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The living menu

Start with a flavor.

JAC menus are shaped around the season, the setting, and the people who will be at the table. This library is a place to look, not a fixed event order sheet.

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Ideas with room to move.

The current library includes clearly labeled demonstration items while the client’s live event menu is being finalized. Use the ideas here to begin a conversation; JAC confirms the final menu directly.

Crawfish Chowder (MKT) — Soup or Salad
Steakhouse MenuPick 1

Soup or Salad

Crawfish Chowder (MKT)

Crawfish tails | Holy trinity mirepoix | Potatoes | Corn | Cream

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Lobster Bisque (MKT) — Soup or Salad
Steakhouse MenuPick 1

Soup or Salad

Lobster Bisque (MKT)

Lobster Tail | Lobster stock | Cream | Sherry

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Catch of the Day (MKT) — Entrees
Party Crowd MenuPick 2

Entrees

Catch of the Day (MKT)

White flaky fish | Aguachile sauce | Shoyu cucumber salad

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Nashville Hot Chicken (serves 3-4) — Entrees
Classic Southern Comfort MenuPick 2

Entrees

Nashville Hot Chicken (serves 3-4)

Whole fried chicken | Cayenne and brown sugar spice blend | Pickles

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Fried Chicken (serves 3-4) — Entrees
Classic Southern Comfort MenuPick 2

Entrees

Fried Chicken (serves 3-4)

Whole fried chicken | Buttermilk | Seasoned breading

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Lobster Mac and Cheese (MKT) — Entrees
Steakhouse MenuPick 2

Entrees

Lobster Mac and Cheese (MKT)

Lump lobster claws and tail | Sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan | Panko crust | Cavatappi

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Catch of the Day (MKT) — Entrees
Steakhouse MenuPick 2

Entrees

Catch of the Day (MKT)

Pan seared | Thyme | Butter | Lemon

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Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes and Pickled Onions (Seasonal) — Sides
Classic Southern Comfort MenuPick 1

Southern Cold Sides

Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes and Pickled Onions (Seasonal)

Seasonal TN tomatoes | Pickled red onions | White Balsamic vinegar

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Event menu starting points

A few ways the menu can unfold.

These sample menus are here to help you picture the possibilities. JAC builds the final menu around your occasion, people, setting, and season.

01Steakhouse MenuFamily-style · a classic steakhouse progression

A menu built for a table that wants to settle in: a few opening bites, something from the sea or grill, generous sides, and a proper finish.

Appetizers · Pick 2
  • Crab Cakes
  • Bourbon Chipotle Grilled Oysters
  • Shrimp Cocktail
  • Nashville Hot Shrimp
  • Seared Ahi Tuna
  • Beef Tartare
Soup or Salad · Pick 1
  • Lobster Bisque (MKT)
  • Crawfish Chowder (MKT)
  • Wedge Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Steakhouse Chop Salad
Entrees · Pick 2
  • New York Strip
  • Filet Mignon
  • Ribeye
  • Top Sirloin
  • Bone-in Pork Chop
  • Roasted Butter Chicken
  • Catch of the Day (MKT)
  • Lobster Mac and Cheese (MKT)
Steakhouse Sides · Pick 2
  • Brown Butter Bourbon Mushrooms
  • Asparagus with Hollandaise
  • Grilled Broccolini
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Classic Creamed Spinach
  • Loaded Baked Potato
Dessert · Pick 1
  • Creme Brûlée
  • Layered Chocolate Cake
  • Cheesecake
Sample composition · confirm the current menu with JAC
02Classic Southern Comfort MenuFamily-style · a table built around comfort

A generous Southern spread with something warm from the oven, a pair of center-of-the-table entrees, and the sides people come back for.

Biscuits or Cornbread · Pick 1
  • Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Buttermilk Cornbread
Entrees · Pick 2
  • Fried Chicken (serves 3-4)
  • Nashville Hot Chicken (serves 3-4)
  • Fried Pork Chop
  • Meatloaf
  • Chicken Fried Steak
  • Fried Catfish
  • Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
Southern Hot Sides · Pick 2
  • Collard Greens or Turnip Greens
  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Fried Creamed Corn
  • Pinto Beans or White Beans
  • Squash Casserole
  • Hushpuppies
Southern Cold Sides · Pick 1
  • Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes and Pickled Onions (Seasonal)
  • Cucumber & Tomato Salad
  • Black-eyed Pea Salad
  • Grilled Red Skin Potato Salad
  • Pickled Beets
Dessert · Pick 1
  • Banana Pudding
  • Sour Cream Pound Cake
  • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sample composition · confirm the current menu with JAC
03Party Crowd MenuFamily-style · generous food for a room full of people

A flexible spread for a gathering with room to move: boards to graze, salads to brighten the table, substantial entrees, and a finish worth passing around.

Grazing Boards · Pick 1
  • Charcuterie Board
  • Mezze Platter
  • Antipasto Board
  • Afternoon Favorites
Salads · Pick 1
  • Citrus Green Salad with Charcoal Vinaigrette
  • Beet Salad with Whipped Feta
  • Smoked Trout Caesar
  • JAC House Salad
Entrees · Pick 2
  • Catch of the Day (MKT)
  • Greek Chicken Skewers
  • Preserved Lemon Cavatelli with Scallops
  • Bistro Steak
  • Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Vidalia Onions
Party Crowd Sides · Pick 2
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Grilled Broccolini
  • Bourbon Brown Butter Mushrooms
  • Twice Baked Potatoes
  • Harissa Roasted Carrots
  • Whipped Potatoes
  • Dijon Red Skin Potatoes with Arugula
  • Grilled Vegetable Medley
Desserts · Pick 1
  • Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberries
  • Brown Butter Chocolate Cookie Skillet
  • Hummingbird Sheet Cake
Sample composition · confirm the current menu with JAC