Amazing Graze

March 2, 2009

Mixed nuts are ﬁne—if there’s a second course. But when an event doesn’t have the funds for fancy passed hors d’oeuvres or dinner, a selection of unexpected bar snacks can keep guests sated without breaking the budget. Here are 12 options to take the place of canapés. NoImage

A selection of snacks from Mary Giuliani Catering and Events

A selection of snacks from Mary Giuliani Catering and Events

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From left: crispy artichoke chips in the Samuri bowl from Classic Party Rentals in New York; salted, dried lychees in the teardrop bowl from Classic Party Rentals in San Francisco; and split pea mix with bacon in the Origami bowl from Hall's Rental in Chicago. All snacks are from Mary Giuliani Catering and Events in New York.

From left: crispy artichoke chips in the Samuri bowl from Classic Party Rentals in New York; salted, dried lychees in the teardrop bowl from Classic Party Rentals in San Francisco; and split pea mix with bacon in the Origami bowl from Hall's Rental in Chicago. All snacks are from Mary Giuliani Catering and Events in New York.

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Hard-boiled quail eggs with ground pepper, chili, and lime salt mixes from Mary Giuliani Catering and Events

Hard-boiled quail eggs with ground pepper, chili, and lime salt mixes from Mary Giuliani Catering and Events

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Popcorn with lime and chipotle salt from Très L.A. in Los Angeles

Popcorn with lime and chipotle salt from Très L.A. in Los Angeles

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Heirloom potato chips with pink peppercorns, fresh thyme and asiago cheese from Très L.A.

Heirloom potato chips with pink peppercorns, fresh thyme and asiago cheese from Très L.A.

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Root vegetable chips with chipotle, beet, and green herb dips from Marigolds & Onions in Toronto

Root vegetable chips with chipotle, beet, and green herb dips from Marigolds & Onions in Toronto

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Vegetarian rice paper wraps with chili sambal sauce from Marigolds & Onions

Vegetarian rice paper wraps with chili sambal sauce from Marigolds & Onions

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Olive, cheese, pepperoni, and vegetable skewers from Entertaining Company in Chicago

Olive, cheese, pepperoni, and vegetable skewers from Entertaining Company in Chicago

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Bhangra Bites: grilled paneer and masala tomato brunoise; uttapam pizzas; and lemon pepper and cayenne naan chips from Entertaining Company

Bhangra Bites: grilled paneer and masala tomato brunoise; uttapam pizzas; and lemon pepper and cayenne naan chips from Entertaining Company

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Purple potatoes filled with spicy carnitas from R&R Catering in Washington

Purple potatoes filled with spicy carnitas from R&R Catering in Washington

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