Fit for a Duke ~ Mini Beef Wellington
Some say it was named after the Duke of Wellington and his love for the fusion of beef and mushroom. Others argue that it was named after Wellington, New Zealand. Regardless of naming origins, we all can agree that it’s … Read more
Perfect Pairings ~ Sips and Bites
Are you looking for an entertaining and crowd-pleasing way to pass hors d’oeuvres? At a recent DC event, savory bites were paired with refreshing sips. A favorite was Peking Duck with spring onion, hoisin sauce and asian pancakes served with a sweeten … Read more
Healthy Hor D’oeuvres ~ Stuffed Mini Vegetables
For a healthy hor d’oeuvre option at your next event, try Stuffed Mini Vegetables. We have an array of veggie options such as tomatoes, petit squash, cucumbers and peppers. Each veggie is filled with a tasty topping. Our favorites are green … Read more
Summer Dessert ~ Caramelized Strawberry & Whipped Cream Mille-Feuille
Summer is rounding the calendar corner and it will be time for flip-flops and gardening. When preparing your summer event think about the deliciously sweet seasonal options, like this Caramelized Strawberry & Whipped Cream Mille-Feuille. A delightfully layered puff pastry … Read more
Wine, Whiskey and Smoked Eats
To the whiskey bent and party bound, here are some photos from a recent event where we hosted stations of whiskey and wine pairings. From austere to bold, we had something for every palate. Each delicious whiskey was paired with … Read more
Super Bowl XLVIII | Kick Off Party Hors d’oeuvres
Design Cuisine is preparing for the big game this Sunday. If you’re hosting a Super Bowl XLVIII party, know the most important thing after the score is the menu during crunch time. Kick off the game with some of our favorite hors … Read more
Paint Your Palate ~ One Course at a Time
When we say, “Paint Your Palate” – we’re serious. We think of food as carefully constructed art pieces served one course at a time. Here’s a few courses from a particularly yummy party. Notice the many colors – orange, red, … Read more
Aw Shucks – Roaming Stations with Oysters XO
Let the food come to you with an interactive station featuring the gals from Oyster XO. Roaming servers walked among guests and shucked oysters on demand. A snazzy belt held buckets and tools from which they shuck and serve. The … Read more
A Vegan Work of Art
At Design Cuisine we accommodate many special food requests and have fabulous vegan dishes. Here’s a few quick shots from a party that featured vegan dishes. The main course was a Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Cake entrée (both vegan and gluten … Read more
Dine Green ~ Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day is a day to support environmental wellness and promote going green. Here at Design Cuisine we’re proud to be a 2 Star Certified Green Restaurant. Every year restaurants generate over 300 million tons of garbage. Both at Design … Read more
