R' David Thomas Executive Conference Center

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R. David Thomas Executive Conference Center

• 2009
• Complete
• Meeting
• package
• menu

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breakfast
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• buffet served daily for a minimum of 25 guests
• Omelets made to order
• Freshly baked breakfast breads and pastries
• Nova lox
• Freshly cut fruit and berries
• Yogurt bar with home-made granola
• Assorted cereals
• Apple wood smoked bacon
• Pork sausage links
• Turkey sausage patties
• Simply steamed green vegetable of the day
• Waffles, French toast, or buttermilk pancakes
• Biscuits and gravy
• Hash brown of the day
• Whole fruit

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good morning breaks
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com
Carolina continental buffet Freshly baked
blueberry and yellow corn muffins with light
butter Hot buttery grits with feathered
cheddar Sweet watermelon with sea salt (summer
fall) European roasted and decaffeinated
coffees Earl Grey, lemon, green, and European
breakfast teas
Tropical Selection buffet Mango/orange and
banana/pineapple smoothies Caribbean fruit
display Freshly baked fruit and bran
muffins Assorted cereals with sliced
strawberries Hot cane sugar infused oatmeal with
dried apricots, cherries, and raisins European
coffee service
All breaks are offered for four hours with the
exception of perishable items. The perishable
items will be offered for one hour of your
choice
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am study break
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com
On the Go buffet Buttery croissants
stuffed with Honey baked ham and sharp
provolone Fresh melons and pineapple House made
granola with assorted milks Freshly squeezed
juices European Roasted coffee service
Coastal continental buffet Fresh Florida
orange, apple, and cranberry juice Bakery bagels
with creamery butter, preserves, and cream
cheese Nova Lox display with capers, Bermuda
onions and diced Roma tomato Seasonal large diced
melons and pineapple European roasted and
decaffeinated coffees Earl Grey, lemon, green,
and European breakfast teas
All breaks are offered for four hours with the
exception of perishable items. The perishable
items will be offered for one hour of your
choice
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• Lunch

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 1
• Southern style chicken salad
• Mustard potato salad
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Chicken noodle soup
• BBQ spareribs
• Fried chicken
• Homemade cheese lasagna
• Vegetable samosas with tamarind dipping sauce
• Vegan green beans almandine
• Black eyed peas
• Pinto beans
• Steamed asparagus
• Macaroni and cheese

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 2
• Traditional tuna salad
• Three bean salad
• South Indian pepper water (soup)
• Potato, leek soup
• Grilled Local and sustainable catch with lemon
• Peppercorn seared new York strip with sautéed
  onions
• Herb cheese stuffed portabellas
• Chicken two ways marsala or piccata
• Roasted root vegetables with seasonal herbs
• Oven dried tomatoes
• Steamed broccoli
• Steamed cauliflower
• Baked ziti
• Classical rice pilaf
• Chef manned pasta station

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 3
• Penne roma salad
• Marinated artichoke salad
• Baked potato soup
• Garden vegetable soup
• Seared yellowfin tuna with mandarin oranges
• Thai green curry chicken with spicy coconut rice
• Spinach and mushroom lasagna
• Tarka dahl
• Grilled peppers and onions
• Fried okra
• Steamed zucchini
• Great northern beans
• Curried potatoes with spinach and tomatoes
• Deep south rice and beans
• Caprese salad station
• Raita

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 4
• Grilled chicken, grape, and walnut salad
• Tuscan tomato and pasta salad with classic
  vinaigrette
• Conch chowder
• Sweet potato or butternut bisque
• Grilled local catch with citrus salsa
• Sesame seared pork tenderloin with wasabi jus lie
• Refried tamale pie
• Thick beef curry in sweet Thai peanut sauce
• Grilled eggplant with tomato ragout
• Steamed seasonal vegetable
• Sautéed seasonal vegetable
• Steamed edamame with toasted sesame seeds
• Sofrito rice
• Saffron Yukon gold mashed potatoes or boniato
• Chef seared sirloin medallions
• Crunchy summer rolls (grilled chicken and veggie)
• Assorted mini desserts

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 5
• Apple and celery root salad
• Greek salad
• Spicy chicken and mushroom soup
• Shitake and scallion broth
• Seared beef filet with green peppercorns
• Shrimp sauté with garlic chablis
• Red vegetable curry with hot and sour basmati
• Chicken and cheese enchiladas with mole on beans
• Sautéed rapini with sweet onions
• Corn on the cobb with chipotle butter
• Black beans with roasted red peppers
• Braised button mushrooms
• Roasted Lyonnais Yukon gold potatoes
• Cardamom brown rice
• Chef manned pasta station
• Sushi

