Event Archive

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:59:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:49:00 +0000

A Feast Fit for a Queen

Video

Click on the video screen above to watch the final webisode in a series documenting The Dinner Belle's A Feast Fit for a Queen soiree. Watch as we take you behind the scenes of Queen Latifah's lavish fragrance launch, while giving you a sneak peek of life in our catering kitchen. If you missed our earlier video installments, click here to watch The Dinner Belles shop for the freshest ingredients in the Union Square Farmers' Market, or here to get a glimpse of us hard at work in the prep kitchen! Eat it up!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:48:00 +0000

Black Friday English Breakfast

At Topshop

11.27.09

Menu
Salmon Bagel Bites
An assortment of fresh-baked mini bagels dressed with cream cheese and
smoked Scottish salmon, garnished with a sprinkling of sea capers and sliced red onions.
Bacon Rolls
Buttered hot cross buns stuffed with crisped Irish bacon,
served with a selection of English ketchup or brown sauce.
High Tea
Topshop customers delighted in a quick-fix caffeine jolt from a
traditional English Breakfast tea service
Hot Chocolate
Hot Cadbury Drinking Chocolate made from organic whole milk
and topped with mini marshmallows.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:46:00 +0000

Evening in the Prep Kitchen

Video Recipe

We're pleased to present the second video installment documenting The Dinner Belle's annual Macy's event, this year celebrating the launch of Queen Latifah's new fragrance "Queen." Watch the Belle's hard at work in the prep kitchen as they chop, dice and sautee their way through the four course menu, and be sure to stay tuned for the conclusion where you'll get a behind the scenes look at the spectacular dinner party! If you missed our earlier footage of the Belle's shopping at the greenmarket just click here to visit Kimberly's blog and Eat it up!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:45:00 +0000

The Secret Sherry Society

Fashion Show

11.12.09

Menu
Beef Carpaccio Bundles
Wraps of filet mignon stuffed with baby arugula dressed in an Arrope sherry
glaze with shredded manchego cheese, tied together with a chive bow.
Truffled Mushroom Tartlets
Clouds of black and white truffle mousse fill crispy pastry shells, finished with sauteed enoki mushrooms, harvest orange mimolette crisps, fleur de sel and fresh thyme.
Assorted Chocolate Truffles
A medley of The Dinner Belle's signature chocolate truffles including: Pedro Ziemenz
sherry-spiked bonbons, Andy Warhol's bananas foster, dark chocolate pistachio
mendiants, and chocolate-hazelnut heaven melts.
Mocha Mallomars
A medley of neon colored bite-sized mocha mallowmars made
with homemade marshmallows piled atop a graham cracker crust
covered in a vivid rainbow hues of white chocolate.
Fino - Gonzales Byass "Tio Pepe" and Sandeman
"Don Fino"
Seville marinated Anvhovy spiked olives
Manzanilla - Hidalgo "La Gitana"
Cumin spiced Marcona Almonds
Amontillado - Williams & Humbert "Dry Sack"
Medium Dry
Zamrona Cheese & Apple Marmalade
Spicy Moroccan Seed & Nut Crackers
Oloroso - Williams & Humbert "Dry Sack 15"
Sweet Old Oloroso
Jamon Serrano Cigars
Cream - Harveys Reserve
Cabreles Bleu Cheese & Spanish Honey on Homemade Honey Nut Cookies
Pedro Ximenez - Osborne & Sandeman Pedro
Ximenez
Orangettes & Spanish Figs

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:42:00 +0000

Andy Warhol + The Society

"Genius of Pop"

