Pretty Dan Clever

1st Course

Minted Asparagus Soup with Marcona Almonds
Vegan – Made with almond milk. A splash of lemon juice helped balance this tasty creation!!

2nd Course

Caprese – Heirloom Tomatoes, Pesto-marinated Mozzarella, Balsamic Reduction
Housemade Basil Pesto is brightened nicely with a bit of lemon juice, and toasted pine nuts give an earthy balance to the dish!

3rd Course – Vegetarian Option

Lemon & Fennel Tofu, Caramelized Onion & Fennel with Carrots, Mascarpone-Lemon Gnocchi
Housemade Fennel-Veg Broth has a hint of heat from red chili flakes and citrus from lemon zest
Handmade gnocchi have lemon zest & parmesan and are seared in brown butter

3rd Course – Poultry Option

Braised Chicken Thigh, Caramelized Onion & Fennel with Carrots, Mascarpone-Lemon Gnocchi
Chicken thighs are braised in a lemon-fennel broth until the meat falls off the bone, then the skin is crisped.
Red onion & Fennel are caramelized with white wine, then tossed with baby carrots & parsley. 

4th Course

Angel Food Cake, Lemon Curd, Fresh Strawberries & Mint

Sneak Preview: PDC Supper Club

Planning an incredible menu for Saturday, February 18th:

Aphrodisiac Exploration!

Join Pretty Dan Clever on a 5-Course journey of tasting foods known to kick your libido into high gear! Singles as well as couples are encouraged to join us! Our ultra-modern, unique venue  is conveniently located in Tempe, AZ. Meet & Greet with passed hors d’oeuvres begins at 6pm. Seated meal begins around 7pm.

Some items that you will enjoy are: Warm Mission Figs with Goats Cheese and Crispy Pancetta (1 of 3 passed hors d’oeuvres – 1st Course); Ginger Jam with Strawberry Caviar & Cacao Nibs (palate cleanser/amuse); Fish Course (2nd Course) to be announced soon! Crispy Braised Chicken & Fennel with Marscapone Gnocchi(3rd Course); Beef Tenderloin w/ 2 sauces served with Spaetlze & Grilled Asparagus (4th Course); Banana Creme Brulee plus something rich & chocolately for dessert (5th Course)!

Cost:
Single – $70; Couple – $125
Special Pre-Sale Cost (book before Jan 31st!):
Single – $60; Couple – $100

Check your calendar & reserve your place at the table before it is filled! Remember – only the first 20 peeps will receive the official invite! RSVP & payment made prior to Jan 31st can take advantage of our early booking discount!

Please check out the Supper Club link to find out more information about the PDC Supper Club.

Here are the featured menus for next week – November 21-26, 2011:

Comfort Food

Beef Stew – The ultimate comfort food classic! Slow-cooked beef with carrots, celery, mushrooms and pearl onions in a rich and hearty beef & red wine gravy.
Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Skin Potatoes
Rolls & Butter 

Chicken Teriyaki Platter

Grilled Chicken with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Stir Fried Vegetables – Broccoli, Napa cabbage, carrots, multi-colored bell peppers and onions.
Egg Fried Rice or Steamed Rice
Vegetable Gyoza – Traditional hand made pot stickers with a spicy dipping sauce.
Sesamiso Coleslaw- Thin shreds of green and red cabbage, daikon, carrot and red onion tossed in our house specialty sesame-miso dressing.

Call Pretty Dan Clever at (480) 570-9234 to discuss your dining needs!

Here are the featured menus for the week of November 14-19, 2011:

Cuban Lunch Special

Cuban Sandwiches
 Ensalada Cubana Tipica

Deli Central

Roast Beef & Cheddar Sub with Horseradish Cream
Turkey & Provolone Sub with Cranberry Chutney
Grilled Vegetable Sub with Garlic Aioli
Deviled Egg Potatoe Salad
Fresh Fruit Bowl

Taco Tuesday 

Portabellas & Peppers     Vegetarian             
Ground Beef Filling
Black Beans    Vegan/Fat-Free
Spanish Rice     Vegetarian
Sweet Jalapeno Dip    A Pretty Dan Clever favorite!!
Roasted Tomato Salsa with Chipotle Peppers  Vegan/Fat-Free
PDC Special Pico de Gallo  Vegan / Fat-Free
Other Toppings: 4-Cheese Mexi-mix, red and white cabbage.
Taco Shells: Soft corn and flour tortillas.

New Americana

Mediterranean Meatballs
Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce    Vegetarian -A Pretty Dan Clever favorite!
Roasted Red Pepper & Sundried Tomato Sauce
Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Skin Potatoes  Vegetarian
Grilled Vegetable Platter   Vegan
Spinach & Jicama Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette  Vegan

Here are the Featured Menus for the Week of November 7-12, 2011:

Taco Tuesday 

Portabellas & Peppers     Vegetarian             
Ground Beef Filling
Black Beans    Vegan/Fat-Free
Spanish Rice     Vegetarian
Sweet Jalapeno Dip    A Pretty Dan Clever favorite!!
Roasted Tomato Salsa with Chipotle Peppers  Vegan/Fat-Free
PDC Special Pico de Gallo  Vegan / Fat-Free
Other Toppings: 4-Cheese Mexi-mix, red and white cabbage.
Taco Shells: Soft corn and flour tortillas.

