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P R I V A T E

C A T E R I N G

Chef/ Owner: Michael Psilakis

Thank you for considering MP Taverna to host your personal or professional event. MP Taverna is the final culmination of Chef Michael Psilakis’ culinary development of

modern Greek Cuisine for the American palate.

Chef Michael has been lauded for both his traditional and reinterpreted Greek menus and is said to be responsible for putting Modern Greek cuisine on the culinary map.

He has accrued many of the food world’s highest honors including Food & Wine’s Best New Chef,

Chef of the Year from Bon Appetit and Esquire and a James Beard Award nomination for Best New Restaurant at Anthos which also received a Michelin star - one of only three Greek restaurants in the world

to hold that honor - as well as being named one of the best new restaurants by The New York Times restaurant critic, Frank Bruni in 2007. He currently owns Kefi, FISHTAG and MP Taverna.

Our goal is for your dining experience to be memorable. We consider guest satisfaction to be the first and

foremost and with this in mind we invite you to review the follow menu options.

MENU

Our menus are designed to accommodate two types of large events: private and semi-private. Event prices are based on the date, time, number of guests, and menu selections.

Custom menus are created for all events.

SPACE

We have two rooms on our second floor. The first can seat up to 75 guests for a sit-down dinner or standing cocktail reception. The second room can seat up to 20 people for a sit down dinner.

Larger seating accommodations for private parties are available on the main dining room. Please inquire for availability.

Minimum Charge Requirements for PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES

(Starting after 4pm)

Monday - Private Room: None + Patio $2000 Tuesday - Private Room $1250 + Patio $2000

Wednesday & Thursday - $1800 + Patio $2000 Friday & Saturday - $5000 + Patio $3000

Sunday - $2000 + Patio $2000

Please note that these charges are for PRIVATE DINNER parties only. Semi-private options have no minimums.

A N I N T R O D U C T I O NA N I N T R O D U C T I O N

C A T E R I N G O P T I O N SC A T E R I N G O P T I O N S

All packages are subject to 8.625% Tax and 20% Administration Fee

T H E M P L U N C HT H E M P L U N C H $15 PER PERSON

Offered daily, Monday through Friday. This is without question the greatest lunch value on Long Island as well as the most affordable alternative at MP Taverna.

Perfect for corporate luncheons or larger groups were price point is paramount. All menus are served “as is,” with no substitutions and beverage at additional cost.

Normally served as a Greek “Bento Box,”

we offer the meal split into three courses for an additional $3 supplemental fee.

MONDAY

Soup

Chicken Souvlaki

Dessert of the Day

TUESDAY

Tomato Salad

Cavatelli

Dessert of the Day

WEDNESDAY

Crab Croquettes

Grilled Chicken Salad

Dessert of the Day

THURSDAY

Meatballs

Beef Burger

Dessert of the Day

FRIDAY

MP Salad

Grilled Branzino

Dessert of the Day



BRUNCH & LUNCHBRUNCH & LUNCH

OPTION ONE $26.95

Three Course Sit Down or Buffet

Family Style Meze/Salad Choice of Three

Entrée Choose one of each

Lunch/Brunch Salad, Sandwich, Pasta, Skillet

Dessert Occasion Cake

Unlimited American Coffee, Tea & Soda

BRUNCH & LUNCHBRUNCH & LUNCH

OPTION TWO $29.95

Three Course Sit Down or Buffet



Lunch/Brunch Salad, Sandwich, Pasta, Skillet, Chicken & Pork



LUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNER

OPTION THREE $34.95

Three Course Sit Down



Pasta, Chicken, Pork & Fish



LUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNER

OPTION FOUR $39.95

Three Course Sit Down



Pasta, Chicken, Fish & Filet Mignon or Lamb





LUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNER OPTION FIVE

$44.95 Four Course Sit Down

Family Style Meze Choice of Three

Salad Choice of Two


Pasta, Chicken, Fish & Filet Mignon or Lamb



LUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNER OPTION SIX

$46.95 Four Course Sit Down


Pasta Choice of Two


Chicken, Fish, Pork & Filet Mignon or Lamb



LUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNER OPTION SEVEN

$49.95 Five Course Sit Down


Salad Choice of Two

Pasta Choice of Two





LUNCH & DINNERLUNCH & DINNER OPTION EIGHT

$59.95 Five Course Sit Down & Hors d’oeuvres (7)


