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LaPriste C.

LaPriste C.

Chef LaPriste Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Chef LaPriste has built his culinary style around one simple idea: great food should create an experience. A 2017 culinary school graduate, his journey began in restaurant kitchens and has grown into years of creating memorable private dining experiences throughout Ohio and beyond. From intimate dinners and date nights to family gatherings, retreats,...
map-pointerAkron, Ohio
Minimum Order Value : $250
chef-hat 6-10 Years of experience

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Brunches

Shrimp n Grits

Jumbo Shrimp with white cheddar grits and creole sauce reduction
GritsHeavy CreamWhite CheddarVeg Oil
GritsHeavy CreamWhite CheddarVeg Oil
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$73.00$18.25 per person
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Twice Baked Breakfast Potato

A comforting morning treat featuring hollowed-out potato skins filled with a creamy mixture of fluffy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon bits, melted cheddar cheese, Sirloin Tips and topped chipotle drizzle and Dill crema
PotatoesBaconCheddar CheeseChives
PotatoesBaconCheddar CheeseChives
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$86.00$21.50 per person
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Appetizers

Mushroom Maple Toast

toasted sourdough topped w/ whipped goat cheese, roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions finished w/ a thyme maple balsamic glaze.
Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom
Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom
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$71.00$17.75 per person
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Crab Cakes with Creole Aioli

jumbo lump crab cakes on a bed of mix greens with a side of creole aioli
Lumpcrabmeat Redonion Greenpepper Egg
Lumpcrabmeat Redonion Greenpepper Egg
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$75.00$18.75 per person
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Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

A comforting, creamy soup made with roasted cauliflower and slow-cooked garlic for a rich, mellow flavor. Blended to a silky smooth consistency and garnished crispy shallots and basil oil.Perfect for a starter or a light meal.
CauliflowerGarlicVegetable BrothOnion
CauliflowerGarlicVegetable BrothOnion
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$84.00$21.00 per person
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Charcuterie Board

Perfect starter to get the party started!
Cured MeatsHoneyOlivesSoft Cheeses
Cured MeatsHoneyOlivesSoft Cheeses
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$84.00$21.00 per person
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Salads

Caesar

Fresh Chopped Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing topped with Parm cheese and croutons
Romainelettuce Caesardressing Parmcheese Croutons
Romainelettuce Caesardressing Parmcheese Croutons
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$28.00$7.00 per person
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Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese,egg, crumbled Gorgonzola, bacon, and drizzled with homemade white French dressing
Iceberglettuce Tomatoes Redonion Shred.cheddar
Iceberglettuce Tomatoes Redonion Shred.cheddar
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$32.00$8.00 per person
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Pear salad

pickled pears sliced on top of arugula w/ shaved white cheddar , red onion, toasted walnuts, and white balsamic vinaigrette
VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears
VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears
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$80.00$20.00 per person
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Entrées

Pomodoro Vegetable Pasta

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring al dente pasta tossed in a robust homemade tomato sauce made with fresh garden vegetables. Light, flavorful, and a comforting classic.
Pasta (Penne Or Spaghetti)Fresh Ripe TomatoesGarlicOnion
Pasta (Penne Or Spaghetti)Fresh Ripe TomatoesGarlicOnion
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$83.00$20.75 per person
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Pan- Seared Walleye

Pan-seared walleye on a bed of herbed scented rice, roasted apple , fennel and brussels, finished w/ a apple cider beurre blanc
Walleye FilletLemonButterFresh Herbs (Parsley, Thyme)
Walleye FilletLemonButterFresh Herbs (Parsley, Thyme)
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$152.00$38.00 per person
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Surf n Turf Fried Rice

Lump crab fried rice tossed w/ fresh vegetables paired with hibachi shrimp, chicken, and steak .
SteakEggRicePepper
SteakEggRicePepper
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$168.00$42.00 per person
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Balsamic Fig Lamb

Succulent lamb loin, seared to perfection and drizzled with a rich balsamic fig glaze. This dish offers a delightful balance of savory lamb with the sweet and tangy notes of fig an...
Lamb LoinFresh FigsBalsamic VinegarHoney
Lamb LoinFresh FigsBalsamic VinegarHoney
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$220.00$55.00 per person
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Short Rib Pappardelle

Slow-braised fork-tender beef short ribs, simmered in a rich tomato and red wine ragu. Served over broad, silky pappardelle pasta.A hearty and sophisticated Italian classic, perfect for a fulfilling main course.
Beef Short RibsPappardelle PastaSan Marzano TomatoesRed Wine
Beef Short RibsPappardelle PastaSan Marzano TomatoesRed Wine
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$263.00$65.75 per person
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Red Snapper

Pan-Seared Red Snapper paired w/ herb scented rice and sweet potato hash finished w/ a roasted red pepper vinaigrette
FishRicePeppersVinaigrette
FishRicePeppersVinaigrette
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$311.00$77.75 per person
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Proteins

Brown Butter Glazed Salmon

8oz Salmon seared then finished in oven with brown butter glaze
Salmon(8oz) Salt Pepper Oldbay
Salmon(8oz) Salt Pepper Oldbay
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$73.00$18.25 per person
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Sweet Potato Steak with Roasted Spice Chickpeas

