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Food & Beverage Descriptions for Group Meals


SUNDAY, JULY 19
  • Welcome Dinner: Social Comfort Buffet
    • Aviara Seafood Chowder, Sourdough Bread
    • Buffalo Chicken Broccoli Slaw, Shaved Carrots, Red Cabbage, Creamy Cider Dressing
    • Caesar Salad with Romaine Hearts, Baby Kale, Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Caesar Dressing
    • Grilled Asparagus, Pickled Tinkerbell Peppers, Sugar Snap Peas, Arugula, Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette
    • Chef's Shrimp Boil - Whole Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Andouille Sausage, Corn on the Cobb, New Potatoes, Cooked in Court Bouillon
      • Accompanied by Drawn Butter, Cocktail Sauce, Spicy Remoulade, Lemon Wedges and House Made Potato Chips
    • House Smoked Carving Station with IPA Marinated Jidori Chicken & Chimichurri, Served with Signature Applewood Smoked Bacon Macaroni & Cheese 
    • Roasted Baby Summer Squash, Confit Garlic, Red Onions, Rosemary
    • Fine Green and Wax Beans, Heirloom Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Herb Flavored Olive Oil
    • Brandt Natural CA Beef, Fiscalini CA Cheddar Fondue, Arugula Slider
    • Niman’s Ranch Natural Pulled Pork Barbecue, Tobacco Onions, House-Made Pickles Slider
    • Seared Blue Crab Cake Slider, Old Bay Remoulade, Napa Cabbage Slaw
    • French Fry Bar - Spicy Chili, Cheese Sauce, Aviara Special Sauce, Truffle & Parmesan Cheese, Ketchup
  • Desserts
    • Assorted Filled Donuts
    • Pecan Pie
    • Double Chocolate Cake
    • Vanilla Panna Cotta
  • Drinks
    • Luxury Spirits
      • Ketel One Vodka
      • Bombay Sapphire Gin
      • Planteray Original Dark Rum
      • Patrón Silver Tequila
      • Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
      • Makers Mark Bourbon
      • Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Whiskey
      • Jameson Irish Whiskey
      • Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
      • Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch
      • Cointreau
    • Luxury Wine
      • Giuliana Prosecco
      • Hess Collection Chardonnay
      • Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
      • Martin Ray Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Alcohol Free Maschio Zero White Sparkling Wine
    • Local Craft, Seasonal & Import Beer
      • Stella
      • Corona
      • Stone Delicious IPA
      • Coronado Orange Wit 
    • Domestic & Alcohol Free Beer
      • Bud Light
      • Michelob Ultra
      • Coors Light
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden Ale
      • Mocktail Club Alcohol Free Spirits
      • Owl's Brew Black Tea & Raspberry, Half Tea & Half Lemonade, Passionfruit & Green Tea
      • Pineapple High Noon Hard Seltzer
      • Mango White Claw Hard Seltzer
      • Red Bull and Sugar-Free Red Bull
      • Juice
      • Bottled Water
      • Soft Drinks
    • Host-a-Bar
      • Boulevardier (Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Campari)
    •  Whiskey Tasting Station

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MONDAY, JULY 20
  • Breakfast: Aviara Breakfast Buffet
    • Selection of Seasonal Sliced Fruits and Berries
    • Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Pudding
    • Greek Yogurt, House-Made Granola
    • Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs
    • Uncured All-Natural Bacon & Pork Sausage
    • Buttermilk Pancakes, Blueberry Compote, Warm Maple Syrup, Whipped Butter
    • Hash Brown Potatoes
    • Aviara's Daily Selection of Breakfast Pastries Including Gluten-Free Muffins
  • Drinks
    • Freshly squeezed orange juice, grapefruit juice, chef’s juice of the day
    • Assorted Teas and Herbal Infusions and Juices
    • Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee
    • Water
 

  • Lunch: Boxed Lunch (only for those that ordered a boxed lunch on your registration form, click here to see if you ordered a boxed lunch and which type)(no other boxed lunches can be ordered at this time)
    • Roasted Portobello Mushroom, Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Watercress, Hummus, Grilled Flat Bread Wrap
    • Shaved Black Forest Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard, Alfalfa Sprouts, Pepperoncini, Whole Wheat Bun
    • Smoked Turkey, Piquillo Peppers, Brie Cheese, Avocado Aioli, Rosemary Focaccia Roll
              *Boxed Lunches Include Whole Fruit, Gourmet Potato Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookie (NF), and Bottled Water*