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 6
• Tuna poke salad
• Pickled cucumber and red onion salad
• Minestrone soup
• North Indian Chicken and almond soup
• Grilled New York strip with Worcestershire
  mushrooms
• Miso glazed salmon with soy broth
• Baked vegetable ravioli with goat cheese gratin
• Grilled eggplant parmesan
• Roasted zucchini with black olives
• Steamed green beans
• Sautéed Broccolini
• Rice Cubano
• Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes
• Roast beef and horseradish wraps
• Tomato and mozzarella wraps
• Thai inspired vegetarian stir fry station
• Chefs mini desserts

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 7
• Potato salad nicoise
• Beefsteak tomato and fresh mozzarella salad
• Chicken tortilla soup
• Two bean chili
• Black peppercorn seared lean sirloin with
  horseradish
• Yellowfin with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and pine
  nuts
• Pea and mushroom pullao
• Chicken francaise with light lemon cream
• Onion pie
• Asparagus with sauce maltaise
• Celery root puree
• Braised red cabbage
• Wild rice pilaf
• Baked sweet potato bar
• Thinly slice roasted deli meats
• Mini Rueben sandwiches
• Pasta station

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 8
• Tlalpeno soup (Mexican Hot and Sour)
• Home-style tomato soup
• Pinto and tomatillo salad
• Grilled chicken Caesar salad
• Sour orange marinated rib eye and veggie kabobs
• Blackened shrimp with cool tomatoes
• Chole with saffron basmati
• Chicken Teriyaki
• Blistered tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil
  and chiffonade of basil
• Asparagus with roasted red peppers
• Giant lima beans
• Buttered corn with scallions and butter
• Stir fry rice
• Thyme roasted potatoes
• Deli style meats and cold cuts
• Grilled cheese station (to go with the tomato
  soup)
• Pasta cooked to order

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 9
• Loaded potato salad
• Chefs salad
• Chicken rice soup with lemon grass
• Moong dahl
• Grilled New York sirloin with onion gravy
• Broiled prawns with ginger, garlic and lime
• Eggplant parmesan
• Chicken Kafta Balti over onion pepper and corn
  sauté
• Stir fry pineapple with ginger and chilies
• Roasted root vegetables
• Vegan green beans with lemon and orange zest
• Sautéed seasonal veggies
• Southern Saigon spiced chili rice
• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Roasted turkey, roast beef and vegetarian wraps
• Chef manned pasta station with grilled chicken
• Mini dessert martinis and others

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 10
• Beer cheese soup
• Shrimp Creole
• Grilled chicken salad with Dijon
• Pesto pasta salad
• Seared Diver scallops with arugala and lime
• Grilled tenderloin of beef with tamarind jus lie
• Ricotta stuffed manicotti with sweet tomato basil
• Crispy lo mein pancake with ginger prawns
• Tostones with cinnamon and lime
• Steamed broccoli with olive oil and sea salt
• Simply steamed carrots
• Grilled seasonal squash
• Yucatan potatoes (garlic, scallions, jalapenos,
  jack cheese)
• Saffron basmati with peas
• Tortas (Cuban pork sandwich)
• Chef manned pasta station

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lunch
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Lunch buffet 11
• Chicken stew
• Garden vegetable bisque
• Turkey and frise salad with grape tomato, almonds
  and lemon honey vinaigrette
• Vietnamese tuna salad
• Crispy rice noodle crusted catch with lemon
• Chicken wings Buffalo style
• Vegetarian quesadilla bar
• Thai red curry beef with coconut spicy rice
• Smoked mushrooms
• Yellow beans with Bermuda onion
• Buttered harico vert
• Slow roasted roma tomatoes
• Potato gratin
• Pomme frites
• Cured meat deli with sliced breads
• Assorted cheeses

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R. David Thomas Executive Conference Center

• breaks

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Thomas center break
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• four hour snack
• Whole seasonal fruit variety
• Bottled soft drinks
• Coffee service
• Hot teas
• Home baked cookies
• Assorted energy and granola bars
• Assorted candies
• Trail mix
• One hour specialties will change daily
• Imported and domestic cheeses
• Hummus and warm pita
• Sliced fresh fruit and grapes
• Warm fresh tortilla chips and salsa
• Garlicky crustinis with bruschetta tapas
• Warm soft pretzels with assorted mustards

All breaks are offered for four hours with the
exception of perishable items. The perishable
items will be offered for one hour of your
choice
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good afternoon
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Cookieholic 3
• Chocolate chip
• White chocolate and Macadamia nut
• Oatmeal and raisin
• Peanut butter
• Assorted milks and spring water

