Acqua :: Fine Foods

FOOD STATIONS

AcquaAdmin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:42:01 +0000

Wild Mushrooms

Portobello, Shitake, Cremini and Oyster Mushrooms sautéed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic & Herbs, served with soft Truffle Polenta.

Oysters

PEI oysters in the half shell with Vodka Mignonette, Lemon, fresh Horseradish and spicy Cocktail Sauce.

Salmon Three Ways

Salmon served smoked, tartare style and marinated in Grapefruit, Lemon & Lime Juice served with Capers, Pumpernickel & Swedish Mustard Sauce.

Antipasto

Baby Bocconcini, Spicy Chorizo Sausage, Prosciutto Wrapped Figs, Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Olives and Selected Breads.

Chilled Shellfish Bar

A selection of Oysters, Shrimps and Mussels served with a selection of Condiments and Sauces.

Pasta

From Cannelloni Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta to Veal Tortellini to Shrimp and Lobster Angel Hair… We are able to customize a pasta of your choice. Ask about our selections.

Sushi

Assorted Seafood and Vegetarian Rolls with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger & Soya

Stirfry

Wok Seared Sesame Chicken and or Black Tiger Shrimps with Bok Choy, Water Chestnuts, Shitake Mushrooms,Daikon, Garlic and Ginger, served with Asian noodles and Sweet and Sour sauce in small individual boxes with chopsticks.

Carving

Roasted New York Strip Loin served with Horseradish, Dijon Mustard, Tarragon Aioli and Assorted Dinner Rolls

Risotto Station Choose from a variety of our favorites

Dumplings

Steamed Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings with Soya Sauce and Spicy Plum Dipping Sauce

Far East

Pad Thai in Little Boxes with Chopsticks Cucumber, Peanut and Coriander Salad

Szechwan Beef Tenderloin

Mushroom and Water Chestnut Fried Rice

Curry Bar

Lamb Vindaloo

Butter Chicken

Chickpea Curry

West Indies Beef Curry

Cumin Scented Basmati Rice

Raita

Naan

Caribbean

Coconut Rice Salad

Conch Fritters

Plantain Chips

Montego Bay Shrimp Curry

Mini Beef Roti

Red Snapper cooked in Pineapple and Banana Leaf

A Night in Provence

Bouillabaisse in Small Bowls

Grilled Lamb Chops with Tarragon Aioli

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Morels, Shallots and Truffle Essence

Sweet Potato Gratin

Mussels Steamed in Saffron, Sweet Garlic and White Wine

Texas BBQ

Avocado Lime Salad

Crushed Pecan and Duck Breast Fajita

Baby Corn on the Cob Salad

BBQ Spicy Shrimp with Tomatillo Salsa

Carved Molasses Marinated Beef Tenderloin

Pulled Pork and Slaw on Mini Buns

Polynesian

Coconut Shrimp Satays on Lemongrass Skewers

Ahi Tuna Tartare on Taro Root Chips

Mango Carpaccio with Crab Salad

Whole Roasted Suckling Pig Carved at the Station

Jerk Chicken with Papaya Tamarind Chutney

Please consider the above menus as suggestions only, providing you with an idea of what Acqua Fine Foods has to

offer. We would be happy to customize a menu to suit your specific event.

DESSERTS

AcquaAdmin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:39:09 +0000

DESSERTS

$7.50/guest

(Minimum 8 guests)

Milk Chocolate Parfait with Crushed Biscotti, Espresso and Shaved Bittersweet Lindt

Mixed Bon Bons and Truffles Passion Fruit, Coconut Carmel, Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Banana Strudel Sour Cream Ice Cream and Dulce de Leche

Profiterole with Warm Valhrona Chocolate and Mascarpone Ice Cream

Tiramisu with Warm Chocolate Sauce

Strawberry & White Chocolate Mousse Napoleon

Acqua’s Crème Brûlée

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream

Roasted Bosc Pear with Marsala Sabayon & Shortbread

Coconut Tuille with a Selection of Sorbets & Gelato

Warm Pecan Tart with Whiskey Crème Anglaise

Vanilla Mascarpone Crêpes with Warm Peaches

Caramelized Lemon Tart with Raspberries

Warm Nectarine & Blueberry Blintzes filled with Vanilla Mascarpone

Cappuccino Grand Marnier Chocolate with Baileys cream, Strawberry Sauce and Lace Cookie

Stone Fruits Poached in Niagara Ice Wine with Port Sabayon and Shortbread

Mixed Berry Tart with Mango Cream and Belgium Chocolate Drizzle

Raspberry, Dark Chocolate and Caramel Macaroons

MAIN COURSES

AcquaAdmin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:36:59 +0000

MAIN COURSES

Acqua Fine Foods uses fresh market and seasonal produce.

