Chef Stephen Kleinman
Personal Chef in Pompano Beach
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Máster of international and regional American Cuisine.
As a professional Chef I was brought in kitchens of my parents in Norway where I did my culinary apprenticeship. My skills were then honed under the guidance of such Chefs as Alice Waters, Jeremiah Tower, Bruce Adelles, Ken Hom and Leone Giavonni. After cooking and pairing wines on Robert Mondavi's vineyards I developed several restaurants and hotels with prominent National brands and then owned several of my own.
I've had the pleasure to be a Guest Chef at the prestigious James Beard House in New York. I helped develop a Culinary school by writing their curriculums and teaching over 3200 Students. My passion over the years has been to study and become proficient in the flavor profiles of many regions of the world

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Translating the great passion in my heart for food to the skills of my hands and bringing great enjoyment to all.
I learned to cook at...
My parents restaurants and hotels in Europe. The vinyards of California.
A cooking secret...
Respecting where our food comes and using my skills to create a memorable experience!
My menus
Braised Short Rib Beef Nachos with Salsa Cruda, guacamole, queso fresco and Creme Fraiche
Shredded beef empanadas
Blue corn Pellizcades with queso and salsa crude
Chicken flautas with guacamole cream and roasted poblanos salsa
Jamaican beef patties with scotch bonnet cream
Jamaican pork meatballs cooked in vindaloo
Columbian chorizo skewers with cilantro pesto
Chorizo and sweet potato tostados with poblano cream and avocado
Chorizo stuffed shrimp wrapped with bacon and served with poblano Coconut cream
Jamon croquettes
Braised pork empanadas
Deviled crab croquettes
Patacones topped with black beans mashers, grilled pepper and queso fresca
Ceviches with shrimp and scallops marinated in lime coconut milk, mango, jalapeños, palm sugar and cilantro
Abondigas soup
Lemony shrimp and bean soup with pancetta
Mexican lime soup with potatoes, corn, mushrooms, avocados and cilantro
Chopped salad with corn, jicama, black beans, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, zucchini and cilantro lime dressing
Grilled octopus with Shishito peppers, scallions, napa cabbage and vanilla vinaigrette
Puerto Prawn Scampi with Red Rice and Beans
Chicken Mole Enchiladas with Queso Fresca
Whole fried ancho fish with black beans and Spanish rice
Carnitas- slow cooked spicy pork in onions and garlic with chipotle salsas and handmade flour tortillas
Country pork spareribs in Rojo with black beans and rice
Baja Tacos Bar to include: Tampico Steak, Lime grilled Chicken, baked Cod, grilled vegetables, salsas, slaw,sour cream, guacamole and corn tortillas
Chifrijo rice and beans with pork chicharrones with toasted cumin and corianderer served with Pico de gallo and patacones
Braised oxtails with fried plantains and green rice
Breaded Fried Pork rolls stuffed with Broadbent ham and Cuban Swiss cheese and collard greens
Ajiaco-pumkin and potato Stew
Lechon - whole roasted pig with black beans and rice, salsas and arepas
Carne Asade- grilled marinated skirt steak with pinto beans, rice and tortillas ski
Whole fried fish with ginger and black rice
Churros with Coconut Sauce
Tres leches cake
Bananas beignets with cinnamon and palm sugar
Bananas Foster
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Shishito Peppers with Crispy Onions, olive oil and Hawaiian Sea Salt
Saucy Asian meatballs
Bahn Mi sliders with Asian slaw
Red thai curry chicken sticks
Oriental prawns and squid fish cakes with Shoyu and Furikake
Chicken yakitori with sesame dipping sauce
Nagimaki-terriyaki beef rolls
Teba Shio - salted chicken wings
Japanese Chicken Rumaki
