Tailgating at Lambeau Field - Saz's Style

One of the greatest things in the catering business is to be able to provide new ways to enhance people's experiences in their food and entertainment endeavors. With the TTZ (Tundra Tailgate Zone) located right in the heart of the Lambeau Field parking lot, it became apparent to us that to offer a tailgate package to Packers fans in the parking lot could certainly add a bonus to a trip to the Tundra.

This all stared with an email through our website from a loyal Packer fan who saw that we were operating the TTZ and wanted to know if we could do a small tailgate for him in the lot at Lambeau Field.

Hmmm.... an opportunity.... let's see, we have a kitchen already built into the tents of the TTZ, we have all of our favorite Saz's foods being prepared for the TTZ, we have the expertise to cater a tailgate at the TTZ - Maybe if our partners at Lambeau will work a program with us to provide tailgates to the ticket holders at the TTZ....???

Oh, by the way, did we tell you that you can now have Saz's cater a tailgate for you at Lambeau Field?

Just think, you no longer have to argue about who gets to hold the grill on their lap during the drive up to Lambeau Field. Finding a place to stash all the extra food and coolers is now a thing of the past. What a concept, Louie!

Call Saz's, put together a tailgate menu, gather all your favorite adult beverages, throw your friends or family in the Yugo and head up Nort! Food's waiting for you! You let us know when you have arrived and where you are parked and the tailgate begins. (just put a flag on your car says "We Love Saz's". That will help us find you.) Another "hhmmmm.." I smell a marketing idea here.

So, without further ado - here is the the link to our website for the TTZ. http://sazs.com/Catering/TundraTailgateZone.html This will take you to our web page and at the bottom you will see a link for the tailgate menu. Follow the instructions and you're off to Tailgating Saz's Style at the Tundra Tailgate Zone!!

See you there!

jw

Tundra Tailgate Zone

Well, we're back. We have been spending the last few weeks getting the new Tundra Tailgate Zone ready for the regular season. For those of you that don't know what this is, follow this link to our website and we'll fill you in: http://sazs.com/Catering/TundraTailgateZone.html

It's been a "pre-season" warm-up for our TTZ crew at Lambeau Field, also. The first date open was on August 8, which was the Family Day tradition at Lambeau Field. A great time for us to begin working out the bugs and finding the best way to get Saz's great foods to people visiting for this fun day. The weather turned really ugly late in the day and by the time all the fans trecked into the stadium, everyone was sent packing for cover. Lighting and high winds chased them off the field. The Packers never did get their scrimmage in.

With the help of the Lambeau Field TTZ staff, we made a few changes and readied our huge climate controlled tent for the next preseason game on Aug 15. This was part of the Milwaukee Fans, Gold Package and many who attended the Midwest Shrine Game were all familiar with Saz's. We were explaining to people all day just what we were doing running the food and beverage operations of the TTZ at Lambeau Field. (truth be told, where better to let the Wisconsin sport fan world know about Saz's!! - but I think Joe B just wanted to get a little closer to Packer Country.) Had a great day and continued tweaking our menu and made changes with the placement of our concession stand inside the tent and moved the main bar around a bit. Had a really busy day, the bartenders were really humpin' beverages out to all the Packer fans. The crowd inside our "TTZ Lounge" were in the hundreds. 20 plasma sets and a 10 foot big screen were on, the band was playing and we were all feeling the buzz of being at Lambeau. Everyone really had a blast.

Once the game started, we had a great crowd of people that stuck around to watch the game in the tent. This is broadcast live during every home game. Great digs to hang out, grab some eats and adult beverages and watch the game. You do not have to have a ticket to get in the TTZ to watch the game.

