Connecting with our community....

Over the last several days we have been out and about the Little City of Falls Church.  It has been the Tinner Hill Blues Festival and our regular and great Farmers' Market.

We have been reaching out to our neighbors about how we can do business together.  Our friends at both the Local Market and Dominion Beer and Wine may be interested in partnering with us for sales and several merchants at the market may be interested in us using their products in our food.  Great things are afoot.

Mixed Greens and Cinnamon Roasted Pears and Watermelon with Mint, Feta and Balsamic Glaze

These are some of our Salads.  We did these for a small (65) event.  We will be adding cold items to our meals for the hotter months, look for them.

Some prep notes, 
Core your Pear and slice into equal segments and brush with oil and sprinkle generously with Cinnamon and roast at 350 degrees until fork tender.
We cut the Watermelon into smaller cubes and toss with Fresh Mint and Feta Crumbles and then dress lightly with Balsamic GLAZE and toss again and finish with Feta and a
drizzle of glaze.  This one is a little messy, it is after all WATERmelon.

Shrimp and Grits for Breakfast

 

 

Wonderful weekend and new requests....

We had special requests this weekend and as we are a service organization we do our best to fill them.  This week it was BREAKFAST.  This is on our corporate menu but not for home delivery generally.  Bill has posted pictures to FB, take a look.

This week's big choices are SOFT SHELLS and VENISON.  Get it fast before it is gone.


Chef Scott Sunshine is doing the fun foods of summer.
We are including cold side for some dishes, not bad?  The Farmers Market had great stuff Garlic Scapes, Beans, Corn and the first nice tomatoes and much more, look for it
PLEASE ORDER BY FRIDAY FOR SAT OR SUN DELIVERY
1. Garlic and Almond Sautéed Soft Shell Crab
2. Pan Seared Chicken Breast with roasted corn on the cob (GF)
3. Grilled Hanger Steak with Wild Mushrooms (GF)
4. Herb Roasted Swordfish filet with Brown Rice (GF)
5. Seared Mahi with fresh mint pea salsa (GF)
6. Tomato Roasted Salmon with quinoa (GF)
7. Asian Chicken with wilted greens and vegetable (GF)
8. Fresh Beans with Roasted Vegetables and fresh herbs (V,GF)
9. Sautéed Chinese vegetables, metaki mushrooms with Quinoa (V,GF)
10 Grilled Venison with Grilled Sweet Potato and Veg  (GF) LIMITED Quantity
5 item/$90 minimum To order please, for the time being, CIRCLE YOUR CHOICES.
FILL IN THE INFORMATION BELOW AND EMAIL TO CHEFSCOTTSUNSHINE@GMAIL.COM
NAME_______________
DELIVERY ADDRESS_______________________________________________DAY_____________
EMAIL___________________________PHONE #___________________________________
 

Great Weekend...

We did our first bris, well did not actually do the bris we just fed the guests and...

Hi Scott,

This afternoon I was lucky enough to be a guest at Gail's grandson's Bris. It was a beautiful service.

The food was delicious and displayed magnificently. Gail said you were the chef!  

Scott, if ever I have a party, you are my go to guy.  I think the gentleman she hired to help was also from you. He was ---from this guest's view ---the best.  Out of the way and made sure the platters were filled.  

Excellent job Scott.  Glad you are back in the swing of things.

 

First:  Presentation

The presentation was just beautiful. Everything looked wonderful.  As you know, food that looks good makes a huge impression.  Many people commented on the eye appeal.  

Second:  Quantity and Taste

We ended up with 54 people, but for various reasons only 50 could stay for the food.  So I am judging the amount considering the leftovers to see if there was another 30% (to make servings for 65). 

Cheese and fruit trays - Generous and great assortment.  Fresh and perfect for the occasion.

Israeli tray - An unusual treat.  Really set a nice tone for this occasion.  Sufficient quantity.  The kibbeh was probably the best I have ever had.  I look forward to the leftovers! 