11.12.09

Menu
Tomato Soup Shots
Miniature soup cans bearing the iconic Campbell’s
soup label will be serve as vessels for an autumnal tomato soup made of
imported Italian Roma tomatoes and fresh-picked basil, spiked with
lemon zest and served with edible parmesan soup spoons.
Balsamic Bacon Deviled Eggs
Halved organic eggs are filled with a bright
mixture of crumbled center-cut bacon, red onion and
chives, married together in a tangy balsamic-dijon aioli.
Crab Dip Cups
Individual pastry cups are filled with warm crab dip
made from jump lump crabmeat, crème fraîche, dry vermouth
and tarragon, before being topped with homemade garlic bread crumbs.
Mocha Mallomars
A medley of neon colored bite-sized mocha mallowmars made
with homemade marshmallows piled atop a graham cracker crust
covered in a vivid rainbow hues of white chocolate.
"Signature" Banana Bonbons
Andy Warhol’s iconic banana painting will be individually
transferred in sunshine yellow cocoa butter onto dark
chocolate-banana ganache minis melts.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:40:00 +0000

Mornings at The Market

Video Recipe

Click on the video screen above to watch the first webisode in a series documenting The Dinner Belle's Fit for a Queen soiree, celebrating the launch of Queen Latifah's new fragrance "Queen" at Macy's, or click here to get Chef Belle's recipe for the featured Brown Butter Sage Pumpkin Ravioli at www.kimberlybelle.com. Shopping at the Union Square Farmers' Market, in this first video installment, Erin and Chef Belle load up on seasonal produce, flowers and even our secret stock of black market ravioli. Eat it up!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:39:00 +0000

Journelle

Drop-Off Catering

11.03.09

The Dinner Belle, as always, was happy to join forces with our favorite NYC lingerie boutique "Journelle" and provide catering for another fabulous trunk show. Instead of bringing in our full team to set up stations or pass canapes in-house, our client opted for a simper tactic this go around, and ordered three beautiful drop off-platters - each just as artistic and bountiful as any station we might have set up on site. Crafted from the finest ingredients, we prepared two savory Mediterranean Charcuterie platters, complete with a smattering of high end cheese and cured meats, seasonal berries, dried fruits, and our signature garlic crostini, in addition to a gorgeous dessert platter which included handmade chocolate truffles, fresh baked cookies and miniature cupcakes. We're sure the event was a sexy success and look forward to our next event with Journelle!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:32:00 +0000

A Feast Fit for a Queen

9.30.09

Our 2nd Annual Chef's Tasting Menu for our favorite Macy's client, Parlux, hired us again this fall to create a feast fit for a "Queen." Queen Latifah that is! As The Queen embarks on her first foray into fragrances with a scent bearing her own name, "Queen," Parlux set out to celebrate the occasion with a four course dinner party prepared by The Dinner Belle in a envy inspiring West Village townhouse. Complete with a Tuscan kitchen to make you drool, a gorgeously landscaped roof deck patio, and 3 floors of collected antiques to gawk at, this little slice of heaven was the perfect place to roll up our sleeves and treat guests to a menu that included: Canapés - smoked sardo watermelon napoleons, strawberry shrimp ceviche, heirloom beet crostini, beef carpaccio bundles; First Course - caprese salad stacks; Pasta Course - butternut squash ravioli in brown butter sage sauce; Main Course - early autumnal bouillabaisse; Dessert: pear crostada, tiramisu trifle, chocolate bonbons, pumpkin pizelles, whole wheat apple muffins and farmhouse cheese plate. The night was a great success with millions sold and 40 bellies well fed. We couldn't have asked for a better launch into autumn's harvest bounty.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:31:00 +0000

Vogue's Fashion Night Out
Stuart Weitzman
9.10.09

On September 10th, Vogue launched an initiative to encourage retail shopping, restore consumer confidence, and above all, celebrate the wonderful world of fashion. Deemed "Fashion's Night Out," this global event encouraged both U.S. and international designers to host their own soirees, as the fashionistas among us swept the streets of Madison and 5th, popping in and out of stores for a few goodies and surprises. The Dinner Belle had the extreme pleasure of working with Stuart Weitzman, in not just one, but both of his NYC boutiques. Chef Belle held down the fort at Columbus Circle, serving up a beautiful mix of stationed and passed canapes, including our signature Watermelon Feta Napoleons and Caprese Salad Skewers, while Team Belle Two duplicated the same stunning spread over on Madsion Avenue (as seen above). With Stuart himself in house playing ping pong (no lie!), people were as excited about our food as they were about the new fall line of boots! It was a match made in heaven. Clearly Fashion + Food = Fabulous.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:30:00 +0000

