sesa group dining options
Group Dining Options for The Southeastern Shrine Association 2014 Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Hotel Jacksonville, Florida August 6-10, 2014
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
Dear Illustrious and Noble Sirs and Ladies, Exclusive Destination Management is pleased to welcome the Southeastern Shrine Association to Jacksonville for your annual meeting in 2014.
SERVICE:
Group Dining Options for the SESA Groups
Listed in this proposal are some of Jacksonville’s most popular dining locations located within 5-10 minutes of the Hyatt Regency. Dinner prices listed are estimated to include a 3-course dinner for 15-30 people in a private dining space. SERVICE INCLUSIONS: SERVICE FEE:
Research and recommendation of restaurants based on extensive experience in Jacksonville Site inspection to approve restaurants based on profile of group Confirm and re-confirm, reservations at restaurants Plan menus and negotiate pricing (where applicable) Advance restaurants and make appropriate introductions Coordinate payment with restaurant and provide itemized billing to client
Charges will be based on actual restaurant charges, plus an EDM management fee of 10% for bar packages or drinks on consumption.
TRANSFER COSTS:
Transportation from the Hyatt to selected restaurant: ....... $5.00 per person
MINIMUM GROUP:
15 people
NOTES:
Menus are to be pre-selected by the group. As these are Private space requests they incur food and beverage minimums that must be met for exclusive use. All restaurant costs will also incur a 7% Florida State Sales tax and a 20% gratuity.
ALL PRICES AND POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Pricing in this proposal is based on 2013 rates. There could perhaps be a 5-7% increase for 2014.
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
2
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Group Dining
Restaurant Orsay was recently named one of only three restaurants in Jacksonville to receive the prestigious Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award. Orsay understands that at the best restaurants, it’s the details that really set them apart from the rest. From the cozy atmosphere to the attentive yet not overwhelming service, to the cool bottle of house water on your table, to the fair and reasonable prices, generous portion sizes, and affordable house wines, Orsay offers exquisite French cuisine. Orsay prides itself on being a sustainable restaurant featuring all the best local purveyors have to offer. Your group will enjoy a private dining area equipped with all the AV equipment you may need for presentations. SAMPLE MENU APPETIZERS 1/2 dozen Gulf Coast Oysters Sauce mignonette & house-made cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish Mushroom Bisque Creme fraiche, chives Orsay Salad Baby lettuces, Parmigiano-Reggiano, red onion, Dijon champagne vinaigrette ENTREES Prince Edward Island Mussels & Frites White wine, garlic, butter, thyme, house-made pommes frites Carolina Trout Glazed haricots verts, toasted Marcona almonds, lemon brown butter vinaigrette Roasted Black Hog Farm Chicken Pan seared breast, leg and thigh confit, roasted vegetable “stuffing”, currants, braised Twinn Bridges greens, roasted poultry jus Boeuf Bourguignon Red wine braised beef, poached baby potatoes, carrots, leeks, wild mushrooms DESSERTS Crème Brulee Vanilla bean custard, caramelized sugar crust Brown Butter Pear tart Cinnamon poached pears, whipped creme fraiche, maple citrus syrup, walnut tuile $52 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
3
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar The Blue Fish offers awesome food and a great atmosphere. Super friendly service, relaxed, cool decor, and very fresh local fish prepared a multitude of ways. In an area of town known for its great restaurants this place does really well to stand out.
SAMPLE MENUS
MENU I
MENU II
SALAD Assorted mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots and red cabbage, balsamic vinaigrette.
SALAD, (choose one) Mixed Greens Salad OR Caesar Salad romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, and our own house made Caesar dressing
ENTRÉES Choose three, served with appropriate starch and vegetables Herb Crusted Tilapia pan sautéed, beurre blanc.
ENTRÉES (choose three) Grilled Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon – red wine demi
Chicken Picatta sautéed, lemon, capers, garlic, white wine.
Grilled Deep Water Grouper & Shrimp tomato basil butter compound.
Grilled Sliced Sirloin Bordelaise seasoned sirloin, grilled, sliced, served with a mushroom, red wine sauce. all servings will be prepared medium.
Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast - pan seared and topped with crab and beurre blanc.
