Appetizers
Cold
Antipasto
Prosciutto, cappicola, Genoa salami, provolone, homemade mozzarella, fresh roasted
peppers, artichoke hearts, broccoli rabe, olives, roasted vegetables, ripe tomatoes.
Small ~ $60.00         Large ~ $120.00

Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil
Our homemade mozzarella sliced and layered with ripe tomato slices and fresh basil.
Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction.
Add Homemade Roasted Peppers for $10/$20.
Small ~ $50.00         Large ~ $90.00

Ripe Tomato Bruschetta with Crostini
Everyone’s summer favorite! The season’s best tomatoes presented in a bread bowl and
surrounded with our homemade crostini
Small ~ $29.00         Large ~ $59.00

Crudite Platter
The season’s finest raw vegetables artfully cut and arranged on a platter with
your favorite dipping sauce. Saga Blue, Honey Mustard, Artichoke,  Sun-Dried Tomato, or
Creole
Small ~ $35.00         Large ~ $60.00

Hot
Our Jumbo Buffalo Wings
Huge fresh wings, (8-10 per lb.)specially seasoned and tossed in our unique buffalo wing
sauce. Served with our homemade blue cheese dressing and fresh-cut celery & carrots
Small ~ $39.00         Large ~ $69.00

Hand-Cut Chicken Fingers
Boneless breast of chicken dipped in our own buttermilk batter & served with
honey mustard dipping sauce.  Also available not fried with a citrus glaze.
Small ~ $39.00         Large ~ $69.00

Crisp Mozzarella Medallions
our fresh mozzarella medallions lightly breaded & fried. Served with
a ripe tomato~basil salsa & drizzled with basil oil.
Small ~ $45.00         Large ~ $89.00


Entrees
Chicken Parmagiana
Breaded Breast with homemade marinara & mozzarella cheese
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Chicken Française
Boneless breast in a delicate egg batter with white wine & lemon.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Chicken Picatta
Boneless breast lightly floured with white wine, capers & lemon.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Creole Chicken with Andouille Sausage
Boneless breast with spicy Cajun sausage in a tomato onion & pepper sauce
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Chicken Country Style
Boneless breast with sweet Italian sausage, tri-color peppers, onions and sliced
mushrooms. Sautéed with Italian herbs and a dose of red pepper flakes.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Barbecued Chicken Pieces
Rubbed with our own spice mixture, then slowly grilled until tender.
Served slathered with our homemade Amarillo barbecue sauce.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Southern Fried Chicken Pieces
Bone-in chicken marinated in buttermilk & our secret spices then floured & fried crisp.
Available extra crispy too!
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Fried Flounder Fillet
Fresh local fillet in a Japanese bread crumb and herb crust, served with
homemade tartar & cocktail sauces. Garnished with citrus.
Half ~ $50.00  Whole ~ $95.00

Stuffed Flounder
Fresh local fillet rolled with our jumbo-lump crab stuffing, pan roasted with
a light lemon-butter sauce & fresh herbs.
Half ~ $55.00  Whole ~ $105.00

Jersey Blue Crab Boil
Fresh Jersey blue crabs steamed with corn & spices.
Half ~ $55.00  Whole ~ $105.00

NJ Clambake
Clams, Shrimp, Chicken & Corn on the cob, steamed to perfection
Half ~ $50.00  Whole ~ $95.00

Sausage & Peppers
Sweet Italian sausage sautéed with tri-color peppers, onions & fresh rosemary,
with a hint of tomato.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Eggplant Parmagiana
My Nana’s recipe! Lightly floured eggplant layered with fresh basil, Parmesan and
a light tomato sauce, baked to perfection. Served with extra sauce too!
Half ~ $50.00  Whole ~ $95.00

Eggplant Rollatini
Thinly sliced eggplant wrapped around a spinach, ricotta, Parmesan & roasted pepper
filling with a hint of fresh rosemary. Served on our famous tomato sauce.
Half ~ $45.00  Whole ~ $90.00

New Orleans Jambalaya
Shrimp, chicken & smoked sausage simmered in rice with peppers, onions, tomatoes &
Creole spices.
Half ~ $50.00  Whole ~ $95.00

Glazed Ham & Pineapple
The finest smoked ham slices served in a honey mustard glaze with fresh golden pineapple
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

