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Conference & Banquet Center203.312.1555

www.matrixconferenceandbanquetcenter.com

Intimate to Grand Elegant & Memorable

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Offering unparalleled flexibility and options not found anywhere else.

We understand how important it is that your wedding or reception event goes according to plan. From ice carvings and linen colors to cake, music and flowers, our planner will work with you every step of the way to exceed your expectations and make your wedding & reception event a memorable one.

You will be astonished when you enjoy our beautiful facility, with superior service at the best value.

Menu ContentInterlude....................Page 3Reception..................Page 4Prelude To Dinner.....Page 7Entrées.......................Page 8Desserts.....................Page 11Beverage...................Page 14

Banquet Office203.312.1555


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Upon Guest Arrival GreeterDinner

Baskets of Savory Warm Breads and Freshly Whipped Butter

PreludePrior to Dinner

Select Two

Appetizer, Soup, Pasta, Salad or Intermezzo from page 7

EntreeSelect Two for Your Guests:

Meat, Fish, Chicken & Vegetarian Included from pages 8-10served with chef’s choice of starch and vegetable

(Third Entrée Additional *4.00pp*)

Dessert or Wedding CakeChoose One of Our Gourmet Selections or from page 11-13

Wedding Cake 2.95 additional per personViennese Station 8.95

Assorted Soft Drinks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Herbal Teas

AdditionsCocktail Reception 27.95 see pages 4-6

Champagne Toast 2.95pp

Premium Open Bar 12.00 First Hour 8.00 each additional hour Top Shelf Open Bar 15.00 First Hour 10.00 each additional hour

Beer/Wine Bar 10.00 First Hour 7.00 each additional hour

Dinner Package 31.95 per personAll prices are per person A customary 20% service charge & 6.35% sales tax will be added to all prices

interlude

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Reception Selections(One Hour)

to include

Seasonal Fruit and Artisinal Cheese Displayserved with french baguettes and assorted gourmet crackers

Elaborate Array of Farm Fresh Vegetable Cruditésserved with assorted chutney and dips

Global Mosaic Stationsselect one from pages 5-6

Butler-Style Hors d’OeuvresSelect Eight

Beef Or Chicken Satay•Chicken & Wild Mushroom Tartlette •

Brie & Raspberry Tartlette•Phyllo Stuffed Baked Brie• Sesame Chicken Tenders•

Risotto Croquettes •Vegetarian Spring Roll •

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon•Boursin Stuffed Mushroom •

Assorted Petite Quiche•Spanakopita•

Petite Crab Cakes •Mini Beef Wellington•

Thai Chicken Spring Rolls•Beef Empanadas•

Glazed & Stuffed Endive•with smoked salmon 2.00

Jumbo Shrimp, to include•Shrimp Cajun enCroute with remoulade 1.50ea Shrimp Cocktail with sauce and lemons 1.50ea

Coconut Shrimp with dipping sauce 1.50ea

Potato Pancakes & Tuna Poke 3.00ea

Petite Filet Brioche 3.00ea

•Mini Quesadillas•Franks in Puff Pastry•Wild Mushroom Phyllo•Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Crostini •Potato Pancakes•Lemon Infused Chicken•Assorted Dim Sum, to include: - Crab Ragroons, -Vegetable Potstickers, and - Steamed Dumplings

•Mac & Cheese Bites•French Onion Soup Basket•Fresh Made Sausage Bread•Gourmet Meatballs, to include: -Sweet & Sour, - BBQ, - Swedish or Traditional with marinara sauce

•Bisque Shooters with grilled cheese bites

•Fried Goat Cheese Medallions 2.00ea

•Tuna Wasabi 3.00ea

•Lobster Mac & Cheese 2.00ea

•Lobster Puffs 3.00ea

•Lobster Tartlette chicken, peas, mushrooms and broccoli tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce 3.00ea

•Tuna Poke Sashimi 4.50ea

Cocktail Reception Package 27.95 per person

All prices are per person A customary 20% service charge & 6.35% sales tax will be added to all prices

reception

Enhanced Butler Hors d’Oeuvresminimum 75 portions

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Reception Selections continued