We would be happy to quote on the items below based on your event date.

Roasted Skate Wing with Warm Leeks, Golden Beets and Poblano Peppers

Seared Rare Ahi Tuna with Fingerling Potatoes, Green Beans and Truffle Aioli

Roasted Chicken Breast with Savoy Cabbage, Smoked Bacon and Foie Gras

Roasted Alaskan Black Cod with Couscous Edamame and Grapefruit Date Consommé

Truffle Dusted Sea Scallops with Fennel, Black Tiger Shrimp and Pistachio Foam

Grilled Veal Chop with Porcini Mustard, Crispy Onions and Parsnip Puree

Beef Tenderloin with Braised Shallots, Foie Gras and a Sangiovese Reduction

Seared Ontario Whitefish, PEI Mussel Chowder with Tomato and Saffron

Fresh Australian Lamb Rack with Vegetable Ratatouille and Wild Mushroom Balsamic Glaze

Grilled Veal Chop with Garlic and Olive Mashed Potatoes, Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes and Natural Juices

Veal Tenderloin Medallions with Roasted Onion Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and a Valpolicella Glaze

Porter Ale Marinated Flank Steak with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Balsamic Jus

Herb Brushed Capon Breast with Savoy Potatoes, Braised Leeks and natural Pan Juices

Roasted, Boneless Leg of Lamb with Mushroom Crust, Potato Croquettes and Tomato Confit

Cornish Game Hen with Potato Puree, Portobello Mushrooms and a Mustard-Sauterne Sauce

Provencal Roasted Quails with Wild Rice, Shallots and Figs

Veal Medallions with Truffle Rosti, Leeks, Sugar Snaps and Natural Juices

Tapenade Brushed Sea Bass with Sautéed Corn, Roasted Fennel and a Yellow Tomato Reduction

Bay of Fundy Salmon with Tomato Butter, Herb Gnocchi and Wilted Greens

Salmon Agnolotti with Black Tiger Shrimp and Vegetable Spaghettini

Tiger Shrimp with Sesame-Jasmine Rice with Baby Bok Choy and Mussel and Saffron Emulsion

Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi with Lamb Ragu, Butternut Squash and Rosemary

Acqua’s Mac & Cheese with Black Truffle and Woolwich Goat Cheese

VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSES

Provencal Vegetable Tian with Balsamic Roasted Portobello Mushrooms & Sweet Red Pepper Drizzle

Braised Belgian Endive with Honey Roasted Baby Eggplant, Saffron Lentils & Tamarind Sauce

Garden Pea, Shitake Mushroom & Yellow Taxi Tomato Risotto with Crispy Leeks

Steamed Asparagus, Pink Grapefruit Béarnaise, Truffle Chive Baked Potato & Parmesan Sweet Garlic Pepper Flan

Roasted Tomato, Onion and Oka Cheese Quiche

APPETIZERS

AcquaAdmin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:26:31 +0000

APPETIZERS

$6.95 to $11.95/guest

(Minimum 8 guests)

Braised Beef Shortrib Ravioli with Toasted Pinenuts, Sultanas & Local Squash

Fried Green Tomatoes with Crisp Pancetta, Baby Arugula & a Roasted Tomato Aioli

Sautéed Escargot with Pearl Onions, Pancetta, Cremini Mushrooms on Toasted Brioche

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Asparagus and Parmesan Crisp

Mixed Organic Greens with Pear Ginger Vinaigrette and Toasted Pine Nuts

Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes with Crumbled Woolwich Goat Cheese, Tarragon Vinaigrette & Balsamic Drizzle

Sushi grade Charred Big-eye Tuna with Green Mango-Papaya Salad and Coriander Oil

Cherry Wood Smoked Salmon with Shaved Red Onion, Capers, and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Crème Fraîche

Mixed Organic Greens with Rum & Rosemary Dressing & Sun Dried Berries

Salmon Tartare with Avocado and Shaved Onion Salad with Lotus Root & Taro Chips

Black Angus Beef Carpaccio with Arugula, Shaved Parmesan & White Truffle Oil

Warm Woolwich Goat Cheese with Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers & Tapenade

