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CATERING BANQUET SERVICES 611 UNION ST SCHENECTADY EAT RARE RESTAURANT WWW RARE RESTAURANT P 518 377 5100 F 518 377 5104

LIGHT FARE OUR LIGHT FARE MENU OPTIONS ARE GREAT AS ARRIVAL APPETIZERS HAVE THEM OUT AS YOUR GUESTS ARRIVE AND SHOWCASE A STUNNING SPREAD THAT REQUIRES LITTLE TO NO MAINTENANCE ASSORTED VEGETABLES DIP SM 30 LG 60 mixed assorted vegetables with our house made vegetable dip SEASONAL FRUIT SM 35 LG 70 mixed assorted fruit and berries CHEESE BOARD SM MP LG MP chef selected cheeses artisanal crackers CHARCUTERI BOARD B SM MP LG MP chef selected meats artisanal crackers CHARCUTERI CHEESE BOARD SM MP LG MP chef selected cheeses meats artisanal crackers FRIED BALSAMIC GLAZED BACON MACK CHEESE SM 40 LG 80 our signature sign white cheddar smoked gouda smoked mozzarella and parmesan mack cheese rolled into bite sized cakes stuffed with a chunk of balsamic glazed bacon panko crusted fried golden brown served with our spicy roasted red pepper aioli BRUSCHETTA SM 30 LG 60 our house baked bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil baked served with the classic bruschetta mix of tomato garlic fresh herbs finished with a balsamic glaze GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI SM 40 LG 80 slices of our house baked house ba bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil baked crisp topped with a goat cheese spread basil pesto roasted plum tomatoes STEAK GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI SM 55 LG 110 slices of our house baked bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil baked crisp topped with herbed goat cheese spread thinly sliced steak drizzled with our chipotle remoulade BLACK BLEU STEAK TIPS SM 75 LG 150 bite sized steak tips pan seared medium rare topped with our gorgonzola crouton crust broiled choice of done ness available upon request EGGPLANT FORTEZZA MINIS SM 45 LG 90 our tower of eggplant made mini stacks of eggplant cutlet layered with roasted tomatoes pesto fresh mozzarella on a small skewer served over a bed of arugula finished with a balsamic glaze SIGNATURE CRAB CAKE BITES SM 75 LG 150 our lump crab cr blend tossed with roasted red pepper remoulade battered panko crusted lightly fried drizzled with red pepper remoulade paired with baby arugula cherry tomatoes CALAMARI FRITTI SM 60 LG 120 with onions cherry peppers lightly battered fried to a tender crisp golden brown served with our marinara or roasted pepper remoulade PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SHRIMP SM 70 LG 140 jumbo shrimp sh wrapped in prosciutto grilled served over a bed of arugula with a lemon dijon cream sauce SHRIMP COCKTAIL SM 60 LG 120 jumbo gulf shrimp served straight up with our horseradish cocktail sauce lemon fresh greens MINIATURE MEATBALLS SM 60 LG 120 our house blend meatballs made bite sized Enjoy in your choice of signature marinara sauce alfredo sauce or vodka cream sauce SMALL TRAYS FEED APPROXIMATELY 10 15 PEOPLE LARGE TRAYS 20 25

PREFERRED 48 HOUR ADVANCED NOTICE FOR CATERING ORDERS SELECTION MAY BE LIMITED IF WITHIN 48 HOURS

RARE SLIDERS OUR RARE SLIDERS ARE INSPIRED BY THE DISHES WE SERVE AT THE RESTAURANT REIMAGINED TO FIT ONTO TINY HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA BUNS TRENDY DELICIOUS FOR ALL OCCASIONS SMALL TRAYS FEED APPROXIMATELY 10 15 PEOPLE LARGE TRAYS 20 25

MAKE IT A SLIDER MASH UP CAN T PICK JUST ONE TRY A SELECTION OF OUR SIGNATURE SLIDERS ALL AT ONCE PREFERRED 48 HOUR ADVANCED NOTICE FOR CATERING ORDERS SELECTION MAY BE LIMITED IF WITHIN 48 HOURS