Global Mosaic StationsSelect One

tip toe through france

Baked Brie En Croutewheel of french brie cheese layered with phyllo, artfully displayed with sliced baguettes,

strawberry and mango chutney*inclusive*

Cocktail Reception Package 27.95 per personAll prices are per person A customary 20% service charge & 6.35% sales tax will be added to all prices

reception

scandinavian speciality

Norwegian Poached Salmonfarm raised scottish salmon from the farroe Islands

chopped egg, onion, and capers served with seeded flatbreads, gourmet crackers and sliced oven baked baguettes

*add 3.95pp*

Imported Orecchiette hot italian sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic,

sundried tomatoes

Imported Tornado Fusilli with Basilico Sauce fresh tomato sauce, basil and reggiano parmigiana

Imported Organic Trotolle alla Vodkatossed with tomato cream laced with russian vodka

Tri Color Penne Pasta di Pomodoro with fresh sliced garlic, imported black olives, finished

with a hint of chardonnay

*inclusive*

Pasta Stationaccompanied by garlic bread

taste of italy

Antipasto Displaymarinated fire roasted garden vegetables, with country olives and artichokes,

salami, prosciutto di parma, sweet & hot soppressata, mortadella, pepperoni, capicolo, fresh cigalini mozzarella, and provolone, served with assorted artisan hearth baked breads

*add 4.95pp*

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Reception Selections continued

Global Mosaic Stations

Cocktail Reception Package 27.95 per personAll prices are per person A customary 20% service charge & 6.35% sales tax will be added to all prices

reception

Vegetable Fried Rice & Lo Mein Salad*add 4.95pp*

SushiSushi and Sashimi

freshly prepared selections of the finest sashimi grade fish and seafood artfully displayed as sushi, sashimi, and hand rollsserved with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce

*add 9.95pp*

Sesame Crusted Ginger Garlic Chicken with tender crisp broccoli florets

Hoisin Orange & Pineapple Pork in sweet and pungent sauce

asian fusionchoose one

Asian Favorites

Herb-Crusted NY Strip Loin of Beef port wine demi reduction *add 1.99pp*

Roast Fresh Breast of Turkeywith seasonal spreads *inclusive*

Fresh Loin of Porkbraised red cabbage, pommery mustard *add 1.49pp*

Mediterranean Roasted Leg of Lambtomato-mint chutney *add 3.50pp*

Fire Roasted Sirloin of Beefmushroom au jus *add 1.99pp*

Whole Roasted Suckling Pig *add 2.00pp*

Melange Peppercorn Tenderloin of Beefwild mushroom demi glaze *add 2.49pp*

Maple Baked Country Ham with spicy mustard dips *inclusive*

continental usa

Carving Station

Raw BarMatrix Grand Raw Bar

colossal gulf shrimp, jonah crab claws, little neck clams, mussels, & blue point oysters on a seaweed bed, with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

*add 9.95pp* (may be up-graded with Ice Carving at additional cost)

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Prelude to DinnerSelect Two

AppetizerEggplant Manicotti sautéed eggplant stuffed with asiago & herbed ricotta

topped with a tomato basil sauce & shaved parmesanTower of Polenta Terrine polenta, eggplant, roasted tri-color peppers, topped with fresh mozzarella

Salad Caprese fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, fresh chiffonade basil and balsamic reductionColossal Shrimp Cocktail with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedge *Add 5.00pp*

Chef 's Soup Kettle Italian Wedding Soup Butternut Squash Ginger Bisque

Tomato Basil New England Clam Chowder

Hand Crafted SaladsHarvest Mixed Field Greens with balsamic or fresh strawberry vinaigrette

Baby Spinach with Cranberries & Walnuts warm bacon vinaigretteTraditional Caesar Salad with homemade croutons

Greek Salad classical preparation

Prelude ComboAs an alternative to the dinner prelude selection we offer these combos

Our combos are composed of an appetizer and salad on one plate.

