The document outlines a Christmas Eve program scheduled for December 24th, 2012, starting with a champagne reception followed by various performances, including a lion and dragon dance, and a gala buffet featuring a diverse menu of appetizers, soups, main dishes, and desserts. The curated menu includes a mix of Western and Vietnamese dishes, such as roasted turkey, home-smoked salmon, and various desserts like black forest cherry gateaux and a chocolate fountain. The event takes place at La Residence in Hue City, Vietnam, highlighting a rich cultural and culinary experience for attendees.

1. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
(December 24th, 2012)
19:30 Champagne & Classical Strings
Reception
20:00 Traditional Vietnamese Lion
& Dragon Dance
20:15 Christmas Eve Gala Buffet
& Live Cooking Stations
20:30 Musical Performance
20:50 Hue Children’s Orphanage Choir
sing Christmas Carols
21:30 Encore Musical Performance

2. CHRISTMAS EVE MENU 2012
Appetizers
Poached Mussel & Spicy Rougail
Western & Vietnamese Cold Cuts
Home-Smoked Red Snapper
Home-made Foie Gras
Sashimi, Maki & Nigiri
Poached Sea Bass Belle Vue
Salads from the West
Smoked Salmon, Tagliatelle & Pesto
Fattouche & Cheese
Potato & Bacon
Tahitian Fish Salad, Lemon & Coconut Milk
Perigourdine Salad of Smoked Duck Breast
& Foie Gras
Beef Carpaccio & Fish Carpaccio
Salads from the East
Prawn & Lotus
Banana Blossom & Chicken
Green Papaya & Pork
Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Banh Cuon (Vietnamese Rice Pancake)
Live Salad Station
Onion, Sweet corn, Beetroot, Boiled Eggs,
Cucumber, Capsicum, Cherry Tomato, Ham,
Cheese, Lettuce, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrot,
Radish
Fisherman’s Catch
Fresh Oysters, Prawns, Mussels, Clams & Crab
Live Station
Home-smoked Salmon & Classic Condiments
Soups
Prawn bisque & Crouton
Creamy Mushroom
Pasta Station
Tagliatelle, Penne, Spaghetti, Rice Vermicelli
& Egg Noodle Prawns, Calamari, Beef,
Chicken & Vegetables
Carvery
Roasted Turkey, Fines Herbs, Confit Chestnut Jus
and Salmon Coulibiac & Champagne Reduction

3. Western Main Dishes
Coq au Vin & Dalat Red Wine
Stewed Duck Leg, Orange & Ginger Reduction
Medallion of beef with pepper and sauteed oyster
mushroom
Pan Fried Pork Tenderloin, Piperade & Truffle Sauce
Roasted Lamb Leg, Thyme & Rosemary in its own
Juices
Asian Main Dishes
Sauteed Seafood, Garlic & Pastis
Pan fried Mahi Mahi
Steamed Sea Bass Fillets, Leek fondue & Vanilla
Butter
Sauteed Calamari
Garnish
Sauteed Vegetables, Garlic & Butter
Duo of Apple & Potato
Vietnamese Fried Rice & Vegetables
Soft Polenta & Mascarpone
Cheese Board
Selection of home-made breads
Selection of French Cheeses
Dessert
Black Forest Cherry Gateaux
Christmas Cookies
Cranberry Panna Cotta
Lemon Tart
Home-made Yule Log
Vanilla Bavarois
French Mousse Cake
Duo of Chocolate Mousse
Tropical Fruit Crumble Tart
Assortment of Fresh fruits
Vietnamese Cakes
Vietnamese Sweet Soup
Poached Pears in Red Wine
Live Dessert
Flambéed Crepe Suzette & Grand Marnier
Chocolate Fountain & Fruits

4. 5 Le Loi Street, Hue City, Vietnam
T +84 (0)5 43 83 74 75
F +84 (0)5 43 83 74 76
M resa@ la - residence - hue.com
www.la-residence - hue.com
www.mgallery.com