SALADS OUR SALAD OPTIONS MAKE AN EXCELLENT ADDITION TO ENTREE OR SLIDER SPREADS ADD CHICKEN SHRIMP OR STEAK AND YOU VE GOT A STAND ALONE DISH HEARTY ENOUGH TO ACT AS A MEAL HOUSE SALAD SM 28 LG 56 our blend of mixed greens cherry tomatoes cucumbers olives carrots red onion CAESAR SALAD SM 28 LG 56 chopped romaine fresh Romano parmesan cheese blend our house made croutons CAPRESE SM 40 LG 80 our twist twi on the classic arugula with cherry tomato mini mozzarella balls fresh basil touch of pesto balsamic glaze ARUGULA SALAD SM 35 LG 70 baby arugula goat cheese sweet infused cranberries shaved parmesan candied walnuts STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD SM 35 LG 70 baby spinach fresh mushrooms sliced strawberries chopped bacon crumbled bleu cheese CHOPPED SM 40 LG 80 chopped romaine bacon hard boiled egg cherry tomato avocado cucumber ANTIPASTO SALAD SM 48 LG 96 our house salad topped with pepperoni rolled ham salami capicola provolone cheese TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD SM 41 LG 82 mix of tortellini pasta pepperoni fresh mozzarella balls olives artichoke hearts dressed with our house citrus white balsamic vinaigrette WOOD FIRED PIZZAS OUR WOOD FIRED PIZZAS ARE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE CAPITAL REGION FOR THEIR CRISPY CRUSTS DELICIOUS FLAVORS CRAFT YOUR OWN PIZZA SM 22 LG 44 all craft your own pizzas begin with your choice of green basil pesto red our signature tomato pizza sauce or white a creamy alfredo sauce base and choice of shredded mozzarella fresh mozzarella smoked mozzarella smoked gouda or white cheddar base cheese REGULAR ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS SM 5 LG 10 caramelized or grilled onions grilled bell peppers roasted red peppers roasted jalape os broccoli rabe sun dried tomatoes cherry tomatoes plum tomatoes artichoke hearts grilled portabellos eggplant cutlet black olives fresh spinach fresh arugula prosciutto pepperoni sausage meatballs shaved parmisan crumbled feta bleu cheese crumbles goat cheese crumbles HEFTY ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS SM 7 LG 14 marinated grilled chicken braised slab bacon balsamic glazed bacon cider braised pork belly BEASTLY ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS SM 9 LG 18 grilled ny strip steak grilled shrimp grilled salmon pan seared scallops clams mussels SMALL TRAYS FEED APPROXIMATELY 10 15 PEOPLE LARGE TRAYS 20 25

SIDE DISHES OUR SIDE DISHES ARE WHAT COMPLETES YOUR SPREAD FROM THE MORE TRADITIONAL TO THE UNIQUE ALL OF OUR SIDES ARE DELICIOUS AND FULFILLING PREFERRED 48 HOUR ADVANCED NOTICE FOR CATERING ORDERS SELECTION MAY BE LIMITED IF WITHIN 48 HOURS