Grilled Salmon tomato basil buerre blanc Seared Shrimp & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese white truffle oil DESSERT Chocolate Mocha Mousse $33.00 per person
Black & White Sesame Tuna - Soba, Wakame, Soy Ginger Glaze Blackened Fresh Catch Red Beans & Rice, Jumbo Lump Crabbeurre blanc DESSERT (choose one) White Chocolate Bread Pudding French white chocolate, frozen hazelnut cream. or Chocolate Mocha Mousse $39 per person
There is also an all fish/shellfish menu for $48 per person: Herb Grouper & Jumbo Lump Crab, Old Bay Mixed Grill, Shrimp & Scallops, Blue Fish Filet & Crab Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
4
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
Espeto Brazilian Steak House Indulge Your Senses..... "CHURRASCO" is an old tradition from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where the Gaucho Steakhouse was born. You will taste 14 cuts of meat, each one skewered, seasoned and slowroasted to perfection over an open flame. The skewered meat is then presented and hand carved at your table by Gauchos. A hot and cold buffet featuring an abundance of fresh options is available to build your own salad. The buffet includes imported cheeses, olives, a large variety of gourmet salads and four hot dishes to complete your Brazilian Feast. . MENU Sizzling Skewered Prime Meats Top Sirloin, Garlic Sirloin, Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon, Pepper Sirloin, Flank Steak, Rib Eye, Slow Roasted Beef Ribs, Leg of Lamb, Brazilian Style sausage, Chicken Breast wrapped in bacon, Parmesan Pork Loin, Barbecue Pork Ribs, Salmon, Marinated Chicken Thigh, Roasted Provolone Cheese Gourmet Sides and Salad Bar Fresh Vegetables, Mixed Gourmet Salads, Imported Cheeses, Authentic Brazilian Side Dishes, Feijoada, Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Olives, Salad Dressings, Soup DESSERT Brazilian Flan The perfect vanilla flan, Brazilian style Coconut Flan A variation of our delicious flan Tropical Charlotte Creamy passion fruit mousse over dipped lady fingers Slices’n Spices Roasted pineapple slices seasoned with spices over ice cream Hot Cocoa Falls Melting chocolate soufflé teams with vanilla ice cream and homemade raspberry coulis Bananas and Coconuts Caramelized bananas spilled over vanilla ice cream Papaya Cream Fresh papaya blended with vanilla ice cream and topped with crème de cassis Cookies Ice Cream Vanilla ice cream topped with our own chocolate fudge cookie crumbs Sugar Free Chocolate Cake Coffee, Iced Tea, Soft Drinks $49 per person Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
5
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
BISTRO AIX Distinctly different, locally owned and operated since 1999, Bistro AIX has changed the spirit of dining out in Jacksonville. Named after the French town in Aixen-Provence, Bistro AIX, is a high-energy bistro with a stylish, big-city setting. Designer/Partner Terry Schneider’s sophisticated and alluring spaces embody the lively spirit of a bustling bistro in the south of France. The result is an odyssey of sights, senses and tastes.
SAMPLE MENU Mixed Green Salad with dried tomatoes & shaved cheese, tossed in walnut vinaigrette Smoked Tomato Soup topped with crème fraîche & chives ENTRÉE Steak Frites Bistro “Onglet” steak with green beans, red wine shallot sauce and French fries Ashley Farms Roasted Chicken on whipped potatoes, locally grown squash & chicken jus House-made Shrimp Tagliatelle In light tomato-cream sauce with fresh herbs & shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano Blue Hill Bay Mussels Steamed in white wine, thyme & garlic, served with saffron aioli & French fries DESSERT Lemon Berry Tart sweet lemon filling with cream cheese & a mixed berry compote in a graham cracker tart Classic Crème Brule A Bistro Aix favorite! Coffee, Iced Tea, Soft drinks $44.00 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
6
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
River City Brewing Company
Jacksonville's premier riverfront restaurant located on the Southbank of downtown Jacksonville features a casually elegant 325 seat main dining room overlooking the beautiful St. John's River and the skyline of downtown Jacksonville. The menu offers dishes created with global flavor and culinary expertise including fresh seafood, tender steaks creative pasta dishes and daily Chef's creations. SAMPLE MENU SALAD Choice of House Salad or Caesar Salad ENTRÉE (choice of 3, more choices are available) Grilled New York Strip Served with a Choice of One Sauce: Wild Mushroom Demi-glace, White Chocolate Gorgonzola Sauce, Au Poivré Sauce or House Made Worcestershire Sauce Market Fresh Catch Served with a Choice of One Sauce: Dill Caper Butter, Pesto or Smoked Tomato Sauce
Crabmeat Stuffed Flounder Oven Baked and served with a Lobster Brandy Sauce Chef’s Choice of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Starch Fresh Baked Rolls Freshly Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Sodas $44 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
7
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
Matthew’s For over a decade, Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco has been one of Northeast Florida's most distinctive, innovative and elegant restaurants. Chef Matthew Medure has set the standard in fine dining with his unique menu options, impeccable service and attention to detail. The staff is at your service and prepared for your every need. The menu is carefully thought out each day to surprise and entertain your palate and to satisfy every distinctive taste.