BBQ Pork Loin
Boneless pork loin with our secret spice rub, slow smoked and slathered with
our homemade BBQ sauce.
Half ~ $45.00  Whole ~ $90.00

BBQ Spare Ribs
St. Louis spare ribs coated with our secret spice rub, then slowly barbecued.
Slathered with home-made sauce, these are the BEST!
Half (20 Pcs) ~ $45.00  Whole(40 Pcs) ~ $85.00

BBQ Beef Brisket Texas Style
Slow cooked & tender with our own Amarillo barbecue sauce
Half ~ $45.00  Whole ~ $90.00

Pasta
Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses &
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Fresh mozzarella, ricotta & parmesan baked into an Italian classic.
Half ~ $50.00  Whole ~ $95.00

Baked Ziti with Spinach & Mushrooms
Imported pasta with three cheeses, spinach and mushrooms topped with melted
mozzarella, tomato sauce on the side.
Half ~ $55.00  Whole ~ $100.00

Meat Lasagna
Sausage & Bolognese sauce complements this Southern Italian favorite
Half ~ $60.00  Whole ~ $115.00

Spinach Lasagna Florentine
Fresh spinach & three cheeses layered with pasta & a light tomato-basil sauce.
Half ~ $60.00  Whole ~ $115.00

Tortellini with Peas, Prosciutto & Mushrooms in a
Pink Sauce
Cheese filled pasta pockets tossed with fresh vegetables &  prosciutto in a creamy pink
sauce
Half ~ $60.00  Whole ~ $115.00

Pasta Primavera
Imported penne pasta tossed with fresh roasted veggies in an olive oil & garlic sauce.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $75.00

Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Grilled
Chicken & Mushrooms
Imported pasta in a homemade sun-dried tomato pesto sauce with grilled chicken and
sautéed mushrooms
Half ~ $55.00  Whole ~ $100.00

Penne with Vodka Sauce
Imported pasta in a sumptuously creamy pink sauce, made with Italian tomatoes.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $75.00

Linguini Marinara
Imported pasta tossed with a chunky tomato sauce made with Imported Italian tomatoes,
garlic, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Half ~ $35.00  Whole ~ $65.00

Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
Imported pasta tossed with four cheeses and baked with a light buttered crumb crust.
Better than you remember!
Half ~ $45.00  Whole ~ $90.00

Asian Delights
General Tso’s Chicken
Tender chicken breast in a semi-spicy soy glaze with fresh veggies. So good!
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Chicken or Beef & Broccoli
Sliced chicken breast or tender flank steak tossed in a brown sauce with a hint of soy,
with fresh broccoli florets and sliced onion.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Beef with Orange Flavor
Tender flank steak strips tossed in a spicy soy & ginger glaze with
orange zest and fresh vegetables.
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $80.00

Shrimp with Thai Chile Sauce
A Pan-Asian stir fry of our smaller shrimp and fresh veggies in a sweet & spicy Thai sauce.
Half ~ $50.00  Whole ~ $95.00


The Carving Board
Roasted Prime Rib au Jus
Boneless prime ribeye roasted to your liking served either whole or sliced with a hearty
beef jus.
$18.95/lb.     5 lb. Minimum

Grilled Beef Tenderloin
The most tender piece of beef lightly seasoned and roasted to your liking.
Served whole or sliced with beef jus or béarnaise.
$32.95/lb.     5 lb. Minimum

Seared Sushi Grade Yellowfin Tuna Loin
A whole loin of the finest quality tuna seared with
Tuscan, Caribbean, Cajun, or Creole spices
$23.95/lb     3 lb. Minimum

Herb Crusted Turkey Breast
All natural turkey boned & tied, then coated with fresh herbs & roasted. Served whole or
sliced
$16.95/lb.     5 lb. Minimum.

