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Vega Tapas Cafe

Tapas Restaurant$$$$

Metairie

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Dinner Menu

Ensaladas Y Sopas

Ensalada De La Vega*

8.00

Baby greens, sliced almonds, toasted pita and manchego cheese tossed in a sun-dried tomato-balsamic vinaigrette

Ensalada De Remolachas

9.00

Baby spinach, roasted golden beets, roasted pecans and goat cheese croqueta tossed in a curried vinaigrette

Ensalada De Cangrejo*

13.00

Baby arugula, jumbo lump crab, red onion and crispy shallots tossed in a blood orange vinaigrette

Sopa Del Día

House made soup made fresh daily

Ensalada De Ostras

12.00

Crispy louisiana oysters with jamon serrano on hearts of romaine in a fresh basil caesar dressing

Ensalada De Aguacate

11.00

Baby greens, grilled avocado, pancetta, red onion, crispy shallots and mahon cheese tossed in a portuguese chestnut vanilla vinaigrette

Ensalada De Lyonnaise

10.00

Arugula and lardon bacon tossed in a warm vinaigrette and topped with a poached egg

Tapas Frias

Caviar Y Salmón Rosado

10.00

Pink caviar and smoked salmon dip with toasted pita and traditional garni

Plato De Quesos

15.00

Spanish artisan cheeses with chef's choice of accompaniments

Alcachofas a La Plancha

9.00

Marinated and grilled roman artichokes with feta relish

Atún Del Coriader*

11.00

Coriander seared rare ahi with avocado puree and chili-cilantro vinaigrette

Dolmades Griego

8.00

Stuffed grape leaves with lamb, rice and mint served over lemon alioli

Salsa De Berenjena

8.00

Grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella and arugula drizzled with sundried tomato and basil pestos

Paella Y Fideuá

for four

Paella De La Vega

29.00

Shrimp, mussels, calamare, chicken, chorizo and assorted vegetables sauteed in saffron spanish bomba rice

Paella Con Verduras

27.00

Assorted vegetables sauteed in spanish saffron bomba rice

Fideuà Con Carne

32.00

All meat version

Paella Con Carne

32.00

Chorizo, chicken, pork tenderloin and assorted vegetables sauteed in saffron spanish bomba rice

Fideuà De La Vega

29.00

Shrimp, mussels, calamare, chicken, chorizo and assorted vegetables sauteed in spanish fideo pasta

Fideuà Con Verduras

27.00

All vegetable version

Tapas Calientes

Tortilla Espanola De La Vega

7.00

Potato, sweet onion and manchego cheese frittata

Gambas Barbacoas

9.00

Gulf shrimp and chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions

Fritto Misto

9.00

Crispy squid, shrimp and fish with basil garlic alioli

Vieiras De Buceador Chamuscados

10.00

Seared diver scallops over butternut squash puree

Gambas Al Pil Pil

9.00

Jumbo gulf shrimp basque style 'pil pil' in smoked paprika-garlic oil

Pollo En Papel

9.00

Chicken, wild mushrooms, leeks and feta in crispy phyllo pastry

Cerdo Moro*

10.00

Cured and grilled pork tenderloin over flash fried spinach (substitute garlic wilted spinach) with horseradish sour cream

Bocaditos De Pato

10.00

Roasted duck confit and manchego sliders on buttered brioche

Patatas Bravas

9.00

Spicy 'brave' potatoes with garlic alioli and romesco sauce

Ostras Asado

10.00

Louisiana oysters baked in a house-made chorizo and manchego stuffing

Papas Fritas Las Trufas

7.00

Parmesan truffle fries with smoked cotija cheese fondue

Pescado Fresco

Fresh gulf fish prepared daily with chef's choice of accompaniments; tapas (Mkt) ; ración (Mkt)