Chocolate fix 5 Fudge brownies Frozen
truffles Chocolate macaroons Jumbo chocolate chip
cookies Chocolate fondue with giant marshmallows
and pretzels Hot chocolate Assorted milks
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Youre gonna need a nap
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Macho nachos 4/2 for vegetarian
• Warm Corn tortilla chips
• Spicy Chile con queso
• Carne Para tacos
• Fresh Pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and
  julienne of iceberg
• Spring waters and soft drinks

• The Pink break 6
• A portion of the proceeds will be donated to
  breast cancer research
• Chocolate cupcakes with strawberry icing
• Jellie bean tinis
• Sweet watermelon
• Pink grapefruit
• Sweet and sour pink lemonade

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• dinner

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 1
• Lentil and ham soup
• Beef and vegetable curry stew
• Cherry tomato a orzo salad
• Broccoli salad
• Herb seared breast of chicken with sautéed button
  mushrooms
• Lamb lollipops with Dijon jus lie
• Savory asparagus and red pepper bread pudding
• Blackened catch of the day fajitas
• Broccolini
• Sautéed yellow squash with Vidalia onions
• Charred Chinese pole beans
• Refried beans
• Herb roasted new potatoes
• Spanish rice
• Caesar salad tossed to order
• Tuna tatake

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 2
• Italian wedding soup
• Tomato reggiano soup
• Tomato mozzarella with chiffonade of basil
• Marinated olives with roasted red peppers
• Sweet fennel sausage and peppers
• Petite filet bordelaise
• Grilled veggie ravioli
• Angus burgers and veggie burgers
• Harico vert
• Sliced carrots with honey
• Lima beans
• Baked Idaho potato bar
• Penne alfredo
• Risotto to order
• Tossed garden salad with lemon honey vinaigrette
• Grilled veggie wraps with goat cheese

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 3
• Hot and sour prawn soup with jasmine rice
• Cream of asparagus with fire roasted red peppers
• Classical egg salad
• Surimi salad with mandarin orange and tarragon
• Grilled airline breast of chicken with English
  pea puree
• Miso glazed catch with sweet tamari broth
• Tempura vegetables with chiang mai
• Veal meatballs and spaghetti with sweet tomato
  basil
• Bok choy stir fry with roasted peanuts
• Cannellini beans with escarole or chicory
• Steamed sugar snaps with black sesame
• Black and tan onion rings
• Simply steamed jasmine rice
• Horseradish potato cakes
• Crab scampi to order with garlic bread
• Bibb lettuce wraps (chicken or veggie)

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 4
• New England clam chowder
• Vegetable tomato stew
• Olive, pepperoncini and feta salad
• Marinated grape tomato salad
• Mojo marinated skirt steak with chimichuri
• Seared breast of chicken with goat cheese and
  lemon burre blanc
• Spanikopita
• Maryland crab cakes with remoulade
• Cauliflower and carrots
• Seasonal grilled vegetables with balsamic glaze
• Sautéed spinach and garlic
• Pina colada rice
• Gorgonzola mashed potatoes
• Creamy reggiano polenta
• Bananas foster to order
• Imported and domestic cheeses

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 5
• Masoor dahl
• Spicy veal and lamb chili
• Caesar salad
• Seafood salad
• Blackened ribeye with blue cheese crumbles
• Grilled mahi with lime butter
• Basmati layered with lentils
• North Carolina BBQ chicken
• Puebla green peas with onion tomato and garlic
• Cream corn with fresh thyme
• Broccoli with cheese sauce
• Sweet and sour brussel sprouts
• Old bay stewed potatoes
• Arroz picante
• Pasta made to order
• Assorted sushi with wasabi and pickled ginger

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 6
• Beef potato stew
• Corn and poblano chowder
• Mustard slaw
• Creamy cole slaw
• Catch of the day with salsa verde
• Chicken breast bruschetta
• Mattar paneer
• Southeastern pulled pork with Carolina vinegar
  sauce
• Beet, daikon and carrot stir fry
• Baked beans
• Southern style braised greens
• Hoppin John
• Simply steamed basmati
• Rosemary roasted potatoes
• Chicken salad croissants
• Cherries jubilee

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 7
• White chicken chili
• French onion soup with crustinis
• Sweet potato salad
• Traditional tuna salad
• Roasted lemon pepper chicken with herbs
• Shrimp spedino with lemon butter
• Lasagna primavera
• Skirt steak taco salad bar (make you own station)
• Green peas with caramelized pearl onions
• Steamed Broccolini
• Chinese five spice carrots
• Bok choy, celery, and red pepper tamari stir fry
• Saffron basmati with cashews
• Basil pesto mashed potatoes
• Muffalettas
• Hand rolled Summer rolls with sweet mirin