Roasted Center Cut Pork Loin
Prepared either BBQ, Tuscan, Cajun Caribbean, or just with rosemary & garlic.
Available either whole or sliced.
$11.95/lb.     5lb. Minimum

Honey Glazed Corned Beef Brisket
A classic! Cooked until tender & served either whole or sliced.
$13.95/lb     5 lb. Minimum


Sides
Pasta Salad with Roasted Veggies & Pesto
Imported pasta with homemade pesto & roasted veggies.
Small ~ $35.00  Large ~ $70.00

Tortellini Salad with Creamy Parmesan
Tri color cheese filled tortellini in a parmesan peppercorn dressing with hand cut julienne
veggies.
Small ~ $45.00  Large ~ $85.00

Red Bliss Potato Salad
Tender red potatoes tossed in a light mayonnaise dressing with sweet peppers & red
onions
Small ~ $35.00  Large ~ $70.00

Dark Star Café Cole Slaw
Our own creamy blend of cabbage, carrots, cider vinegar, mayonnaise & special spices.
The best slaw ever!
Small ~ $35.00  Large ~ $70.00

Roasted Potatoes
Red potatoes quartered, lightly seasoned & roasted with fresh rosemary.
Half ~ $25.00  Whole ~ $45.00

Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Potato Tortes
Red potatoes smashed with roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil & fresh rosemary.
Formed into tortes & baked again to give them the crispness you crave!
Half ~ $30.00  Whole ~ $55.00

Potatoes Au Gratin
Sliced red potatoes with a creamy cheese sauce, made with cheddar, mozzarella and
Parmesan
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $75.00

Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes with brown sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg. Oh my!!
Half ~ $25.00  Whole ~ $45.00

Rice Pilaf
Carolina rice cooked with onions, carrots & celery in a buttery chicken stock.
Half ~ $20.00  Whole ~ $35.00

Seasonal Veggies
We’ll make whatever you want!
Priced Accordingly

Steamed Corn on the Cob (Seasonal)
We’ll only use Jersey corn, when it’s available.
Priced Accordingly


After Dinner
Fresh Fruit & Cheese
Four kinds of the finest available cheeses from around the world paired with
a selection of fresh fruit & an assortment of crackers
Priced depending on cheese selection

Cheese & Crackers
A selection of the finest cheeses you prefer artfully arranged and served with
a selection of premium crackers.
Priced depending on cheese selection

Fresh Fruit Platter
The freshest & ripest fruits artfully arranged & garnished with the seasons best berries
Small ~ $39.00     Large ~ $75.00

Carved Watermelon & Fruit Display
If you tell me what you would like, I’ll be happy to make it happen.
Just let me know, & I’ll quote you a price.

A Selection of Mini Pastries
A variety of mini pastries from cannoli to cream puffs and éclairs.
Small ~ $49.00     Large ~ $95.00

Homemade Pies
Six or nine inch cinnamon crumb pies made with fresh fruit. Your choice of apple, blueberry
or seasonal peach.
Small ~ $5.99     Large ~ $11.99

Fruit Crisp or Cobbler
Our crisp has a cinnamon crumb topping over fresh fruit.
Our cobbler is a Southern style batter which is poured over the fruit before it’s baked.
Your choice of apple, blueberry or seasonal peach
Half ~ $30.00

Tropical Chocolate Bread Pudding
Served warm with homemade whipped cream.
Half ~ $30.00

Magical Brownies
Our made-from-scratch coconut brownies cut in half and arranged on a platter.
Small ~ $20.00     Large ~ $40.00

Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Incredible homemade cookies arranged on a platter choose a selection of both if you want!
Small ~ $19.00     Large ~ $39.00

Breakfast Menu
Lighter Fare

Homemade Muffins
Your choice of muffins, or mix & match
blueberry crumb, almond joy, or hearty corn filled with strawberry jam.
Served with butter and strawberry preserves.
Small ~ $19.00     Large ~ $39.00

Buttermilk Biscuits
Fresh made biscuits either plain or with cheddar cheese, or with chocolate chips.  
Served with butter and strawberry preserves.
Small ~ $19.00     Large ~ $39.00

Scones
Our special dried cherry w/ chocolate chip scones
Served with butter & strawberry preserves.
Small ~ $19.00     Large ~ $39.00

Big Breakfasts
French Toast
The real deal! Hand sliced French bread
dipped in a light egg batter with tropical spices.
Served with Real Maple Syrup!
Half ~ $25.00       Whole ~ $48.00
~Add Fresh Fruit~
Half ~ $30.00     Whole ~ $58.00

Stuffed French Toast
Thick Texas style French toast split & stuffed with a blueberry cream cheese filling.
Served with Real Maple Syrup!
Half ~ $30.00     Whole ~ $58.00
~add fresh fruit~
Half ~ $35.00     Whole ~ $68.00