A hearty and flavorful plant-based main course featuring thick-cut sweet potato 'steaks' seasoned and pan-seared then finished in the oven for that golden color. Served alongside ...
Sweet PotatoChickpeasOlive OilSmoked Paprika
Sweet PotatoChickpeasOlive OilSmoked Paprika
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$80.00$20.00 per person
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Lobster Tail

Extra large Lobster Tail served with lemon butter
Lobstertail Salt Pepper Garlicpowder
Lobstertail Salt Pepper Garlicpowder
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$100.00$25.00 per person
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Blackened shrimp

Sautéed Jumbo shrimp tossed in a blackened butter to finish
ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus
ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus
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$119.00$29.75 per person
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Seared Lamb

Seared lamb assembled on a plate w roasted potatoes, fresh herbs and berries w cauliflower purée and mint berry sauce
MintFresh FruitCauliflowerLamb
MintFresh FruitCauliflowerLamb
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$128.00$32.00 per person
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Garlic Butter NY Strip

NY Strip cooked in and topped with fresh herbs and Garlic Butter
SteakHerbsButterGarlic
SteakHerbsButterGarlic
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$193.00$48.25 per person
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Roasted Chicken

A whole chicken, spatchcock and roasted to perfection, resulting in incredibly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. topped w/ my herb green sauce, this dish is a flavorful and satisfying main course, perfect for sharing.
Whole ChickenOlive OilGarlicRosemary
Whole ChickenOlive OilGarlicRosemary
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$218.00$54.50 per person
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Sides

Green Beans with Smoked Turkey

Southern style green beans cooked with smoked turkey
Green Beans Red Onion Garlic(minced) Salt
Green Beans Red Onion Garlic(minced) Salt
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$32.00$8.00 per person
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Broccolini

Fresh broccolini topped with light lemon juice
Broccolini Garlic(minced) Oliveoil Lemon
Broccolini Garlic(minced) Oliveoil Lemon
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$41.00$10.25 per person
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Crispy Parm Brussels

Crispy Brussels tossed in a garlic brown butter topped w/ golden herb breadcrumbs and shaved parm
Brusselsprouts Salt Whitepepper Oliveoil
Brusselsprouts Salt Whitepepper Oliveoil
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$51.00$12.75 per person
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Garlic Mash

Yellow mashed potatoes with a garlic butter finish
Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks Whitepepper
Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks Whitepepper
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$57.00$14.25 per person
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Brown Butter Roasted Carrots

Sweet and tender carrots roasted to perfection with a hint of honey and brown butter. A simple yet elegant side dish that complements a variety of main courses.
CarrotsHoneyOlive OilFresh Thyme
CarrotsHoneyOlive OilFresh Thyme
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$63.00$15.75 per person
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3 Cheese Mac n Cheese

Baked 3 Cheese Mac
Elbownoodles Vegetableoil Salt Mozzarella(shredded)
Elbownoodles Vegetableoil Salt Mozzarella(shredded)
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Purple Sweet Potato Mash

A vibrant and naturally sweet mash made from steamed purple sweet potatoes. It's lightly seasoned to enhance its inherent flavor and smooth texture, making it a unique and colorful side dish.
Purple Sweet PotatoesCoconut MilkSaltBlack Pepper
Purple Sweet PotatoesCoconut MilkSaltBlack Pepper
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$74.00$18.50 per person
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Desserts

Apple Crumble

Delicious Granny Smith apples cooked down and topped with a golden brown crumble
AppleCinnamonButterCaramel
AppleCinnamonButterCaramel
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$42.00$10.50 per person
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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon sugar cream cheese filling in between soft flaky crust topped with a cinnamon caramel reduction
DoughCream CheeseSugarCinnamon
DoughCream CheeseSugarCinnamon
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$42.00$10.50 per person
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Biscoff Buttercloud

Sweet Cheesecake w/ golden buttery biscoff bottom and caramel drizzleto top it off
Cream CheeseBiscoffCaramelSugar
Cream CheeseBiscoffCaramelSugar
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$64.00$16.00 per person
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Pumpkin Cannoli Dip n Chips

Crispy cannoli shells transformed into delightful chips, generously dusted with a delicate blend of cinnamon sugar. These are perfectly paired with a rich and creamy dip crafted fr...
Cannoli Shells (Flour, Sugar, Butter, Wine)Pumpkin PureeMascarpone CheesePowdered Sugar
Cannoli Shells (Flour, Sugar, Butter, Wine)Pumpkin PureeMascarpone CheesePowdered Sugar
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$66.00$16.50 per person
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Vineyard Honey Cake

Almon-vanilla infused cake topped w/ honey-roasted grapes, lemon zest and finished w/ a dallop of vanilla whip.
All-purpose FlourSugarEggsButter
All-purpose FlourSugarEggsButter
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$70.00$17.50 per person
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About me
Chef LaPriste Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Chef LaPriste has built his culinary style around one simple idea: great food should create an experience. A 2017 culinary school graduate, his journey began in restaurant kitchens and has grown into years of creating memorable private dining experience...
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$250.00 Minimum order value
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