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6^th Annual 2010 Great Chefs of the Bay Area

The Clear Lake Area Symphony Society presents

"A Rhapsody on a Theme
 by Great Chefs"

Place:  Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake

Hotel Ball Room

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010

Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Price: $60 per person

Proceeds benefit the Clear Lake Symphony Scholarship Fund

Join us this evening for a delicious multi-course, sit-down dinner prepared by the Best Chefs and restaurants in the Bay Area!

Thanks to All that attended this Fundraiser.  Photos of the event to be posted in the near future.

Bay Area Citizen article on the Great Chefs Fundraiser

UltimateClearLake.com has this to say......

Houston Chronicle (UltimateClearlake.com) also has this to say about the event...
 
The "Great Chefs of the Bay Area" is a fun evening featuring fabulous food from some of the best chefs in the Bay Area.  It will be an evening to remember.  Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Clear Lake Symphony Scholarship Fund. 

  Great Chefs Reservation Form  (for mail in)
Use On-Line Reservation Form due to March 1 cutoff date

Great Chefs On-Line Reservation Form  (for credit cards)
NOTE: Reservations must be received by March 1, 2010
 

Featured Menu A Symphony of Flavors from Around the World Pre-Dinner Bistro Reception  Cuisine of India - Crispy Spinach and Onion Pakoras & Vegetable Samosa Main Sit-Down Menu Tierra Luna Mexican Grill - Pozole - Traditional tender pork and hominy soup topped with cabbage, cilantro  and onion with lime Outback Steakhouse - Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Salad - Chopped style mixed greens with shredded carrots, cabbage, green onions, cinnamon pecans, fried pasta, all tossed with blue cheese vinaigrette and topped with cheese crumbles Mediterraneo Market & Cafe - Stuffed Cabbage Rolls - Cabbage stuffed with ground meat and rice topped with marinara sauce Grand Finale - Porcini Ravioli - Ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms tossed with squash, zucchini, roma tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil with a sprinkle of feta cheese Hilton Hotel - Dijon, Garlic and Herb encrusted Lamb Chops with a Port Wine Reduction Frenchies / Villa Capri - Cannoli - Cannoli shell with a touch o cinnamon filled with ricotta cheese, cream cheese and chocolate chips sprinkled with powdered sugar

Updated 2/13/10

2010 Great Chefs Committee

Chair: Sherrie Matula
Co-Chair: Blanche Stastny
Co-Chair & Silent Auction Coordinator: Mike Matula
Committee Members: Pat Swartley
Committee Members: Kati Hill
 

2010 Great Chefs Planning Pictures

Great Chefs Planning Meeting with Hilton Hotel

Standing (from left to right): 
Sherrie Matula, Chair, Great Chefs of the Bay Area - Clear Lake Symphony Society Board
Margo Clements, Social Event Manager, Hilton - Houston NASA Clear Lake
Blanche Stastny, Co-Chair, Great Chefs of the Bay Area - Clear Lake Symphony Society Board

Not Pictured
Chad Landry, Executive Chef, Hilton - Houston NASA Clear Lake
Rick Galyean, Director of Food & Beverage, Hilton - Houston NASA Clear Lake
Mike Matula, Co-Chair & Silent Auction Coordinator, Great Chefs of the Bay Area

Cuisine of India
Crispy Spinach and Onion Pakora and Vegetable Samosa

Tierra Luna Mexican Grill
Pozole
(Traditional tender pork and hominy soup topped with cabbage, cilantro and onion with lime)

Outback Steak House
Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Salad
(Chopped style mixed greens with shredded carrots, cabbage, green onions, cinnamon pecans, fried pasta, all tossed with blue cheese vinaigrette and topped with cheese crumbles )

Mediterraneo Market & Cafe
Cabbage Rolls
(Cabbage stuffed with ground meat and rice in marinara sauce)

Featured Entree by the Hilton Hotel
LUNA Restaurant
Dijon, Garlic and Herb encrusted Lamb Chops with a Port Wine Reduction

Grand Finale Catering
Porcini Ravioli
(Ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms tossed with squash, zucchini, roma tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil with a sprinkle of feta cheese)

Frenchies / Villa Capri
Cannoli
(Cannoli shell with a touch o cinnamon filled with ricotta cheese, cream cheese and chocolate chips sprinkled with powdered sugar)

The Clear Lake Symphony Society gratefully acknowledges the support of the Chefs of the Bay Area represented below.  Without them, this event would not be possible.  Please patronize the below establishments and let them know how much you appreciate their participation in this fund raising event.

Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake

3000 NASA Parkway
Houston, Texas 77058- Map

Phone: (281) 333-9300
Fax: (281) 333-3750

Web Site < click here

Chad Landry 
Executive Chef

Tony Gladamiro
Kourtnie Tyson
Sous Chefs

Mediterraneo Market and Cafe

Click to view Menu

  
FLAVORS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
  
Cheerful umbrella-covered tables dot the tree-shaded patio bustling with NASA workers and area devotees of Magdy and Sonia Kotb's homey Mediterranean café. Inside, a deli case filled with feta cheeses, imported olives and fresh-made menu items shares the cozy space with a few dozen tables and a market area for European imports. The menu features classic Greek and Middle Eastern dishes including hummus, stuffed grape leaves, shish kebab, baba ghanouj, moussaka, gyros and hearty lunchtime sandwiches.
The cafe also features frequent live music performances and in-house belly dancer every Saturday evening.  The market is a great spot for deals on imported Greek olive oils, gourmet chocolate and hard-to find spices sold in bulk.
 
Hours:
Monday - Thursday:   9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday:    9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday:                     Closed
  

Come & try our new menu!





Australia is a place of adventure and wonder. Make a discovery of your own at Outback Steakhouse with our New Menu. It's bursting with innovative new choices, classic favorites and lower prices, including 15 meals under $15 starting at $9.95

Click to view Menu

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

 
New & Improved Curbside Take-Away On-Line Ordering


 

Outback Steakhouse is an Australian steakhouse restaurant. Although beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, the concept offers a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. The Company’s strategy is to differentiate its restaurants by emphasizing consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback.

Outback Catering
Since 1988, Outback Steakhouse has been known for exceptional food and quality service.  Bring the Outback experience to your next event with Outback Catering.

Choose from Aussie favorites like Bloomin' Onions, Juicy Steaks, Coconut Shrimp, Ribs on the Barbie, and much more!

We work, you play! We bring our Outback kitchen and cook up an awesome spread. We include Outback chefs, service staff and an event coordinator to oversee your entire event.

We are a full service caterer. While specializing in the Outback menu, we also serve breakfast, lunch and a variety of other menu items.

• Outback Catering is available for corporate events, private parties, wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs, theme parties, sporting events and more.  We can do anything from a fun island beach party to a black-tie formal dinner.

• We offer a variety of bar and beverage packages.

• We are approved caterers at most Bay Area banquet halls.

Let our sales staff and event coordinators handle your entire event.  Give us a call to plan your event today.
 

 

Pozole

Tierra Mexican Luna Grill

Phone: (281) 488-5033
Fax: 281-488-5888

(Corner of Saturn & Gemini across from the JSC Federal Credit Union)
 
 Call Us for Take-Out!

Adela & Jose Hernandez 
Owners 

Food that tastes out of this World!
 

 
Bienvenidos a Tierra Luna Mexican Grill!
 
Menus:
Breakfast Menu - Served from 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Monday - Saturday)

Lunch Specials - Served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Monday - Saturday)

Dinner Menu - Served from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm (Monday - Thursday); to 10:00 pm (Friday & Saturday)

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you the best homestyle Mexican meals we grew up with in our own families.  We prepare our dishes using only the freshest ingredients available.  Come by to savor our breakfast, lunch and dinner.
 
P.S.  Don't forget to ask about Adela's desserts.  She makes them daily!
  
Tierra Luna Grill serves Breakfast items starting 9 am Monday - Saturday
 
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 am to 9 pm
Friday - Saturday 9 am to 10 pm
Sunday - Closed
 
● Daily Specials
● Room available with Audio - Visuals
● A Great Place for your meetings or parties.
 

Cuisine of India

Click here for Menu

 
Authentic North Indian Restaurant, established in Clear Lake since 1989.

Hours:
Lunch Buffet: Mon - Fri 11am -2 pm  Sat - Sun: 12-2:30 pm
Dinner:            Mon - Sun 5 pm - 10 pm

Take out & Catering available, Private Room Available
 

Grand Finale Catering

Tamara Vogt
 Bridal Consultant
&
Event Coordinator

Catering Menu

Specialty catering for all occasions!
 
Our mission is to provide personal, professional and friendly service to you in making your event successful. We pride ourselves on catering to each event's individual needs and work to make each party unique and memorable. All of our menus are individually planned and prepared using the freshest ingredients available. We wish to accommodate you and your guest to allow your gathering to be a unique experience everyone will remember.

