Chef Anderson S Delima
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Well versed in different regions of Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish, French, Latin American and regional Mexican cuisines
Former Executive chef and co-owner of restaurants in TriBeCa NYC and BVI, with almost 20 years of experience, formerly trained and with apprenticeship under M Batali/ Marcus Samuelsson/ Mark Murphy.
I started cooking in New York City right after 9/11, well versed in classic Portuguese, regional Spanish cuisine, such as Basque, Andaluzia and Catalunia regions. Extensive experience with classic Italian, Mostly from the regions of Campania (Napoli), Lazio (Rome), Tuscan (Florence), and Emilia Romagna (Bologna), knowledgeable of classic french, well versed and knowledgeable of Mediterranean cuisine, such as Lebanese, Israeli and Syrian. and extensive knowledge of regional Mexican cuisines and its variants.
I believe that with my knowledge and experience, I can deliver a great experience to any guest, experienced in accommodating dietary requests and it's needs, with years of experience writing menus for renowned restaurants. Having worked for 5 years with a master sommelier also gave me great wine knowledge, being able to create a great pairing experience.
I have been vaccinated and taking all needed measures for my safety and others during COVID-19
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is a way of sharing centuries of culture that is not necessarily geographically close to us, while giving guests the best experience possible.
I learned to cook at...
it started with my grandma and mother. the rest has been an interesting experience.
A cooking secret...
Cooking is one of the most intimate things you can offer someone, in many different levels
My menus
Deviled Eggs, Classic deviled eggs with a creamy filling, topped with paprika and chives. Or Cajun spice and celery
Stuffed Mushrooms, Baby portobello mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese, garlic, and breadcrumbs
Cranberry Brie Bites, Puff pastry filled with brie and cranberry sauce, baked until golden
Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Warm, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip served with sliced baguette or crackers
Traditional Stuffing, Bread cubes, onions, celery, and sage, baked to perfection
Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping
Green Bean Casserole, Green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamy mashed potatoes with butter, garlic, and a hint of cream
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with thick cut bacon and maple syrup
Roast Turkey with Gravy
Honey-Glazed Ham
Pumpkin Pie, Classic pumpkin pie with spiced filling and a flaky crust, served with whipped cream
Pecan Pie, Rich pecan pie with a buttery crust and caramelized filling
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Fresh market East coast oysters on halfh shell, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Caersar salad
Shrimp cocktail, horseradish cocktail sauce
Warm snow crab legs with old bay clarified butter
Bisteca alla Fiorentina, thick Porterhouse steak, cooked to temperature, compound butter
Thick cut ribeye
Creamed spinach side
Steak fries side
Mashed potatoes side
Sauteed greens side
Pan seared jumbo shrimp side
Cheesecake
Many other options, let’s chat
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Scallop crudo, pickled mustard seeds, olive oil, lemon, fennel confit
Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough
Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and Corn Fritters, Remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Cod fritters with lemon gremolata
Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour
Gulf Shrimp with Sweet Corn Coulis
Blue Crab Beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Linguine Alla'Vongole, Linguini and clams flavoured with garlic, chilli, white wine and parsley,
Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes
Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
-Shrimp and grits
Spaghetti Puttanesca, pungent, briny sauce from southern Italy made with olives, anchovies, capers, and a chunky tomato base
Spicy Crab Spaghetti, Jalapeno, lemon, butter
Creole crab croquettes
Branzino roasted, charred lemon, smashed potatoes, greens
Bacala, garlic potatoes, opnions, red peppers, olives
Pan Seared Red Snapper, Grapefruit, Fennel, Garbanzo Bean, olives, zaatar
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Mediterranean Dorade royal, roasted with lemons and herbs
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp Bisque with Seafood & andouille Sausage
Andaluz seafood stew, tomatoes, peppers, clams, sausage, mussels, squid, srhrimp and fish
Shrimp and Crab Gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Fideus, similar to paella but made with thin short noodles instead of rice, mussels, clams, squid, cuttlefish, white fish
Seafood paella
Pan seared salmon with potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables
Assorted Italian pastires
Crema catalan
Creme brule
Arroz de leche
Tiramisu
Many other options available let’s chat
Birthday cakes, many options
Basque cheesecake
Baklava, nuts, butter
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Thai pork with herbs on lettuce wraps
Chicken/ shrimp/ beef satay with peanut sauce
Thai green papaya salad
Kimchee deviled eggs
Edamame
Pork belly bao (steam bun)
Okonomiyaki - vegetable pancake with Japanese mayo and bbq sauce
Tuna mayo onigiri
Dumplings, many options, pork, chicken, shrimp, vegetarian
Classic PadThai with shrimp
Beef stir fry with basil and cashews
Pork Ginger Tei, marinated pork belly thinly sliced with soy butter mushrooms, kewpie, togarashi on a bed of sushi rice
Kara Age Tei, deep fried Okinawa style chicken with soy butter mushrooms, kewpie, togarashi on a bed of sushi rice
Kalbi, marinated angus beef short rib with broccoli, mushrooms, ssamjang, on a bed of vegetables
Bulgogi, marinated thinly sliced choice-angus beef ribeye with mushrooms, ssamjang, on a bed of sushi rice
Many other options available let’s chat
Sweet Rice with Mangoes
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Chopped salad
Cajun potato salad
Cucumber and tomatoes salad
Cole slaw
Spicy cucumber salad
Creole corn
Tangy brocoli salad
Country mac and cheese
Bbq baked beans with pulled pork
Country mashed potatoes
Collard greens with brisket
Texas brisket
St louis spare ribs
Bbq chicken quarters