Proscuitto and Melon with Black Mission Figs & Gorgonzola Drizzle

Pastrami Smoked Salmon Rolls with Sour Cream &Onion Seedlings

Celery Root Salad and Swedish Mustard Drizzle

Hearts of Romaine and Treviso Salad with Horseradish Caesar Dressing & Foccacia Croutons

Smoked Trout and Warm Potato Salad with Dill Crème Fraîche & Caviar

Crispy Golden Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli & Endive Salad

SOUPS

AcquaAdmin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:17:38 +0000

SOUPS $4.95 to $7.95/guest

(Minimum 8 guests)

Wild Mushroom Broth with Lamb Ravioli and Lemongrass

Curried Cauliflower and Apple with Raita

Roasted Garlic with Goat Cheese Foam and Parsley Oil

Roasted Squash with Chestnuts and Juniper Cream

Yellow Lentil and Saffron with Cumin Yogurt

Celeriac and Apple with Port Crème Fraiche

Cappuccino of Madras Shrimp Curry

Fennel and Yukon Gold Potato with Malpeque Oysters

Lobster Consommé with Black Tiger Shrimp Dumplings

Ontario Lamb Consommé, Truffle Gnocchi, Butternut Squash and Leek

Red Snapper, Saffron & Pepper Bisque with Rouille

PEI Mussel Chowder with Crispy Leeks

Shitake & Chanterelle Broth with Spicy Lamb Dumplings, Tomato & Coriander

Chilled Cucumber & Yogurt with Malpeque Oysters & Caviar

Chilled Roasted Tomato with Avocado Salsa

Sweet Potato & Pumpkin with Toasted Pine Nuts & Gruyere Cheese

Roasted Celeriac & Apple with Chestnuts

Wild Mushroom & Thyme with Pepperonata

Corn & Yukon Gold Potato with Matane Shrimp

Spicy Black Bean with Crème Fraîche

Roasted Eggplant with Goat Cheese Drizzle

Provencal Vegetable with Pistou

East Coast Oyster Chowder *seasonal

Chilled Mango and Buttermilk

HORS D’OEUVRES

AcquaAdmin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:15:12 +0000

(Minimum 1 dozen of each) $24 to $36/dozen
Chanterelle Risotto Shallot Confit, Porcini Foam and Frico
Roasted Vegetable Terrine with Tarragon Aioli
Crispy Goat Cheese Fritters Litchi, Rose and Raspberry Confiture
Truffled Mac and Cheese with Ontario’s Thunder Oak Gouda
Artichoke and Pine Nut Phyllo
Stilton Mousse with Port Gelee and Pear Crisps
Celeriac and Yukon Gold Rosti with Curried Apple and Onion Compote Drizzled with Crème Fraiche
Mini Sandwich of Fifth Town Counting Sheep Cheese, Baby Arugula and Heirloom Tomato
Wild Mushroom and Feta Phyllo
Warm Fingerling Potatoes with Crème Fraîche & Caviar
Crispy Duck Wontons with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Vegetarian Sushi with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger and Soya
Coconut & Lime marinated Chicken Satays with Peanut Sauce
Dungeness Crab Spring Rolls
Fresh-shucked PEI Oysters on the half shell
Spinach & Bocconcini Mini Pizza
Roasted Sweet Pepper & Provolone Mini Pizza
Shrimp Spring Roll with Asian Style Dipping Sauce
Woolwich Goat Cheese, Arugula, & Onion Bruschetta
Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Lemon Yogurt
Jerk Chicken on Plantain Chips with Chili Mayonnaise and Mango Salsa
Jicama & Green Papaya Rice paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Warm Grapes filled with Goat Cheese and Crushed Pistachio
Melted Cambozola & Proscuitto Mini Pizza

Spicy Salmon Tartare on Yukon Gold Chips

Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Spicy Plum Sauce

Endive with Roasted Honey Glazed Pecans and Roquefort Cheese

PEI Mussels on the Half Shell with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Roasted Pepper, Basil & Shitake Mushroom Tarts