SAMPLE MENU (There are over 15 choices per course, these are just a sampling) First Course Romaine Salad with Boursin Dressing, Grilled Ciabatta Croutons, Parmesan or Baby Spinach with Duck Confit Apple Salad and Cranberry Vinaigrette
Second Course Crab Chowder with Sweet Corn and Roasted Fingerling Potato or Sautéed Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Scallion Broth Third Course Roasted Organic Chicken Breast with Pine Nut Risotto, Truffle Reduction or Seared Local Red Snapper Fillet with Champagne Leeks and Lemon Tarragon or Duo of Beef with Beef with Petite Tenderloin and Braised “Painted Hills” Short Ribs, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Glazed Jumbo Asparagus Dessert Baked Apple Cobbler with cinnamon Streusel, chocolate Ice Cream Matthew’s Flourless Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Ice Cream Chocolate and Banana Bread Pudding served warm with Crème Anglaise Peppermint Crusted Chocolate Crème Brûlèe with Mixed Berries Freshly Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Sodas 3-course dinner beginning at $49 per person 4-course dinner beginning at $59 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
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Hyatt Regency Hotel Jacksonville, Florida August 6-10, 2014
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
Dear Illustrious and Noble Sirs and Ladies, Exclusive Destination Management is pleased to welcome the Southeastern Shrine Association to Jacksonville for your annual meeting in 2014.
SERVICE:
Group Dining Options for the SESA Groups
Listed in this proposal are some of Jacksonville’s most popular dining locations located within 5-10 minutes of the Hyatt Regency. Dinner prices listed are estimated to include a 3-course dinner for 15-30 people in a private dining space. SERVICE INCLUSIONS: SERVICE FEE:
Research and recommendation of restaurants based on extensive experience in Jacksonville Site inspection to approve restaurants based on profile of group Confirm and re-confirm, reservations at restaurants Plan menus and negotiate pricing (where applicable) Advance restaurants and make appropriate introductions Coordinate payment with restaurant and provide itemized billing to client
Charges will be based on actual restaurant charges, plus an EDM management fee of 10% for bar packages or drinks on consumption.
TRANSFER COSTS:
Transportation from the Hyatt to selected restaurant: ....... $5.00 per person
MINIMUM GROUP:
15 people
NOTES:
Menus are to be pre-selected by the group. As these are Private space requests they incur food and beverage minimums that must be met for exclusive use. All restaurant costs will also incur a 7% Florida State Sales tax and a 20% gratuity.
ALL PRICES AND POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Pricing in this proposal is based on 2013 rates. There could perhaps be a 5-7% increase for 2014.