Pear Salad and vegetables - Interesting, fresh, also sufficient quantity.

Sandwiches - Generous amount and an interesting assortment.  I wish that there were labels - Bill explained what they were if anyone asked, but if I had known in advance I would have had little signs.  I don't know what was on the roast beef, but it was fantastic.  

Watermelon salad - Went quickly.  Barely enough for the 50 who were there - no leftovers.  I never got to taste it. Suggestion - Because of the juiciness of the watermelon, it got "drippy."  Bill had to pour the juice off.  Perhaps a rounded bowl would be better than a flat tray. 

Dips and pita - Delicious, fresh, and sufficient quantity.

Desserts - Plentiful and great assortment.  People (including me)were swooning over the crispy wafer cookies with the chocolate.

Bill was a really nice guy and eager to help in any way.

So, to sum it up - a big success!  I am so delighted that everything went well.  Thank you so much, and I look forward to other happy occasions.

Sincerely,

Gail

Summer is....almost, here

Memorial day was damp, BBQ's rained on and moved inside.  Our own regular trip to Wolf Trap to hear the Marine Corps Band and see fireworks moved inside. Bug free and cooler the food and conversation flowed.  Good friends and Good Food can't be beat.  
The Beef Short Ribs on the menu this week made their debut at our gathering, conversation about crabs and soft shells particularly were discussed.  They are on the menu.  A friend had given us some Venison Loin some time ago and it was on our table this week.  If you like game, get it now.


Chef Scott Sunshine is ready for Summer (?)
You may now where white shoes, what does that have to do with food?  You have to be careful when things fall so not as to splatter on those cool shoes. The Farmers Market had great stuff Garlic Scapes, Beans, the first nice tomatoes and much more, look for it
PLEASE ORDER BY FRIDAY FOR SAT OR SUN DELIVERY
1. Carolina Lacquered Beef Short Ribs with garlic mashed potato (GF)
2. Fresh Moz Stuffed Burgers with roasted corn on the cob (GF)
3. Grilled Boneless Pork Chop with Wild Mushrooms (GF)
4. Garlic and Almond Sauteed Soft Shell Crab
5. Seared Mahi with fresh mint pea salsa (GF)
6. Tomato Roasted Salmon with quinoa (GF)
7. Asian Chicken with wilted greens and vegetable (GF)
8. Fresh Beans with Roasted Vegetables and fresh herbs (V,GF)
9. Sautéed Chinese vegetables, metaki mushrooms with Quinoa (V,GF)
10 Grilled Venison with Grilled Sweet Potato and Veg  (GF) LIMITED Quantity
5 item/$90 minimum To order please, for the time being, CIRCLE YOUR CHOICES.
FILL IN THE INFORMATION BELOW AND EMAIL TO CHEFSCOTTSUNSHINE@GMAIL.COM
NAME_______________
DELIVERY ADDRESS_______________________________________________DAY_____________
EMAIL___________________________PHONE #___________________________________
 

GREAT DAY!

We are energized by the continued Five Star response we get.  The reviews published on Thumbtack for each type of business have been great and the ongoing private support is wonderful.

We have requests to ship, we will only do OVERNIGHT and will only ship in Maryland and Virginia so...If you are on the Eastern Shore on vacation or in Mananas for the Reenactment let us know.  We think the charge for 10 meals will be about $25 in addition to our base charges.

This just hit my in box

 

When searching for the right personnel, we have high standards.  Scott Sunshine aided us in delivering a culinary experience as part of a corporate event and not only are his chef skills superb, but his attitude is great and he really had fun with us.  Scott shared some of his creations with us and has made us aware of his new business venture that we expect great success from in the very near future.  Scott took the time to understand what we were trying to accomplish and designed food items that appropriately met, and frankly exceeded, our expectations making our event a smashing success.  We will share his name with others and use him again in the future, as he embodies what is great about small food businesses: personal touch, attention to detail, hard work and of course, tasty dishes.  Hats off to Scott and his team for all of his help and kindness.  Use him for your next event!