We are so excited for the opportunity to work
with a new, local caterer out at Rustic Oaks! And we are extra excited because they are a
“one-stop-affordable fine dining-shop!”
Monte’s Downtown Catering offers fine dining
and full bar service and has the capability of supplying all of your china,
glassware, etc. It’s rare to find
a local caterer that can do both food and bev at our site, so of course we were
intrigued by this appealing option.
So far so good, right!? Monte’s obviously looks great on paper…but how does the food
measure up?
Last week I had the opportunity to experience Monte’s Catering for myself. Christian
D’Agostino (aka Chris) invited my husband and me – and the Rustic Oaks owners -
to wine and dine with him at his downtown restaurant. From start to finish, I was so incredibly impressed!! Let me elaborate…
We were greeting by Chris at the door. He was charming and professional, and we soon found out that he is also extremely talented! Chris is not only the owner of the restaurant, but also the executive chef! And the best part about that is if Monte’s caters your event, you work directly with Chris – throughout the entire process! Anyways, let’s get to the food!!
We were greeting by Chris at the door. He was charming and professional, and we soon found out that he is also extremely talented! Chris is not only the owner of the restaurant, but also the executive chef! And the best part about that is if Monte’s caters your event, you work directly with Chris – throughout the entire process! Anyways, let’s get to the food!!
Rack of Lamb (with Cherry Sauce) and apple cheddar bread
pudding…
Braised Duck Breast (with Cranberry Chutney) and sweet potato puree…
Braised Duck Breast (with Cranberry Chutney) and sweet potato puree…
Gnocchi (with rabbit, olives, capers, and olives) and
zucchini, squash, and mushroom parmesan…
Is your mouth watering yet?! It should be!!
Our dining experience also started off with an appetizer
of shrimp and crab cakes (which were to-die-for) - and our meal ended with warm
chocolate-hazelnut-creme truffle cake!
Wow.
Everything was so unbelievably delicious! I can honestly say it was one of the (if not THE) absolute
best meals I have eaten in the entire FM area! And besides delicious, the food was beautiful; the
presentation was top-notch! I sent
Chris a quick thank you message the day after we dined; it summed up our
experience in one simple sentence:
“The food was delicious, you and your staff were
professional and charming, and the overall dining experience exceeded my most
optimistic expectations; we were impressed.”
Finally, I have to touch on the “Monte’s Dining
Experience.” When we met Chris,
and tasted his food, I believe we were given much more than just a meal. Monte’s offers a flexible fine dining
experience. And I truly think that
Rustic Oaks and Monte’s Catering are a wonderful fit for each other.
To our Rustic Oaks clients (weddings, business
gatherings, special events, etc.): if you are aiming to give your guests a
memorable dining experience – Monte’s definitely has my stamp of approval. They will achieve the wow factor.
And if you are interested in a free, 3-entree tasting (or
more information about Monte’s Catering), contact Chris:
Christian D'Agostino
Owner/Executive Chef @ Monte's
Downtown
220 Broadway - Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-526-0149
Email: christian.dagostino@montesdowntown.com
Website: www.montesdowntown.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/montesdowntown
{A Monte’s Testimonial}
“We were so pleased with the food we tasted at Monte's; the menu choices were amazing! Christian has been taking really good care of us throughout the planning process! He also did a great job in helping us obtain the dishes and glassware we will need for the wedding. (This has taken such a load off of our shoulders.) I know the food and service will be impeccable and we cannot wait to share the experience with our family and friends!”
-Karen
(Mother of the Groom, May 2013 Rustic Oaks Wedding)
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