Yesterday, August 22, the Packers played the Bills at the last preseason home stand. This week really cranked it up a notch. Packer Fans are beginning to hear about the TTZ and are finding out this is THE place to be before a Packer game. Our regular season menu made its debut and was received well by everyone. From buckets of popcorn, Saz's BBQ Pork, Sour Cream and Chive Fries, Mozzarella Marinara, hot dogs, brats and steak sandwiches, just to name a few, were flying over the counter. The bar backs were running sweaty trying to keep the beer coolers stocked and Blood Mary's were flying over the bar. The band was cranking, people were dancing and Packer Fever was here again. I'll tell ya, the TTZ is going to be on everyone's mind as the season gets hot. Even after the game started we had a great crowd of fans watching the game in the TTZ. After the game we had some great give-aways and drink special for everyone. Keep in mind we're open for at least one hour after the game ends.

I'll try to get a few pictures posted so you can get an idea what this years TTZ is all about. Green Bay and Lambeau Field are really in for a treat - Saz's Style.

September 13 - Look out. This is the first regular season game, at HOME, against who else - DA BEARS. I can just see it now....

I'll keep you posted - more to come.

jw

Good Morning America and Saz's Catering

I'll have to get more information to you a bit later, but Good Morning America gave us a call last week, Friday and contracted our services to provide a BBQ Cookout for the Waukesha neighborhood featured on the At Your House series. We were sworn to secrecy and couldn't discuss any aspect of the show itself. It was crazy. It was thought that about 300 people from the neighbor may show up for the BBQ - ah, not! This blossomed into a huge party for 1500 real fast.

Not worry, Saz's Catering expertise in such matters quickly cranked it up a notch and handled the increase without any troubles.

We also fed the GMA crew breakfast and catered many other aspects of this terrific event. Chef Paris of Saz's was on hand to assist Sandra Lee on her show.

Stay tuned and I'll fill you in on more of the event.

jwk

Updated and New Casual Catering Menus

We just finished publishing all of our new casual catering menus. Our Tailgate & Picnic Menu, Lunch is Served and Dinner is Served menus have all been posted on the website for your reading pleasure.

A couple highlights of the menus:

• Tailgate & Picnic Menu - We've heard from a bunch of our clients who really enjoy picnics ask for this one. How about "Sliders" as a menu item? Well... we did just that. We created a buffet that has Grilled Chicken Breast, Burgers, BBQ Pork, BBQ Chicken and Tenderloin Sliders. Tiny little sliders. (not so tiny, really...) Too cool. Here is a link tot he menu: http://www.sazs.com/Catering/documents/Tailgate_Picnic%20menu.pdf
  
• The restaurant has reinvented our homemade potato chips and called them Kettle Chips. They come in the following flavors of Parmesan Ranch, Four Pepper Chipotle and traditional chips. We've added them to our menu too. (Sorry Chef Rob, we're stealing your chips...)
  
• Along with our traditional favorites on the Lunch is Served menu, we've created the "Diner Delight". Kind of a throwback to the old Blue Plate Special. Hot Roast Beef or Hot Turkey and gravy with white bread and mashed potatoes. Good lord, this is the perfect buffet dinner for a comfort food fix. To see our Lunch is Served menu clisk here: http://www.sazs.com/Catering/documents/lunch%20menu.pdf
  
• We've added some great new entree selections to our Dinner is Served Menu, too. How about a Maple Walnut Butter Grilled Salmon or our Tortilla Crusted Tilapia for you seafood lovers. View our Dinner is Served menu here: http://www.sazs.com/Catering/documents/dinner%20menu.pdf
  
• Nancy Sazama has finally given out her famous Cole Slaw recipe. Wow, this should have been on the menu a long time ago. Choose this for your salad the next time you order from any one of the menus.

There's so many more little changes I could go on and on. Follow this link to our website and take a look at the menus. Start on the Tailgate & Picnic page and work you way around to the Lunch and Dinner sections. http://www.sazs.com/Catering/index.html

We've also changed the look of our menus. Here is an image of our Lunch is Served menu. Check out the others, as they have changed too.

The State House Restaurant has undergone a complete menu make-over, also. I'll get to that in a day or two. Don't hesitate to go to our website. All the new menus, Catering and Restaurant are all listed on the web.

