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India House

DINNER MENUS 2013-2014

INDIA HOUSE HISTORY

India House has a long and distinguished heritage tied into the formation of lower Manhattan as well as the history of business and commerce of New York.

The landmark India House was constructed by the builder Richard Carman some time after the fire of 1835, in the style of a Renaissance palazzo, residential palaces of Italian banking families. It was the home of the Hanover Bank who first purchased the property.

The edifice has remained almost unchanged since that date. Extensive restoration work was completed in 2005. The name India House was selected to symbolize the Indies, which were believed to epitomize the rare and exotic. The name also pays homage to the Dutch West India Company, the first colonizers of Manhattan.

After the Hanover Bank moved out, the property became the possession of Robert L. Maitland. His company Maitland and Company were tobacco importers. The property was subsequently used by the New York Cotton Exchange (1870 to 1885), and later by W.R. Grace & Company.

India House, as an organization, came into being in 1914, when a group of business men headed by James A. Farrell, then president of United States Steel Company, in collaboration with Willard Straight, decided to create a meeting place for the interests of foreign trade. Presidents of the Lackawanna Steel Company, Dollar Steamship Company, W.R. Grace Shipping, Chase National Bank, and United States Rubber all became Governors of India House and remained active during its first two decades.

The national Foreign Trade Council made India House its headquarters. Leaders in commerce worldwide graced the halls at India House. Indeed, from its very inception, the club's charter stated that its goal was to "create in this country a relation between the bankers and the promoters of foreign enterprises that would make it possible to handle foreign undertakings... “.

Early in 1918 Willard Straight bought the property with the idea that India House might some day wish to own it. Through the generosity of Mrs. Dorothy Payne Whitney-Straight (Elmhirst), India House acquired the property in February 1921, and on the expiration of certain leases in 1924, rearranged and rebuilt the structure.

In 1925, Mr. William A. Delano, the well-known architect added what is now known as the Marine Room, with special lighting and architectural details that relate to marine life and seafaring. Extensive alterations were made and the rooms were fitted out in the spirit of the early American overseas trade. Dorothy Whitney and her husband Willard Straight collected and gave a collection of thirty-five ship models, and subsequently a large collection of paintings, prints, maritime relics and other decorations which had been loaned to the Club when it was formed and had given it much of its unique atmosphere. These and other gifts from members and friends have given the Club a very fine collection of paintings, models and other art objects connected with sailing vessels, seafaring life and trade with East India.


Mr. James A. Farrell, the President, gave, then and later, rare ship models, engravings and paintings. Mr. Straight donated a collection of Chinese art objects and maritime paintings. India House is home to one of the finest marine art collections in the world. India House has remained a private club and a location to build relationships between businesses in the United States and foreign trade. The maritime historian, Frank O. Braynard, in his 1973 foreword to the second edition of The Marine Collection at India House, states that "England could not have survived [World War Two] without the armada of American-built, American-manned, American-operated merchant vessels...managed by many of the outstanding members of India House."

Many statesmen have been members of India House, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Hopkins, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., James Byrnes, W. Averell Harriman, George C. Marshall, Henry Cabot Lodge and Cyrus Vance. Other members include previous mayors of New York, including John P. O'Brien and the famous architect William Adams Delano, whose firm, Delano & Aldrich, redesigned the interior of India House.


PRIVATE DINNER MENU OPTIONS

PACKAGE I

FIRST COURSE(select one)

BABY FIELD GREENS SALADhouse dressing

CAESAR SALADlemon confit, asiago

TOMATO, BASIL, ARUGULA, SHAVED ASIAGOlemon vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKENpotato croquettes, baby carrots, lemon thyme jus

GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMONcorn and mushroom risotto, spinach, port wine shallots

Vegetarian meals available upon request.

