Chef Leon Monsanto
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Experienced Chef producing remarkable encounter by combining the fresh and complex flavors of the Caribbean while elevated your dining experience.
I am a constant professional as a chef. I have 20 years of experience. I started as a assistant manager for a small restaurant and I fell in love with the preparation of cuisines and development of flavor. I obtain a Associated Degree in Culinary and a Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management from The Culinary Institute of New York.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is not only a passion but also an opportunity. Cooking gives me opportunities to showcase my life's achievements and experiences.
I learned to cook at...
I was fortunate to follow my grandmother as a child and listen as she spoke. I was taught by many chef over my time in the industry.
A cooking secret...
Is to treat every opportunity as it is my last to present wonderful food. I go above and beyond anything that was ask of me.
My menus
TRE BRUSCHETTA— MUSHROOM AND TOMATO JAM, SAGE AND TRUFFLE OIL WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED GARLIC CONFIT, OLIVE AND FIG TAPENADE
—Antipasto— Hot and Sweet Soppresata, Dried Sausage, Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Marinated Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Lemon-Basil Artichokes,
Penne Pasta with Marinated Olived, Garlic, Shaved Pecorino, Fresh Passata, Pesto
Beet Carpaccio with Burrata with Olive oil, Sea Salt, Pistachio Crumbs and Fried Capers
Citrus Salad - Arugula, Endive, Romaine, Toasted Pistachio, Macerated Cranberries in Pomegrante, Grapefruit Supreme and Citrus Vinaigrette
Chicken Saltimbocca with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Sage, Fresh Sage, Lemon, White Wine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a Bed of Wilted Spinach
Banana Tranquility - Banana Beignet, Lime Sorbet, Banana Foster Coulis, Bourbon Brown Butter Glaze Bananas
Coconut Panna Cotta - Cranberry Orange Mamarlade, Coconut Crumble
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A Trio of Dips Roasted Pepper with Garlic and Herbs, Cucumber Yogurt and Hummus served with Crisp Garden Vegetables and Pita Chips
Artichoke Pasta - Artichoke Cream, Roasted Wild Mushroom, Truffle Powder, Parmigiano Reggiano Cream and Gemelli Pasta
TRE BRUSCHETTA— MUSHROOM and BRIE, SAGE AND TRUFFLE OIL WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED GARLIC CONFIT, OLIVE AND FIG TAPENADE
Antipasto— Hot and Sweet Soppresata, Dried Sausage, Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Marinated Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Lemon-Basil Artichokes, Provolone and Fresh Mozzarella
Caprese Salad - Mixed Baby Greens, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Roasted Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Red Onion and Grilled Ciabatta
Orecchiette Pasta with Marinated Olived, Garlic, Shaved Pecorino, Fresh Passata, Pesto (Gluten Free Pasta Available)
Goat Cheese Salad Baby Mixed Greens, Toasted Walnuts, Gala Apples and White Wine Brittle Vinaigrette
Beet Carpaccio with Burrata with Olive oil, Sea Salt, Pistachio Crumbs and Fried Capers
Hanger Steak, Tomato Jam, Pickled Onion, Crispy New Potatoes and Seasonal Market Vegetables
Chicken Saltimbocca with Prosciutto, Sage, Fresh Sage, Lemon, White Wine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a Bed of Wilted Spinach