Bresaola Coronets with Gorgonzola & Black Mission Figs

Roasted Sweet Pepper & Goat Cheese Tartlet

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese on Cucumber Rounds

Baby Bocconcini wrapped with Sun Dried Tomato & Fresh Basil

Dungeness Crab Cakes with Poblano Pepper Salsa

Warm Artichoke Fritters with Spicy Aioli

Cherry Wood Smoked Salmon & Chive Crepes with Crème Fraiche

Sterling Salmon Satay with Tamarind Dipping Sauce

Beef Carpaccio on Sweet Potato Chip with Chipotle Aioli

Shrimp Firecrackers with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Apple Wood Smoked Salmon with Baby Seedlings, Avocado, Cucumber & Honey Mustard

Beef Satays with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce

Pencil Asparagus, Prosciutto & Parmesan baked in Phyllo

Fava Bean Puree on Crostini with Pecorino Cheese Shards &Truffle drizzle

Warm Blini with Lemon Crème Fraîche & Beluga Caviar *market price

Poached Quail Egg with Salmon Caviar & Crème Fraîche

Tempura Shrimp Skewers

Asian Spiced Duck in Rice Paper Rolls with Cucumber, Coriander & Daiko

Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna Tartare wrapped in Japanese Cucumber

Crab & Mango Rice Paper Rolls

Gaspé Coast Lobster Salad with Cookstown Seedlings on Gaufrette Potatoes *market price

Proscuitto wrapped Asparagus Spears

Lamb Tartare on Yukon Gold Potato Chips

Porter Ale marinated Flank Steak with Horseradish Cream on Sourdoug

The Working Lunch

AcquaAdmin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:46:44 +0000

(Minimum 10 guests)

$11.95 each(with sandwich)
$16.95 each (with main course – lunch)
$21.95 each (with main course – dinner)

(Includes Salad, Sandwich or Main Course and Dessert

Salads (choose one per ten guests)

Mixed Baby Lettuces, Pea Sprouts and Onion Seedlings with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan, Foccacia Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Asian Chow Mein Noodle Salad with Bok Choy, Daikon, Coriander and Chili Plum Sauce
Fingerling Potatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary, Lemon, Roasted Red Peppers
Orzo Pasta, Sweet Peas, Grilled Bermuda Onions, Feta, Mint, Pine Nuts
Yukon Gold Potato Salad with House Made Mayonnaise and Green Onions
Spicy Sweet Couscous, Grapes, Dried Apricots, Almonds, Onions, Herbs
Greek Salad with Romaine, Cucumber, Tomato, Kalamata & Feta
Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes, Crumbled Woolwich Goat Cheese
Fusilli Pasta, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cucumber, Onion and Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Coriander
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables, Balsamic
Baby Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan, Roasted Walnuts Sandwiches and Wraps (Two halves per guest)

Sandwiches and Wraps (Two halves per guest)

* An assortment will be sent unless otherwise requested

Grilled Provencal Vegetables, Woolwich Goat Cheese and Balsamic Drizzle
Cherry Wood Smoked Salmon, Shaved Bermuda Onions, Caper and Lemon Cream
Mixed Grains with Roasted Pepper and Sprouts
Smoked Breast of Turkey, Basil Aioli, and Bocconcini
Black Forest Ham and Triple Cream Brie
Herb Grilled Chicken Breast
Roasted Black Angus Beef, Dijon Mayonnaise
Albacore Tuna Salad
Farm Fresh Egg Salad with Chives
Corned Beef with Pommery Mustard and Sauerkrau

Main Courses (choose one per ten guests)

Chicken Korma or Beef Vindaloo with Raita & Naan Bread
Fusilli Pasta with Free Range Chicken, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Green Onions, Pancetta and Fresh Basil Tossed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Hand Made Goat Cheese Tortelloni with Fennel, Leeks and Dried Orange
Grilled Flank Steak with Molasses BBQ Sauce, Acqua’s Slaw and House Made Baked Beans *48 hour minimum notice
Penne Bolognese
Spanish Style Lamb Stew with Chorizo, Navy Beans, Plum Tomatoes and Paprika
Rigatoni with Sweet Garlic, Black Tiger Shrimp, Parsley and Tomato
Grilled Lamb Kofta(traditional Middle Eastern ground Meat Kabob) with Squash Orzo
Moussaka – Greek Favourite with Eggplant, Tomato, Béchamel and Minced Meat *48 hour min. notice
Sheppard’s Pie *48 hour minimum notice
Lasagne – Beef or Three Cheese Vegetable
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Seasonal Vegetables
Thai Red Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Penne Pasta in a Pomodoro Sauce with Plum Tomatoes, fresh Basil & Black Olives
Acqua’s Hand Made Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni with Roasted Plum Tomato, fresh Basil and Melted Gruyere
Wok Seared Beef Stir-fry with Bean Sprouts, Bok Choy, Daikon, Napa Cabbage, Chili Plum Glaze & Steamed Rice
Herb Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast with Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
Chicken Cacciatore with Plum Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Basil and Crimini Mushrooms with Buttered Noodles
Coq au Vin – Air Chilled Free Range Chicken Braised with Cabernet Pearl Onions, Mushrooms with Steamed Basmati Rice
Black Angus Beef Bourguignon with Red Wine, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms and Root Vegetables with Buttered Noodle
Homemade Meatballs with Dilled Sour Cream & Steamed Basmati Rice