DESSERT(select one)

CHEF’S SEASONAL CHEESECAKE

WARM CHOCOLATE CAKEvanilla ice cream

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated and Herbal Teas

$55.00 per guest


PACKAGE II

FIRST COURSE(select one)

FRESH MOZZARELLA and TOMATO SALADmicro arugula, balsamic, pine nuts

TRI COLOR SALADblue cheese, walnuts, red wine vinaigrette

TRUFFLED MUSHROOM CAVATELLI

TOMATO, BASIL, ARUGULA, SHAVED ASIAGOlemon vinaigrette

ENTRÉE(select two)

GRILLED SWORDFISHwhite beans, broccoli rabe, balsamic onions

ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKENpotato croquettes, baby carrots, lemon-thyme jus

SEARED FLORIDA GROUPERrock shrimp risotto, tomato, tarragon vinaigrette

BRAISED SHORT RIBSoven-roasted baby sweet potatoes, broccoli rabe, demi-glace

DESSERT(select one)

DUTCH APPLE CRUMBLEvanilla ice cream


CHEF’S SEASONAL CHEESECAKE



$75.00 per guest


PACKAGE III

FIRST COURSE(select two)

ROASTED BEET and ARUGULA SALADgoat cheese, truffle vinaigrette

TRUFFLED MUSHROOM CAVATELLI

MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKEfennel slaw, red pepper vinaigrette

SURF and TURFdiver sea scallop and braised short rib

ENTRÉE(select two)

GRILLED EAST COAST HALIBUTpiperade, fingerling potatoes, parsley puree

PAN-SEARED WILD STRIPPED BASSartichokes, oven dried tomatoes, black olive polenta

BEEF WELLINGTONbaby carrots, truffle sauce

OVEN-ROASTED COLORADO LAMB CHOPSpotatoes au gratin, haricot vert

DESSERT(select two)

MIXED BERRIEScoconut sorbet

CLASSIC CRÈME BRÛLÉE




$95.00 per guest


ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR YOUR SEATED DINNER

COCKTAIL RECEPTIONSelection of 8 Butlered Hors D’oeuvres

$10.00 per guest

BUTLERED HORS D’OEUVRES(select four)

Vegetable Spring Rolls, Hot and Sour SauceChipotle Shrimp Kabobs

Mini Crab Cakes, Old Bay AioliChicken Satay Kabobs, Peanut Dipping Sauce

Petit Beef Wellingtons, Truffle SauceFranks en Croûte

**Baby Lamb Chops, Mint JellySpinach Tartlet

Duck Confit QuesadillaBrie, Walnut and Cranberry Purse

Lobster Stuffed MushroomsMushroom & Pea Risotto

Pork Dumplings

BUTLERED COLD CANAPÉS(select four)

Smoked Salmon RouladeMini Greek Salad on Endive Spear

Salmon Tartare on Wasabi Rice Crackers**Classic Shrimp CocktailTomato Basil Bruschetta

Truffled Chicken Salad on Mini English MuffinProsciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Mozzarella and Grape Tomato SkewersGoat & Mushroom Crostini

**Subject to additional charge

A selection of cocktail stations is available upon request.

To add an additional choice for either a first course, entrée or dessert$10.00 per guest

DESSERT BUFFET(minimum 30 guests)

Pastry Chef’s Selection of Assorted Cakes, Mini French Pastries and Berries$10.00 per guest


BUFFET DINNER MENU(minimum 20 guests)

SALAD (select two)

Baby Field Greens Salad, House DressingCaesar, Lemon Confit, AsiagoMozzarella, Tomato, Basil Oil

Green Beans, Mushroom, Gruyere, Balsamic VinaigretteTomato, Basil, Arugula, Shaved Asiago, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tri color salad, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Red Wine VinaigrettePasta Salad Primavera

PASTA (select one)

Penne a la Vodka, Fettuccine Alfredo, Linguini with Clam SauceRigatoni with Puttanesca Sauce, Spaghetti with Tomato Basil Marinara

Shrimp a la Diablo with Bucatini PastaOrecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Sweet Sausages, Garlic Broth

Beef Stroganoff with Brandy Cream SauceFresh Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto Cream Sauce

Truffled Mushroom Cavatelli

ENTRÉE(select one)

Atlantic Salmon, Sautéed Escarole, White BeansMonkfish Piccata, Artichokes, Fingerling Potatoes