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
2
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
Group Dining
Restaurant Orsay was recently named one of only three restaurants in Jacksonville to receive the prestigious Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award. Orsay understands that at the best restaurants, it’s the details that really set them apart from the rest. From the cozy atmosphere to the attentive yet not overwhelming service, to the cool bottle of house water on your table, to the fair and reasonable prices, generous portion sizes, and affordable house wines, Orsay offers exquisite French cuisine. Orsay prides itself on being a sustainable restaurant featuring all the best local purveyors have to offer. Your group will enjoy a private dining area equipped with all the AV equipment you may need for presentations. SAMPLE MENU APPETIZERS 1/2 dozen Gulf Coast Oysters Sauce mignonette & house-made cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish Mushroom Bisque Creme fraiche, chives Orsay Salad Baby lettuces, Parmigiano-Reggiano, red onion, Dijon champagne vinaigrette ENTREES Prince Edward Island Mussels & Frites White wine, garlic, butter, thyme, house-made pommes frites Carolina Trout Glazed haricots verts, toasted Marcona almonds, lemon brown butter vinaigrette Roasted Black Hog Farm Chicken Pan seared breast, leg and thigh confit, roasted vegetable “stuffing”, currants, braised Twinn Bridges greens, roasted poultry jus Boeuf Bourguignon Red wine braised beef, poached baby potatoes, carrots, leeks, wild mushrooms DESSERTS Crème Brulee Vanilla bean custard, caramelized sugar crust Brown Butter Pear tart Cinnamon poached pears, whipped creme fraiche, maple citrus syrup, walnut tuile $52 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
3
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar The Blue Fish offers awesome food and a great atmosphere. Super friendly service, relaxed, cool decor, and very fresh local fish prepared a multitude of ways. In an area of town known for its great restaurants this place does really well to stand out.
SAMPLE MENUS
MENU I
MENU II
SALAD Assorted mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots and red cabbage, balsamic vinaigrette.
SALAD, (choose one) Mixed Greens Salad OR Caesar Salad romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, and our own house made Caesar dressing
ENTRÉES Choose three, served with appropriate starch and vegetables Herb Crusted Tilapia pan sautéed, beurre blanc.
ENTRÉES (choose three) Grilled Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon – red wine demi
Chicken Picatta sautéed, lemon, capers, garlic, white wine.
Grilled Deep Water Grouper & Shrimp tomato basil butter compound.
Grilled Sliced Sirloin Bordelaise seasoned sirloin, grilled, sliced, served with a mushroom, red wine sauce. all servings will be prepared medium.
Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast - pan seared and topped with crab and beurre blanc.
Grilled Salmon tomato basil buerre blanc Seared Shrimp & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese white truffle oil DESSERT Chocolate Mocha Mousse $33.00 per person
Black & White Sesame Tuna - Soba, Wakame, Soy Ginger Glaze Blackened Fresh Catch Red Beans & Rice, Jumbo Lump Crabbeurre blanc DESSERT (choose one) White Chocolate Bread Pudding French white chocolate, frozen hazelnut cream. or Chocolate Mocha Mousse $39 per person
There is also an all fish/shellfish menu for $48 per person: Herb Grouper & Jumbo Lump Crab, Old Bay Mixed Grill, Shrimp & Scallops, Blue Fish Filet & Crab Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
4
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
Espeto Brazilian Steak House Indulge Your Senses..... "CHURRASCO" is an old tradition from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where the Gaucho Steakhouse was born. You will taste 14 cuts of meat, each one skewered, seasoned and slowroasted to perfection over an open flame. The skewered meat is then presented and hand carved at your table by Gauchos. A hot and cold buffet featuring an abundance of fresh options is available to build your own salad. The buffet includes imported cheeses, olives, a large variety of gourmet salads and four hot dishes to complete your Brazilian Feast. . MENU Sizzling Skewered Prime Meats Top Sirloin, Garlic Sirloin, Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon, Pepper Sirloin, Flank Steak, Rib Eye, Slow Roasted Beef Ribs, Leg of Lamb, Brazilian Style sausage, Chicken Breast wrapped in bacon, Parmesan Pork Loin, Barbecue Pork Ribs, Salmon, Marinated Chicken Thigh, Roasted Provolone Cheese Gourmet Sides and Salad Bar Fresh Vegetables, Mixed Gourmet Salads, Imported Cheeses, Authentic Brazilian Side Dishes, Feijoada, Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Olives, Salad Dressings, Soup DESSERT Brazilian Flan The perfect vanilla flan, Brazilian style Coconut Flan A variation of our delicious flan Tropical Charlotte Creamy passion fruit mousse over dipped lady fingers Slices’n Spices Roasted pineapple slices seasoned with spices over ice cream Hot Cocoa Falls Melting chocolate soufflé teams with vanilla ice cream and homemade raspberry coulis Bananas and Coconuts Caramelized bananas spilled over vanilla ice cream Papaya Cream Fresh papaya blended with vanilla ice cream and topped with crème de cassis Cookies Ice Cream Vanilla ice cream topped with our own chocolate fudge cookie crumbs Sugar Free Chocolate Cake Coffee, Iced Tea, Soft Drinks $49 per person Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
5
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
BISTRO AIX Distinctly different, locally owned and operated since 1999, Bistro AIX has changed the spirit of dining out in Jacksonville. Named after the French town in Aixen-Provence, Bistro AIX, is a high-energy bistro with a stylish, big-city setting. Designer/Partner Terry Schneider’s sophisticated and alluring spaces embody the lively spirit of a bustling bistro in the south of France. The result is an odyssey of sights, senses and tastes.