RARE SPECIALTIES OUR RARE SPECIALTIES ARE THE DISHES WE SERVE AT THE RESTAURANT MADE MASSIVE RELAX IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS WITH FOOD SO GREAT TASTING GREAT LOOKING IT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF LEMON CHICKEN SM 50 LG 100 pan fried chicken cutlets simmered in a sherry lemon garlic cream sauce with capers artichokes CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SM 50 LG 100 breaded cutlet topped with red sauce mozzarella cheese CHICKEN MARSALA SM 50 LG 100 medallions saut ed with shallots mushrooms in a marsala wine demi CHICKEN FRANCAIS FRAN SM 50 LG 100 battered medallions saut ed in butter lemon garlic white wine CHICKEN MILANESE SM 50 LG 100 pan fried cutlet simmered in extra virgin olive oil roasted garlic lemon white wine topped with fresh arugula cherry tomatoes CHICKEN PICATTA SM 50 LG 100 battered medallions saut ed with capers artichokes in butter lemon garlic white wine CHICKEN SORRENTO SORREN SM 50 LG 100 cutlet topped with prosciutto roasted pepper eggplant marinara mozzarella CHICKEN DICAPRIO SM 50 LG 100 battered medallions saut ed mushrooms prosciutto roasted red peppers peas in a madeira wine demi ITALIAN HERB ROASTED CHICKEN SM 50 LG 100 rubbed in olive oil butter our blend of aromatic herbs roasted until golden brown THREE CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN SM 60 LG 120 stuffed with ricotta provolone mozzarella cheeses TUSCAN STUFFED CHICKEN SM 70 LG 140 stuffed with ricotta cheese pesto roasted red pepper GREEK STUFFED CHICKEN SM 70 LG 140 stuffed with spinach kalamata olives ricotta feta cheese BACON LOVE SM 50 LG 100 thick filets of slow braised balsamic glazed slab bacon CIDER BRAISED PORK BELLY BEL SM 50 LG 100 8 hour slow braised in apple cider a blend of spices cut into filets pan seared crisp SAUSAGE PEPPERS SM 60 LG 120 classic saut ed italian sausage sliced bell peppers onions MEATBALLS AND OR SAUSAGE IN MARINARA SM 60 LG 120 our own veal blend meatballs or choice italian sausage in our signature marinara sauce EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA SM 50 LG 100 pile of eggplant cutlets topped with ma marinara mozzarella baked EGGPLANT ROLATINI SM 50 LG 100 eggplant cutlets stuffed with ricotta cheese roasted red peppers artichoke hearts topped with marinara mozzarella baked PASTA PARMIGIANA SM 40 LG 80 choice of pasta in our traditional marinara topped with mozzarella cheese baked SMALL TRAYS FEED APPROXIMATELY 10 15 PEOPLE LARGE TRAYS 20 25

WHITE CHEDDAR PESTO RAVIOLI WITH THE WORKS SM 70 LG 140 house made sun dried tomato pesto ravioli stuffed with white cheddar ricotta parmesan cheese tossed with sausage eggplant broccoli in a madeira pesto cream sauce BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI SM 60 LG 120 roasted butternut squash italian cheese stuffed pasta sauteed with prosciutto candied butternut squash fresh herbs simmered in a madeira cream sauce GAMBERI RAVIOLI R LIMONCELLO SM 65 LG 130 tender shrimp saut ed with fresh shallots garlic thyme butter tossed with shrimp stuffed ravioli in a limoncello cream sauce CAVATELLI SALSICCIA RABE SM 60 LG 120 loose sausage fresh broccoli rabe saut ed in garlic olive oil tossed with cavatelli Romano cheese STUFFED RIGATONI FORNO SM 45 LG 90 ricotta stuffed rigatoni chicken simmered in a mushroom cippolini onion marsala cream sauce BIANCO STUFFED RIGATONI SM 45 LG 90 ricotta stuffed rigatoni tossed with either sausage chicken meatballs or eggplant in vodka sauce covered in mozzarella baked PRIMAVERA FRESCA SM 48 LG 96 choice of pasta tossed with fresh vegetables in your choice of sauce SMALL TRAYS FEED APPROXIMATELY 10 15 PEOPLE LARGE TRAYS 20 25

WHETHER YOU RE EATING SEPERATE PLATED MEALS OR SHARING THE BUFFET LINE THE CATERING STEAK CRAFT MENU IS DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND YOU ARE TRULY IN THE DRIVERS SEAT HERE CHOOSE WHICHEVER CUT SIZE STEAK S YOU D LIKE THEN CHOOSE AS MANY SIDES SAUCES ARE YOU CAN POSSIBLY HANDLE

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26 5 CVGGFU NFOV WE AIM TO STREAMLINE THE MENU SELECTION PROCESS ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS IF YOUR EVENT REQUIRES SOMETHING YOU DON T SEE HERE WE CAN CREATE SOMETHING SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU ALL BUFFET PACKAGES RUN FOR 90 MINUTES INCLUDE FOUNTAIN SODA WATER BREAD BUTTER 611 UNION ST SCHENECTADY EAT RARE RESTAURANT WWW RARE RESTAURANT P 518 377 5100 F 518 377 5104