Mejillones Cocidos Al Vapor

11.00

Steamed mussels with capers, red onion, fresh dill in white wine-butter broth

Costillas

10.00

Moroccan spiced babyback ribs with cilantro-steen's glaze

Vaca Al La Plancha

24.00

8oz grilled tenderloin with valdeon butter

Albóndigas Con Cuscús Tunecino

7.00

Tunisian beef meatballs served over raisin couscous

Dessert Menu

ask your server about our extensive list of imported sherries

Desserts

Budin De Pan

7.00

House made bread pudding with tres leches sauce

Chocolate Truffle Cake

7.00

With orange glaze

Tarta De Ricotta

7.00

Ricotta cheese and chocolate chip in a thin sweet pie crust

Artisanal Spanish Cheeses

15.00

With assorted accompaniments

Tortitas Rellenas De Natillas Al Aguardiente

7.00

Lemon custard filled pancakes splashed with aguardiente sauce

Poco Decadente

7.00

Fresh berries, ginger cake, custard, chocolate and cream

House-Made Gelatos & Sorbets

6.00

Coffee Drinks

Vega Coffee

7.00

Coffee liquor, amaretto, rum & vodka

Berry Nutty Vega

7.00

Chambord, nocello & cream

Illy Coffee

5.00

Nutty Vega

7.00

Nocello, frangelico, bailey's & fresh cream

Vega Naranja

7.00

Liquor 43, grand marnier, godiva & espresso

Mighty Leaf Tea

4.00

Assorted flavors

Cordials

B&B

7.00

Chartreuse

7.00

Frangelico

7.00

Godiva Chocolate

7.00

Kahlua

7.00

Liquor 43

7.00

Ouzo

7.00

Strega Liquor Italia

7.00

Galliano

7.00

Tuaca Italia

7.00

Bailey's Irish Cream

7.00

Drambuie

7.00

Grand Marnier

7.00

Herbsaint

7.00

Lemoncello

6.00

Nocello

7.00

Raki Turkish Anise Liquor

7.00

Fernet Branca

6.00

Sambuca Romano

7.00

Tia Maria

7.00

Cognacs

Gran Duque De Alba

7.00

Courvoisier Vs

8.00

Remy Martin Vsop

9.00

Pierre Ferrand Amber 10Yr

8.00

Remy Martin Vs

8.00

Daron Calvados

9.00

Ports

Sandeman 10 Yr Tawny

8.00

Sandeman 30 Yr Tawny

23.00

Andeman 100 Yrs Flight

47.00

Graham's "Six Grapes"ruby

7.00

Sandeman 20 Yr Tawny

12.00

Sandeman 40 Yr Tawny

30.00

Osborne Lbv 2008

7.00

Catering Menu

Salads

Vega

Baby Greens, Toasted Almonds, Haricots Verts & Manchego Cheese with Sun-Dried tomato Vinaigrette

Spinach & Goat Cheese

Baby Spinach with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Walnut Vinaigrette

Hellenic

Trio of peppers, Red Onion, Tomato & Feta Cheese with Citrus Vinaigrette

Apple & Brie

Granny Smith Apples, Spring Greens, Caramelized Leeks & Brie with Cider Vinaigrette

Portobello Caesar

Romaine Hearts, Roasted Portobellos & Crispy Serrano with Caesar Dressing

Cold Selections

Assorted Canapes

Ask us about the many choices!

Smoked Salmon-Wrapped Asparagus

With Dill Cream Cheese

Crawfish & Manchego Tortilla

With Tomato Caper Relish

Citrus Cured & Smoked Duck Breast

With Arugula and Pickled Onions

Mediterranean Eggplant Wraps

Tuna Tartare

With Yucca Chips

Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Canapes

Ceviche

Fresh Seafood Marinated in Citrus, Olive Oil & Herbs

Pastas

add chicken, shrimp, pork, or beef

Wild Mushroom Risotto

With Truffle Oil & Shaved Parmesan

Pasta Español

Marinated Roasted Vegetables & Goat Cheese Tossed with Bowtie Pasta

Paella Or Fideo

Traditional Spanish Favorites of Shrimp, Calamare, and Chorizo or Chicken with Arborio Rice or Angel Hair Pasta

Greek Orzo

With Feta Cheese, Red Peppers, Red Onions & Citrus Vinaigrette

Dips By the Pound

Carp Roe Dip

Louisiana Caviar in a Creamy Dip

Hummus

Pureed Chickpeas with Garlic & Lemon Juice

Eggplant Caviar

Mixture of Roasted Eggplant, Onion, Tomato & Olive Oil

Roasted Garlic & White Bean Puree

Displays

Coriander Seared Tuna

With Avocado-Tomato Relish

Beef Tenderloin Display

With Horseradish Sauce

Smoked & Braised Pork Cochinillo

Cochon du Lait with Pepper Jelly

Rare Pepper Steak

With Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

With Wild Mushrooms OR Stuffed with Fresh Fruit Preserve

Savory 9 Cheesecakes

Seasonal Roasted Vegetable & Sun-Dried Tomato

Crab & Artichoke with Lemon Zest

Smoked Salmon with Capers, Red Onions & Dill

Sandwiches

Gourmet Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese, Ham & Brie, Smoked Turkey with Avocado & Mayo, and Roasted Pork & Caramelized Onions. Served on Assorted Artisan Breads

Finger Sandwiches

Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, and Baked Ham on Wheat & White Breads

Spanish Muffalettas

Manchego Cheese, Serrano Ham & Kalamata Salad on Crusty French Loaf

Vega Cocktail Catering Menu

Cocktail Reception I

Passed Tapas

Cumin Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp

With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Moorish Pork

Grilled Tenderloin with Horseradish Sour Cream

Petit Chicken in Phyllo

With Wild Mushrooms, Leeks & Feta

A Gourmet Table

The Following are presented on decorative platters garnished with Fresh Herbs & Vegetables