Karaage - Japanese fried chicken wings
Mussels with with red thai curry and French baguette
Gyoza dumplings with pork, sake, scallions, ginger and cabbage and chili dipping sauce
Harumaki springroll
Chinese honey spice ribs with Hoisin BBQ sauce
Ahi Tuna tartare with advocado, caramelized cippolinni, Palermo olive oil and tarot chips
Coconut shrimp with Spicy honey dipping sauce
Shanghai potstickers
Pork egg rolls
Miso soup with clams, enoki mushrooms, Kabocha squash, scallions and tofu
Cambodian chicken and rice soup with shrimp
Thai crab and mango salad with vanilla vinaigrette
Thai Noodle salad
Hot and Sour soup
Duck breast tataki with hot and sour noodles
Katsu Curry: Breaded Pork Cutlets with Japanese Yellow Curry
Japanese udon with mushroom soy broth, tofu, stirfried mushrooms, napa cabbage, kombu and onions
Katsu Curry: Breaded Pork Cutlets with Japanese Yellow Curry and green rice
Pork belly ramen with wakame, baby bok choy and bean sprouts
Japanese ramen with chicken broth assorted vegetables, pork belly and egg
Red curry chicken with black lentils and cauliflower Rice
Karaage - Japanese fried chicken with Spicy udon noodles, bok choy, sprouts and eggplant
Sesame chicken with bok choy, broccoli, scallions, sticky rice and hot oil
Salt and pepper crab king crab legs
Wagyu style beef with quinoa and roasted jams
General Tso's Chicken
Mongolian Beef and Asparagus
Chocolate cups stuffed with nutella and peanut butter with grape jelly foam
Green Tea Ice Cream with White Chocolate Ganache, Caramel sauce and the Vanilla Mochi
Grilled rosemary pound cake dipped in chocolate ganache and served salted caramel gelato
Cherries Jubilee
Classical Tiramisu
Bananas beignets with cinnamon and palm sugar
Honey Pistachio Pears with Vanilla Gelato
Bananas Foster
Flourless chocolate hazelnut torte with raspberry coulee
Apple Tart Tartin with vanilla Gelato
Brioche bread pudding with whiskey sauce
New York Cheese Cake with strawberry coulis
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Shawarma Spiced Lamb Ribs
Ahi Tuna tartare with advocado, Belgium endive, caramelized cippolinni, Palermo olive oil and tarot chips
Ceviches with scallops, mahi mahi, scallions, Tuscan peppers, heirloom tomatoes, key lime, Meyers lemons and smoked sea salt
Garlic focaccia knots chicken sliders
Panissa- fried polenta with sea salt
Roasted eggplant tepenade with black garlic focaccia
Arancini-rice balls stuffed with crab and chili oil dip
Arancini-rice balls with pecorino-Romano with chili oil dip
Greek meatball skewers with Tzatziki sauce
Patatas with garlic aioli
Clams with sherry and serrano ham
Smoked paprika prawn skewers
Ham and cheese croquetes
Mezze platter with cured meats, pickled vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, assorted cheeses, olives Tzatziki, hummus and pita
Chorizo, Manchego cheese and olive skewers
Harissa chicken empanadas
Bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese and pecans
Spanish crab cakes with Roasted pepper sauce
Marinated steak bruschetta with goat cheese and roasted peppers
Chorizo and beef meatballs in tomato sauce
Calamares a La Romana- battered octopus with red pepper aioli
Matzah Ball Soup Dumpling with Mirepoix, Chicken Bouillon, Schmaltz, Lemon Olive Oil, Dill
Panzanella Salad
Abondigas soup
Watermelon gazpacho with heirloom tomatoes, roasted peppers and gremolata
Amatriciana pasta
Cacio e pepe pasta
Pasta Carbonara
Warm butter-poached Lobster salad with tarragon and citrus dressing
Paccheri pasta with sausage and wild mushroom ragout
Lemony shrimp and bean soup with pancetta
French baby potato salad with scallions, green beans, herbs and tarragon vinaigrette
Grilled octopus with baby peppers, grilled ramps and pesto aioli served with arugula
Spanish chickpea stew
