FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN GALA | Seattle design center
Venue // The Seattle Design Center
Catering & Bar Service // Blue Ribbon Cooking
We had the joy of being part of this incredible spring fundraiser and gala. As guests stepped into The Seattle Design Center, they were welcomed with delicious passed appetizers and a stunning view of the atrium, featuring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and beautifully curated event décor.
Friends of the Children is an inspiring organization that provides mentorship to local youth, “Impacting generational change by supporting youth facing the greatest life obstacles in our community through relationships with paid professional mentors for 12+ years—no matter what.”
Guests were invited to visit the Sky Bridge at The Seattle Design Center, a stunning glass-enclosed space offering views of the city and the stars above. The Sky Bridge appetizers included an elegant selection of passed bites, including red wine poached pear and gorgonzola mousse crostini with hazelnut dust and micro herbs, smoked salmon cucumber canapés with jalapeño-scallion mascarpone, and modern Caprese tarts featuring tomato jam, basil-marinated fresh mozzarella, and crisp fried prosciutto.
In the main atrium, guests enjoyed a vibrant selection of passed bites, including bulgogi beef lettuce wraps with pickled vegetables and gochujang aioli, miniature citrus-poached white fish tacos with orange olive salsa and chimichurri crema, and modern Caprese tarts with tomato jam, basil-marinated fresh mozzarella, and crisp fried prosciutto.
The beautifully curated dinner menu featured spring greens with seasonal fresh fruit, crumbled gorgonzola, and vanilla-spiced pecans, alongside grilled flat iron steak with brandied fig sauce, herb-crusted chicken breast with roasted grapes, caramelized shallots, and Madeira pan sauce, and cognac flambéed wild mushroom risotto with fresh thyme and Parmesan curls. Accompaniments included roasted garlic buttery mashed potatoes, a Pike Place Market–style grilled vegetable platter finished with fleur de sel, and artisan breads served with herb-infused olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
We are truly honored to be part of such a meaningful evening!
Appetizers in the Sky Bridge
Tray Passed Appetizers
Red Wine Poached Pear and Gorgonzola Mousse Crostini with Hazelnut Dust and Micro Herbs (Veg)
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Smoked Salmon served on Cucumber Canapes with Jalapeno Scallion Mascarpone (GF/NF)
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Modern Caprese Tarts with Tomato Jam, Basil Marinated Fresh Mozzarella & Fried Prosciutto (NF)
Appetizers in the Atrium
Tray Passed Appetizers
Bulgogi Beef Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Vegetables & Gochujang Aioli (GF/NF)
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Miniature Citrus Poached White Fish Tacos with Orange Olive Salsa & Chimichurri Crema (GF/NF)
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Modern Caprese Tarts with Tomato Jam, Basil Marinated Fresh Mozzarella & Fried Prosciutto (NF)
Family Style Dinner Service
Spring Greens with Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Crumbled Gorgonzola & Vanilla Spiced Pecans (GF/Veg)
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Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Brandied Fig Sauce (GF/NF)
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Herb Crusted Chicken Breast with Roasted Grapes, Caramelized Shallots & Madeira Pan Sauce (GF/NF)
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Cognac Flambeed Wild Mushroom Risotto with Fresh Thyme & Parmesan Curls (GF/Veg/NF)
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Roasted Garlic Buttery Mashed Potatoes (GF/Veg/NF)
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Pike Place Market Style Grilled Vegetable Platter with Fleur de Sel (DF/GF/Vegan/NF)
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Artisan Breads with Herb Infused Olive Oil & Aged Balsamic Vinegar (Veg/NF)
Family Style Dessert
Italian Lemon Bars garnished with Fresh Raspberries
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Summer Fruit Skewers with Mojito Agave Glaze (GF, Vegan)
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Greek Yogurt Parfait Cups with Berries and Gluten Free Granola (GF, Veg., Diabetic Friendly)
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Fudge Brownie Bites with Nutella Mousse Frosting and Hazelnut Dust
Signature Cocktail
Moscow Mule
Vodka & Lime Juice topped with Ginger beer and garnished with a lime slice