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Michael D.
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Michael D.

2 time James Beard nominated chef My background is in all cuisine. I source the freshest products mostly from local farms
map-pointerPottstown, Pennsylvania
Minimum Order Value : $400
chef-hat More than 15 Years of experience

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

Appetizers

You can choose 2 Appetizer for one order

Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata

Vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes paired with creamy burrata, finished with basil oil, aged balsamic, and a touch of sea salt.
TomatoBurrattaBalsamicBasil
TomatoBurrattaBalsamicBasil
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$71.00$17.75 per person
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Roasted Asparagus

Tender roasted asparagus served with thin-sliced orange carpaccio, toasted pine nuts, a touch of aged balsamic, and aromatic basil oil.
AsparagusSaltOrangePine Nuts
AsparagusSaltOrangePine Nuts
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$71.00$17.75 per person
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Tuna Tartar

Fresh diced tuna tossed with a vibrant wasabi aioli, served alongside a refreshing cucumber salad for a crisp, balanced bite.
TunaCucumberWasabiRice Wine Vinegar
TunaCucumberWasabiRice Wine Vinegar
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$80.00$20.00 per person
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Seared Beef Carpaccio

Lightly seared, thinly sliced beef tenderloin, delicately arranged and topped with crispy shallots, fresh arugula, shaved Parmesan, and a zesty lemon-mustard oil. A refined balance of texture and bold flavor.
Filet MignonArugulaLemonOlive Oil
Filet MignonArugulaLemonOlive Oil
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$106.00$26.50 per person
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Salads

You can choose 2 Salad for one order

Watermelon Salad

Refreshing watermelon and cucumber paired with vibrant mint, peppery arugula, and tangy feta, finished with a zesty lime vinaigrette.
WatermelonFetaCucumberOlive Oil
WatermelonFetaCucumberOlive Oil
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$66.00$16.50 per person
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Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine hearts tossed in house-made Caesar dressing, topped with shaved Parmesan, cracked black pepper, and artisan croutons.
RomaineParmesanBlack PepperEggs
RomaineParmesanBlack PepperEggs
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$66.00$16.50 per person
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Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad

Earthy roasted beets paired with tangy goat cheese, fresh citrus, baby arugula, and toasted pistachios, finished with a Minus 8 vinegar reduction.
BeetsGoat CheesePistachioSalt
BeetsGoat CheesePistachioSalt
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$71.00$17.75 per person
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Romaine Wedge

Chilled romaine heart drizzled with house-made herb dressing, garnished with smoked bacon, slow-roasted tomatoes, and tangy feta.
RomaineBaconTomatoFeta
RomaineBaconTomatoFeta
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$75.00$18.75 per person
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Entrées

You can choose 2 Entrée for one order

Herb-Roasted Chicken

Crisp-skinned chicken breast served over velvety potato purée, with roasted broccolini and finished with a savory herb jus.
ChickenPotatoButterCream
ChickenPotatoButterCream
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$132.00$33.00 per person
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Crisped Salmon with Asparagus Couscous

Pan-seared salmon atop a bed of asparagus-studded couscous, accented with a vibrant citrus-artichoke vinaigrette and fresh herbs.
SalmonAsparagusCous CousOlive Oil
SalmonAsparagusCous CousOlive Oil
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$154.00$38.50 per person
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Southern-Style Shrimp and Grits

Pan-seared shrimp mingled with crisp bacon and sweet onions atop velvety stone-ground grits, garnished with fresh scallions and a house-made BBQ reduction.
ShrimpGritsCheddarButter
ShrimpGritsCheddarButter
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$168.00$42.00 per person
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Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib

Fall-off-the-bone braised beef short rib resting on creamy parsnip purée, paired with oven-roasted tomatoes and a rich oregano-infused jus.
Beef Short RibsParsnipCreamButter
Beef Short RibsParsnipCreamButter
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$176.00$44.00 per person
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Desserts

You can choose 2 Dessert for one order

Chocolate Molten Cake

Decadent bittersweet chocolate cake with a molten core, complemented by wild blueberry compote and vanilla-infused whipped cream.
BlueberryCreamConfection SugarFlour
BlueberryCreamConfection SugarFlour
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$44.00$11.00 per person
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Carrot Cake

Moist spiced carrot cake layered with tangy cream cheese frosting, studded with toasted walnuts and golden raisins. Finished with a citrus glaze and candied carrot ribbons.
CarrotFlourCream CheeseSugar
CarrotFlourCream CheeseSugar
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$80.00$13.33 per person
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About me
2 time James Beard nominated chef My background is in all cuisine. I source the freshest products mostly from local farms
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$400.00 Minimum order value
My Service Area
map-pointerPottstown, Pennsylvania
My Availability
March, 2026
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