Sautéed Shrimp Orzo, Ratatouille, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Pepper Pesto
Buttermilk Panna Cotta - Cranberry Orange Jam, Candied Cacoa Nibs, Flourless Cake
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, White Chocolate Dipped Pineapple with Toasted Coconut, Baby Bananas with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Peanuts Chocolate Dipped Apples with Peanut Crunch
Chocolate Truffle Orange Hazelnut Torte, Jack Daniels Mascarpone Vanilla Sauce, Fresh Macerated Strawberries, Bailey's Whipped Cream, served with Chocolate and Espresso Martini Shots
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A Trio of Dips - Roasted Pepper with Garlic and Herbs, Cucumber Yogurt and Hummus served with Crisp Garden Vegetables
Baked Empanadas - Slow Cooked Chicken filled Pastry serve with Braised Beans and Chorizo, Chili Rojo, Mico Green
Mini Cubano Sandwich - Pernil, Pull Pork, Thin Sliced Ham, Swiss Cheese and Spicy Mustard and Relish
Albóndigas (Meatballs) - Homemade Meatball served in an Authentic Vera Cruz Sauce with Olives, Peppers, Scallion
Pan Plano - Arepas Flatbread, Braised Jack Fruit, Corn Salsa Cotija Cheese and Caramelized Onion
Ensalada - Baby Green, Pickled Beets, Jicama Slaw with Mint and Lemon Vinaigrette, Candied Pumkin Seed
Ceviche - Octopus, White Fish, Shrimp, Avocado, Fresh Tortilla, Roasted Cocktail Sauce
Mexican Style Salad - Romaine, Jicama, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Jack Cheese, Black Beans and Crispy Tortilla Strips with a Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad - Orzo Pasta, Roasted Bell Pepper, Grilled Corn, Tomatoes, Cotija Cheese and Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Salad of Baby Organic Greens with Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad with Crisp Garlic Croutons and a Creamy Parmesan Dressing
Paella - Shrimp, Lobster, Mussel, Clams, Chorizo Sausage, Saffron Rice with Green Peas, Sweet Corn, Spanish Olives,
Grilled “Mojito” Marinated Chicken Breast, Quinoa with Vegetable, Mojito Glaze, Tropical Fruit Salsa and Crispy Plantains
Pastelon - Cuban Ropa Vieja(Flank Steak), Avocado Crema and Mango Salsa
Smoked Spicy Ribs, Cilantro Lime Garlic Rice with Carrot and Roasted Corn served with Mexican Rojo Glaze
Smoke Roasted Duck Enchiladas Red Sauce, Homemade Tortilla, Potato Crusted Cod, Wilted Autumn Greens with Garlic Butter
Banana Tranquility - Banana Flourless Cake, Banana and Lime Cremeux, Banana Foster Coulis, Bourbon Brown Butter Glaze Bananas
White Chocolate Frangelico Bavarian with Mango Compote and Oatmeal Crumble
Spanish Mia Thai - Almond and Orange Fanancier, Whipped Tajin Ice Cream, Fresh Cherry Compote, White Rum Caramel Shot
Churros - Filled with Dulce de Leche and served with Mexican Chocolate Shot and Caramel Crème
Tarts Trio - Passion Fruit Tart, Guava Tart, Pineapple Tart served with Coconut Ice Cream and Citrus Caramel
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Artichoke Pasta - Artichoke Cream, Roasted Wild Mushroom, Truffle Powder, Parmigiano Reggiano Cream and Gemelli Pasta
—Antipasto— Hot and Sweet Soppresata, Dried Sausage, Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Marinated Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Lemon-Basil Artichokes,
A Trio of Dips - Roasted Pepper with Garlic and Herbs, Cucumber Cilantro Yogurt Dip and Roasted Garlic Hummus served with Crisp Garden Vegetables and Crispy Pita
Clams Calypso with Grilled Bread
