A SUMMERTIME SYMPHONY: THE REFRESHING & REFINED TASTE OF SUMMER / by Eric Monteiro

As we bask in the peak of summer, let’s enjoy a gastronomic experience that artfully combines the bounty of the season with a luxuriously cool twist. Our Chef de Cuisine has curated a selection of summer-inspired dishes, expertly crafted to offer an exquisite blend of refreshment and refinement for catered weddings and corporate event catering in Miami.

To whet your appetite, consider an array of hors d'oeuvres, which take cues from the season's best. The Cured Trout on a Bed of Fennel Pollen Crostini with Crème Fraîche delivers a complex melody of flavors, while the luscious small bites of Burrata with Tomato Jam and Basil Seeds strike a playful balance between richness and acidity. Our Cucumber California hors d’oeuvres with Crab Salad, punctuated with a spark of sriracha and creamy avocado, is a cool, crisp testament to summer's bounty.

Among these indulgences, caviar holds a particular prestige, especially in the heart of summer. This timeless luxury transcends the seasons, but there's something undeniably special about indulging in its cool and chic respite during the sweltering months. Each tiny, glistening pearl is a refreshing antidote to the summer heat, serving luxurious satisfaction without the weightiness often associated with more substantial, warmer delicacies. Caviar's refined brininess brings forth a subtle hint of the sea, elegantly contrasting with heavier, earth-bound flavors and delivering an invigorating palette cleanse. Served on our buttered Melba toast, topped with sous vide egg yolk spread, the caviar transforms a humble accompaniment into a pedestal of gastronomic delight. With each burst of flavor, caviar evokes cool ocean breezes, making it an ideal luxury for any summer gathering. At Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design, we elevate the details, offering our discerning guests an opportunity to escape the summer heat with every refined, flavorful bite.

As we navigate further into the menu, the first courses introduce a refreshing palate of ingredients. The Jumbo Sea Scallop Carpaccio, adorned with baby cucumber and a delicate yuzu dressing, brings to mind sun-soaked afternoons by the sea. Our Watermelon Salad infused in Jamaica Water, served with arugula pesto and a microgreen salad, is an unmissable celebration of the season's juiciest fruit.

The main course, a decadent sea bass served with soybean, asparagus, and avocado dip, is as elegant as it is seasonally inspired. It is a well-deserved culinary climax for those seeking a unique dining experience that encapsulates summer's bountiful splendor.

And lastly, the dessert course: an ode to summer's sweet delights. Our "Summer Delight" encapsulates the season with fresh raspberries, vanilla, and lemon sugar dough, while the "Strawberry Garden" — a playful symphony of strawberry mousse, gelee, and biscuit — transports your palate to a midsummer's daydream.

Summer Delight: Fresh Raspberry & Vanilla

Each dish we have crafted for summer dining is destined for discerning epicureans, served at private dinners, corporate galas, and other elaborate catered events in Miami. Just like a well-orchestrated summer symphony, these dishes offer harmony, grace, and a refreshing escape from the summer heat.

 Savor the essence of summer, one exquisite dish at a time. Let us take you on a gastronomic journey, evocative of languid Mediterranean vacations, reminiscent of southern Italy or Greece. Enjoy the summer with every dish an expression of refinement and sophistication.

It's not just food - it's the taste of summer in its most elegant form.