Salad Choice of Two

Pasta Choice of Two





MEZE Meatballs, olive, onion, tomato sauce

Feta, Tomato, Olive & Red onion

Loukaniko (Greek Sausage), lemon

Octopus, Mediterranean chickpea salad ($2 additional)

Crispy cod, garlic & potato puree, tomato sauce

Scallops, cauliflower, cherry, brown butter ($2 additional)

Mussels & Gigantes, tomato, Loukaniko, bread crumb

Mussels Tomato Basil or White Wine Sauce

Baked Clams, lemon, garlic

Dolmades (Rice stuffed Grape Leaves)

Haloumi Saganaki (fried cheese) lemon, arugula

Fried calamari, zucchini, cauliflower, chickpea

Mac & Four cheese, spinach, béchamel

Cypriot Lamb Sausage, yogurt, pita

Trio of Dips: Yogurt & cucumber, Eggplant & Roasted Peppers, Sun-dried tomato & chickpea

Gyro Spiced Beef Sliders

Cold Greek Antipasto: Feta, olives, dolmades, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, Graviera Cheese

SALAD MP, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, feta, peppers

Tomato, string bean, grilled onion, feta

Bulghar, date, almond, pomegranate, olive, pistachio

Dried fruit, young greens, smoked almonds, Manouri cheese

Bitter & spicy greens, herbs, lemon, extra virgin, smoked metsovone

M E N U S E L E C T I O N SM E N U S E L E C T I O N S

PASSED HORS D’OUEVRES

STANDARD SELECTIONS $10.00 pp. (Choice of Seven)

Assorted Pita Pizzas

Tomato, Olive & Feta Paximathi (Bruschetta)

Smoked Salmon Tarama

Fried Zucchini with Tzatziki

Petit Cheese/Spinach Pies

Pita Crisps with Assorted Toppings

Keftedes (Mini Meatballs)

Petit Chicken Souvlaki

Petit Vegetable Souvlaki

PASSED HORS D’OUEVRES

PREMIUM SELECTIONS $15.00 pp. (Choice of Seven)

Dates, Gorgonzola, Pastourma

Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb Lollipops

Tuna Tartar, Tzatziki on Potato Crisp

Pan Seared Scallops, Cauliflower & Raisins

Fish Cakes with Tzatziki

Fresh Fruit & Assorted Cheese Platter

Crudités with Dip

Crispy Sweetbreads with Lemon Puree

LUNCH/BRUNCH SALAD

Grilled chicken salad ,heirloom tomato, string bean, grilled onion, cucumber, feta

Grilled pulled salmon salad, bitter young greens, dried pears, cherries & apricots

Chopped steak & sausage salad, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olives, onion, feta, red wine vinaigrette

SKILLET BAKED EGGS Roasted tomato, sheep milk ricotta, Graviera cheese,

basil, garlic

Mushroom & asparagus, Kefalotiri cheese, thyme, shallot

Spinach, arugula, string onion, zucchini, garlic & feta

Potato, peppers, onion, Manouri cheese

SANDWICHES Beef burger, traditional condiments

...add American cheese, Graviera cheese, feta cheese

Lamb Burger, traditional condiments, spicy whipped feta sauce

Grilled Chicken, feta, roasted peppers, onions, cucumber

“Greek Dip” ($2 additional) leg of lamb, metsovone cheese, lamb jus

The BFT bacon, tomato & feta, sourdough Pullman

Pork or Chicken Souvlaki

ARTISANAL PASTA

Tomato, Basil & Feta

Broccoli rabe, pepperoncini & sundried tomato, white wine or tomato sauce

Sundried tomato, pine nut, spinach, tomato sauce

Zucchini, feta, mint, garlic & oil

Kima (Greek Bolognese)

Ragu of Lamb ($1 additional)