La Fiesta
Video Recipe

The final chapter of our Mexican Fiesta has been written, or better yet, caught on tape for your viewing pleasure! Watch The Dinner Belles as we finish off our Mexican menu and assemble a feast for The Supper Club's Cinco de Mayo dinner party we hosted back in May. To view more video webisodes, visit Kimberly's blog, where you can also find the recipes for our favorite Mexican taste sensations. Eat it Up!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:05:00 +0000

The Society Supper Salon

NYC Tenement Museum
9.01.09

The Dinner Belle was recently invited back to prepare an encore meal for The Society's "Supper Salon Series." Against the backdrop of the beautiful and historic Lower East Side Tenement Museum, we created a six course feast that perfectly complimented the unique surroundings and seasonal late summer harvest. While our last Society event, the V33 Supper Salon, was modern and sleek, this event basked in old New York nostalgia, complimenting the cuisine of early American immigrants, whose preserved kitchens and living quarters were impressively on display throughout this historic site. The Dinner Belle presented an old world Charcuterie Spread to start the evening, and then moved on to serve a bountiful family style menu atop antique china, including: Watermelon & Feta Mojito Salad, Heirloom Tomato Stacks (as seen above), Chicken Cushions delicately wrapped in Proscuitto di Parma (fresh off the boat from Italy), and a Duet of Handmade Ravioli topped with mozzarella balls and a farm fresh cherry tomato glaze. For dessert, Chef Belle's take on the classic Milk & Cookies combo offered an ode to her American childhood: just out of the oven jumbo chocolate chip cookies (topped with fleur de sel, of course!) were paired with Zacapa Rum spiked chocolate-chipotle milk shots. The evening succeeded in taking us all back to a simpler time and celebrated NYC's rich tenement history, while all the while reminding us that great food and friends are timeless!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Grilling Flavor
Video Recipe

As summer draws to a close so too does grilling season! The Dinner Belles have been concocting charcoal flavors cooked over an open flame for months now, and as we bid our BBQs adieu, we leave you with one last grilling recipe for elotes callejeros, or Mexican-style corn-on-the-cob. Just click on the video screen above to watch us "man" the grill at The Supper Club's Cinco de Mayo party back in May. To view more video webisodes, visit Kimberly's blog, where you can also find the recipe for our scrumptious version of crack-on-the-cob. Eat it Up!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Luncheon & Lollipops
8.21.09

When the Dinner Belle last catered for our favorite Upper East Side client, we created a magnificent brunch to mark her baptism. A few years later, and quite the little lady, we were thrilled at the chance to come back and create another spread, this time to ring in her 3rd Birthday! Thinking in pink, the Birthday Girl's favorite color, we created a playful spread for the children. From fun-shaped PB&J cut-outs, to honey-nut chicken fingers and fresh fruit with a sweet cherry yogurt dipping sauce (pink of course!) the kids were delighted, while the adults feasted on more seasonal fare, including our signature Caprese Stacks, home-made Buffalo Basil Ravioli, and New Potato Salad. But no child's birthday party would be complete without cake, and since two is always better than one, we provided a duo of cakes: one vanilla, one chocolate, both topped with luscious butter cream and a myriad of decorative flowers (as seen above). To add a touch more icing to the cake, the children each went home with an overflowing goodie bag filled with lollipops galore, the perfect sweet ending to an even sweeter birthday party.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Queso Fundido
Video Recipe

