruit tarts--Petite flourless chocolate cake--White and Milk chocolate fountain with assorted fruits for dipping--Coconut sushi in bamboo basket--Bourbon pecan pie (but no carrot cake!!!)
Part 2: The approach to the restaurant, the restaurant, the dishes, glasses and silverware, the views