First Impressions
Many years ago the King of Spain issued a decree insisting that food be served with wine. We couldn't agree more, at Pure Joy we take the wetting of appetite to a whole new level with hand crafted scrumptious appetizers and hor d'oeuvres that pair beautifully with spirits. From classics reinvented to creative, scrumptious and adorable tiny versions of popular local fare we offer you this extensive menu. Everything is made from scratch by our Chefs so do feel free to make requests, we love new ideas. We also have some delicious amuse bouche menu items to ask your Pure Joy Event Planner about.
Beef Pork & Lamb
Favorite Best Sellers
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Southern Belles
Tiny Pans of Southern Belles; Juicy Slow Roasted Shredded BBQ Pork on Fresh Baked Mini Corn Muffins with Napa Slaw
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Piggy Pot Pies
Beer Braised Pork Belly in a Parmesan Pepper Crust
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Grilled Garlic Beef
Grilled Garlic Beef with Cilantro Pesto
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Grilled Prosciutto wrapped Figs
Grilled Prosciutto wrapped Figs, filled with Minted Goat Cheese with a Honey Mint Drizzle (june ~ Oct)
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Crisp Bacon Wrapped Dates
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Kahlua Pork Sliders with Pineapple Napa Slaw
Slow roasted tender island style pork on tiny handmade buns with fresh pineapple slaw
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Grilled Filet
Ribbons of Grilled Filet on Toasted Circles with Olive Tapenade, Arugula & Roasted Garlic Aioli
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Bacon Mushrooms
Warm Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
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Cocktail Hamburgers
Bite Sized Hamburgers & Mini Milk Shakes; Perfect bite sized burgers with all the trimmings
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Crisp Braised Short Rib Egg Rolls with Sizzling Saigon Dip
Delicious!
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Mini Mango Saffron Lassi's with Cocktail Lamburgers
Ah, yep, absolutely adorable deliciousness
Other Great Options
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Lamb Chops
Char Grilled Tender Baby Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Pesto
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Inverted Antipasto
Upright cocktail forks present Italian Salami, Roasted Peppers & Provolone
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Chili Verde
Slow Roasted Pork Chili Verde in Crisp Tortilla Cups with Sour Cream and Cheddar
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Lamb Kebabs
Mint Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Apricots and Tahini & Honey Dip
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Beef Bourguignon
Mini Entree of Three Hour Braised Beef Bourguignon on Garlic Mashed Potatoes with a Parsley Asiago Crisp
Poultry
Favorite Best Sellers
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Chicken & Waffle Bites
Delicious little fresh waffles & crispy fried chicken with pure maple, butter & a dash of hot sauce
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Bamboo skewered Curried Coconut Chicken
Bamboo skewered Curried Coconut Chicken with Mongolian Dipping Sauce
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Chicken Empanadillas
Handmade Chicken Empanadillas with a Creamy Chipotle Salsa
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Chicken Quesadillas
Shredded Chicken and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas with Guacamole and Spicy Tropical Salsa
Other Great Options
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Garlic Ginger Chicken
Garlic Ginger Chicken with Asian Chili Peanut Sauce
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Croquetas de Pollo
Spanish tapas style crisp bites that taste like roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, my version of the beloved ones served at Harrys in Venice Italy
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Teriyaki Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
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Mein Noodles with Chicken, Snap Peas and Szechwan Dressing
Mein Noodles with Chicken, Crisp Snap Peas and Zesty Szechwan Dressing in little take-out boxes with chop sticks
Vegetarian
Favorite Best Sellers
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Cocktail Tarts
A Beautiful Variety of Cocktail Tarts; Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Olive and Goat Cheese with Basil, and other Provincial flavors
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Fresh Corn & Queso Fresco Tamale Poppers
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Fire Roasted Green Chili Quesadillas
Fire Roasted Green Chili, Caramelized Onions and Jack Cheese Quesadillas
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Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Warm Demitasse Cups of Curried Butternut Squash Soup with a drizzle of Cinnamon Oil, Crème Fraiche & Chives
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Fillo Packages of Pear and Gorgonzola
Crisp baked savory combination, perfect with wine
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Mac & Cheese
Baked Mini Ramekins of Macaroni with Gruyere & White Cheddar Cheese, or we do a Truffled Mac & Cheese
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Baked Artichoke Bottoms
Baked Artichoke Bottoms with Lemony Parmesan Filling
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Caprese Skewer
Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Basil on Knotted Bamboo Skewers
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Brie Quesadillas
Wedges of Grilled Tortillas with Brie, Cherries & Caramelized Onions, Mango Confetti Garnish
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Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Demitasse Mugs of Warm, Creamy Tomato Soup with Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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Bruchetta and Tapenade
Tri Color Tutti Frutti Farms Chopped Heirloom Tomato Bruchetta and Olive Tapenade
Other Great Options
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Cabrales Tart Squares
Savory Cabrales Blue Cheese from Spain, Basil and Cherry Tomato Tart Squares
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Individual Crudités Bouquets
Fresh Farmer’s Market Individual Crudités Bouquets with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
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Belgian Endive Spears
Belgian Endive Spears with Gorgonzola Mousse, Pears and a sprinkle of Walnuts
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Fresh Fruit Skewers
Ripe Local Fruit on a Knotted Green Bamboo Spear
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Stuffed Sun Dried Pears
Sun Dried Pears filled with Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts
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Chili Pots
Small Crock of Vegetarian Chili, Cheddar & Cilantro Garnish
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Pumpkin Empanadillas
Pumpkin Empanadillas with Whipped Fresh Cream Dip
Seafood
Favorite Best Sellers
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Lobster Beignets with Passion Dip
Very popular new bite size crisp fresh lobster appetizers with a spicy sweet passion fruit dip served in little porcelain double dip dishes
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Fish & Chips
American Wild Caviar with Lemon Crème Fraichè on a Crisp Potato Star
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Seared Ahi & Spicy Tuna Tartare
A Checkerboard of Crisp Wonton Squares with Seared Ahi with a Ginger – Wasabi Dollop and Spicy Tuna Tartare
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Crisp Calamari
Crisp Calamari with Creamy Roasted Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Dip
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Mesquite Grilled Shrimp
Mesquite Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Mint Dipping Sauce
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Coconut Shrimp
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney
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Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
Sambuca Marinated Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Rosemary
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Oysters
Oysters on Crushed Ice with Ginger Mignonette, Sesame Chili Sauce and Sake Lime Sauces
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Salmon Sliders
Salmon Sliders with Lemon Herb Mayo & Wild Arugula
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Mini Patron Bottles of Fresh Squeezed Margaritas and Grilled Fish Tacos Set on Limes
Super fun presentation, check it out on the photo above, those are blood orange margaritas
Other Great Options
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Ceviche Parfaits
Ocean Fresh Ceviche Parfaits in Narrow Shots
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Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise
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Smoked Salmon Cups
Crisp Fillo Cups of Smoked Salmon and Capers with Lemon Crème Fraiche
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Vodka Spiked Gazpacho with Prawns
Icy Shots Glasses of Vodka Spiked Gazpacho with Prawns
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Skewered Prawns and Scallops
Grilled Skewered Prawns and Scallops wrapped in Maple Cured Bacon
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Jumbo Shrimp
Iced Jumbo Shrimp with Spicy Pink Cocktail Sauce
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Salmon Tartare
Fresh Salmon Tartare in a Crisp Baby Red Potato
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Scallop Shooters
Ponzu Scallop Shooters presented in their colorful shells