Bouillabaisse: Garlicky, Saffron Broth served with Clams, Mussels, Lobster, and Halibut with Rouli
Balsamic and rosemary marinated steak with fingerling potatoes and artichoke
Coq Au Vin- free range chicken with cippolinni onions, mushrooms and brandy
Chianti braised beef short ribs with Tuscan polenta with artichoke cippolinni ragout
Beef Bourguignon with horseradish potato mashers and roasted baby beets
Cacciucco Tuscan seafood stew
Delmonico Steak with gorgonzola demi sauce, roasted asparagus, rosemary spuds
Chicken, sausage and seafood paella with bomba saffron rice, roasted pepper and green peas
Marinated lamb chops with rosemary fingerling potatoes and broccolini
Pancetta wrapped fish with lemony potatoes and ratatouille
Roasted harissa chicken with caponata
Moussaka- layers of eggplant, potatoes, lamb, red wine tomato sauce and classical bechamel
Creme Brulee
Chocolate cups stuffed with nutella and peanut butter with grape jelly foam
Grilled rosemary pound cake dipped in chocolate ganache and served salted caramel gelato
Cherries Jubilee
Classical Tiramisu
Bananas beignets with cinnamon and palm sugar
Honey Pistachio Pears with Vanilla Gelato
Bananas Foster
Pear Belle Helene
Apple Galette with vanilla Gelato
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Crostini Toscana: Chicken liver mousse on crostini
Bruschetta Tepenade: olives, capers, onion and tomatoes on grilled bread
Classical Tableside Ceasar prepared for each guest
Brown Butter Seabass with Acorn Squash Puree and Polenta Cakes
Roasted tomato and almond pesto with Cappellini and Pecorino Romano
Individual Chocolate Cake with raspberry sauce and salted caramel gelato
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Charcuterie board with a selection of Tuscan meats, cheeses, pate accompanied with almonds, olives and spreads. Served with focaccia bruschetta
Assorted breakfast pastries to include: scones, danish and coffee cake
Assorted Tuscan cheeses with dried fruit with sea salt, assorted olives and focaccia
Black sesame Ahi Tuna bruschetta with Spicy mayonaise, balsamic glaze, farmer tomato
Mezze platter with cured meats, pickled vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, assorted cheeses, olives Tzatziki, hummus and pita
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Crispy Onions and Hawaiian Sea Salt
Ceviches with shrimp and scallops marinated in lime coconut milk, mango, jalapeños, palm sugar and cilantro
Advocado toast with sesame shrimp and crispy shallots
House Smoked salmon canapés, caper berries, grilled cippolinni and Creme Fraiche
Grilled octopus with Tuscan peppers, grilled cippolinni and pesto aioli served with arugula
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Charcuterie board with a selection of Tuscan meats, cheeses, pate accompanied with almonds, olives and spreads. Served with focaccia bruschetta
Assorted Tuscan cheeses with dried fruit with sea salt, assorted olives and focaccia
Mezze platter with cured meats, pickled vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, assorted cheeses, olives Tzatziki, hummus and pita
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Crispy Onions and Hawaiian Sea Salt
Ceviches with shrimp and scallops marinated in lime coconut milk, mango, jalapeños, palm sugar and cilantro
House Smoked salmon canapés, caper berries, grilled cippolinni and Creme Fraiche
Ahi Tuna tartare with advocado, Belgium endive, caramelized cippolinni, Palermo olive oil and tarot chips
Acorn Squash and carmelized onion tart
Beef carpaccio with saffron aioli and herb breadsticks
Alsation onion tart
Grilled octopus with Tuscan peppers, grilled cippolinni and pesto aioli served with arugula
Warm butter-poached Lobster salad with tarragon and citrus dressing
Watermelon gazpacho with heirloom tomatoes, roasted peppers and gremolata