SAMPLE MENU Mixed Green Salad with dried tomatoes & shaved cheese, tossed in walnut vinaigrette Smoked Tomato Soup topped with crème fraîche & chives ENTRÉE Steak Frites Bistro “Onglet” steak with green beans, red wine shallot sauce and French fries Ashley Farms Roasted Chicken on whipped potatoes, locally grown squash & chicken jus House-made Shrimp Tagliatelle In light tomato-cream sauce with fresh herbs & shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano Blue Hill Bay Mussels Steamed in white wine, thyme & garlic, served with saffron aioli & French fries DESSERT Lemon Berry Tart sweet lemon filling with cream cheese & a mixed berry compote in a graham cracker tart Classic Crème Brule A Bistro Aix favorite! Coffee, Iced Tea, Soft drinks $44.00 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
6
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
River City Brewing Company
Jacksonville's premier riverfront restaurant located on the Southbank of downtown Jacksonville features a casually elegant 325 seat main dining room overlooking the beautiful St. John's River and the skyline of downtown Jacksonville. The menu offers dishes created with global flavor and culinary expertise including fresh seafood, tender steaks creative pasta dishes and daily Chef's creations. SAMPLE MENU SALAD Choice of House Salad or Caesar Salad ENTRÉE (choice of 3, more choices are available) Grilled New York Strip Served with a Choice of One Sauce: Wild Mushroom Demi-glace, White Chocolate Gorgonzola Sauce, Au Poivré Sauce or House Made Worcestershire Sauce Market Fresh Catch Served with a Choice of One Sauce: Dill Caper Butter, Pesto or Smoked Tomato Sauce
Crabmeat Stuffed Flounder Oven Baked and served with a Lobster Brandy Sauce Chef’s Choice of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Starch Fresh Baked Rolls Freshly Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Sodas $44 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
7
SESA 2014 Annual Meeting
Matthew’s For over a decade, Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco has been one of Northeast Florida's most distinctive, innovative and elegant restaurants. Chef Matthew Medure has set the standard in fine dining with his unique menu options, impeccable service and attention to detail. The staff is at your service and prepared for your every need. The menu is carefully thought out each day to surprise and entertain your palate and to satisfy every distinctive taste.
SAMPLE MENU (There are over 15 choices per course, these are just a sampling) First Course Romaine Salad with Boursin Dressing, Grilled Ciabatta Croutons, Parmesan or Baby Spinach with Duck Confit Apple Salad and Cranberry Vinaigrette
Second Course Crab Chowder with Sweet Corn and Roasted Fingerling Potato or Sautéed Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Scallion Broth Third Course Roasted Organic Chicken Breast with Pine Nut Risotto, Truffle Reduction or Seared Local Red Snapper Fillet with Champagne Leeks and Lemon Tarragon or Duo of Beef with Beef with Petite Tenderloin and Braised “Painted Hills” Short Ribs, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Glazed Jumbo Asparagus Dessert Baked Apple Cobbler with cinnamon Streusel, chocolate Ice Cream Matthew’s Flourless Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Ice Cream Chocolate and Banana Bread Pudding served warm with Crème Anglaise Peppermint Crusted Chocolate Crème Brûlèe with Mixed Berries Freshly Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Sodas 3-course dinner beginning at $49 per person 4-course dinner beginning at $59 per person
Exclusive Destination Management Jacksonville, Florida 904.325.3649 Nancy Smith [email protected]
Created 2013
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