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Mary Giuliani

MARY GIULIANI CATERING & EVENTS

Mary and I met a few years back when she was just starting her catering company in New York. I can't recall how we were introduced, nor can I recall exactly what she served for the first tasting she prepared for my friends and me. But one thing I know for sure, the food was delicious and elegantly presented.

Since that fateful day, we've had the pleasure of working together on many occasions. Each has been a culinary delight, and a feast for the eyes as well. Mary is always striving to excel in her craft and continues to exceed my expectations. Her food is always delicious, and she constantly reinvents the way it's presented. Just as importantly, she's a dream and a pleasure to work with; a true professional in every sense.

I recommend her highly, and hopefully, you'll have the pleasure of working with her too.



      

Tips from Mary Giuliani

• White Bar: When you have guests over, keep the options simple and chic. I like to set a white bar (white wine, champagne, and a specialty vodka cocktail). It looks very chic when displayed, satisfies your guests, and is most pleasing to your wallet.
• Skip the Buffet: Elaborate buffets are often abundant and wasteful. Instead of preparing a heaping cheese table, simplify your presentation by passing trays of your favorite cheeses and breads. Keep the tastes clean and simple. I love to serve chunks of Pecorino Romano with a reduced balsamic dipping sauce; great flavor and less wasteful than a heaping cheese platter.
• Create the Perfect Pair: Don’t be afraid to pair your favorite hors d’oeuvres with your favorite tasting-sized cocktails. I like to serve mini tuna tartar tacos with mini chilled lime margaritas, or for dessert, espresso brownies with mini vanilla bean milkshakes. IKEA is a great resource for tasting-sized glassware.
• Use Your Garden in Your Cocktail: Instead of the usual lemons and limes as garnish for your cocktails, have fresh garden herbs on your bar to mix into a cocktail. Nothing tastes better than muddled mint, basil, jalapeños or cucumbers in your fresh juice cocktails. It also makes a beautiful bar display.
• For Dessert, Get Up and Move: At the end of a long dinner, your guests would love to get up and move around. Set your desserts in another room or outside on a porch or terrace. This changes the energy of the party and gets your guests excited to see what’s next.