The Dinner Belles are at it again! This time we've whipped up a pot of Queso Fundido, spicy cheese fondue, as part of The Supper Club Chef's Night In event we hosted back in May for Cinco de Mayo. To view this or other video recipes, just click on the link above or visit Kimberly's blog to get the full scoop on what the Belles are up to both inside and out of the kitchen. Eat it Up!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Susan Magrino Agency
Rooftop BBQ
6.30.09

Despite their best attempt, the "Rain Gods" that have been plaguing NYC this season were no match for The Dinner Belle last Tuesday. Amidst a downpour that would have dampened the spirits of most, the enthusiastic agents from this renown company, braved the elements and enjoyed the delicious BBQ spread we prepared atop a glorious (yet damp) Union Square rooftop. Sans umbrella, Chef Belle manned the grilling station, preparing delectable Steak House burgers (as seen above) made to order and topped with aged cheddar, pepper jack or bleu cheese, as well as BBQ Marinated Chicken Breasts. Guest then topped their grilled offerings with their choice of over a dozen fixin's along with several side dishes, including: Chef Belle's signature New Potato Salad (get the recipe here), Grand Marnier Spiked Fruit Salad, Caprese Skewers and Assorted Cookie and Brownie Platters. To top it all off, The Dinner Belle served pitchers of specialty cocktails, The Spicy Pepino and Sangria Blanco, which kept guests happy and warm (on the inside anyway)!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Tequila Spiked Mango Guacamole
Video Recipe

The Dinner Belles were heating up the kitchen a few weeks back when we taught a collection of Supper Club members how to make our very own recipe for Tequila Spiked Mango Guacamole. You can watch us in action by clicking on the video screen above or visit Kimberly's blog where she has posted the recipe.
¡Buen provecho!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:56:00 +0000

Journelle

06.18.09

The Dinner Belle was thrilled to pair up with Journelle for a second round of lingerie, libations and luscious food as we catered a private seasonal sale in the showroom of our favorite Union Square boutique. As Journelle promoted their "7 Summer Essentials Sale," we also celebrated and showcased the finest food this season has to offer. In honor of Summer, and in the spirit of preserving those bikini waist lines, we created a healthy yet indulgent spread of fresh assorted crudite and savory dips, such as Green Goddess and Red Pepper Puree. As the ladies browsed the store and debated whether or not to purchase that black lacy neglige, we also encouraged an air of indulgence as we tempted our guests with our signatnature Charcutierie Board (as seen above), complete with the finest spiced meats and triple creme cheese to boot. With a scent of lavendar in the air, and free flowing sparkling Rose, the evening was quite simply, a lovely one.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:10:00 +0000

The Society Supper Salon

05.13.09

The Society joined forces with The Dinner Belle to host the first event in a series of Supper Salons aimed at introducing their members to movers-and-shakers in the arts community. This inaugural dinner party was held in the V33 Tribeca showroom for the new, green condominium space developed by internationally renowned architect Winka Dubbledam. Titled "Beyond the Banal: A Look at the Future of Architecture," the evening kept its promise as guests were treated to a live jazz band, in-depth discussion about green design in New York City, and a veritable spring feast from the Belles themselves. On the menu were our signature Chocolate Truffles, a composed Melon and Serrano Ham Salad, a Pesto Pasta Verdi of fiddlehead ferns, asparagus, and ramps, and a Duet of Focaccia featuring strawberries & goat cheese, and English peas with fava beans. The spring harvest has officially sprung!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:35:00 +0000

Mexican Fiesta

05.03.09

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, The Dinner Belle paired up with The Supper Club to co-host an afternoon which was equal parts educational, spicy, and festive. We were proud to launch this brand new "Chef's Night In" series, where notable chefs tackle a regional cuisine and teach guests how to prepare a meal compete with cocktail pairings. With a piñata hanging in the background and authentic south of the border tunes humming, The Dinner Belles took center stage in a state of the art kitchen where we taught a marathon lesson, enlightening guests on how to make everything from Tequila Spiked Mango Guacamole, to Grilled Napa Shrimp Tacos and unbeatable Huitlacoche (mushroom) Quesadillas. Guests, dressed to impress, weren't afraid to get their hands dirty as they helped shuck fresh corn and fry up homemade tortilla chips as the meal came together. With the help of delicious tequila cocktails provided by Tres Generaciones, guests diced, danced, and dined the day away. Ole!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:58:00 +0000

