King's Contrivance Restaurant

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

• 9

Maryland Crab Soup

• 8

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

• 7

Spicy Shrimp

Lightly Fried, Tossed in a Chili Cream Sauce, Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Salad and Crushed Macadamia Nuts

• 12

House Made Fresh Mozzarella

With Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

• 10

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail Sauce

• 14

Smoked Salmon Garni

Diced Red Onions, Capers, Horseradish Cream Sauce and Toast Points

• 12

Crispy Fried Oysters

With Two Sauces

• 14

Escargots Bourguignonne

• 10

Bread Basket with Butter

• 6

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

• 9

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Field Greens with Dried Cranberries, Caramelized Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette

• 10

Garden Salad

Mixed Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Carrots and Celery Tossed with Ranch Dressing

• 9

Iceberg Lettuce Salad

With Bacon, Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Blue Cheese Dressing

• 10

Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce

• 30

Stuffed Shrimp

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Lemon Butter, Green Beans and Carrots

• 36

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce

• 32

Chicken Breast Florentine

Topped with Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese Served on a Bed of Linguine Pasta with Tomato Sauce

• 22

Pan-Seared Beef Tips

With Carrots, Broccoli, Risotto Croquette and Green Peppercorn Sauce

• 26

Roasted Duck Breast

With Orange-Ginger Sauce, Fruit Compote, Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes

• 29

Double-Cut Pork Chop

With Sautéed Broccoli, Sweet-Spicy Mango-Cherry Sauce and Whipped Sweet Potatoes

• 30

Grilled New York Strip

With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce

• 36

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops

With Mint-Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

• 42

Roquefort-Crusted Filet Mignon

With Merlot Sauce, Green Beans, Carrots and Risotto Croquette

• 48

Angel Hair Pasta with Crab and Shrimp

Crab Meat and Shrimp Tossed with Tomato Sauce, White Wine, Butter and Herbs

• 32

Penne Pasta

Sautéed Garlic, Onions, Tomatoes, Capers, Black Olives, Butter, Herbs and White Wine

• 18

Sautéed Spinach, Broccoli

With Olive Oil, Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes

• 5

Mashed Potatoes

• 6

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

• 6

French Fries

• 5

Sweet Potato Fries

• 5

Risotto Croquette (3)

• 2.5

Jasmine Rice

• 2.5

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache

• 8

Key Lime Pie

On a Graham Cracker Crust, Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream

• 8

Lemon-Apricot Cheesecake

Crème Anglaise, Whipped Cream and Strawberry Compote

• 8

Tiramisu

Mascarpone Mousse and Ladyfingers Laced with Coffee Ganache, Espresso and Kahlua

• 8.5

Ice Cream and Sorbets

Chocolate, Vanilla and Coconut Ice Cream and Raspberry and Mango Sorbet

• 6

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

• 8.5

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail Sauce

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon

With Green Peppercorn Sauce, Green Beans, Carrots and Risotto Croquette

Stuffed Lobster Tail

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Green Beans and Sweet Potato Fries

Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache

Key Lime Pie

On a Graham Cracker Crust, Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Chef's Selection of Hors d'Oeuvres

Open Bar with Select Bottled Wine with Dinner

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Baked Brie

Wrapped with Puff Pastry and Topped with Fruit Compote, Toasted Almonds and Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail Sauce Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (8 oz)

With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce

Veal Scaloppine Oscar

Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Asparagus, Carrots, Risotto Croquette and Béarnaise Sauce

Grilled New York Strip

With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce

Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache

Key Lime Pie

On a Graham Cracker Crust with Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream

Tiramisu

Mascarpone Mousse and Ladyfingers Laced with Coffee Ganache, Espresso and Kahlua

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Chef's Selection of Hors d'Oeuvres

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Maryland Crab Soup

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette

Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (8 oz.)

With Sweet Potato Fries, Green Beans and Rémoulade Sauce

Grilled New York Strip

With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sautéed Onions and Merlot Sauce

Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache

Key Lime Pie

On a Graham Cracker Crust with Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream

Tiramisu

Mascarpone Mousse and Ladyfingers Laced with Coffee Ganache, Espresso and Kahlua

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Chef's Selection of Hors d'Oeuvres

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Maryland Crab Soup

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette

Pepita-Crusted Norwegian Salmon

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce

Chicken Breast Florentine

Topped with Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese Served on a Bed of Linguine Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Pan-Seared Beef Tips

With Green Beans, Carrots, Risotto Croquette and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Chef's Choice Vegetable Plate

Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache

Key Lime Pie

On a Graham Cracker Crust with Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream

Lemon-Apricot Cheesecake

Crème Anglaise, Whipped Cream and Strawberry Compote

Non-Alcohol

Includes Fruit Punches, Juices, Sodas, and Sparkling Cider

• 8

Wine, Beer, and Punch (Includes)

Selected Vintage Wines, Selected Import and Domestic Beer, Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch, Juices, Sodas, and a champagne

• 24

Wine Bar

Includes Selected Varietal Wines and Sodas

• 26

Open Rail

Includes House/Rail Liquor, Domestic Beers, House Wines, Juices, Sodas, and a Champagne Toast