Tomato, Spinach & Feta Onion Risotto

Mushroom & Leek Risotto

Greek Paella ($3 additional) Shrimp, mussels, clams, lamb sausage & orzo


HOMEMADE PASTA ($2 additional)

Sheep Milk Dumplings (Greek Gnocchi) Lamb sausage, sundried tomato, pine nut,

spinach, tomato sauce

Pastichio (Greek Baked Ziti)

Mousaka Beef, eggplant, potato & béchamel casserole

FISH All fish are grilled, dressed with fresh lemon & olive oil

and served with fingering potato, tomato & olives

Branzino

Swordfish

Salmon

Stripe Bass

Lemon Sole

Red Snapper ($2pp additional)

Dourade Royale ($2pp additional)

Black Bass ($2pp additional)

Ahi Tuna ($3pp additional)

Prawns ($2pp additional)

FILET MIGNON

Red Wine Sauce

Mushroom, onion, sherry, thyme

Brandy demi-glace

Tomato fondue

Roasted tomato, onion & feta

Steak & Sausage ($1.50pp additional)

Pork Shank “Yiouvesti” Orzo & root vegetables cooked in a clay pot

Please note that prices, menu items, and space are subject to change without prior notice.


PORK

Cherry peppers, broccoli rabe, garlic- tomato broth

Pork sausage, peppers & onions ($1.50pp additional)

Roasted tomato, onion & feta

Mushroom & spinach, white wine garlic

Sun-dried tomato, olives, pine nuts, tomato broth

Steak & Sausage ($1.50pp additional)

Artichokes, peas & graviera cheese

“Sofrito” Pounded thin & sautéed,

white wine, garlic, orange, fennel

Pork chop (Market Price) lemon & ouzo glaze

ROASTED CHICKEN

Lemon, dill & garlic

Sun-dried tomato, olives, pine nuts, tomato broth

Cherry peppers, broccoli rabe, garlic- tomato broth

Tomato & feta fondue, basil

Artichokes, peas & Graviera cheese

Mushroom, spinach, Metaxas Brandy

Sausage, peppers & onions ($1.50pp additional)

“Yiouvetsi” Orzo & root vegetables cooked in a clay pot

“Kokinisto” The Greek Coq au Vin

LAMB Loin of Lamb

sun-dried tomato, garlic & herb Crust

Loin of Lamb & Lamb Sausage (Market Price)

Rack of Lamb (Market Price) pistachio & honey crust

Lamb Chops (Market Price) lemon & extra virgin olive oil

Lamb Shank “Vrassto” Avgolemono sauce

“Yiouvesti” Lamb Shank, orzo & root vegetables


OCCASION CAKES Cake Layer

Chocolate or Vanilla

Filling Chocolate , Vanilla, Cannoli,

Strawberries & Whipped Cream

Marmalade, Strawberry, Orange or Raspberry

ADDTIONAL OPTIONS

Intermezzo Course of Sorbet $2.00 pp

Unlimited Cappuccino & Espresso $4.00 pp

Ice Cream Sundae Bar $5.00 pp

A la Carte Dessert Selection $4.00 pp

Unless otherwise stipulated, above packages begin when guests are escorted into

the private dining room and continues for a total of three hours.


All packages are subject to 8.625% Tax and 20% Administration Fee .

A L C O H O L P A C K A G E SA L C O H O L P A C K A G E S

MAGNUM OF WINE

$40.00 per bottle (8-10 glasses per magnum, charged per consumption)

PREMIUM WINE

BY THE BOTTLE Price based on selection

UNLIMITED CHAMPAGNE PUNCH $10.00pp

CHAMPAGNE TOAST Price based on selection

UNLIMITED BLOODY MARY'S,

MIMOSAS AND SANGRIA $15.00pp

ON CONSUMPTION A Per Cocktail On-going Tab.