We offer a wide variety of menus to suit your needs for:
Breakfast
Luncheon
Hor D' Oeuvres
Seated Full Service Dinner
Buffet
Desserts
Bar Packages
 
Our fully trained staff will be properly attired and attentive to the needs of your guests. Grand Finale Catering will assist you from beginning of the planning to the completion of the event.
 
Grand Finale Catering offers full event planning with many references available. We would be pleased to discuss your event, offering ideas and suggestions on any level.
 

Mario's Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant

   www.mariosflyingpizzaclearlake.com

The finest Italian Cuisine - Great pizza and Italian food! Casual dining - Friendly atmosphere. Voted "Best Pizza" in the Bay Area.  Take-out orders welcomed from entire menu!
 

Webster - 618 W. NASA Parkway
Tel (281)332-2202
Fax: (281) 338-4460  

Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
 

Delivery of Entire Menu Available
Orders To Go or Delivery Menu
Dine-in Menu

Full Service Catering Available

Banquet Room available at Webster Location
- Banquet Room Services & Menu
 

Seabrook - 1304 Bayport Blvd. (hwy 146)
Tel (281) 474-5103
Fax: (281) 291-7931

Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

 

Villa Capri

Phone: (281) 326-2373
Fax: (281) 991-2045
 
www.villacaprionclearlake.com
 

Frankie & Giuseppe Camera
Owners

Formal Dining Menu

Lunch Menu

Villa Capri On Clear Lake is a waterfront property with a charming restaurant & banquet facilities; all with a spectacular view of Clear Lake. The handsome old country house called Casa Mia has an inviting patio set in an Italian garden. The Roof Garden banquet room and balcony (for smaller groups) offers privacy with a spectacular panorama view.

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday; Lunch: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Dinner: 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm
           Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am to 10:30 pm

Corporate Functions
● The location of Villa Capri On Clear Lake is ideal for corporate banquets, retirement & appreciation dinners, and seminars.
● Villa Capri On Clear Lake is easy to reach & within a 20-mile radius of the Johnson Space Center, Bayport Industrial Park and the refineries in Texas City, Pasadena, Deer Park & Baytown. Fine motels & several lovely Bread & Breakfast are nearby. Villa Capri On Clear Lake is surrounded by very fine marinas & yacht clubs. We are just down the road & across the bridge from the Kemah Boardwalk.
All-Day Seminars
If your company is planning an all-day seminar, look no further. We provide a Continental Breakfast, pitchers of ice water & mid-morning snack. Your group breaks for lunch & partakes in our noonday buffet & salad bar in the restaurant dining room. We provide a mid-afternoon snack & beverages. Many groups finish off the day with either a cocktail party and/or dinner in the dining room or in the banquet room.
Two Private Facilities
● The upstairs banquet room with large balcony is environmentally perfect for groups of 12 to 45 people.
● The Old World ambience & charm of Casa Mia, the banquet house adjoining the restaurant, is an ideal setting for your party. The courtyard-patio with outside bar is a favorite gathering place. In inclement weather the massive fireplace in the great room is warm and inviting.
● We accommodate up to 125 people for full-service sit-down dinner parties.
● For buffet dinners & cocktail parties we accommodate up to 250 people.
 

Frenchies

Frenchies
"A Family Way of Life"

Formal Dining Menu

Lunch & Daily Lunch Specials

Frankie & Giuseppe Camera
Owners 

 
Frenchies is a modest store-front restaurant where friendliness & great Italian food is a way of life.  Opened by the Camera brothers in 1979, it is not unusual to find many of the same families, and now their married children with their children, dining at Frenchies several times a week.
 ● A popular eating place by the NASA workforce & shuttle crews, the walls are covered with exceptional astronaut memorabilia.
 ● The best Italian food you will find on Earth!  All fresh & homemade Italian food.  All dishes come with a side of Fettuccini Alfredo.
 
About Frankie & Giuseppe Camera
Frankie & Giuseppe Camera, friendly & gregarious, hands-on owners, take pleasure in making your dining experience at Villa Capri & Frenchies enjoyable & relaxing. Enhancing your dining experience in the prime concern of the Camera brothers.

Frankie & Giuseppe grew up in the hospitality business. Their father was an important, well loved, manager of a hotel restaurant on the beautiful Isle of Capri off Naples, Italy. The boys, as children, worked in the hotel kitchens, gaining experience from the ground up. Today they expect the same, or more, attention to detail form their staff as they learned from their father.
 

For information on CLS, contact Bob Wall at clsbob@aol.com