nestled in crushed ice.
- **Charred chili-glazed eggplant skewers**, sticky, smoky, and just a little messy.
**Side:**
- **Pomegranate molasses-dressed mixed greens** with strawberries, roasted pistachios, and edible rose petals.
**Dessert:**
- **Chocolate-covered strawberries with edible gold
**Drink:**
- **“Heat of the Moment”** –A pink lemonade and rum cocktail served in a martini glass rimmed with pink salt and edible roses.
*(Non-alcoholic version available without the rum)*
**Alternatives:**
- *Vegan:*
- Flatbread with caramelized onions, vegan chèvre, and figs
- Mushroom “oyster” shooters with chili-lime granita
- Aquafaba dark chocolate mousse with coconut cream
- *Gluten-Free:*
- GF flatbread
- *Sugar-Free:*
- dark, sugar free chocolate
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### 3. **💰 Greed Platter – “Gold Digger’s Lunch”**
**Theme:** Opulent, luxurious ingredients and expensive touches
**Presentation:** A mirrored tray with edible gold, velvet napkin, and black marble underplates.
**Main:**
- Mini wagyu beef sliders with truffle aioli and microgreens
- Side of parmesan-gilded truffle fries
- Caviar-topped deviled quail eggs
**Dessert:**
- Gold-dusted macarons filled with champagne cream
**Drink:**
- Elderflower and white grape spritzer in a gold-rimmed glass
**Alternatives:**
- *Vegan:* Black garlic mushroom sliders, cashew cream deviled tofu
- *Gluten-Free:* GF buns, almond flour macarons
- *Sugar-Free:* Monk fruit champagne cream
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### 4. **😴 Sloth Platter – “The Lazy Indulgence”**
**Theme:** Overly greasy, satisfying comfort food that makes you want to nap
**Presentation:** Served in a paper-lined tray like a lazy Sunday takeaway, with napkin tucked in.
**Main:**
- Triple grilled cheese melt with gooey cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda
- Side of loaded waffle fries with bacon, sour cream, and chives
- Mini side of mac & cheese with breadcrumb