UNLIMITED DRAUGHT BEER,

HOUSE WINE & SANGRIA Domestic Beers & Magnums of Wine

$18.00pp

PREMIUM UNLIMITED BEER & WINE Domestic & Imported Beers,

Premium Wines & Sangria $21.00pp

OPEN BAR Includes House Wines,

Draught Domestic Beers & House Liquors $28.00pp

PREMIUM OPEN BAR Includes Premium Wines, Domestic & Imported Beers, Specialty Drinks,

Premium Liquors $32.00pp

CHOOSE 2 SEAFOOD

CRAB CROQUETTES arugula salad, lemon-garlic remoulade

OCTOPUS mediterranean chickpea salad

CRISPY COD garlic & potato puree, tomato sauce

SCALLOPS cauliflower, dried cherry, brown butter

MUSSELS & GIGANTES tomato, spinach, Greek pork sausage, bread crumb

FRIED CALAMARI cauliflower, chickpea, spicy tomato & yogurt sauce

CHOOSE 2 MEATS

MEATBALLS olives, onion, garlic, tomato sauce

GREEK SAUSAGE pork, leek & orange

CYPRIOT LAMB SAUSAGE yogurt, pita

GYRO SPICED BEEF SLIDERS spicy pepperoncini, onion

ADD BARREL AGED FETA pelopennese olive oil, mountain oregano, pita ($11 each)

TRIO OF DIPS Yogurt, cucumber & dill / Chick Pea, sundried tomato & herbs / Eggplant, roasted peppers & garlic ($12 each)

WHOLE ANIMAL MENU

CHOOSE 1

BABY SPRING LAMB / KID GOAT / SUCKLING PIGSHANK OF VEAL / RIB STEAK / WHOLE FISH

Whole animal meals are served family style in 3 courses.The first course consists of your choice of 2 seafood and 2 meat Meze.

The second course consists of your choice of Whole Animal served with our MP Salad, Smashed Fries and Vegetable of the Day.The third course is our Chocolate and Halva Brownie

Pricing includes all non-acloholic beverages. Tax, Gratuity and Alcoholic Beverages are Not Included.

Please allow 24 hours for a price quote.All orders must be placed 5 days in advance.

L A R G E P A R T Y M E N UL A R G E P A R T Y M E N U

Please note that prices, menu items and space are subject to change without prior notice.


The Large Party Menu is for non-private events that are seated in the main dining rooms along with our

other patrons. The Large Party Menu may be used for brunch, lunch or dinner.

The size of the group may range from 11 to 25 guests. Large parties may be seated on both the main or second floor dining rooms. Seating designation is at the discretion of the restaurant depending on the

reservation date, size and time unless otherwise agreed prior to party date.

On Friday’s & Saturday’s large parties have only two reservation slots available for seating:

6:00pm (with a 2½ hour seating limit) or 8:30pm (unlimited seating time).

MENU

The Large Party Menu is a three (3) course meal selected from the following Signature Menu Items.

As the host you may select six (6) Meze and six (6) Entrée for your event. Dessert may be served in three separate ways: a la carte from the dessert menu, a choice of any two (2 ) to be

served family style for an additional $3.00/pp. or an custom made occasion cake for an additional $3.00/pp.

Once final selections have been made a customized menu is printed specifically for your event. As the menu is customized to the hosts needs we may include a title, date, logo, picture or any other insignia that would be

appropriate. There is also the option of not printing associated prices next to each selection.

There are no beverages included in the Large Party Menu. You may select a beverage package from the beverage options list.

L A R G E L A R G E P A R T YP A R T Y S E L E C T I O N SS E L E C T I O N S

Signature Meze (choose six) MP SALAD lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olive, onion, feta, peppers 8.5 BULGHAR SALAD date, almond, pomegranate, olive, red onion, pistachio 8.5

TOMATO SALAD string bean, grilled onion, feta 9.5 DRIED FRUIT young greens, smoked almonds, red onion, Manouri cheese 9 MEATBALLS olive, onion, tomato sauce 7.5

OCTOPUS Mediterranean chickpea salad 11

SCALLOPS cauliflower, dried cherry, brown butter 12

MUSSELS & GIGANTES tomato, Loukaniko, bread crumb 9.5

FRIED CALAMARI zucchini, cauliflower, chickpea 9.5

CYPRIOT LAMB SAUSAGE yogurt & pita 9

GYRO SPICED BEEF SLIDERS spicy pepperoncini, onion 9.5

LOUKANIKO (Greek sausage) lemon 9

BARREL AGED FETA Peloponnese olive oil, mountain oregano, pita 11

L A R G E L A R G E P A R T YP A R T Y S E L E C T I O N SS E L E C T I O N S Signature Main Course (choose six)