Caribbean Grilled Shrimp on a california blend with mango dressingMaryland Style Crab Cakes over bed of mixed field greens with southwestern corn relish

Imported Fried Emmentaler on a bed of mixed field greens with mango chutney

PastaPenne ala Vodka

Super Jumbo Florentine Ravioli with fresh basil pesto sauceLobster Ravioli with pesto & sundried tomato sauce *add 2.50pp*

Campanelle Pasta tossed in a roasted tri color coulis

IntermezzoA Refreshing Duet of Sorbet

prelude

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EntréesAll Natural, Organic & Free Range Meats are Available Upon Request

ChickenMatrix Chicken Madeira

sautéed chicken breast topped with asparagus and mozzarella, finished with madeira wine reduction

Hunter-Style Chickenherb-glazed breast of chicken, ragoût of wild mushrooms and spinach, with a pan roasted shallot sauce

Chicken Genovese stuffed chicken breast with fresh mozzarella and basil with a fire roasted pepper coulis

Lemon Chickenlemon glazed boneless breast of chicken with a lemon chardonnay reduction

Harvest Stuffed Chickenstuffed boneless breast of chicken with fresh sage, granny smith apples and raisins

with a toasted almond supreme sauce

MeatGrilled Sirloin of Beef

caramelized onions & mushroom with port wine demi reduction

Slow Roasted Prime Rib with merlot reduction au jus *Add 6.00pp*

Filet Mignon Champignon grilled tenderloin of beef with a ragoût of wild mushrooms finished with classic demi glaze *Add 9.00pp*

Veal Saltimboccasautéed veal scallopini with prosciutto and fresh sage simmered in a sauvignon blanc sauce *Add 5.95pp*

Bone In Pork Chopcenter cut pork chop with melted fontina cheese, garlic, prosciutto and

mushrooms finished with marsala sauce

Char-Broiled Rib-Eye Steakroasted thyme au jus *Add 6.00pp*


entrées

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Entrees continuedAll Natural, Organic & Free Range Meats are Available Upon Request

FishPan Seared Sesame Crusted Salmon

laced with ginger soy glaze

Oven Roasted Potato Crusted Halibutdrizzled with lemon dill beurre blanc add *3.50pp*

Seafood Stuffed Dover Solestuffed with crab, shrimp and scallops with a sherry scented lobster sauce

Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass Provencal white wine, lemon, julienne onions, tomatoes, peppers and country olives add *9.00pp*

Sole FrancaiseEgg battered sole sautéed in lemon chardonnay caper butter sauce

Baked Norwegian Salmonwith a lemon dill beurre blanc or crusted horseradish sundried tomato pesto and lemon velouté

Baked Stuffed Gulf Shrimpstuffed with lobster, scallops and shrimp with lemon velouté add *7.50pp*

Vegetarian Boursin Spinach Portabella

stuffed with aloutte cheese, spinach and roasted red pepper, drizzled with balsamic glaze

Penne Pasta Aloliimported penne sautéed broccoli rabe roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes,

extra virgin olive oil and basil chiffonade

Tuscan Eggplant Manicottisautéed eggplant stuffed with asiago and herbed ricotta topped with a tomato basil sauce and shaved parmesan

Tower Of Lovepolenta, eggplant, roasted red peppers and portabella laced with a red pepper coulis


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Entrees continuedAll Natural, Organic & Free Range Meats are Available Upon Request

Upgraded Duets Filet Mignon & Stuffed Colossal Shrimp

pan seared filet mignonpaired with lobster, crab & scallop stuffed shrimp

*add 18.95pp*

Fire Roasted Sirloin Of Beef & Stuffed Lobster Tailpan seared new york strip,

served with a crab, scallop and shrimp stuffed lobster tail *add 18.95pp*

Filet Mignon & Shrimp Scampigrilled filet mignon and jumbo shrimp scampi

*add 13.95pp


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DessertsChocolate Cakes

Double Temptation Cakechocolate cake with cheesecake and fudge

Chocolate Mousse Cakethree layers of deep chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse

Chocolate Layer Cakethree layers chocolate cake filled with fudge & chocolate crème

Blackout Chocolate Cake with deep rich chocolate pudding inside and out

Cappuccino Chocolate & Vanilla Cake with cappuccino cream & coffee liqueur

Chocolate Raspberry Cakethree layers of chocolate cake filled with raspberry and chocolate mousse

Black Forrest Cakethree layers of chocolate cake splashed with cherry liqueur and filled with chocolate cream and black cherries

Black & White Caketwo layers of chocolate cake, one layer of yellow cake filled with vanilla custard and chocolate mousse

Cheese CakesNew York Style Cheesecake

creamy cheesecake filling resting on a rich buttery graham cracker crust with hints of brown sugarBlueberry Cheesecake, Pineapple Cheesecake, Mango Cheesecake,