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 8
• Crab and asparagus soup with nuoc cham
• Seasonal vegetable soup
• Frisse with shrimp cilantro and lime salad
• Low country macaroni salad
• Beef pot roast with carrots and potatoes
• Grilled catch of the day with lemon
• Mushroom stew with goat cheese gratin
• Stir fry giblets with garlic and ginger over
  jasmine
• Cornmeal dipped zucchini
• Roasted seasonal squash
• Steamed snow peas with citrus zest
• Cuban black beans with sofrito and ham
• Sticky rice with sweet and sour rice wine
• Penne picchi pacchu
• Make your own BLT station
• Crème brule burned to order

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 9
• Minestrone
• Vegetable bisque
• Alabama mashed potato salad
• Ice berg salad with sliced tomato, onion,
  jalapeno, and lime
• Adobo rubbed pork tenderloin
• Fried chicken tenderloins with BBQ and honey
  mustard
• Pallak paneer with cumin dusted rice
• North Carolina cornmeal fried catfish with tartar
  sauce
• Roasted spaghetti squash with butter and sea salt
• Asparagus sauté
• Roasted carrots with honey
• Steamed long grain rice
• Corn meal and onion hush puppies
• Boiled parslied new potatoes
• Make your own deli croissant
• Baked Alaskan

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 10
• Split pea and ham soup
• Creamy Vidalia onion and vegetable soup
• Veracruz shrimp salad
• Asian slaw
• Seared filet mignon on wilted spinach with diced
  tomato and basil
• Breaded butterflied shrimp with horseradish
  cocktail sauce
• Coconut Vietnamese rice with lemon grass basil
  and peanuts
• Crawfish and chicken New Orleans jambalaya
• Creamed spinach
• Broccolini with brown butter and lemon
• Caramelized onions
• Roasted parsnips or turnips
• Curried red potatoes with rocket and tomato
• Pasta primavera simply tossed in olive oil and
  fresh veggies
• Beef wraps with horseradish
• Grilled veggie wrap with kalamata olives and feta

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dinner
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Dinner buffet 11
• Brunswick stew
• Vegetarian broth with orzo
• Potato salad with Asian spice
• Three bean salad
• Veal Milanese with lemon and parsley
• Seared pork tenderloin with wasabi cream
• Ricotta vegetarian lasagna
• Braised green curry beef with coconut rice
• Sautéed seasonal veggie
• Steamed seasonal veggie
• Caramelized zucchini
• Asparagus with cheese and onion
• Sundried tomato smashed potato
• Sea salt buttered egg noodles
• Assorted sushi
• Shrimp cocktail

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• reception

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chilled
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Canapés
• 3 per piece
• Mini Buttermilk biscuits with chorizo and honey
  butter
• Sesame seared Yellow fin tuna loin with ponzu
• Tender asparagus blanketed by Tasso ham and lemon
• Puff cups filled with NC smoked trout and chive
  cream
• Classical tomato and basil bruschetta
• 4 per piece
• Five peppercorn seared beef tenderloin on a
  garlicky crustini
• Strawberry with gorgonzola mousse and toasted
  walnut
• Shrimp spedino with horseradish shooter
• Caesar salad shots
• Smoked salmon mousse on a potato blini

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Hot bites
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
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• Hors d oeuvres
• 3 per piece
• Spanikopita with sundried tomato pesto
• Thai Spring rolls with Sake spice
• Garlic grilled chicken satay with spicy peanut
• Hand rolled Tuscan meatballs with sweet marinara
• Skewered and grilled beef brochette with Tamarind
• Mini pork BBQ slider with creamy slaw
• Baby quiche Florentine
• 4 per piece
• Coconut crusted prawns with mango/papaya chutney
• Filet mignon wrapped in pastry with Port demi
  glace
• Lump Carolina crab cake with spicy Remoulade
• Smoked chicken quesadilla with arbol sour cream
• Tart of duck confit and warm goat cheese
• Fennel sausage stuffed Button mushroom
• Sweet scallops, bacon wrapped then tossed in
  apricot and vodka