Smashed Potatoes & Meatballs

Mediterranean Meatballs
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Cream Sauce   Vegetarian -A Pretty Dan Clever favorite!
Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Skin Potatoes  Vegetarian
Grilled Vegetable Platter   Vegan
Spinach & Jicama Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette  Vegan

Soup & Salad

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Herbed Croutons  Vegetarian
Fresh Lettuce & Assorted Veggies  Vegan / Fat-Free
Sweet Cider Vinaigrette    Vegan
House Made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing  Vegetarian
Rolls & Butter    Vegetarian

Remember – desserts and beverages can be added to any Pretty Dan Clever meal!

Orders for our featured menus will receive a discount during the week they are featured. Call Pretty Dan Clever to order your meal today!

Check out these photos of some items that were on the menu today!

Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Grilled Vegetable Platter

Here are our featured menus for the week of October 10-15, 2011:

Build a Better Meatball Sub!

The thought of a meatball sub makes me salivate! Then somewhere between ordering one and having it served to my table, something goes wrong… The roll is soggy *sad face*  But do not fret! This doesn’t happen when you assemble the sub yourself! Add to that the best, juiciest homemade meatballs in town along with our marinara, provolone, onions & peppers piled atop garlic bread sub rolls… This meatball sub cannot be beat!

Meatballs in Marinara Sauce with Provolone – Our homemade Mediterranean meatballs (Italian sausage and beef are combined with Mediterranean spices) in homemade marinara sauce with melted provolone cheese.
Sautéed Onions & Peppers - Onions and multi-colored peppers are the perfect topping for your meatball sandwich!
Garlic Bread Sub Rolls
Green Salad with Pomegranate-Red Wine Vinaigrette – Our homemade Pomegranate-Red Wine Vinaigrette accompanies fresh Romaine lettuce, red onion, tomatoes and cucumber.

Soup & Salad

Homemade Tomato-Basil Soup 
Green Salad with Fresh Veggies
Homemade Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Homemade Buttermilk Dressing
Cheesy Garlic Croutons

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres – Asian

Duck Confit Mini Tacos with Asian Cherry Sauce 
Shrimp with Avosabi Cream on Rice Crackers
East Meets West Wonton with Spiced Citrus-Apricot Coulis

Remember – ordering the featured menu of the week entitles you to a discount!

Please place your order at least two (2) days in advance.

Here are the featured menus for this coming week, October 3-8, 2011:

Comfort Food
Roasted Pork Tenderloin – Succulent pork tenderloin brined overnight and roasted until tender and juicy.
Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Skin Potatoes – Creamy, smooth and chunky, these unforgettable potatoes are packed full of flavor!
Creamy Mushroom Gravy – Homemade gravy made from fresh portabella mushrooms and white wine in a creamy roux.
Steamed Vegetable Medley – Fresh steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Simply delicious!
Dinner Rolls with Butter                                                            

Meat & Potatoes Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Links
Bacon
Hash Browns - Shredded russet potatoes tossed with onion and garlic then sautéed until GBD (golden-brown-delicious)!
Fresh Fruit Salad – An assortment of fresh melon, berries, apples and pears.

It’s a Wrap!
Turkey and Provolone Wrap
Roast Beef and Cheddar Wrap
Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Greek Pasta Salad – Penne pasta with red onion, kalamata olives, red bell pepper, zucchini and feta cheese tossed in our house-made pomegranate-red wine vinaigrette.
Fresh Fruit Salad

Beverages – Freshly brewed iced tea with lemon wedges on the side. Bottled water.

Your order of a weekly featured menu entitles you to a discount!
Please place your order with Pretty Dan Clever at least two (2) days prior to your event.

Here are the featured menus for this week, September 25- October 1, 2011:

White Lasagna
White Lasagna with Chicken  Layers of pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and chicken tenders with our house   made creamy Alfredo sauce. Baked until bubbly and GBD!

White Lasagna  (Vegetarian)  Layers of pasta, zucchini, yellow squash & eggplant with our house   made creamy Alfredo sauce. Baked until bubbly and GBD!

 Romaine & Spinach Salad Chopped romaine & spinach greens with diced tomato and red onion on the side.

Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette  Basil-infused olive oil is combined with tomato water to make a fresh & vibrant  accompaniment to our rich & cheesy White Lasagna.

Garlic Bread

It’s a Wrap!
Roast Beef and Cheddar Wrap  Sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato. Light mayonnaise.

Tuna Salad Wrap Chunks of albacore tuna, tart Granny Smith apple, celery and red onion are combined with our homemade mayonnaise.

Grilled Vegetable Wrap  Crisp asparagus, portabella mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots grilled to perfection then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato. Light mayonnaise.

Deviled Egg Potato Salad  Red skin potatoes, hard-boiled egg whites and scallions mixed with our creamy egg yolk dressing. Devilishly tasty!

The September Supper Club has sold out!!

20 lucky people will get to enjoy the following Mediterranean-inspired menu this evening!!

Meet & Greet

Antipasti Platter:
Cured Meats & Cheeses
Tapenade Trio
Greek Cucumber Salad
Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Hummus Trio
Fresh made Pitas

Mains & Sides

Cioppino Seafood Stew
Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb w/ Fingerling Potatoes
Langostine & Cherry Tomato Salad w/ Fresh Lemon & Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Shrimp w/ Israeli Couscous
Mediterranean Ratatouille
Orzo w/ Hericot Verts, Roasted Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

Desserts

Baklava
Lemon Curd-filled Angel Food Cake Pinwheels
Baked Brie Stuffed w/ Dried Cherries & Almonds; crostini & infused honey