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Dining in The Tent
Des Moines Metro Opera’s own gourmet restaurant is conveniently located in the air-conditioned comfort of the tent, just outside Blank Performing Arts Center.
Michael LaValle, well-known Des Moines caterer and General Manager at the DesMoines Embassy Club, and Chef Burton Potter, Chief Executive Chef, Hy-Vee, bring their very special magic to the menus created especially for this season.
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La Val Alfresco Buffet Dinner Menus $40 per person 5:00 pm Seating for those attending the preview 5:30 pm General seating South Union Bakery Bread, Ice Water, Iced Mint Tea and Java Joe’s Coffee are served with all dinners. A wine list is available, corkage fee is $20. Alcohol and gratuity are not included in dinner price. |
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Tosca June 19, 26, July 1, 4 La Quercia Prosciutto Ribbon, Arugula Balsamico, Tomato with Basil and Ricotta Salata South Union Crostini, Spinach Mushroom Lasagna Bianco, Asparagus with Pancetta and Onions, Halibut with Lemon and Capers, Roast Tenderloin Roulade with Morel Mushroom Sauce Zuppa Inglese with Fresh Berries and Biscotti Cookie
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Der Freischütz July 3, 7, 11 Cucumber and Red Onion Salad, Wurst Selection, German Cheese and Laugenbrezel Beer-cooked Brussels Sprouts with Red Cabbage, Smoked Salmon Sides with Horseradish Sauce, Spaetzle in Brown Butter with Spinach, Slow Roasted Pork Rack with Apple Relish, Black Forest Goose with Leeks Layered Pastry with Fruit-Nut Filling and Black Forest Ice Cream
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The Barber of Seville June 27, 30, July 8, 10 Tuna, Tomato and Olive Salad with Gazpacho Shooter and Grilled South Union Bread Green Beans with Serrano Ham and Onion, Oven Poached Cod with Potato and Onions, Grilled Young Chicken with Sherry Sauce, Roast Leg of Lamb with Smoked Paprika Sauce Cream-filled Spanish Sponge Cake topped with Strawberries and served with Cinnamon Ice Cream
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Catering by Chef Burton Sunday Buffet Lunch Menus $25 per person 11:30 am Seating for those attending the preview 12:00 pm General seating |
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Tosca June 21, July 12 Chicken Sicilian, Steak Fricassee, Shrimp Tortiglioni Summertime Fresh Salads, Omelet Bar, Fresh Fruit, Breakfast Pastries, Muffins, Bagels and Cream Cheese, Assorted Sweets, Coffee, Iced Tea, and Water
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Der Freischütz June 28 Schweinebraten nach Winzer, Chicken in a Sweet Apple and Onion Sauce Paprika Cream Schnitzel Summertime Fresh Salads, Omelet Bar, Fresh Fruit, Breakfast Pastries, Muffins, Bagels and Cream Cheese, Assorted Sweets, Coffee, Iced Tea, and Water
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The Barber of Seville July 5 Serrano-wrapped Asparagus, Pollo con Peras, Seafood in a Garlic Wine Sauce Summertime Fresh Salads, Omelet Bar, Fresh Fruit, Breakfast Pastries, Muffins, Bagels and Cream Cheese, Assorted Sweets, Coffee, Iced Tea, and Water
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