Chocolate Marble Cheesecake, Strawberry cheesecake

Fresh Baked Fruit & Cream PiesApple, Banana Cream, Cherry, Blueberry, Boston Cream, Chocolate Cream,

Coconut Custard, Lemon Meringue

Other options available from the Homestyle Bakery *add 2.00pp*

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Desserts Continued

CakesCarrot Cake

a blend of whole wheat flour, walnuts and carrots frosted with cream cheese

Cannoli Genovese Cakesponge cake filled with cannoli cream and chocolate chips

Molly Brown Cakedeep chocolate filled with vanilla cream strawberries and bananas

Amaretto Cakeamaretto flavored vanilla sponge filled with chocolate & vanilla custard

Napoleon Cakeflaky crust with italian custard

Rum Sponge Cake with rum flavored syrup filled with chocolate & vanilla custard

Strawberry Double Temptationtwo layers of sponge cake filled with cheesecake and strawberries

Strawberry & Cream Vanilla Cakestrawberries french custard whipped cream

Specialty DessertsHot Apple Crisp *add 1.50*

Chocolate Dipped Cannoli, Hot Apple Dumpling, Pears Helene

Tiramisu, Apple Strudel, Peach Melba, Matrix Strawberry Trifle

Home-Made Bread Pudding with warm maple syrup and cream

Poached Pear with port wine reduction with sabayon

*add vanilla ice cream 1.50pp*

Other options available from the Homestyle Bakery *add 2.00pp*

desserts

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Additional DessertsTableside Temptations

Artfully Created Platters of Miniature Pastries, Cookies and Chocolate Truffles Placed on Each Guest table, Accompanied by Tableside Service of Starbucks Coffees, International Teas

*6.95pp*

Chocolate Sampler StationChocolate Marble Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse,

Chocolate Dipped Fruit*6.95pp*

Italian Sampler StationTiramisu, Sampling of Italian Cookies, Mini Stuffed Cannolis, Assorted Truffles

*6.95pp*

Viennese StationMini Italian Pastries, Includes Cannoli’s, Napoleons, Petite Fours, Italian Cookies, Assorted Chocolate,

Truffles, Biscotti, Mini Carrot Cake And Starbucks Coffee*8.95pp*

Chocolate FountainOreos, Pretzels, Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Cherries, Strawberries,

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Mini Cannoli’s*7.95pp*

International DelightMinimum 100 Guests

Napoleons, Cannoli, German Black Forrest Cake, Coconut Cake, Apple Strudel, Home-Style Caramel Layer Cake

*6.95pp*

Candy TableAn Assortment of Treats that would make Willy Wonka Blush

*5.95pp*

Espresso & Cappuccino Station *3.95pp*

Cordial Cart*4.95pp*

desserts

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beverage

WinesChardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel

Specific brands based on supplier’s availability.

BeerBudweiser, Bud Light, Corona, Amstel Light, Heineken, Buckler NA

10.00 per person, first hour7.00 per person each additional hour

Top Shelf BarGrey Goose Vodka

Patron TequilaMakers Mark Bourbon

Johnny Walker Black ScotchBombay Gin

Appletons RumCrowne Royal Whiskey

WinesChardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White ZinfandelSpecific brands based on supplier’s availability.

BeerBudweiser, Bud Light, Corona, Amstel

Light, Heineken, Buckler NA


Premium BarThree Olives or Smirnoff Vodka

Jose Quervo TequilaJack Daniels Bourbon

Cutty Sark ScotchTanqueray GinBacardi Rum

Canadian Club Whiskey

WinesChardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White ZinfandelSpecific brands based on supplier’s availability.

BeerBudweiser, Bud Light, Corona, Amstel

Light, Heineken, Buckler NA


Behind The Bar

Beer & Wine Service a la Carte


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Hosted and Cash BarBartenders are required for all Host & Cash Bars.

Bartender Fee 100.00 per Bartender

Cash Bars requires a CashierCashier Fee 50.00 per Cashier

Prices are by the Glass

Top Shelf Selections 10.00

Premium Selections 7.00

Cordials 7.00

House Wines 7.00

Domestic Beer 5.00

Imported Beer 6.00

Soft Drinks 3.00

Mineral and Spring Waters 3.00

Bottle Wine ServiceTable Wine Service during Dinner

25.00 per Bottle

Specialty ItemsMimosa

Champagne PunchRum Punch

70.00 per gallon

a la Carte Beverage

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