Chef Mark Powers LLC

San Antonio Private Chef

ANTIPASTI

Selection of dried cured meats, cheeses, olives & crusty bread

Traditional Bruschetta

Peeled & diced tomatoes, chopped garlic, garden fresh basil, EVOO all served on top of garlic toast.

PRIMI

Truffle Oil Risotto

Creamy Risotto, parmesan cheese, butter & finished with truffle oil & chives

Asparagus Risotto

Creamy Risotto, butter, parmesan cheese, asparagus puree, buttered asparagus tips, chive garnish

Pea Rissotto

Creamy Risotto, parmesan cheese, butter, english peas & chive garnish

Risotto alla Milanese

Creamy Risotto, parmesan cheese, butter, saffron & Italian parsley garnish

Penne Alla Vodka

Al Dente Penne Pasta tossed with tomato sauce of vodka & cream, sprinkled with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese & fresh Italian parsley

Capellini alla Pomodoro

Al Dente Capellini, San Marzano tomato sauce with garlic, EVOO, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, garden fresh basil

Aglio e Olio

Al Dente Linguine, garlic sauteed in EVOO, tossed with garden fresh Italian parsley & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Tagliateli Bolognese

Slow simmered Bolognese meat sauce tossed with al Dente Tagliatelle, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese & garden fresh basil

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Al Dente Spaghetti, San Marzano tomato sauce tossed with homemade meatballs, garden fresh basil & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Lasagne Bolgnese

Lasagne sheets layered with slow simmered Bolognese sauce, Bechamel, sprinkled with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, baked to perfection

Carbonara alla Bucatini

Rich egg yolk & cream sauce, black pepper, crispy pancetta, al dente Bucatini pasta, tossed with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese & garden fresh Italian Parsley

INSALATA

Caprese Salad

Sliced garden fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, garden fresh basil, drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

Panzanella (Italian bread salad)

Crusty bread cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, capers, garden fresh basil tossed with a red wine vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies,parmesan cheese tossed with traditional garlicky caesar dressing (contains raw egg yolks)

Caponata

Traditional Sicilian dish with eggplant, olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, sliced celery tossed with a red wine vinaigrette

SECONDO

OssoBuco alla Milanese

Slow cooked veal shanks served over risotto alla milanese & topped with gremolata (chopped parsley, lemon zest & garlic)

*upcharge per guest

$30

Beefsteak alla Fiorentina

USDA prime porterhouse grilled to perfection, served sliced with Maldon sea salt & garlic roasted baby gold potatoes

*upcharge per guest

$30

DOLCI

Tiramisu

Espresso soaked ladyfingers, Grand Marnier sweetened mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, true Italian classic

Seasonal Berries

Fresh seasonal berries with a sweetened Grand Marnier Zabaglione