  • Dinner - Baja Buffet
    • Pozole Rojo Served with Shaved Radish, Diced Onions and Oregano, Lime Wedges, Picked Cilantro
    • Jicama, Watermelon, Cucumber, Heirloom Melon, Tajin, Lemon Juice
    • Baja Ceviche, Avocado, Tomato, Spanish Onion and Cucumber Salad
    • Baby Field Greens, Pico de Gallo, Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Cilantro-Lime Dressing
    • Chayote, Queso Fresco, Poblano, Spanish Onion, Grilled Corn
    • Traditional Guacamole, Mango Guacamole, & Guacamole with Chipotle Chili
    • Blue and White Corn Tortilla Chips, Spicy Tortilla Chips
    • Street Tacos
    • Fresh Pacific Fish of the Day Grilled by a Chef
    • Rotisserie Marinated Pork al Pastor
    • Pollo Asado
    • Chayote Al Pastor, Corn Salsa, Pickled Onions
    • Grilled Pineapple, Onion and Cilantro, Roasted Salsa, Avocado and Tomatillo Salsa, Spicy Salsa
    • Corn & Flour Tortillas
    • Conquistador Specialty Paella with Chicken, Shrimp, Chorizo, Artichokes, Peas and Bell Peppers
    • Vegan Chorizo and Potatoes, Heirloom Peppers, Corn Esquites
  • Desserts
    • Rice Pudding (GF)
    • Exotic Gateaux (GF, VG)
    • Chocolate Caramel Tart
    • Caramel-Filled Churros with Cinnamon Sugar
  • Drinks
    • Luxury Spirits
      • Ketel One Vodka
      • Bombay Sapphire Gin
      • Planteray Original Dark Rum
      • Patrón Silver Tequila
      • Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
      • Makers Mark Bourbon
      • Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Whiskey
      • Jameson Irish Whiskey
      • Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
      • Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch
      • Cointreau
    • Luxury Wine
      • Giuliana Prosecco
      • Hess Collection Chardonnay
      • Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
      • Martin Ray Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Alcohol Free Maschio Zero White Sparkling Wine
    • Local Craft, Seasonal & Import Beer
      • Stella
      • Corona
      • Stone Delicious IPA
      • Coronado Orange Wit 
    • Domestic & Alcohol Free Beer
      • Bud Light
      • Michelob Ultra
      • Coors Light
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden Ale
      • Mocktail Club Alcohol Free Spirits
      • Owl's Brew Black Tea & Raspberry, Half Tea & Half Lemonade, Passionfruit & Green Tea
      • Pineapple High Noon Hard Seltzer
      • Mango White Claw Hard Seltzer
      • Red Bull and Sugar-Free Red Bull
      • Juice
      • Bottled Water
      • Soft Drinks
    • Host-a-Bar
      • Hugo Spritz (Prosecco, Elderflower Liqueur, Sparkling Water, Fresh Mint, Lime)
    • Microbrew Beer Tasting Station
      • Mother Earth Tierra Madre
      • Pizza Port CA Honey
      • Stone Arrogant Bastard
      • Alesmith
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TUESDAY, JULY 21
  • Breakfast - Aviara Breakfast Buffet
    • Selection of Seasonal Sliced Fruits and Berries
    • Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
    • Greek Yogurt, House-Made Granola
    • Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs
    • Uncured All-Natural Bacon & Pork Sausage
    • Bliss Potato Wedges, Grilled Onions, Bell Peppers
    • Cheese Blintzes, Berry Coulis, Vanilla Sauce
    • Chocolate Croissants
    • Cheese and Berry Danishes
    • Banana Walnut Muffins
    • Assorted Sliced Breads, Gluten-Free Bread, Sweet Butter, Honey & Fruit Preserves
  • Drinks
    • Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee
    • Assorted Teas and Herbal Infusions and Juices
    • Freshly squeezed orange juice, grapefruit juice, chef’s juice of the day
    • Water
 
