Menus – So Good You Won’t Believe it’s Conference Food!

If you’re like me, one way I rate conferences is based on the food! We take planning the menus very seriously, so much so, that we even do taste tests! I enjoy that part of my job, but we really do it so that we can make sure we have a nice variety of great tasting items, that will satisfy all palettes and preferences. Here’s a run down of the plans for this year! I hope you’re drooling with anticipation!

Tue, Feb 16
Welcome Reception	Cheese Display Crudités Sushi station Poached salmon display fully decorated w/ herbed cream cheeses and condiments International slider station Baked Brie, Pear & Almond Phyllo New York Strip wrapped asparagus Gorgonzola & walnut rolled grapes Coffee and cupcake station
Wed, Feb 17
Hyatt Breakfast	Scrambled Eggs Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar Crisp Bacon Turkey/Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Potatoes Seasonal fruit and berries Pastries, Breads & Muffins Plain & Fruit Yogurts with Granola Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #)
Westin Breakfast	Scrambled Eggs Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar Apple Smoked Bacon Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Potatoes Seasonal fruit and berries Pastries, Breads, Muffins & Rolls Plain & Fruit Yogurts with Granola Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Marriott Breakfast	Scrambled Eggs Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar Apple Smoked Bacon Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Potatoes Seasonal fruit and berries Pastries, Muffins & Rolls Plain & Fruit Yogurts with Granola Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Sheraton Breakfast	Scrambled Eggs Applewood smoked bacon Sausage Breakfast potatoes Fresh fruits and berries Assorted yogurts with granola Muffins Pastries & Breads Fresh hot oatmeal Assorted cereals Coffee, tea & juices Hard boiled eggs White rice Meat and Cheese platter
On Campus AM Break	Full Starbucks Coffee Service Seasonal Sliced Fruit Assorted granola/energy bars Individual yogurts
On Campus Lunch	Spinach salad w/ radish, carrot & saffron vinaigrette Chicken tangine with olives, tomatoes and preserved lemons Chick pea and winter vegetable tangine Moroccan rice w/ golden raisin and cinnamon Fresh seasonal vegetables Spice Cake
On Campus PM Break	Full Starbucks coffee service Snack pretzels Whole fruit Cookies
PG Evening Dinners in Cafes	Crab & Artichoke Dip Wild mushroom profiteroles Lobster Newburg Puff Gorgonzola & Applewood Bacon tart Foccacia finger sandwiches Provencal vegetable atop crostini Spinach dip with french rounds and veg. crudite Brie and winter pear and almond tarts Soy marinated chicken skewers Roasted vegetable and antipasto platter Orzo pasta salad Swedish meatballs
Thu, Feb 18
Hyatt Breakfast	Vegetarian Frittata Warm French Toast w/maple syrup & whipped butter Turkey Bacon Pork Sausage Hash Brown Potatoes Seasonal fruit and berries Pastries, Breads & Muffins Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Assorted prepared smoothies Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Westin Breakfast	Vegetarian Frittata Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Apple Smoked Bacon Hash Brown Potatoes Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar Seasonal fruit and berries Pastries, Breads, Muffins & Rolls Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Mixed Berry & Strawberry Banana Smoothies Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Marriott Breakfast	Vegetarian Frittata Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Apple Smoked Bacon Hash Brown Potatoes Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar Seasonal fruit and berries Whole Grain Granola Breakfast cereals with whole or 2% milk Pastries, Muffins & Rolls Chilled Fruit Juices Assorted smoothies Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Sheraton Breakfast	Scrambled Eggs Applewood smoked bacon Sausage French Toast Chef's Quiche Breakfast potatoes Fresh fruits and berries Assorted yogurts with granola Muffins Pastries & Breads Fresh hot oatmeal Assorted cereals Assorted smoothies Coffee, tea & juices Hard boiled eggs White rice Meat and Cheese platter
On Campus AM Break	Full Starbucks Coffee Service Seasonal Sliced Fruit Assorted granola/energy bars Individual yogurts
On Campus Lunch	Mixed green salad w/roasted winter squash, fresh chives and balsamic vinaigrette NY Striploin w/roasted cipolline inions & cabernet demi Tofu & Tempeh Cacciatore Yukon Gold mashed potatoes Seasonal fresh vegetables Hummingbird Cupcakes
On Campus PM Break	Full Starbucks coffee service Snack pretzels Whole fruit Cookies
Attendee Party	Mixed choice antipasto Smoked salmon dip with warm pita Dolmas- stuffed grapes with seasoned rice Wild green salad with goat cheese, walnuts & pears Mediterranean salad Grilled prawns w/cocktail sauce Breaded chicken strips with BBQ sauce Rustic pizza assortment with meat and veg options Warm gnochhi w/light Neapolitan tomato sauce Mixed platters of cookies and dessert bars
Fri, Feb 19
Hyatt Breakfast	Breakfast croissant with scrambled eggs, American cheese and black forest ham (1/2 without ham) Crisp Bacon Turkey/Chicken Sausage Crepes Filled with Mascarpone & Ricotta Cheese topped with strawberry coulis Cold cereals and house made granola with milk Seasonal fruit and berries Pastries, Breads & Muffins Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Westin Breakfast	Breakfast croissant with eggs, cheese & ham (1/2 without ham) Apple crepes Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar Smoked bacon Chicken Sausage Seasonal fruit and berries Pastries, Breads, Muffins & Rolls Plain & Fruit Yogurts with Granola Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Marriott Breakfast	Breakfast croissant with Ham and cheese (1/2 without ham) Apple Smoked Bacon Hash Brown Potatoes Oatmeal w/ Raisins & Brown Sugar Seasonal fruit and berries Whole Grain Granola Breakfast cereals with whole or 2% milk Pastries, Muffins & Rolls Chilled Fruit Juices Coffee (reg and decaf) Assorted Tea Hard Boiled Eggs (10% of guaranteed #) Steamed white rice (for 10% of guaranteed #) Asst. meat & cheese platter (for 10% of ttl #)
Sheraton Breakfast	Scrambled Eggs Applewood smoked bacon Sausage Pancakes Breakfast potatoes Fresh fruits and berries Assorted yogurts with granola Muffins Pastries & Breads Fresh hot oatmeal Assorted cereals Coffee, tea & juices Hard boiled eggs White rice Meat and Cheese platter
Farewell Lunch	Tomato white bean soup Hearts of romaine and spinach with apples, croutons and soy maple dressing Avocado & Tomato Salad, cumin dressing Spice rubbed chicken breast and herbed orzo with thyme bordelaise sauce Oven roasted Mirin Sea Bass & Broccolini Whole wheat penne pasta w/ romano beans & goat cheese Green Tea and Honey Panna Cotta

