Hugh Groman Catering, Greenleaf Platters and
Phil's Sliders
September, 2011 Newsletter |
"The planning was stellar.
The service was every host's dream come true!"
-Quote from a recent Hugh Groman Catering client
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We are launching a new and exciting separate Phil's Sliders newsletter that will include updates about Phil's Sliders, as well as inspirational stories from friends and customers about how they were influenced and inspired by their parents or caregivers. If you'd like to join this new list sign up here.
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| THANK YOU |
Recently, a friend of ours was at Oakwood Athletic Club in Lafayette and overheard another gym member RAVING about a restaurant in Berkeley. Turns out, this unidentified man was talking about Phil's Sliders! He was telling people how much he loved the burgers, tater tots, and homemade oreos and was encouraging them to head over to Phil's. Mystery man, we thank you for spreading the word!!! Please let us know who you are. We'd love to meet you at the restaurant and treat you to a burger. Also, thank you so much to those of you who have reviewed Phil's, HGC and Greenleaf Platters on social networking sites such as YELP, Berkeley Parents Network and Chowhound, as they are one of the most powerful sources of new business for us. THANK YOU! |
Staff Spotlight
Max Stiers
Cook |
 Max Stiers is a native San Franciscan and a passionate cook. He has worked in a number of Bay Area restaurants and catering companies over the last 8 years, including an internship at Foreign Cinema after completing the culinary program at City College San Francisco. Max has worked for Hugh for the past 3 years as both a prep cook and on-site chef, working mostly in the HGC/Greenleaf production kitchen.
We love Max for his sweet unassuming nature, his "can do" attitude, his neat working habits, and his love of and respect for food. Max makes some amazing staff meals, and he puts lots of love and care into all of his cooking.
When not cooking, Max is busy playing drums, being outdoors, and eating cuisines from around the world.
"Hugh has a lot of integrity--he's wonderful to work for because he understands the value of treating his employees well. The fact that Hugh retains so many long-term employees really shows his commitment to his staff. We're like a big family here."
Max is enthused about the new restaurant: "I'm really excited about Phil's...I'm confident it will be a smash, especially because we'll be producing almost all the food from scratch in the HGC kitchen!"
Thanks Max!
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Questions or comments?
E-mail us at nina@hughgromancatering.com
or call 510-647-5165.
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Message from Hugh
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I want to thank all of you who have come out to Phil's Sliders (2024 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley) to support us. We got some AMAZING press recently which was very exciting for us.
For those of you who haven't had a chance to check us out, we are excited to see you soon! We are right around the corner from Berkeley Rep, the Aurora Theater, Freight and Salvage and a bunch of movie theaters. My husband and I saw the new Rita Moreno show at Berkeley Rep, and it was well worth seeing, so perhaps it is a good excuse to buy some theater tickets and come to downtown Berkeley to visit Phil's. We are working diligently to improve the restaurant, to polish the service and to consistently produce the most delicious food possible. David, Teresa, Jennie and the crew in the kitchen have put everything they have into supplying Phil's while keeping up with the demands of Hugh Groman Catering and Greenleaf Platters.
I have a favor to ask. The next time you come to Phil's, take a photo with your camera phone, and then post it on facebook or somewhere else on-line with a positive blurb about your visit. :) A new restaurant needs lots of word of mouth, and this kind of help is so very appreciated.
Our new website for Phil's is up and running... check it out: www.philssliders.com.
And finally, I want to welcome Nancy Marshall into the fold as our company's new, full-time Operations Director. Nancy is smart, organized and very detail oriented, and these qualities make her a great addition to the team. We are so happy to have her on board!
Happy Fall to all of you and thank you for all your business and support.
Sincerely,
Hugh
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Featured Recipe -Endive with a salsa of avocado, green olive, capers, red onion, lime and jalapeno
| 3 endive spears - leaves separated
2 medium avocados
7 green olives, pitted, cut into eighths
1 tablespoon capers, drained, rough chopped if large, whole if small
1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
1/3 medium jalapeņo pepper, finely chopped
lime juice, to taste (be generous)
kosher salt and pepper, to taste
3 ounces feta, crumbled
Preparation
1. Day of event: Prep the olives, capers, jalapeņo, red onion and lime juice and combine in a bowl.
2. Dice the avocado and fold gently into mixture. Season with salt and pepper and more lime juice to taste.
3. Fill endive leaves with salsa and top with crumbled feta (can be done up to 1 hour before guests arrive).
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Environmental Focus - Feel good about your potato tots
| At Phil's, we make our potato tots fresh from Russet potatoes and fry them in canola oil. We go through 50 to 100 pounds of potatoes every day! And our oil gets picked up by a company that filters it and uses it for biofuel. We are always looking for ways to save energy and minimize waste at our new restaurant.
Feel free to send us YOUR ideas for how we can make Phil's Sliders even more environmentally conscious. :)
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| An Recent Engagement Party |
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Roasted eggplant with Middle Eastern spices and mint
yogurt sauce on crisp chickpea pancakes
Arancini (Italian risotto balls) with fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano and a fresh tomato sauce
Spears of endive filled with a salad of fresh crab, artichoke and frizzled leeks
Crisp shrimp tacos with avocado, tomato, onion and lime
On the Buffet
Salad of baby greens with blue cheese, pecans and sun-dried cranberries in a red wine shallot vinaigrette
An assortment of fresh yellow, orange and red heirloom tomatoes with herb salad, crumbled feta and champagne vinaigrette
Salad of fingerling potatoes, baby arugula, Point Reyes blue cheese and toasted walnuts in a champagne shallot Dijon vinaigrette
Wild mushroom ravioli with baby spinach, roasted sweet peppers, tomato garlic sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano
Poached salmon with a sauce of black olives, capers, pistachios, garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes and fresh herbs
Platter of roasted filet mignon with fresh herbs and a horseradish cream served on the side
Dessert Buffet
Miniature flourless chocolate cakes with raspberries
Tiny lemon curd tarts with fresh blueberries
Tiny strawberry shortcakes
The ultimate s'mores with homemade marshmallows and graham crackers and Callebaut dark chocolate
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Hugh Groman Catering
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 Hugh Groman Catering is a full service boutique catering company providing the highest quality food and party planning services for events up to 1000 guests. Our customers want delicious, interesting food, served with warmth in a simple, elegant style, and they want us to make it all easy for them. |
Greenleaf Platters
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 At greenleafplatters.com we provide party platters unlike any others you may have had in the past. We offer the same quality food you've come to expect from Hugh Groman Catering, served on elegant white porcelain platters, delivered and set up at your event. This service is for those who don't need staff party planning services, but want to impress their guests with exceptional food. |
Phil's Sliders
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 Phil's Sliders is our new restaurant located at 2024 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley. Our simple menu includes yummy sliders made from Marin Sun Farms grass-fed beef, portobello mushroom sliders, crisp potato tots made from organic potatoes, fresh organic cole slaw, milkshakes made with organic milk, and a variety of unique sodas. Inside Phil's you'll also find Hadele's Bakeshop, featuring Jennie's homemade s'mores bars and rotating daily special desserts.
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