Dessert

One piece per guest

Acqua’s selection of House Baked Pastries, Tarts, Squares and Cookies, garnished with Ripe Berries

Substitutions

(Prices per guest)

One and a half sandwiches per person add $2.50
Fresh seasonal fruit platter instead of finger desserts add $3.00
Cheese and fruit platter instead of finger desserts add $3.75
Disposables provide FREE of charge

A La Carte Pricing

Assorted Soft Drinks and Juices $1.75
Sandwiches $5.90
Salads $4.95
Cookies $1.25
Assorted Tarts and Squares $2.7

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A minimum delivery charge of $20 is applied to each order. The amount is dependanton your location

Orders are available on China – Surcharge will apply

For new clients, a P Card or credit card number is required in order to confirm and process your order. A copy of the invoice along with the P Card receipt will be mailed out for your records after the event has taken place.

We require a 48 hour minimum notice before any changes are made to the number of guests or food choices. After such date, your guest count might be increased, but if decreased you shall be billed for the guaranteed amount.

Individual Breakfast Quiche

AcquaAdmin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:32:23 +0000

Individual Breakfast Quiche (also available for Lunch)

(Minimum 10)

$6.95 each

Caramelized Onion, Thyme and Aged Farmhouse Cheddar
Cherry wood Smoked Salmon, Dill and Woolwich Goat Cheese
Spicy Chorizo, Roasted Red Peppers and Manchengo
Wild Mushroom, Lemon sautéed Spinach and Roasted Garlic
Vine Ripened Grape Tomatoes, Baby Bocconcini and Sweet Basil
Pancetta, Leek and Grana Padano Cheese

Hot Breakfast

AcquaAdmin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:09:11 +0000

(Minimum order 10 guests)

Option One
$12.50 per guest

Scrambled Eggs with Chives
Cinnamon French Toast or Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Hickory Smoked Bacon or All Beef Breakfast Sausages
Acqua’s Home Fries
Assorted Fruit Juice

Option Two
$13.50 per guest

Grilled Vegetable Frittata
Hash Browns with Parsley & Thyme
Banana Bread with Maple Butter
Basket of Assorted Muffins & Bagels
Sweet Butter, Preserves, Cream Cheese & Peanut Butter
Fresh Fruit Salad
Assorted Fruit Juice

Foodshops

AcquaAdmin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:10:29 +0000

Acqua Fine Foods

671 The Queensway (2 blocks east of Royal York)

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p. 416 368 7171

f. 416 368 6171

e. foodshop@acqua.ca

e. david@acqua.ca (catering)

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 11.30-7.00

Fri 11.30-8.00

Sat 9.00-6.00

Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Interac accepted

Gift Certificates are available in any denomination

In Acqua’s Food Shop you will find a selection of meals that are prepared and

packaged on our premises. We take great pride in using the highest quality

natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. From soups, curries, quiche

and meatballs to lasagna, tourtière and steak pies and lots more.

We carry a select variety of the finest cheese from Ontario, Quebec and Europe

at great prices.

Don’t forget Duck Confit and Smoked Salmon.

You can also pick up fresh baked bread from Fred’s Bread, makers of Canada’s finest artisanal breads. Te Aro Coffee, fresh roasted here in Toronto using a variety of beans, including

Fair Trade and organic

We are happy to accommodate special requests for prepared foods if you are looking for something particular that is not in the shop

Order through us

• Organic, Free Range Turkeys

• Fresh, sustainable fish and seafood including oysters and lobsters when in season

• Wild mushrooms and truffles

• We have access to “hard to find” food items, please just ask