• 24

Open Premium – 4-Hour Time Limit

Includes Selected Super Premium and Premium Liquors (excludes certain Cognacs, Ports and Liqueurs). Also includes Imported and Domestic Beers, Juices, Sodas and a Champagne Toast

• 33
• 38

Champagne Toast

Includes an Individual Champagne Toast

• 4

Count or Tally Bars

Each drink is charged individually. Count Bar can be combined with an Open Bar (e.g. Open Wine Bar with Counted Cocktails). Average prices for cocktails range from

• 7.5

Wine by the Bottle

Choose selections from our extensive Wine List. Wines are charged by the bottle and only for the bottles served

Chicken or Beef Satay

With Spicy Peanut-Tamarind Sauce

Smoked Salmon Canapé

Melon & Prosciutto Skewers

Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers

Mozzarella en Carroza

Spanakopita

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Vegetable Pancakes

Chicken Saltimbocca

Wrapped with Sage and Prosciutto Ham

Franks in a Blanket

Artichoke and Goat Cheese Wontons

Chicken Parmesan Puff

Fried Calamari

With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Chef's Selections

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Minimum 25 Pieces

• 4.5

Fried Crab Balls

Minimum 25 Pieces

• 3.75

Crispy Fried Oysters

• 150

Scallop Rumaki

• 175

Punch Bowl of Fruit and Berries

Serves Approximately 40 Guests

• 125

Antipasto Displayed

• 10

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

With Fruit Compote and Almonds

• 125

Roasted Whole Turkey

With Cranberry and Orange Chutney

• 10

Jamaican Jerk Pork Loin

With Tropical Fruit Salsa

• 10

Bistro Filet

With Dijon Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise

• 14

Roquefort-Crusted Tenderloin of Beef

With Horseradish Mayonnaise, Mustard and Cornichon

• 35

Pepita-Crusted Salmon

With Tomato Cream Sauce and Vegetables

• 10

Herb-Crusted New York Strip

• 18

Penne Pasta

With Your Choice of Pesto Sauce, Alfredo Sauce or Tomato Cream Sauce

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese

Mesclun Salad

With Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Oil Raspberry Vinaigrette

Garden Salad

With Ranch Dressing

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

With Butter and Shallots

Broccoli

With Olive Oil, Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes

Rice Pilaf and Vermicelli Noodles

Info

Customized Buffets Are Available. Please Contact Richard Ackman – 410-995-0500.

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Maryland Crab Soup

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail Sauce

Baked Brie

Wrapped with Puff Pastry topped with Fruit Compote, Toasted Almonds and Port-Wine Balsamic Reduction

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With Green Beans, Potato Salad Medley and Rémoulade Sauce

Pan-Roasted Halibut

With Crab Meat, Spinach-Herb Butter Cream Sauce and Sun-Dried Tomato Relish

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops

With Rosemary-Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Ratatouille

Grilled New York Strip

With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Double-Cut Pork Chop

With Sautéed Broccoli, Mango Chutney, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bourbon-Molasses Sauce

Desserts

Dessert Selection Available

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Chilled Asparagus & Pea Soup

With Truffle Oil and Crème Fraîche

Mesclun Salad

Mixed Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Walnut-Raspberry Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With Green Beans, Spiced Roasted Carrots and Rémoulade Sauce

Pan-Roasted Halibut

With Crab Meat, Olive Butter and Ratatouille

Grilled New York Strip

With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Double-Cut Pork Chop

With Sautéed Broccoli, Mango-Cranberry Chutney, Mashed Potatoes and Bourbon-Molasses Sauce

Roasted Veal Tenderloin

and Tomato Provençale and Mint-Merlot Sauce

Dessert Selection Available

Chilled Gazpacho

Garnished with Croutons

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Melon and Prosciutto Ham

Grilled Swordfish

With Saffron Rice, Rosemary-Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce and Tomato-Olive Salad

Seafood Fra Diavolo

Baby Shrimp, Calamari and Scallops Tossed with Linguini, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Arugula

Grilled "Bistro" Steak

Topped with Artichokes, White Wine-Sage Sauce, Carrots and Risotto Croquette

Desserts

Dessert Selection Available

Shellfish Bisque

Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Meat in a Creamy Bisque with Sherry

Cream of Mushroom and Butternut Squash

With White Truffle Oil

Caesar Salad

With Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp

With Cocktail Sauce

Eggplant and Pine Nut Fritters

With Pomodoro Sauce and Olive Butter

Roast Turkey Dinner

With Sausage Dressing, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

With Carrots, Coleslaw and Rémoulade Sauce

Pepita-Crusted Halibut

With Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Spinach and Herb Butter Cream Sauce

Pan-Seared Beef Tips

With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Pan-Roasted Double Cut Pork Chop

With Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Fruit Compote and Orange-Ginger Sauce

Roasted Veal Tenderloin

With Mashed Potatoes, Tomato Provençale, White Wine-Sage Sauce and Wild Mushrooms

Desserts

Dessert Selection Available

Turkey Dinner (Child's Portion)

With Sausage-Herb Dressing, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce

• 28

Chicken Fingers

With French Fries and Honey Mustard Sauce

• 16

Macaroni

With Butter Sauce and Cheese

• 12

Meat Loaf

With Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Brown Sauce

• 16