P.S. - Stop in to the State House and Try one of new "Milwaukee Inspired". Delicious, new concoctions from Saz and Chef Rob. "Signature Smoked Andouille Sausage" Sandwich is a real killer - Pretzel Roll bun that is out of this world.....mmmmm.

jwk

Saz's Spring Wedding Showcase

What better way to be able to show the many aspects of our wedding event planning, catering services and menu creativity, than to have a wedding reception with you, the client in mind. In partnership with 1451 Renaissance Place, here in Milwaukee, well, we did just that.

Invitations to our Spring Wedding Showcase are now being mailed inviting prospective brides and groom's to our show on Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

At this very special event you will be greeted with hand passed hors d'oeuvres offered by our white gloved waitstaff. Enjoy a glass of wine and enter into the world of first class service.

Here you will partake in a wild culinary display of European Food Stations, Sit Down Dinner and Chef Carving Buffet presentations. Scrumptious passed hors d'oeuvres of Louisiana Crayfish and Crab Cake with French Quarter Remoulade and Sesame Crusted Sea Scallops with Miso Ginger Glaze and Chive Matchsticks.

Sample foods from our ultimated Dockside European Station of Saz’s Ultimate Seafood Martini Ceviche, Chilled Gulf Shrimp, Alaskan Crab Claw and Tortilla Straw. Assorted Fresh Sushi & Sashimi, Wasabi, Pickled Ginger and Soy.

Our bountiful buffet boasts Chef Carved Roasted Tenderloin of Beef AuJus, with Wild Mushroom Demi and Tarragon Horseradish Cream. Chicken Saltimbocca Prosciutto and Sage with Smoked Gouda Bechamel and Red Snapper Macadamia Crusted with Papaya and Pineapple Salsa. Many more items to savor.

Enjoy our Sit Down meal presentation of Mediterranean Halibut Sea Salt and Pepper Seared with Pecan-Blackberry Glaze; Lemon Parsley Orzo with Wild Rice Grains;Blend of Yellow Tear Drop Tomatoes and Asparagus Tips. Center Cut Filet Mignon 7oz Certified Angus Grilled to Medium with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms and Sauce Béarnaise; Gratin of Potato; Braised Fennel with Caramelized Baby Onions. Five Spice Chicken Wilted Frisee; Sesame Sweet Potato Planks; Steamed Vegetable Basket and Crunchy Cellophane Noodle.

Desserts, beverages, entertainment, wedding invitations, floral and linen displays to compliment them all. I'm outa breath. Too much to talk about - come see for your self and plan your special wedding with Saz's Catering and 1451 Renaissance Place.

This is an invitation only party, so call us at (414) 256-8765, ask for Katie. We will chat with you to determine your eligibility and get the invitation and directions of the program to you and your guest.

Extra! Extra!

Our brand new catering menus will be making their appearance in April of 2009- be sure to watch for those, they are chock full of all kinds of new and creative items. Plus, all those award winning favorites you’ve come to love!

Speaking of new menus, our restaurant, Saz's State House, will be launching new menus (Lunch and Dinner) beginning in mid April. Come down and see what Chef Rob Earhardt has in store for you! (We have yet to let anyone know about these exciting new menus, and by following our Blog, you'll get information about Saz's before everyone else does.)

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. Don’t forget to check us out at your favorite Summer Fairs and Festivals. We’ve got some fun new items in store for you there as well.

Thanks again for thinking Saz’s - we love you for it!

Oh- By the Way- Have you made your Easter Sunday Brunch reservations yet? Hurry, they’re going fast! Call the State House at (414) 453-2410.

Joe B
Catering Director

Welcome

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to our brand new blog and the first “post” in Saz’s History. Stay tuned to this blog for important information and news regarding Saz’s Restaurant, Saz’s Catering & Events, Saz’s Festivals and our retail product division. All Saz’s- All the Time! We’re excited you’ve decided to check us out!

Joe B.
Catering Director