Authored by: Paulette Suddarth
Global Events Marketing Manager
Community & Online Support

Comments

• Anonymous
  February 02, 2010
  Hey Paulette, any statistics on how many pounds the average MVP gains during the Summit? <grin> See you there! Ken

• Anonymous
  February 03, 2010
  how about halal food,  how it will serve I and many want hallal menu food

• Anonymous
  February 04, 2010
  @Imran Yes, we'll definitely have Halal options...we just talked about that yesterday in our logistics meeting. I'll find out where we order our Halal meals from. Some attendees, for example, those who haven't filled out their Schedule Builder, will get meal cards. Microsoft has Halal options in the cafeterias. One way or another, via specially ordered meals or a meal card, you will have your preferences met!

• Anonymous
  February 06, 2010
  Good thing that the hotels have a gym for me to burn calories from all those oh' so tasty food :).

• Anonymous
  February 08, 2010
  Paulette, I have to eat gluten-free. To whom do I speak to make sure I have meals available?

• Anonymous
  February 09, 2010
  @Craig If you need gluten free, did you note that when you registered to come to the event? If not, at this late stage, will you please contact me at pauletts@microsoft.com and we will note your records on the back end? Have you built your Personal Schedule yet?

• Anonymous
  February 09, 2010
  Men looks pretty tasty, and glad to see that like last year you are exercising some restraint with the salmon :) Definitely bringing my gym clothes for this trip.

• Anonymous
  February 09, 2010
  Er, um, that is, the MENU looks pretty tasty :)

• Anonymous
  February 09, 2010
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• Anonymous
  February 09, 2010
  I'm so glad you're looking forward to it. Whether you are vegetarian or not, be sure to get one of the veggie sliders at the Welcome Reception! It is outstanding!!