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Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin St
Houston, TX 77010
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Corporate Boxes
All Hot Boxes & Sandwich Boxes include hummus dip, cucumber salad, pita & your choice of baklava, cookie or fruit. All condiments are provided on the side
Hot Boxes
Specialty Shawarma Wrap
$11.95
your choice of chicken, beef or lamb kufte in a pita wrap
Specialty Shawarma on Pilaf
$11.95
your choice of chicken, beef or lamb on a bed of rice or cracked wheat pilaf
Falafel Pita Wrap
$10.95
Chickpea patties with veggies & tahini sesame dressing
Kabob Skewers on Pilaf
$13.95
chicken, beef, ground beef kufte, lamb or lamb kufte skewers
Beef Pasticcio
$13.95
our Greek lasagna bechamel sauce
Sandwich Boxes
on fresh house-made bread
Grilled Veggie Sandwich
$10.95
on black olive bread with hummus mayo
Italian Sandwich
$10.95
ham, salami & provolone on potato bread with pepperoncini, red wine vinaigrette & olive spread
Tuna Salad
$10.95
our classic, served on honey whole wheat with lettuce & tomato
Roasted Beef
$10.95
on potato bread with Havarti cheese, horseradish mayo, arugula & tomato
Rosemary Ham/Aged Cheddar
$10.95
on honey whole wheat with Dijon honey mustard & romaine lettuce
Pesto Chicken Salad on Croissant
$10.95
with lettuce & tomato
Turkey & Swiss on Croissant
$10.95
with hummus mayo, lettuce & tomato (bacon optional)
Grilled Feta Veggie Pita Wrap
$10.95
vegetarian
Salad Boxes
All salad boxes include hummus dip, pita & your choice of cookie, baklava or fruit*
Specialty shawarma Salad
$11.95
your choice of chicken, beef or lamb kufte
Salmon Salad
$12.95Falafel Salad
$11.95Pesto Chicken Salad
$11.95Hill Country Fried or Grilled Chicken Salad
$12.95Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
$11.95Salad Trio
$11.95
pesto chicken salad, curry chicken salad & tuna salad on mixed greens
Vegan Salad
$11.95
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, roasted vegetable medley with balsamic vinaigrette, served with eggplant ikra dip, veggie sticks & fruit
The Mediterranean
$10.95
mixed greens and cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette and feta appetizer, with veggie grape leaves
Main Dishes
minimum apply
Kabob Skewers
chicken, lamb, beef, beef kufte or lamb kufte
- Mini (2oz) $3.00
- Lg (5oz) $4.50
Shrimp Skewers
lightly blackened with veggies
- Mini $3.50
- Lg $5.50
Rotisserie Chicken
- Half $4.95
- Whole $8.25
Shawarma
chicken, beef or lamb
- (per lb) $15.95
- Wrap $7.95
Hill Country Fried Chicken Breast
- (ea) $4.50
Chicken Cordon Blue
- (ea) $5.50
Chicken Parmesan
with marinara
- (ea) $4.50
Chicken Alfredo
with linguini spinach & mushrooms
- (per lb) $9.99
Grilled Chicken with Chef's Sauce
lemon-herb, mushroom or picatta
- (ea) $4.50
Lamb Tangine
with apricots & chickpeas
- (per lb) $12.99
Lamb Shank Slow Roasted
- (ea) $8.50
Garlic Rosemary Leg of Lamb
- MKT
Penne Bolognese
- (per lb) $9.99
Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles
- (per lb) $10.99
Herb-Crusted Salmon with Chef's Sauce
lemon-caper, pomegranate, white wine, sweet chili or blood orange
- (ea) $7.99
Vegetable-Stuffed Tilapia
- (ea) $7.99
Stuffed Bell Pepper with Rice & Lentils
- (ea) $5.99
Stuffed Bell Pepper with Beef & Rice
- (ea) $6.99
Family Style Entrees
$40 Half Pan, feeds 10-15 people | $75 Full Pan, feeds 16-20 people
Greek Pasticcio
pasta with ground beef & bechamel sauce
Greek Moussaka
with eggplant & veggies or eggplant & beef
Classic Lasagna
chicken, beef or vegetable
Sides
3 lb minimum-price per lb
Potatoes, Roasted Herbed
$5.99Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Herbed
$5.99Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$6.99Roasted Root Medley
$5.99
with parsnip, carrot, turnip & beet