  • Lunch - San Diego BBQ Buffet
    • Corn Chowder
    • Organic Local Baby Lettuce, Shaved Market Vegetables, Balsamic Dressing
    • Vine-Ripened Tomato, Sweet Onion, Grilled Bread, Cucumber, Lemon and Olive Oil
    • Quinoa, Corn, Tomato, Edamame, Pepita, Dried Cherry, Cucumber, Citrus Vinaigrette
    • Linguica Sausages with Onions and Peppers
    • Beef Sirloin Burgers and Plant-Based Burgers
    • Smoked Chicken Breast
    • Blackened Mahi Mahi
    • Assorted Condiments - Sliced Tomatoes, Onions, Selection of Cheeses, Lettuce, Double Baked Onions, Assorted Mustards, Ketchup and Pickles, Gourmet Burger Buns, Soft Rolls 
  • Desserts
    • Lemon and Pear Cheesecake (GF)
    • Pecan Pie
    • Chocolate and Caramel Tart
    • Apple Crumble Tart (VG, GF)
    • Sliced Seasonal Fruit
  • Drinks
    • Freshly Brewed Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee
    • Assorted Teas 
    • Iced Tea
    • Lemonade
    • Water
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  • Dinner - Spring & Summer California Farmers’ Market Buffet
    • Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho
    • Local Organic Baby Greens, Balsamic Dressing and Citronette Vinaigrette
    • Vine Ripe Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pesto Marinated Bocconcini
    • Asparagus, Watermelon Radish, Cherry Tomato, Sugar Snap Peas, Frisée, Lemon Vinaigrette
    • French Beans, Grilled Corn, Fingerling Potatoes, Tomatillo Vinaigrette
    • Jumbo Shrimp on Ice Served with Chipotle Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges
    • Chef's Carving Station of Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish
    • Roasted Chicken Breast - Saffron Corn Puree, Fava Beans, Charred Tinkerbell Peppers, Blistered Heirloom Tomato, Lemon Chicken Jus
    • Seared Salmon - Crispy Marbled Potato, Clam Velouté, Haricot Vert
    • Herb Quinoa, Charred Corn, Oven-Dry Cherry Tomato, Torpedo Onion, Fava Bean
    • Freshly Baked Rolls with Sweet Butter
  • Desserts
    • Lime and Basil Cream Puff
    • Double Chocolate Brownie
    • Coconut Raspberry Panacotta (VG, GF)
    • Pistachio and Strawberry Pavlova (GF) 
  • Drinks
    • Luxury Spirits
      • Ketel One Vodka
      • Bombay Sapphire Gin
      • Planteray Original Dark Rum
      • Patrón Silver Tequila
      • Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
      • Makers Mark Bourbon
      • Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Whiskey
      • Jameson Irish Whiskey
      • Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
      • Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch
      • Cointreau
    • Luxury Wine
      • Giuliana Prosecco
      • Hess Collection Chardonnay
      • Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
      • Martin Ray Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Alcohol Free Maschio Zero White Sparkling Wine
    • Local Craft, Seasonal & Import Beer
      • Stella
      • Corona
      • Stone Delicious IPA
      • Coronado Orange Wit 
    • Domestic & Alcohol Free Beer
      • Bud Light
      • Michelob Ultra
      • Coors Light
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden Ale
      • Mocktail Club Alcohol Free Spirits
      • Owl's Brew Black Tea & Raspberry, Half Tea & Half Lemonade, Passionfruit & Green Tea
      • Pineapple High Noon Hard Seltzer
      • Mango White Claw Hard Seltzer
      • Red Bull and Sugar-Free Red Bull
      • Juice
      • Bottled Water
      • Soft Drinks
    • Host-a-Bar
      • Spicy Pomegranate Margarita (Herradura Tequila, Cointreau, Pomegranate Liqueur, Jalapeno, Lime)
    • Wine Beer Tasting Station
      • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
      • Minuty Prestige Rosé
      • Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir
      • Treana Cabernet Sauvignon

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  • After-Hours Reception - Drinks
    • Luxury Spirits
      • Ketel One Vodka
      • Bombay Sapphire Gin
      • Planteray Original Dark Rum
      • Patrón Silver Tequila
      • Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
      • Makers Mark Bourbon
      • Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Whiskey
      • Jameson Irish Whiskey
      • Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
      • Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch
      • Cointreau
    • Luxury Wine
      • Giuliana Prosecco
      • Hess Collection Chardonnay
      • Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
      • Martin Ray Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Alcohol Free Maschio Zero White Sparkling Wine
      • Mocktail Club Alcohol Free Spirits
      • Owl's Brew Black Tea & Raspberry
      • Owl's Brew Half Tea & Half Lemonade
      • Owl's Brew Passionfruit & Green Tea
      • Pineapple High Noon Hard Seltzer
      • Mango White Claw Hard Seltzer
    • Local Craft, Seasonal & Import Beer
      • Stella
      • Corona
      • Stone Delicious IPA
      • Coronado Orange Wit 
    • Domestic & Alcohol Free Beer
      • Bud Light
      • Michelob Ultra
      • Coors Light
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA
      • Alcohol Free Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden Ale
      • Red Bull and Sugar-Free Red Bull
      • Juice
      • Bottled Water
      • Soft Drinks
    • Host-a-Bar
      • Spring Lemondrop (Vodka, Rosewater, Raspberry, Lemon)
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THE BASICS
​ANSWERS | ALFN 24th Annual Conference
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Carlsbad, CA
​July 19-22, 2026
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