Quiche
Our homemade quiche, prepared individually in a six inch or nine inch size.
We suggest Florentine with spinach & three cheeses, Lorraine with bacon onions & Swiss,
or crab & roasted peppers.
Priced starting at $7.95 each for small
and $13.95 for large

Frittata
A frittata is an Italian egg dish, similar to a quiche, but prepared without a crust.
We use farm fresh eggs and incorporate your choice of fillings.
Then it is baked to perfection and served with a light tomato sauce on the side
Half ~ $40.00  Whole ~ $75.00

Omelettes
Your choice of fillings folded French style in a light tasty omelette.
Half ~ $35.00     Whole ~ $65.00

A Platter of Breakfast Meats
Real hickory smoked bacon, plump sausage, and incredible ham .
Half ~ $30.00            Whole ~ $55.00

Home Fried Potatoes
Our red bliss potato home fries prepared with tri color peppers and onions . Incredible
whatever time of day it is!
Half ~ $25.00            Whole ~ $48.00

Breakfast Mojo
Breakfast Quesadilla
Scrambled eggs with ham, peppers, onions & cheese, folded into a flour tortilla and
grilled until crisp. Served with Panama Red salsa & sour cream.
Half ~ $35.00     Whole ~ $65.00

Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs with sausage, peppers, onions, cheese & home fries, wrapped in a flour
tortilla.
Served with Panama Red salsa & sour cream
Half ~ $40.00     Whole ~ $75.00

Surf Scramble
A huge concoction of scrambled eggs, bacon sausage, ham, peppers, onions, cheese &
potatoes scrambled together.
Half ~ $40.00     Whole ~ $70.00

Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Our home made buttermilk biscuit slathered with a rich, creamy
Southern~style sausage gravy made with fresh sage.
Half ~ $35.00     Whole ~ $65.00


We can also provide you with
anything else for breakfast, like
freshly~baked bagels & cream cheese.
Even whole sides of smoked salmon with all of the appropriate
garnishes!
We pride ourselves on making every event fantastic!

Hors D’oeuvres
Call for a quote on your personal selections

Hot Hors D’oeuvres
Miniature Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
Polenta Diamonds with Roasted Tomato Compote
Citrus Glazed Shrimp on Corn Tortilla
with Sweet Peppers
Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce
Pigs in a Blanket with Dijon Mustard
Chicken Brochettes with Orange Glaze
Selection of Crispy Vegetables with
Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Mozzarella Medallions with Tomato-Pesto Sauce
Miniature Corn Fritters with Creole Remoulade
Miniature Shrimp Roll with
Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce
Crisp Zucchini Sticks with Tomato Coulis
Seafood Brochettes with Lemon Glaze
Spanakopita: Spinach & Feta in Phyllo
Japanese Beef Negamaki
Goujonettes of Sole with Tartar Sauce
Vegetable Quesadillas with Guacamole
Popcorn Shrimp with Remoulade

Cold Hors D’oeuvres
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Tortilla Chips with Guacamole & Salsa
Crab, Corn & Avocado Salad Canapé
Grilled Vegetable Canapé with
Fresh Rosemary
Roasted Wild Mushrooms with
Roasted Peppers
House Cured Salmon Canapé
Cajun Chicken with Remoulade
Sea Scallop Ceviche on Crisp Tortilla Chips
Beef Crostini
Ripe Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
Endive Leaves with Roasted Vegetables &
Saga Blue Cheese
Salmon Salad Canapé with Fresh Dill
Fresh Mozzarella Buoconccini and
Baby Tomato Brochette
Seared Tuna Canapé with Mango Salsa
Blue Crab Claws with Cocktail Sauce
Lobster & Mango Canapé


Please take the time to visit
our website, www.darkstarcafe.com
You can find all of our
specials, coupons, menus,
pictures of our food
as well as the reviews and accolades
you’re looking for!

When ordering please
let us know if you need
chafing dishes, or
set-up/break-down for
your event.
We want it to go off as
smoothly as possible.

All orders require a lead time of 4 days minimum,
We prefer a week’s notice.

If you would like disposable plates & utensils, they
start at $3.50 per person.

This list is only a sampling of what we can provide, If
you would like anything that you do not see on our
menu, please call me for a personal consultation,
and I will e-mail or fax you a price quote right away.

We do anything you can imagine. Theme cakes,
special orders, subs by the foot,
Just let us know!

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