Southeast Asian or Mediterranean? New American or Indian? These considerations are a customary part of planning a menu, and with budgetary concerns at the top of everyone's mind these days, we challenged caterers to present beautiful and affordable three-course meals that reflect a variety of cuisines.
Here is the third of eight internationally inspired menus: A Southeast Asian meal priced at $32 per person, from Along Came Mary in Los Angeles. Flatware, china, and glasses from Unique Tabletop Rentals, a division of Classic Party Rentals, and linens by La Tavola Linen.
![Passion-fruit-glazed pork ribs with rice from Along Came Mary in Los Angeles](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2009/07/e16185standalone.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
Passion-fruit-glazed pork ribs with rice from Along Came Mary in Los Angeles
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