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on display
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
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• Enhancements
• Cheeses 165 per 50 guests
• Imported and Domestic Cheeses displayed with
  baguettes, grisini and fresh berries

fruit 160 per 50 guests Market style fresh
melons, golden pineapple, and seasonal Chef
selected accompaniments
Crudités 160 per 50 guests Fresh crisp baby
veggies with buttermilk ranch and herbed cream
cheese
Brie 170 per 50 guests Warm gooey triple
cream brie baked in an elaborately decorated
pastry with exotic preserves and brined olives
along side baguettes and crackers
Antipasto 180 per 50 guests Display of
Imported cured meats and cheeses to include Genoa
salami, proscuitto, marinated Cillegine, Kalamata
olives, and Fire roasted Mediterranean
vegetables Served with Crusty baguettes and
Garlicky bread sticks
Cold Bar 10 per person Chilled Jumbo prawns,
rock oysters on the half shell, snow crab legs
with horseradish cocktail, mini tobascos, and
Meyer lemons
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action stations
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• Carvery
• Vermont breast of Turkey 200
• Tarragon Riesling pan gravy, cranberry and
  mandarin orange relish, with soft butter rolls
  (serves 50)

Pork Loin 150 Grilled, then rubbed with Dijon
and parslied Panko accompanied by chive mayo and
warm focaccia (serves 40)
Chateaubriand 150 Peppercorn crusted
tenderloin of beef with cured horseradish,
roasted garlic aioli, and honey baked rolls
(serves20)
Lamb 170 New Zealand leg of lamb marinated in
Burgundy and grilled with lemon and tarragon
aioli on rosemary ciabatta (serves 25)
Grouper 150 Whole side fresh Nassau Grouper
wrapped in banana leaves and brushed with
Jamaican jerk seasoning then served with egg
rolls and Scotch Bonnet relish (serves 25)
Salmon 150 Whole side of Wild salmon grilled
and served with classic remoulade, lemon butter
and wilted spinach (serves 25)
A Chef fee of 50 per hour applies to all
action stations
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action continued
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UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
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• Chef in Action
• Pasta Primo 9 per person
• Penne pasta and Ricotta tortellini with
  proscuitto cream and Spicy marinara
• Select from Sweet Callabrese sausage, English
  field peas, wilted spinach, sundried tomatoes,
  and shaved parmesano reggiano

Martini 10 per person Saffron sun burst,
Basil pesto, and Golden sweet potatoes Choose
your flavor blue cheese, bacon, cheddar,
shitakes, Vidalia onions, marshmallows, spiced
pecans, and Cayenne
Thai Wok 11 per person Ponzu chicken and
Tamarind marinated beef with fresh Baby bok choy,
Red peppers, Smokin Thai chilies, and seasonal
baby Asian vegetables Fried rice and pork pot
stickers
Quesadilla 11 per person Grilled chicken
and goat cheese or mojo skirt steak with creamy
Havarti Topped by guacamole, chipotle sour cream,
Pico de gallo, or salsa fresca Also Spanish rice
with beans and mole
A Chef fee of 50 per hour applies to all
action stations
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a la carte menu options
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
ke.com

• A la carte 21 dozen
• Bagels
• Muffins
• Danishes
• Cookies
• Brownies
• Croissants
• enhancements 3 each
• Ice cream Bars
• Granola bars
• Candy bars
• Gatorade
• Cereal bars
• Breakfast sandwiches
• Individual fruit juices
• Pepsi products(2.25)

• enhancements 3 per person
• Pretzels
• Tortilla chips and salsa
• Wavy chips and onion dip
• Popcorn
• Whole seasonal fruit
• Mixed nuts

• enhancements 5 each
• Red bull
• Frappuccino
• Starbucks double shot espresso
• enhancements 32 gallon
• Coffee
• Tea
• Fruit punch
• Lemonade
• Hot chocolate

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• beverage

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night cap
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
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• red wines
• Salmon Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 19
• Salmon Creek Pinot Noir
  19
• Woodbridge Merlot 20
• Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone 22
• Hyman Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 28
• Penfolds Shiraz
  30

white wines Salmon creek Chardonnay 19 Woodbrid
ge White Zinfandel
12 Kendal Jackson Chardonnay 30 Estancia Pinot
Grigio 28 Domaine Chandon Blac de
Noir 42.
42
hot toddy
R. David Thomas Executive Conference CenterDuke
UniversityOne Science Drive/Box 90344Durham,
North Carolina 27708919-660-6400www.meetingsatdu
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• Host Bar (host pays all charges)
• each host bar will incur 50 bartender fee per
  bar
• House Liquors 6
• Premium Liquors 7
• Domestic Beer 3
• Imported Beer 4
• House Wine 5
• Bottled Water Soft Drinks 2.25

Cash Bar (individuals pay all charges)cash bars
will incur 50 bartender fee and 14 per hour
cashier fee Cordials 8 House Liquors
6 Premium Liquors 8 Domestic Beer
3.50 Imported Beer 4 House
Wine 6 Bottled Water Soft Drinks 2.25