Recipients of the 2011 Chicago Filipino-American Hall of Fame were introduced and awarded their precious crystal trophies at the induction ceremonies held recently at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Downtown Chicago. Man of the Year, Billy Dec, owner of Sunda Restaurant, had the loudest applause.
These were enjoyed:
COCKTAIL HOUR
***International Artisan Cheese Display (Handcrafted Cheeses with freshly baked bread stick, lavosh & baguettes accompanied by home made chutney, organic honey, roasted nuts and dried fruits)
***Custom Spring Rolls
***Thai Spiced Beef Skewers
FIRST COURSE
***Local Spring Greens (Accompanied by Hearts on Palm, Avocado, Citrus Fruits & Spicy Pecans, Red Wine Vinaigrette & Orange Vinaigrette)
MAIN ENTREE
***6 oz Peppercorn Encrusted Sirloin with Merlot Demi Glace accented by 2 shrimp on a rosemary skewer served with baby leek anna potato (AWESOME!)
***Asparagus & Artichoke ragout accented with a red pepper ribbon
DESSERT
***Pineapple Tart Tatin with Black Pepper Cream Sauce Served Warm (SIMPLY PERFECT, TART N SWEET)
***Ice Cream Sundae Station
Congratulations to Producer Veronica Leighton!
Celebr-EAT-y by Sarah Lee 