DUMPLINGS spicy lamb sausage, sundried tomato, pine nut, spinach, tomato sauce 15

GREEK PAELLA shellfish, spicy lamb sausage & orzo 22 LONG FUSILLI eggplant, capers, olives, peppers, tomato, Manouri cheese 15

BRAISED LAMB SHANK orzo, root vegetable 19

GRILLED BRANZINO fingerling potato, cherry tomato, olive 19

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN dill, garlic, roasted fingerling potato 15 SWORDFISH * 19

SALMON * 18

PORK CHOP * (48 hours notice) MP

STEAK & SAUSAGE (LOUKANIKO) * 19

LAMB CHOPS * (48 hours notice) MP MIXED GRILL * Cypriot lamb sausage, pork tenderloin, chicken & Greek pork sausage 22

* items are served with predetermined vegetable selection

Signature Dessert

A la carte selection ~ or ~ Choice of 2 of the MP Taverna Classic Desserts

SPICED WALNUT & PARSNIP CAKE cream cheese, frosting, maple walnut ice cream 7

GREEK YOGURT, SEEDS & HONEY hemp, flax,pumpkin, sunflower, chia, sesame, 7 wild flower honey

CHOCOLATE HALVA BROWNIE tahini crème anglaise, tahini ice cream 8

ICE CREAM dark chocolate, vanilla, tahini, maple walnut, amaretto crunch 6 (choice of one)

SORBET black currant, mango 6

GRILLED FRUIT OF THE DAY feta, honey, cracked pepper 5



L A R G E L A R G E P A R T YP A R T Y SS A M P L EA M P L E MM E N UE N U

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY MOM JANUARY 7, 2012

M e z e

SCALLOPS cauliflower, dried cherry, brown butter

MUSSELS & GIGANTES tomato, loukaniko, bread crumbs

FRIED CALAMARI

zucchini, cauliflower, chickpea

SPICY PORK RIBS

smashed potatoes

MEATBALLS

olive, onion, tomato sauce

LOUKANIKO

(greek sausage) lemon

M a i n C o u r s e

DUMPLINGS spicy lamb sausage, sundried tomato, pine nut, spinach, tomato sauce

PRAWN & GREEN VEGETABLE RISOTTO peas, fava beans, zucchini, arugula

GRILLED BRANZINO fingerling potato, cherry tomato, olive

SALMON fingerling potato, cherry tomato, olive

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN dill & garlic roasted fingerling potato

LAMB CHOPS Served fingerling potato, cherry tomato, olive

D e s s e r t ( fa m i ly s t y l e )

CHOCOLATE HALVA BROWNIE

SORBET

TERMS & CONDITIONS

A deposit of twenty percent of your estimated bill is required for private parties. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Final Guest Count is due three days prior to the scheduled event. Your Final Count must be

equal to or greater than your guarantee by no more than five people.

Final Payment will reflect the larger of either the Final Guest Count or the actual number of guests attending.

Upon supplying your Final Guest Count, a Final Payment amount will be supplied to you. Your Final Payment reflects your final count plus any additional options, tax and administration fee less your deposit.

Final Payment is non-negotiable and non-refundable.

Final Payment must be paid by Credit Card, Certified Check, Bank Check or Cash.

All Menu Choices must be received at least one week in advance. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to event.

Final Payment is required the day of your scheduled event. All bank or certified checks should be made payable to MP Taverna. Any additional items incurred on the day of your event, and not included in your Final Payment Total,

must be paid the day of the event by credit card or cash. Personal Checks Are Not Accepted.

All items purchased for private and semi-private functions are subject to 8.625% tax and 20% administration fee

.

Please sign, date and return this form to MP Taverna acknowledging that you accept the terms and conditions stated.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date:____________________

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