Smoked turkey
BBQ pulled pork
Burgers, classic or smashed burgers
Grilled chicken
Grilled chicken wings
Grilled smoked susage
Grilled assorted vegetables
Texas hotlinks
Burnt ends
Baby back ribs
Assorted cookies
Chocolate chip brownies
Many other options available let’s chat
Cinnamon mini donuts with Mexican chocolate dip
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Frisee aux lardons, chicory salad with a warm bacon shallot vinaigrette, and a soft-poached egg
Oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish
Hush puppies, shrimp and anduille/anduile/shrimp or vegetarian
Crab and Corn Fritters, Remoulade
Peel and eat spicy shrimp
Cajun crab cakes, tabasco aioli
Gulf Shrimp with Sweet Corn Coulis
Blue Crab Beignets (parties of 8 ppl max)
Mini mufuletta sliders, the quintessential New Orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese, and tangy olive salad piled onto a small bun
Blue crab with charred corn succotash
Creole Sausage croquettes
-Shrimp and grits
Okra mac and cheese with andouille sausage
Spicy Crab Spaghetti, Jalapeno, lemon, butter
Shrimp Po’boy, 5" sized, shredded lettuce, herb mayonnaise, pickles
Creole crab croquettes
Gumbo, sea food and chicken, or as you wish, dark roux, okra, sofrito, rice
Shrimp or craw fish etoufee, rice
Jambalaia, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Pastalaya, pasta, rice, chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, and green onions
Lousiana dirty rice, anduille sausage, tomatoes, sofrito, blackend fish of the day
Crawfish/lobster or shrimp Bisque with Seafood & andouille Sausage
Shrimp and Crab Gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Chicken and pork gumbo, white rice, crispy okra
Assorted French pastires
Arroz de leche
Banana foster crepes
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Chicharones da harina
Salsa, charred tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, red onions, limes, jalapeno
Pico de gallo, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, jalapenos
Chips, yellow corn tortillas
Salsa verde, tomatillos, cilantro, jalapenos, avocado, lime juice
Salsa de mango con chiles- mango, corn, charred peppers salsa, dried chilles
Guacamole, pico de gallo, lime juice, jalapeno, pepitas, radishes
Ceviche Aguachile Mexican Shrimp Ceviche, Salsa Verde, Cucumber, Onions, Lime
Ceviche Pescado Mahi Mahi, Serrano Peppers, Cilantro, Cucumber, Lime, Avocado
Elote, mexican corn on the cob, street style, crema, cotija cheese, pimenton de la vera
Zarape de Nachos corn tortillas layered with black beans, queso fresco, white cheddar, Menonita cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle and serrano chiles
Queso fundido- molten chihuahua cheese with caramelized onions, flour tortillas
Pulpo ceviche tostada Grilled marinated octopus with habanero and citrus, red onion, avocado and tomato, sopes
Tortas Mexican style sandwich with refried beans, mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and jalapeño with any of the options above
Chili colorado, original chili, beef cubes, chilies, massa, served with crema and corn cake, award winning recipe
Tinga- chipotle marinated chicken, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Tacos al pastor-marinated pork, pinapple, onions, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Fish tacos-beer batered cod, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Suadero - braised pork with chorizo, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Carnitas - slow roasted pulled pork, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Hongos con maiz - sauteed mushroom and corn, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas or tortas
Chorizo con papas - mexican chorizo, roasted potatoes, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Carne assada - marinated grilled skirt steak, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Cochinita pibil - slow roasted pork refried beans, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or tortas
Molle poblano with chicken/pork/beef, pre Colombian dish, rich creamy sauce made of nuts, dried fruits, dehydrated and smoked peppers
Chili Aquiles, tortilla chips, salsa verde, shaved lettuce, oaxaca cheese, gratin
Arroz de leche
Pastel de elote- mexican corn cake
Churros with chocolate or dulce de leche
Many other options available let’s chat
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Aceitunas, Selection of marinated olives from Spain
Tortilla Española, Traditional Spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, Spanish onions
Patatas bravas, Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
Croquetas cremosas, creamy croquettes, mushroom, chorizo or bacala
Blue cheese stuffed dates, wrapped in bacon and roasted until crispy
Sardines escabeche, seared sardines, marinated in spanish onions, fennel vinegar and olive oil, side of charred sour dough
Pan con Tomate ,grilled pan crystal bread with tomato Salmorejo and olive oil
Pimientos de padron, blistered Shishito peppers, coarse sea salt
Brócoli con ajo blanco, Roasted broccoli, marcona almond , sumac, raisins, mint
Empanadillas Gallegas, tuna, hard boiled eggs, chopped olives
Pescaíto frito, marinated dogfish battered with garbanzo flour
Tortilla Española with sardines escabeche, Traditional Spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, Spanish onions
Marinated makerel, roasted peppers, onions, raisins, confit potatoes
Garbanzo, apricots, chorizo, mint, pimenton
Pulpo a Gallega, octopus cooked long and slow, confit potatoes, pimenton, olives
Stuffed piquillo peppers with rice, and braised oxtail or seafood
Ajo blanco, white gazpacho, made with almonds, bread, olive oil, garlic, grapes
Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic, side of charred sour dough bread
Setas al ajillo, Sautéed button mushrooms in a garlic and Sherry wine sauce, side of charred sour dough
Fideus, similar to paella but made with thin short noodles instead of rice, many options
Lomo de cerdo, grilled pork loin served with caramelized onions and roasted potatoes, sherry pan sauce
Paellas, many options, seafood, game, pork
Bacala, garlic potatoes, opnions, red peppers, olives
Steak com fritas, with flavored butter. Rib eye add $60 per order. Other options available
Andaluz seafood stew, tomatoes, peppers, clams, sausage, mussels, squid, srhrimp and fish
Crema catalan
Arroz de leche
Basque cheesecake
Many other options available let’s chat!
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