NCURA's Opening Night Event
Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery
Sunday, August 6, 2023
This event is included in your conference registration. Guest tickets are available for purchase until Thursday, July 29th. Adult: $80, Young Adult 18 & Under: $60, Children 10 & Under: Free.
Bus transportation to and from the museum will be offered.
Opening Night Event Menu
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Seared cubed ahi tuna, ginger pineapple and sesame seed glaze, pickled fried leeks (gf)(df)
Mexican street corn croquette, chili, lime & cilantro crema (v) (gf)
Chicken biscuit, cheddar & chive biscuit, fried chicken, chipotle honey
Appetizer Buffet
Mediterranean Platter
Roasted red pepper hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, marinated feta, kalamata olives, toasted pita chips, grilled pita bread, cocktail pearl onions with zaatar (v)
Israeli couscous salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, herb vinaigrette (Feta on the side ) (vegan)
Cheese & Charcuterie Market
Artisan Cheeses, Cured Meats, Balsamic Fig Spread, Quince Paste
Fresh Baked Bread, Roasted & Spiced Nuts, Fresh & Dried Fruit
Crudite, olives, cornichons, pickles, herbs & edible floral
Gourmet crackers
Mini Sliders
Truffle Beef Sliders - roasted garlic aioli, melted gruyere, caramelized onions
Cuban Slider - Braised pork, bread & butter pickle, mustard, crispy potato straws
Carolina pulled chicken sliders - market slaw, bbq potato chip
Chickpea falafel slider - lemon tahini yogurt, sumac onions, pickled cabbage (v)
GF sliders available upon request
Grill Station
Chicken Satay, Spicy peanut sauce (gf)
BBQ Beef skewers with roasted apple BBQ sauce (GF)
Grilled Summer vegetable skewers with roasted garlic aioli (vegan) (gf)
Mini Dumplings
Peruvian Beef empanadas, chipotle aioli
Pork Steamed buns with hoison drizzle
Vegetarian Samosas with Tamarind chutney (v)
Polish pierogies with chive truffle cream sauce (v)
Beef & lemongrass dumplings with soy lime dipping sauce
Mini Bowls of Mac & Cheese
Gruyere & white cheddar with baked tomatoes, breadcrumbs, three cheese mac & cheese (v)
Mini Dessert Bar
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Shooters
Lemon Bars
Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream & Fresh Berries (GF)
Mini Fruit Tart (Vegan)
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Raspberry Napoleons
Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks & Water will be served.