Pilaf
$5.99
homestyle white rice or cracked wheat
Mujaddara Lentil Pilaf
$8.99
lentils, rice & caramelized onions
Risotto
$6.99
with mushroom & cheese
Maria's Pasta
$6.99
with cherry tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms & olive oil
Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze
$6.99Green Bean Almond Saute
$6.99Roasted Cauliflower
$6.99Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$6.99Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
$6.99Broccoli Sautee
$6.99
with Parmesan & lemon zest
Eggplant Imam Bayendi
$7.99Platters
12-inch platters feed approximately 10 people, 16-inch feed 20 people & 18-inch feed 30 people
Meze Appetizer Platter
muhammara, hummus, feta appetizer, tabouli, Sicilian olives & pita chips
- 16" $55.00
- 18" $65.00
Just Hummus Platter (or other deli dips)
bread bowl, homemade dip & pita chips
- 16" (3lbs) $40.00
- 18" (5lbs) $55.00
Charcuterie Platter
assorted olives, cured meats & sliced baguettes
- 16" $55.00
- 18" $65.00
Seasonal Fruit Platter
- 12" $45.00
- 16" $55.00
- 18" $65.00
Fruit & Cheese Platter
- 12" $45.00
- 16" $55.00
- 18" $65.00
Assorted Petite Sandwiches
on croissant or brioche
- 24 Count $72.00
Deli Meat Platter
- 12" $55.00
- 16" $65.00
- 18" $75.00
Deli Cheese Platter
- 12" $55.00
- 16" $65.00
- 18" $75.00
Deli Meat & Cheese Platter
- 12" $55.00
- 16" $65.00
- 18" $75.00
Vegetable Platter
with zesty dressing
- 12" $35.00
- 16" $45.00
- 18" $55.00
Jumbo Chilled Shrimp Platter
with cocktail sauce
- Small (2lbs) $50.00
- Medium (4lbs) $80.00
- Large (6lbs) $125.00
Cookie Platter
decorated with mint & berries
- 12" (15 Cookies) $25.00
- 16" (25 Cookies) $35.00
- 18" (35 Cookies) $45.00
Cake Ball Platter
decorated with mint & berries
- 12" (15 Cookies) $45.00
- 16" (25 Cookies) $65.00
- 18" (35 Cookies) $90.00
Baklava Platter
decorated with mint & berries
- 12" (12 Pcs) $18.00
- 16" (24 Pcs or 30 Pcs Petite Cut) $35.00
- 18" (48 Pcs or 70 Pcs Petite Cut) $55.00
Finger Foods
minimum of 12 of each item, price per piece unless otherwise noted
Petite Brioche or Croissant Sandwich Bites
$3.00Seasonal Crostini
$1.50 – $2.25
chef's appetizers on toasted baguette
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
$1.25Curry or Pesto Chicken Tart
$1.50Pancetta-Spiked Deviled Egg
$1.50Grilled Saganaki Cheese Skewer
$2.50Mini Kabob Skewers
$3.00Mini Shrimp Skewers
$3.50Eggplant Pinwheel
$3.00
cut in 2
Hill Country Fried Chicken Strips
with dipping sauce
- (per lb) $8.99
Savory Mini Pies
$1.50
Beef sambosay, spinach, cheese, spinach-cheese, chicken, lamb-potato or beef-potato
Meatballs in Ragu
- (per lb) $8.99
Spicy Chicken Meatballs
in sweet chili scallion sauce
- (per lb) $8.99
Cod Croquettes
- (per lb) $8.99
Mini Crab Cakes
$3.50
with aioli sauce
Risotto Balls
$2.00
with Parmesan & mushrooms
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
$1.75Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates
$2.50
stuffed with goat cheese
Meze
minimum apply, price per lb
Babaganouj Eggplant Dip
$6.99
smoky roasted eggplant, tahini-sesame, garlic, lemon & spice
Eggplant Ikra Dip
$6.99
roasted eggplant, tomato, onion, garlic & bell pepper
Hummus Chickpea Dip
$6.99
garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, yogurt & lemon
Muhammara Red Pepper Dip
$7.99
roasted red pepper, walnut dip with pomegranate molasses & spices
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$7.99
wilted spinach, Parmesan cheese medley & artichokes
Tzatziki Yogurt-Cucumber Dip
$4.99
yogurt, baby cucumber, garlic & mint
Falafel Veggie Patties
- (ea) $0.75
Feta Appetizer
$7.99String Cheese Appetizer
$8.79Veggie Grape Leaves
$5.99
about 16 pieces; stuffed with white rice, onion & lemon
Armenian Grape Leaves
$6.99
about 8 pieces; stuffed with rice, currante, pine nuts, mint, dill, onion & pomegranate
