The President’s Seat ~ Inauguration 2013
January 21 started early for our team as we prepared for the Inauguration luncheon held at the Capitol. Using farm fresh and local ingredients, the three-course meal was filled with luxurious flavors presented poetically on white china. The tables were … Read more
Get the Scoop ~ Our Homemade Ice Cream
Nothing delights guests more than old-fashioned, Design Cuisine’s homemade ice-cream. Our capable servers invited guests over to a nostalgic station of the most pure and creamy flavors. Vanilla Bean is always a favorites along with a few more non-traditional flavors, … Read more
Sizzling Mini Skillets with Beef Brisket and Spoon Bread
Adding flair to a traditionally Southern meal, we served sizzling hot Beef Brisket and Spoon Bread in individual mini skillets. Design Cuisine has a reputation for our impressive homemade spoon bread. Spoon bread became popular in the South around the … Read more
A Meal Fit for a President ~ Inauguration 2013
We are so excited to announce that Design Cuisine has been selected again this year to serve the president at the inaugural luncheon. Our renowned Chef Shannon Shaffer is leading the team for what some consider the most high-profile event … Read more
Vegetarians can have more fun…
With a healthy start this new year, party goers enjoyed this tasteful vegetarian entree of Basil Gnocchi, Morel Mushrooms, Truffled Goat Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, and Peas. In efforts to support local produce and sustainability, Design Cuisine purchases from local farmers … Read more
The Art of Cheese
We love featuring local cheeses at events. The DC area has some of the nation’s most flavorful varieties. Here are a few tips when choosing accompaniments to serve along side your favorites. Blue-based cheeses such as Blue and Gorgonzola tend … Read more
Fun Lit Glasses for a New Year’s Splash
Happy New Year to all our friends! The Design Cuisine mixologists lit up this party with these voguish cocktail glasses. A splashy way to ring in the New Year!! Read more
Full Flavored Bento Boxes
We served this snazzy bento box filled with flavors that left guests happy. I know you’re wondering what was on the menu… – Curry-Coconut Shrimp with Rice Noodles – Tofu-Eggplant Salad – Poached Lobster w/Lemon Mayonnaise – Orange and Hearts … Read more
Get the Party Started!
Here are a few shots from a party at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in D.C. Our team styled this beautiful set up of warm buttercup and fuchsia table cloths paired with the nickle ribbon chair. The planes … Read more
Spirits of the Season ~ Holiday Cocktails
Raise your glass with these seasonal sips we served up at a recent holiday party. The spark is in the finishing touches ~ spun sugar and edible snowflakes. Shaken not stirred… Grinch-Tini hpnotiq liquor limoncello champagne spun sugar garnish Candy … Read more
