Recently, The Kimpton Canary Hotel hosted local wedding and event planners for lunch to release their inner foodie and sample some of Canary’s delicious new menu items while experiencing an exquisite family-style affair on their rooftop.

YES! you heard right, Family Style is an added feature offered for receptions at the hotel! This deliciousness includes the platters and serving utensils (at no added cost) with a delicious variety of delectable dishes and tasty options that will please any palate.

Chef Peter Cham, whose culinary education and gourmand career both began in San Fransisco, returned to his home-town of Santa Barbara and has recently joined the team at Finch & Fork. Chef Cham brings personalization on seasonal California cooking, melding both classic and modern approaches, and this fabulous feast was no exception.

The group started with a delightful intimate reception in the Presidential suite which included bites of Mushroom & Goat Cheese Arancini and a Citrus Marinated Crab Tostada which were paired with a refreshing mimosa spritzer.

We then moved up to the breathtaking rooftop, which boasts 360-degree views of the city. Planners had fun partaking in and a Spring bicycle selfie station while enjoying a BRIGHTLY colored Hibiscus Margaritas!

Once seated for lunch at the beautifully set family style table with baby blue VELVET linens from La Tavola Linen and spring-themed florals from The Twisted Twig, we were treated like royalty with the following gourmet lunch:

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THE MENU
~ Starters ~
A Trio Sampling of
Charred Little Gem Caesar Salad
Sourdough Croutons and Black Garlic Dressing

Grilled Cheese Brioche
Manchego and Black Truffle

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Toasted Sunflower and Scallion Powder

~ Entree ~
Pre-Plated
Grilled NY Strip and Marinated Shrimp Chimichurri

~ Sides ~
Family Style
Grilled Asparagus Green Peppercorn Hollandaise
Roasted Heirloom Carrots with a Saffron Créme Fraiche
Israeli Pearl Couscous with Pickled Green Garlic, Preserved Lemon Garlic

~ Desserts ~
Stationed
Dusted Beignes with Vanilla Anglaise or Dark Chocolate Sauce

and mini wedding cakes created by Jeannine’s Bakery

What an enjoyable afternoon for planners to get a taste of what is ahead with the Kimpton’s Canary Hotel culinary creations perched atop their picturesque rooftop setting!

Thank you Lerina Winter Photography for capturing this wonderful event/