LaPriste C.

LaPriste C.

Chef LaPriste, born and raised in Akron, OH and has been in love with food since he can remember. He developed that love of cooking when he joined the culinary program of Pittsburgh Technical College (P.T.C.). Chef LaPriste graduated culinary school in 2017 and then worked at highly praised restaurants such as Beaus on the river in Cuyahoga Falls and Jackson’s Lounge in Moon Township, PA. By the e...
map-pointerAkron, Ohio
Minimum Order Value : $180
chef-hat 6-10 Years of experience

Build your perfect dining experience by selecting individual dishes from your chef’s full menu.

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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Appetizers

Chicken Fingers

Breaded Chicken Strips Cooked to Golden Brown
ChickenOilFlour
ChickenOilFlour
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$37.00$9.25 per person
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Mushroom Maple Basil Toast

Seared oyster mushrooms on top of fresh toasted bread w/ maple basil drizzle
Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom
Maple SyrupBasilGarlicMushroom
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$40.00$10.00 per person
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Vegetable Tray

Fresh chopped veggies with ranch dipping sauce
PeppersCauliflowerBroccoliCarrots
PeppersCauliflowerBroccoliCarrots
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$64.00$16.00 per person
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Lobster and Chorizo Cheese Dip

3 cheese dip w/ spice chorizo and chopped lobster paired w/ homemade tortilla chips
CheeseHeavyLobsterChorizo
CheeseHeavyLobsterChorizo
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$66.00$16.50 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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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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Pear salad

In season pears sliced on top of Bibb lettuce w/ crumbled goat cheese , toasted walnuts, and white balsamic vinaigrette
VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears
VinegarCheeseWalnutsPears
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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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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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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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Red Snapper

Pan-Seared Red Snapper finished with a roasted sweet corn salsa and red pepper vinaigrette, served alongside seasoned long-grain rice.
FishRicePeppersVinaigrette
FishRicePeppersVinaigrette
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$176.00$44.00 per person
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Slow-Braised Short Ribs

Slow braised short rib on top of white cheese pasta finished with short rib ju paired w/ hickory carrots
Beef Short RibsRed WineBeef BrothCarrots
Beef Short RibsRed WineBeef BrothCarrots
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$256.00$64.00 per person
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Proteins

Sauteed Shrimp

Sautéed Jumbo shrimp tossed in butter and butter
ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus
ButterShrimpGarlicCitrus
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$32.00$8.00 per person
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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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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Succulent chicken breast coated in a crunchy, savory Parmesan crust. Baked to a golden perfection, this dish offers a delightful texture and rich, cheesy flavor.
Chicken BreastParmesan CheeseBreadcrumbsEggs
Chicken BreastParmesan CheeseBreadcrumbsEggs
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$109.00$27.25 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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Roasted Chicken

A whole chicken, butterflied and roasted to perfection, resulting in incredibly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Infused with herbs and garlic, this dish is a flavorful and satisfying main course, perfect for sharing.
Whole ChickenOlive OilGarlicRosemary
Whole ChickenOlive OilGarlicRosemary
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$157.00$39.25 per person
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Ribeye Steak

Marinated Ribeye steak seared to the temp of choice topped with herbed butter
Ribeyesteak Garlic(minced) Rosemary Salt
Ribeyesteak Garlic(minced) Rosemary Salt
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$175.00$43.75 per person
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Charred Walleye

Flaky walleye fillet expertly charred to perfection, served with fresh dill, rainbow tomatoes and lemon-herb butter sauce. A light and flavorful main course.
Walleye FilletLemonButterFresh Herbs (Parsley, Thyme)
Walleye FilletLemonButterFresh Herbs (Parsley, Thyme)
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$178.00$44.50 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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Sides

Baked Sweet Potato

Sweet potato baked to perfection topped with cinnamon butter
Sweet Potato Salt White Pepper Vegetable Oil
Sweet Potato Salt White Pepper Vegetable Oil
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$30.00$7.50 per person
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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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Cajun Fried Corn

Fried mini corn on the Cobb tossed in chef’s seasoning mix and topped with a zesty ranch drizzle
CornOilButterHerbs
CornOilButterHerbs
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$35.00$8.75 per person
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Asparagus

Seared asparagus drizzled w/ lemon juice
Asparagus Salt White Pepper Garlic( Minced)
Asparagus Salt White Pepper Garlic( Minced)
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$37.00$9.25 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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Truffle Creamed Corn

Sweet creamy truffle corn
CornSugarButterSalt
CornSugarButterSalt
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$48.00$12.00 per person
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Fried Rice

Hot Fried Rice from the kitchen straight to you!
Jasminerice Greenpepper Redpepper Whiteonion
Jasminerice Greenpepper Redpepper Whiteonion
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$53.00$13.25 per person
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Garlic Mash

Redskin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic finish
Redskinpotatoes Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks
Redskinpotatoes Heavycream Garlic(minced) Buttersticks
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$57.00$14.25 per person
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Crispy Brussels

Crispy brussels and carrots topped with fresh grated parm cheese and balsamic reduction
Brusselsprouts Carrots(shredded) Salt Whitepepper
Brusselsprouts Carrots(shredded) Salt Whitepepper
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$58.00$14.50 per person
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White Cheddar Mash Potatoes

Redskin potatoes finished with white cheddar
Redskin PotatoesWhite CheddarDiary
Redskin PotatoesWhite CheddarDiary
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$59.00$14.75 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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$73.00$18.25 per person
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Desserts

Debbies Banana Pudding

My spin on my Grannies popular Banna Pudding. Fresh bananas, homemade nilla wafers and whip cream .
BananaWhip CreamSugar
BananaWhip CreamSugar
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$49.00$12.25 per person
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Berry Shortcake

Sweet Biscuits topped w/ whipped cream, berry compote, and fresh berries. Perfect way to end a hot night
BerriesHeavy CreamFlour
BerriesHeavy CreamFlour
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$51.00$12.75 per person
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Biscoff Cheesecake

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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Lemon Raspberry Pound Cake

A deliciously dense and moist pound cake infused with the bright zest of lemon and fresh raspberries. Topped with a raspberry glaze, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and ta...
All-purpose FlourGranulated SugarUnsalted ButterEggs
All-purpose FlourGranulated SugarUnsalted ButterEggs
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$148.00$37.00 per person
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About me
Chef LaPriste, born and raised in Akron, OH and has been in love with food since he can remember. He developed that love of cooking when he joined the culinary program of Pittsburgh Technical College (P.T.C.). Chef LaPriste graduated culinary school in 2017 and then worked at highly praised restaura...
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$180.00 Minimum order value
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June, 2026
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