Assorted Cheeses

A selection of Artisan Cheese complimented with Croustades & Accompaniments

Curried Hummus

Garbanzo Beans blended with Curry, Parsley, Garlic and Seasonings, served with Pita Chips

Roasted Vegetable Cheesecake

Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Vegetables blended with Savory Cheeses, served with Croustades

Station One

Manned Station

Louisiana Wild Mushroom Risotto

LA Mushrooms with Aged Parmesan & Truffle Oil

Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus

With Dill Cream Cheese & Lemon Zest

Station Two

Served to your guests by uniformed servers

Rare Pepper Steak

Served on Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Couscous

Roasted Vegetable Empanada

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables in Puff Pastry

Station Three

A sweet conclusion to end the evening!

Chef's Selection of Cocktail Sweets

Cocktail Reception Ii

Passed Tapas

Eggplant Wraps

Arugula Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella & Oven-Dried Tomatoes rolled in Roasted Eggplant

Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus

With Dill Cream Cheese & Lemon Zest

Coriander Tuna

Coriander Seared Ahi with Avocado-Tomato Relish & Chili Cilantro Vinaigrette

Citrus Cured Smoked Duck Breast

With Pomegranate Gastrique

A Gourmet Table

The Following are presented on decorative platters, garnished with Fresh Herbs & Vegetables

A Local Farmer's Market

A selection of seasonal local farmer's market produce, presented blanched and raw with house made Curried Hummus

Crawfish & Manchego Frittata

With Tomato-Caper Relish

Lump Crab & Artichoke Cheesecake

With Fresh Herbs and served with Croustades

Station One

Manned Station

Paella De La Vega

A traditional Spanish favorite. Shrimp, Calamari, Chorizo, Mussels, & Chicken in Saffron Rice

Complimented with Apple & Brie Salad

Spring Greens, Caramelized Leeks with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Station Two

Manned Station

Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Peppercorn Crusted with Horseradish Sauce and assorted Rolls sliced to order

Station Three

A sweet conclusion to end the evening!

Louisiana Strawberry French Toast

Sliced Bread Dipped in a Cinnamon Custard with Strawberries, Crème Fraiche and Mint

Wedding Reception

Passed Tapas

Moorish Pork

Cured & Grilled Tenderloin with Horseradish Sour Cream

Duck Gruyere Empanada

Pulled Duck and Gruyere Cheese in Puff Pastry

Cumin Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp

With a Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Savory Baklava

Layers of Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Peppers and Pesto

A Gourmet Table

The Following are presented on decorative platters, garnished with Fresh Herbs & Vegetables

Lump Crab & Artichoke Cheesecake

With Fresh Herbs and served with Croustades

Curried Hummus

Served with Pita Chips

Ceviche

Fresh Seafood marinated in Citrus, Olive Oil & Herbs

Baked Brie in Pastry

With Apple Calvados & Caramelized Onions

Eggplant Caviar

With Onion, Tomato, Peppers & Olive Oil

Station One

Wild Mushroom Risotto

LA Mushrooms, sautéed with Aged Parmesan in Truffle Oil

Vega Salad

Baby Greens, Toasted Almonds, Haricots Verts & Manchego with Sun-Dried Tomato-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus

With Dill Cream Cheese & Lemon Zest

Station Two

Manned Station

Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Peppercorn Crusted with Horseradish Sauce and Assorted Rolls

Manchego Gratin

Scalloped Yukon Gold Potatoes in Rich Manchego Cream

Fig Roasted Pork Loin

With Pine Nuts and Mustard Chutney

Seated Dinner

Citrus Cured Gulf Shrimp

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Mango, Fresh Herbs, Peppers & Melon

Smoked Venison Empanada

Sherry-Sage Braised Venison with Gruyere in a Crispy Pie on Au Jus Butter

Vanilla Crema Napoleon

Creamy Custard in Puff Pastry with Orange Blossom Syrup & Toasted Pistachio-White Chocolate Bark

Serrano Wrapped Louisiana Quail

On Baby Greens, Crispy Shallots, Shaved Grana Padano & Grape Tomatoes with Plaquemines Satsuma Vinaigrette

Grilled Lamb T-Bone

Pomegranate Glazed Lamb T-Bone with Wilted Arugula & Manchego Gratin

Corporate Catering Menu

The Frugal Gourmet

On the Go. Choice of breads: Whole Grain, Croissant, Ciabatta or Crusty French. Box includes fresh seasonal fruit, healthy snack bar, chips & bottled spring water. Choice of breads on minimum orders of 15