Seared Chicken stuffed with Spinach and Pine NutsSeared Sea Scallops, Tomato and Asparagus RisottoBoneless Short Ribs with BBQ or Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Chicken, Haricot Vert and Wild Mushroom

CARVED ENTRÉE(select one)

Roasted Salmon, Sauce Verte, Lemon Herb OilTurkey Breast, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce

Loin of Pork, Pineapple Glaze, Apple SauceLeg of Lamb, Balsamic Lamb Jus

Tenderloin of Beef, Horseradish Cream, Steak Sauce


VEGETABLE(select one)

Haricot VertSteamed Sugar Snap Peas and Baby Carrots

Creamed SpinachCreamed Peas and Bacon

Cauliflower Au GratinBouquetière Vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrots with Fresh Herbs)

STARCH(select one)

Orzo, Tomatoes, BasilRoasted PotatoesCrushed Potatoes

Au Gratin PotatoesWild Rice

Polenta Fries

DESSERT

Pastry Chef’s Selection of French Mini Pastries, Brownies and CookiesFresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated and Herbal Teas, Soft Drinks, Juice and Water

$65.00 per Guest


BEVERAGE OPTIONS

WINE, BEER & SOFT DRINKSSommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines

Imported and Domestic BeersSoft Drinks and Juices

2 Hours - $20.00 per guest3 Hours - $30.00 per guest

PREMIUM OPEN BARAbsolut Citron, Absolut, Ketel One, Russian Standard, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray

Beefeater, Cuervo Gold, Dewar’s, Johnny Walker Red, Jack Daniels, Seagram’s VOSommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines, Imported and Domestic Beers

Soft Drinks and Juices2 Hours - $30.00 per guest3 Hours - $40.00 per guest

PREMIUM CONSUMPTION BARAbsolut Citron, Absolut, Ketel One, Russian Standard, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray

Beefeater, Cuervo Gold, Dewer’s, Johnny Walker Red, Jack DanielsSweet and Dry Vermouth, Seagram’s VO

Sommelier’s selection of White and Red Wines, Imported and Domestic BeersSoft Drinks and Juices

Martinis $14.00House Cocktails $12.00

Premium Cocktails $14.00Wine by the Glass $10.00

Imported or Domestic Beer $8.00Soft Drinks & Mineral Water $3.00 Bartender Fee $175.00 per 75 guests

PRICING & SERVICE

Coat Check Attendant $175.00 per 100 guests

(Optional from May to September)

Maître d’ Fee $350.00

(Events of 75 or greater)

All Food & Beverage packages are subject to 22% Administrative Fee (Taxable)and 8.875% New York State Tax.


Room Dimensionslength x width

Sq Ft Floor Conference Seated Reception Theater Classroom

Hanover 29’.7” x 47’.7” 1416 1st 44 100 125 130 70

Presidents’ 47.7” x 20’7” 987 2nd 40 100 100 120 50

Garden View Room

22’3” x 17’.7”41’6” x 21’

1267 2nd 30 100 200 100 60

Batavia Room 27’10” x 21”6” 612 2nd 15 60 75 60 27

Jewel 17’10” x 15’ 256 3rd 13 13 20 20 n/a

Broad 17’3” x 14’4” 249 3rd 16 16 20 20 n/a

Pearl 26’5” x 19’11” 506 3rd 22 60 125* 40 33

China 27’10” x 22’ 596 3rd 22 60 *Included 30 42

Stone 22’ 7” x 39’9” 906 3rd 40 100 100 100 60

Marine 69’11” x 28’6” 1976 3rd 70 200 300 225 150

Entire Facility 8771

ROOM RENTAL

Room Room Rate

Jewel $250.00

Broad $250.00

Pearl $500.00

China Included with Pearl

Stone $750.00

Hanover $1,000.00

Presidents’ $750.00

Garden View Suite $1,000.00

Batavia Room Included in Garden View Suite

Marine $1,250.00

Entire Facility F&B Minimum or Rental Starting at $30,000.00


INDIA HOUSEOne Hanover Square * New York, NY * 10004

212-269-2323 * www.indiahouseclub.org


http://www.indiahouseclub.org

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