Corcoran Open House

04.23.09

Luxury and The Dinner Belle have always gone hand in hand, but we took things to new heights when we added Corcoran to our already impressive client list. This top notch real estate company hired us to create beautiful platters of food that matched their new opulent listing, a magnificent and sprawling complex in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn complete with it's own private gym and cafe. As prospective buyers browsed these amazing new units and took in the spectacular views, they were equally amazed with the look, quality, and above all, taste of our Charcuterie Platters. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Corcoran and welcome them to our family.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:38:00 +0000

Laser Cosmetica Launch

04.07.09

In the spirit of Spring and every girl's search for that everlasting fountain of youth, The Dinner Belle joined forces with Laser Cosmetica to help launch their newest spa location in the Flatiron District. In addition to creating two luscious and visually stunning edible centerpieces, we provided a full service bar complete with refreshing French bubbly and rich, red Tuscan wine. Guests snacked on the best seasonal market vegetables accompanied by creamy green goddess dressing and spicy roasted red pepper puree, and then gave in to their deepest desires as they indulged in our signature Charcuterie Board,
complete with an array of Continental meats, cheeses and fruit.
Both the food and the cocktail party were a beautiful celebration of
a healthy yet decadent lifestyle, one that is a true reflection of the Belles!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:01:00 +0000

TopShop Launch

04.02.09 ~ 04.05.09

When TOPSHOP blew into town, New Yorkers willingly submitted to a practice they typically deplore: waiting in line. As thousands of people lined the blocks of Soho to go shopping at London's most popular fashion haunt, The Dinner Belle was on hand to keep the crowds sated with sweet British treats like Jammy Dodgers (as seen above), Cheesy Biscuits and Strawberry & Cream Stuffed Scones. Kate Moss may have been the opening act of the event, but anyone with a sweet tooth would tell you,
our cookies and treats stole the show.

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:41:00 +0000

A Chocolate Anniversary
02.28.09

The Dinner Belle recently provided a bevy of sweet treats for a private client hosting an Anniversary Party at her and her husband's beautiful suburban home. Just as sweet as the fact that the couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, were the delicate confections set out for guests a top a beautiful buffet table. From our signature truffles, to classic French pots du creme (as seen above), not to mention a decorative fountain of dark chocolate fondu serving as the centerpiece, guests more than satisfied their sweet tooths. And to make sure our savory friends weren't too jealous, The Dinner Belle assembled numerous platters of unique and magnificent cheeses that paired nicely with a selection of both robust and delicate wines from the Napa Valley, another favorite place of our celebrated couple. To top it all off, Chef Belle prepared a five layer chocolate trifle, a reincarnation of the flavors contained in their wedding cake four decades ago. We wish our friends and clients another wonderful 40 years!

noreply@blogger.com (The Dinner Belle) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:18:00 +0000

Valentine's Dinner for Two
02.14.09

The Dinner Belles celebrated Valentine's Day in the kitchen, whipping together a private dinner for two in a cozy Manhattan apartment. Our client asked us if we could bring all the romance of the holiday into his home to treat his wife to a 4 star, 3 course meal in the comforts of their own dining room. Happy to oblige, we uncovered his love's penchant for Spanish cuisine and prepared a meal of all her favorites: lavender crusted lamb ribs a la plancha (as seen above), shrimp and chorizo stew over a bed of pureed celeriac root with a side of winter dinosaur greens, and molten chocolate sangria cake. ¡Buen provecho!