French baby potato salad with scallions, green beans, herbs and tarragon vinaigrette
Classical Ceasar Salad
Aged ribeye steak with rosemary roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus
Beef tenderloin steak with artichoke ragout and scalloped potatoes and Bernaise Sauce
Whole fried red snapper with habaneros, ginger and scallions wrapped with pork belly grilled langostino
Brown Butter Seabass with Roasted Acorn Squash Puree and Polenta Cakes
Chateaubriand with Duchesses Potatoes, Bordelaise Sauce and Roasted Beets
Merlot Braised Short Ribs with creme Fraiche mashers and seasonal vegetables
Delmonico Steak with gorgonzola demi sauce, roasted asparagus, rosemary spuds
Tagiatelle with Garlicky, Saffron Broth served with Clams, Mussels, Lobster, and Halibut with Rouli
Black Garlic Risotto with Orange Lobster
Roasted leg of lamb with wild mushrooms, Hunters sauce, grilled asparagus and parsnips and Yukon mashers
Duck ragout with wild mushrooms and cippolinni onions and tagliatelle
Grilled seafood skewers with honey thyme and risotto Milanese
Salmon in puff pastry stuffed with spinach, rice and served with Lobster sauce
Bouillabaisse: Garlicky, Saffron Broth served with Clams, Mussels, Lobster, and Halibut with Rouli
Tresse of Salmon and Seabass Domestic Caviar, Lobster Sauce and Tourne Vegetables
Bananas Foster
Cherries Jubilee
Special Birthday cake
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Shawarma Spiced Lamb Ribs
Matzah Ball Soup Dumpling with Mirepoix, Chicken Bouillon, Schmaltz, Lemon Olive Oil, Dill
Seafood Paella: Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Clams, Rockfish, Sofrito, Aioli, Saffron and Bomba Rice
Natillas Cake wiith Cardamom Meringue and Berries
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Charcuterie board with a selection of Tuscan meats, cheeses, pate accompanied with almonds, olives and spreads. Served with focaccia bruschetta
Assorted Tuscan cheeses with dried fruit with sea salt, assorted olives and focaccia
Black sesame Ahi Tuna bruschetta with Spicy mayonaise, balsamic glaze, farmer tomato
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Crispy Onions and Hawaiian Sea Salt
Beef carpaccio with saffron aioli and herb breadsticks
House Smoked salmon canapés, caper berries, grilled cippolinni and Creme Fraiche
Mussels Meuniere- mussels in vin blanc cream with parsley and garlic croutons. GF
Pickled grilled vegetables with pumpkin hummus and pita
Panzanella Salad
Classical Ceasar
French baby potato salad with scallions, green beans, herbs and tarragon vinaigrette
Watermelon gazpacho with heirloom tomatoes, roasted peppers and gremolata
Ambrose salad with seasonal fruit and chantilly cream
Delmonico Steak with gorgonzola demi sauce, roasted asparagus, rosemary spuds
Brown Butter Seabass with Acorn Squash Puree and Polenta Cakes
Salmon in puff pastry stuffed with spinach, rice and served with Lobster sauce
Coq Au Vin- free range chicken with cippolinni onions, mushrooms and brandy
Braised beef short ribs with red wine gravy, garlic butter masher, grilled asparagus
Beef tenderloin steak with artichoke ragout and scalloped potatoes
Whole fried ancho fish with black beans and Spanish rice
Grilled seafood skewers with honey thyme and risotto Milanese
Moussaka- layers of eggplant, potatoes, lamb, red wine tomato sauce and classical bechamel
Roasted leg of lamb with wild mushrooms, Hunters sauce, grilled asparagus and parsnips and Yukon mashers
Napoletana eggplant parmesan with hand cut spaghetti Puttanesca
Bananas Foster
Cherries Jubilee
Grilled rosemary pound cake dipped in chocolate ganache and served salted caramel gelato
Special cake
Chocolate ice cream 3 ways with peanut brittle, roasted coconut and chantilly cream
Apple Tart Tartin with vanilla Gelato
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