Chef's Choice of Sweet

Specialty Sandwiches

Baked Or Grilled Ham

Creamy Brie, Fresh Spinach, Creole Mustard Chutney

Roasted Pork

Caramelized Onion Chutney & Manchego Cheese

Smoked Turkey

Avocado, Swiss, Arugula & Onion

Grilled Chicken

Shaved Red Onion, Arugula & Fig Mustard

The Basic Vega

Vega Salad

Baby Greens, Green Beans, toasted Almonds & Manchego Cheese with Sun-dried Tomato / Balsamic Vinaigrette

Garlic Bread

Garlicky Butter Smeared Bread

Paella Or Fideuá De La Vega

Shrimp, Chicken, Chorizo, Calamari, Mussels & Vegetables in Aromatic Saffron Rice or Fideo Pasta

Three Nut Brownie

Vegetarian's Delight

Apple & Brie Salad

With Spring Greens and Caramelized Leeks tossed in Cider Vinaigrette (A Vega Favorite)

Grilled Vegetable Empanadas

Seasonal Vegetables, Eggplant, Onions & Peppers in Crispy Pastry Pies

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Louisiana Wild Mushrooms, Aged Parmesan & Arborio Rice with White Truffle Oil

White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Cookies

The Italiano

Caprese Salad

Mixed Greens, Roma Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh Basil and Artichokes with Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction

Penne "Cinque Formaggio"

Baked Penne with Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic with Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gorgonzola, Ricotta and Mozzarella

Chicken Pesto Panini

Herb Grilled Chicken, Smoked Mozzarella Cheese, Red Onion, Fresh Spinach and Basil Pesto

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Meat Lover's Delight

Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad

Spinach, Goat Cheese & Dried Cranberries, Tossed in Apple-wood Smoked Bacon Walnut Vinaigrette

Serrano Ham & Onion Roasted New Potatoes

Beef Pepper Steak

Seared Beef in Peppercorn Sauce over Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous

Lemon Squares

The City Park

Picnic "Four" Bean Salad

Red Kidneys, French Greens, Black Eyed, Blanched Wax Beans & Red Onion tossed in Cider Vinaigrette

Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Brabants

Braised Pork Meat Pie

Smoked & Slow Roasted Pork in Crispy Pastry Pies with House-made Barbeque Sauce

Fresh Berry Strudel

Filled with Seasonal Fresh Fruit

The Hellenic

Santorini Salad

Trio of Peppers, Red Onion, Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Cheese in Citrus Vinaigrette

Spanakopita

Fresh Spinach & Feta folded in Layers of Crispy Buttered Phyllo

Greek Pasta

Orzo, Peppers, Red Onions, Grilled Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives. Add Cucumbers for a Chilled Version. Add Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp or Roasted Lamb

Baklava

Classic Flaky Phyllo Greek Dessert with Honeyed Walnuts

The West Coast

Apple and Jicama Slaw

Granny Smith Apple and Julienned Jicama with Shaved Red Onion and Peppers tossed with Fresh Mint, Cilantro, Rice Wine Vinegar and Lime Juice

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potato Wedge

"San Jose" Sandwich

Roasted Turkey, Pepperjack Cheese, Serrano Ham, Avocado, Tomato, Sprouts and Blonde Remoulade on Kaiser Roll

Fresh Fruit Cup

The Southwesterner

Taos Cobb Salad

Hearts of Romaine topped with Grilled Seasoned Beef Strips, Avocado, Diced Tomatoes, Orange, Jicama & Bleu Cheese tossed in Chipotle-Orange Vinaigrette

Coconut Macaroons

Tres Cheese Empanada

Monterey Jack, Parmesan and Goat Cheese in Crispy Pastry Pies with Fresh Avocado Tomato Relish

The Spaniard

Portobello Caesar Salad

Romaine Hearts, Roasted Portobello Mushrooms & Crispy Serrano Ham in Creamy Basil-Caesar Dressing

Pasta Española

Roasted Eggplant, Onions, Peppers, Sweet Piquillos, & Goat Cheese Tossed in Bow Tie Pasta. Add Grilled Chicken or Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

Spanish Muffaletta

Jamon Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Paprika Cured Pork Loin & Manchego on Kalamata Tapenade rubbed Crusty Bread

Fresh Fruit Cup

Full Vega Package

Grilled Asparagus Salad

With Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella on Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Couscous

Semolina Wheat Blended with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Fresh Spinach Leaves

Large Three-Nut Brownie

Moorish Pork

Cured & Grilled Tenderloin with Horseradish Sour Cream

Fresh Fruit Cup

Louisiana Seafood Delight

Louisiana Crabmeat Salad

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Atop Baby Arugula with Crispy Shallots and Crumbled Feta Cheese, Finished with Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus

Tender Asparagus Spears with Dill Cream Cheese

Lemon Squares

Wedge of Crawfish and Manchego Tortilla

Louisiana Crawfish Tails, Baked with Manchego Cheese, Eggs and Seasonings, Finished with Tomato-Caper Relish

Fresh Fruit Cup

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