Rigatoni with Homemade Marinara Sauce
Smoked BBQ Chicken with Red Wine BBQ, Creamy Coleslaw
Authentic Jerk Chicken, Jerk and Mango Gastrique,Sauteed Shaved Brussels and Shallots
Braised Short Rib, Tomato Jam, Pickled Onions_Roasted New Potatoes and Seasonal Market Vegetables
Smoked Lamb Steak, Steamed Couscous, Market Vegetable, Mint and Cilanto Pesto
Tamarind Glazed Grilled Salmon Pave, Grilled Limes, Roasted New Potatoes, Seasonal Market Vegetables
Braised Chickpea Curry, Chef's Mac and Cheese Croquette, Cilanto Emulsion and Roasted Garbanzo Beans
Hard, Soft and Blue Aged Gouda, Brie Cheese, and Roquefort Fig Jam, Honey, and Apple Preserve Cracker, Fruit and Nuts
Banana Tranquility - Banana Beignet, Banana and Lime Cremeux, Banana Foster Coulis, Bourbon Brown Butter Glaze Bananas
Chocolate Everything (Dipped Strawberrys, Cookies, Marshmallow, Pretzel and More)
Carrot Pineapple Entrees - Tender Carrot Cake, Coconut Cremeux, Carrot Coulis
Caribbean Peanut Butter Cheesecake, Bruleed Banana, Candied Peanuts and Peanut Streusel
Coconut Flan, Toasted Pineapple, Candied Peanut
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A Trio of Dips - Roasted Pepper with Garlic and Herbs, Cucumber Yogurt and Hummus served with Crisp Garden Vegetables and Pita
Baked Brie - Baked Brie in Puff Pastry, Dried and Fresh Fruit, Pineapple Chutney, Toasted Baguettes
Caprese Salad - Mixed Baby Greens, Lemon Olive Champagne Vinaigrette, Roasted Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pickled Red Onion
Artichoke and Truffle Cream Pasta
Red Wine Risotto Wild Mushrooms, Fontina
Red Wine Braised Lollipop Chicken, Mixed Grain Risotto and Grilled Asparagus
Braised Lamb Tagine, Morrocan Steamed Couscous, Market Vegetable, Mint and Cilanto Pesto and Roasted Garbanzo Beans
Seared Octopus, Potato and Leek Veloute, Fig and Olive Tapenade
Crepe Suzette - Crepes, Lemon Sugar, Grand Marnier and Orange Brulee
Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake with Balsamic Berries and Honey Yogurt
Honey Spiced Phyllo Stacks with Salted Pistachios, Burleed Ricotta, Macerated Raspberry
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5 Onion Veloutè with Butter Dumplings (bacon and other vegetables can be added) - French Onion Soup
Caprese Salad - Mixed Baby Greens, Lemon Olive Champagne Vinaigrette, Roasted Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Haricot Vert, Pickled Red Onion
Bruschetta Focaccia - Roasted Tomatoes, Olives, Parmigiano Reggiano, Petite Salade
Stuffed Figs with Telegio and Orange Basil Glaze
Red Wine Risotto w/ crispy peas
Risotto with Asparagus and Mascarpone
Gemelli Pasta, Spring Onion Soubise, Parmesan, Toasted Focaccia Crumbs
Tuscan White Bean Soup served with Basil oil and Toasted Focaccia Crumbs
Artichoke and Summer Truffle Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Pasta
Chicken Osso Buco served Risotto Milanese and Glazed Carrots
Homemade Ricotta Cavetille with Beef Bolognese, Bacon Lordon, Spicy Garlic Sausage, Parmesan Cheese
Seared Salmon - Cider Glaze, Stewed Lentils, Glazed Carrots, Brussel Sprout
Pork Marsala – Breaded Crispy Scallipino served with a Marsala Sauce and Roasted Red Bliss Potato and Market Vegetable
“Petite Tender” Chuck Steak, Tomato Jam, Pickled Onions_Roasted New Potatoes and Seasonal Market Vegetables
Tiramisu Mousse - Mascarpone Mousseline Layered with Chocolate Mousse and Espresso Soaked Lady Finger
Panna Cotta (Italian Cooked Cream Custard) Sliced Figs and White Chocolate Curls
