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Help us choose our wedding menu

Started by Jerry Brito · 9 months ago

My fiancé Kathleen and I are getting married in May and we’re now at the part of the wedding planning where we’re choosing the menu. The cake was an easy choice, if difficult to nail down. As it turned out, our wedding date was determined in large part by Charm City ... Continue reading »

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  • Jacob

    9 months ago

    The Cubanitos sound the best, but I'm always disappointed in non-Cubans' attempts at making Cuban sandwiches. The Angus burger sounds like a delightful, safer option. I'd go for the second of the pork dishes, but either sounds good.

    What's a vegetable?
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  • Tara

    9 months ago

    I would be inclined to skip the mac and cheese orbs. Kinda trashy/trendy like something Brit Brit would serve with her Cheeto chicken casserole. Love that you are having a veggie option - I have no idea what eggplant in lavender sauce would taste like but I would definitely be trying that.

    BTW - Congratulations!!!
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  • Jacob

    9 months ago

    Also, I apparently like the verb "sounds." I am drinking right now.
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  • Baylen

    9 months ago

    Cubanitos, so long as it's a family recipe. (Perhaps modified by my previously suggested ingredient.) And then just more pork.
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  • Myers

    9 months ago

    Well I'm partial to southern food, so I vote for the fried mac-n-cheese balls and the fried pork tenderloin....oh wait, was that an option?
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  • Savannah Red

    9 months ago

    There is nothing that says "I'm celebrating the hell out of something" like Cuban. That's a must. The pan seared scallops because you don't want to get stuffed--there is drinking and dancing and drinking to do.
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  • Dr. S

    9 months ago

    It might be more ironic to serve up Man orbs at a wedding. I hope to god they meant mac n cheese, that imagery is just a little off putting. Cubans sounds stupendous, but for whatever reason, people love mini cheeseburgers. Huge hit at my wedding.
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  • BarSinister

    9 months ago

    Angus burgers followed by pork tenderloin, please. Then invite me.
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  • Jerry Brito

    9 months ago

    Thanks for all the comments so far! Quick point of clarification: I'm half-Cuban, which should explain the heavy pork influence. (We've already settled on a ham croqueta appetizer.) Jacob hit it right on the head: the reason I'm hesitant on the Cubanitos is that as good as I'm sure our caterer will be, I'm not sure I trust any caterer outside Miami or Elizabeth, NJ, to make them right.
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  • Judy Pitre

    9 months ago

    I am a burger girl by heart. Both pork sound great, I would probably prefer the pan seared.
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  • Mary O'Hearn

    9 months ago

    Judy, as I recall, you were willing to eat burgers 24/7. Don't worry, I'm sure we can find you a good burger in DC, even for breakfast. The mac and cheese appeals to me, but then I think pasta is one of the major food groups.
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  • Lemon

    9 months ago

    As a (perhaps your only) vegetarian reader, I would say go with the eggplant. We veggies often end up having pasta at a wedding (on those occasions where we don't just get the dish with the meat taken off the plate). Since the option for something a little different exists, I say go with it... and it sounds yummy.
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  • Jessica Lee

    9 months ago

    The best wedding food I ever had was catered by A Taste of Morocco in Arlington. It was delicious and refreshing in how unpretentious it was. Vats of delicious Moroccan food in tin trays over sterno rocked really hard. All of the attendees loved it as in addition to being delicious the food created a relaxed atmosphere that most wedding receptions lack. Plus it was nice to know that the couple were not going into hock to pay for it.
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  • John O'Hearn

    8 months ago

    I have got to go with the cubanitos and the pan seared, and make sure that you bring pig tail, since it is Kat's favorite. HA HA HA
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  • La virgen

    8 months ago

    I would say scallops and grilled eggplant
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  • Catering Miami

    7 months ago

    Scallops are the way to go, then eggplant.

    Congrats and the best of luck.
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  • Wedding in Venice

    7 months ago

    I would say Cubanitos, sound the best. congrats and best of luck for your future.
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  • Cavite Wedding Caterer

    4 months ago

    Your recipe is good. How about if you have vegetarian visitors?maybe you can include some veggies too. Congratulations and hope your wedding will be filled by joy and happiness.
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  • wedding hairstyles

    4 months ago

    +1 for Scallops. Congrats and the best of luck
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  • Swarovski steine

    1 month ago

    Thanks, it helped me.....
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  • Jerry Brito

    1 month ago

    Thanks for your message!

    I'm away on my honeymoon and won't be back in the office until May 26. I'll have access to email, but can't promise I will be able to answer you soon.

    Take care,
    Jerry

    Jerry Brito
    Senior Research Fellow
    Mercatus Center at George Mason University
    703-993-4291 • jerry@brito.com
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  • Swarovski steine

    1 month ago

    I agree with what you have to say.....
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  • Jerry Brito

    1 month ago

    Thanks for your message!

    I'm away on my honeymoon and won't be back in the office until May 26. I'll have access to email, but can't promise I will be able to answer you soon.

    Take care,
    Jerry

    Jerry Brito
    Senior Research Fellow
    Mercatus Center at George Mason University
    703-993-4291 • jerry@brito.com
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