White Balsamic Strawberries with Honey Ricotta, Basil, and Biscotti Powder
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Dim Sum Trio - Shrimp Steamed Dumplings, Vegetable Steamed Dumplings, Vegetable Steamed Dumplings served with Scallion Soy Sauce
Chicken Satay with Spicy Creamy Cucumber Salad and Peanut Sauce
Vegetable Spring Roll with noodles, rice (vermicelli) green lettuce, carrot, cucumber in rice paper served with Lime Dipping Sauce
Chinese Chicken Wing - Twice Baked Chicken Wings, Tossed in a Sweet and Tangy Sauce and Roasted Corn Salad
Tuna Poke Mini Tacos - Three Crispy Wontons, Filled with Pan Seared Tuna, Avocado Cucumber Salad, Seasoned Seaweed and Sesame Dressing
Duck Hoisin Salad - Mixed Baby Greens, Hoisin Vinaigrette, Poached Asian Pear, Slice Gojuchang Duck, Pickles Onion, Carrot and Radishes
Pan Seared Hunan Shrimp with Asian Style Noodle Salad with Sesame and Soy
Grilled Filipino Chicken with Edamame Salad with Sesame, Soy, Cilantro, Mint and a Sweet Chili Sauce
Asian Style Greens Mesclun Greens with Daikon, Carrots, Red Onion, Red Pepper, Cucumber, Pickled Ginger &Wonton Crisps Served with a Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette
“Petite Tender” Chuck Steak, Vietnamese Chili Rub, Tomato Jam, Pickled Onions_Roasted New Potatoes and Seasonal Market Vegetables
Smoked Salmon with Tamarind Glazed, Stir Fried Vegetable and Steamed Rice
Asian Chili Crab served with Twice Baked Roasted Yam
Galbi and Apchae - Grilled Slow Cooked Korean Short Ribs with Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry with Beautiful Color Vegetable
Japanese Chicken Curry on a bad of flavorful Udon Noodles with Potato, Carrots, Onion
Indonesian île Flottante - Tender Meringue Islands Surrounded by creamy Sweet Potato Crème Anglaise with Cinnamon Sand
Luxury of Coconut - Coconut Crème Anglaise, Coconut Cake, Coconut Filling and Crispy Macaroon
Gelee and Mousses - Pineapple Gelee and Coconut Mousse Layered and topped with Coconut Almond Tart and Seasonal Fruit Salad and Chocolate Curl
KKwabaegi - Mini Korean Donuts Served with Tamarind Custard and Glazed Hodu(Walnut)
Korean Cheesecake with Lime Caramel, Persimmon Chutney and Tangerine Sorbet
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Baguette Tartines - Grill Baguette, Baked Brie and Melon Compote
Parisian Gnocchi - Caramelized Apple, Calvados Brown Butter Sauce, Livarot Cheese
Legume en Bearnaise - Roasted Vegetables Topped with Poached Egg and Rich Choron Sauce
Salad Nicoise - Mixed Baby Greens, Lemon Olive Champagne Vinaigrette, Roasted Potato, Haricot Vert Onion, Braised Tomato, Fried Capers and Boiled Egg
Cassoulet - Slow Cooked White Beans, Duck Sausage, Duck Confit
Mussels in White Wine Broth - Roasted Garlic Lentil Croquette, Toasted Gluten Free Bread Crumb
Red Snapper a la Genoise - Potato Dusted Red Snapper, Legume Racine Parisienne Sauteed Spinach, Savory Local Apple Relish
Rouge et Bleu - Rib Eye Steaks with Gorgonzola & Port Wine Sauce Recipe
Poulette Au Riesling Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta, Roasted Brussels Sprout
Pears Belle Helene and Chocolate Flan Patisserie Poached Pear, Rich Chocolate Sauce, Crème anglaise
Petit Tarte Tatin Classic French Tart titan, with Crème Fraiche Diplomat Cream, Citrus Carvier
Hard, Soft and Blue Aged Gouda, Brie Cheese, and Roquefort Fig Jam, Honey, and Apple Preserve Cracker, Fruit and Nuts
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