Mama's Beef Grape Leaves
$7.99
about 16 pieces; stuffed with rice, ground beef, onion, parsley & herbs
Cabbage Ecstasy
$7.99
about 4 pieces; cabbage leaves stuffed with green lentils, bulgur, garbanzo & kidney beans
Black Olive Tapenade
$8.99Assorted Olives
$8.99Plantain Chips
$8.00
with chimichurri or mango salsa, feeds 4 to 6
Salads
3 lb, minimum quantity, price per lb
House Salad (Per Person)
Mediterranean Salad, Greek Salad, Spinach Salad or Caesar Salad
- (ea) $2.50
Adrienne's Beet Salad
$6.99
beets, walnuts, parsley, garlic & olive oil
African Black-Eyed Pea Salad
$6.99
with cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, parsley & spicy peppers
Athenian Pasta Salad
$6.99
bowtie pasta, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes & bell peppers
Willie's Baked Potato Salad
$6.99
potatoes, scallions, sour cream, cheddar cheese & bacon
Black Bean Mango salad
$6.99
with mango, cilantro, bell peppers & jewel couscous
Calamari Salad
$9.99
with celery, bell peppers, scallions, parsley, garlic & lemon juice
Caprese Salad
$8.99
cherry tomatoes, mozzarella & fresh basil
Chicken & Nut Couscous
$7.99
with shredded rotisserie chicken, wild rice, scallion, bell peppers, almonds & cilantro
Chicken Pesto Pasta
$8.99
with penne, feta, sun-dried tomatoes & basil pesto
Chicken Pesto Salad
$8.99
dried cranberries, walnuts, celery & basil pesto
Chickpea Salad
$6.99
with red onions & bell peppers in a lemon parsley vinaigrette
Cucumber salad
$6.99
baby cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions & olives in an olive oil mint dressing
Cafe Tuna Salad
$7.99
with celery & chives
Curry Chicken Salad
$8.99
with pecans, dried cherries, peppers, fruit chutney & herbs
Farmhouse Coleslaw
$5.99
Shredded cabbage, horseradish & pine nuts
Greek Elephant Bean salad
$6.99
in tomato Sauce
Lentil salad
$6.99Orzo Pistachio Apricot Salad
$6.99
orzo pasta, apricots & pistachios in a ginger vinaigrette
Summer Roasted Corn Salad
$6.99
corn, black beans, bell peppers, cilantro & spices
Tabouli
$6.99
classic or pomegranate; with bulger, tomato, green onions, parsley, mint, peppers, oil & spices
Breakfast Boxes
Chicken Shawarma Breakfast Wrap Box
$8.95
pita wrap with scrambles egg, chicken shawarma, sauteed spinach, tomato, onion, potato, Swiss cheese & garlic sauce, with a side of fruit & yogurt
Kielbasa & Cheddar Breakfast Wrap Box
$8.95
pita wrap with scrambled egg, kielbasa, roasted peppers, hash browns & cheddar cheese, with a side of fruit & yogurt
Veggie Breakfast Wrap Box
$8.95
pita wrap with scrambled egg, sauteed spinach, tomato, onion, potato, Swiss cheese & garlic sauce, with a side of fruit & yogurt
Quiche Box
$8.95
Quiche slice, with a side of fresh fruit, yogurt & granola
Classic Breakfast Box
$8.95
sausage or bacon wrap or croissant with scrambled egg & potato, with a side of fruit & yogurt
Continental Breakfast Box
$8.95
muffin, fresh fruit, yogurt & granola
Family Style Breakfast
Eggs, Scrambled
plain
- (per lb) $4.99
Eggs, Scrambled with Cheese & Chives
- (per lb) $5.99
Roasted Potatoes with Aleppo Pepper
- (per lb) $4.99
French Toast Casserole
20 pc
- Half $25.00
- Full $45.00
Waffle
- (ea) $3.50
Bacon
- Slice $0.65
Sausage
- Link $0.75
Toast
White or wheat - minimum 10 slices
- (ea) $0.45
Biscuit
- (ea) $1.25
Fruit Trays
- 12" $45.00
- 16" $55.00
- 18" $65.00
Yogurt
- (ea) $2.25
Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit
- (per lb) $7.99
- add seasonal berries (per lb)
- $10.99
A La Carte -Sweet
Mini Breakfast Pastries
assorted
- (ea) $2.00
Almond Croissant
- $2.50
- Mini $2.00
Chocolate Croissant
- $2.50
- Mini $2.00
Angel Wings with Cinnamon Sugar
- (ea) $2.00
Fruit Tart
- $4.50
- Mini $2.50
Muffins
assorted
- $2.25
- Mini $1.85
Danishes
assorted
- (ea) $2.75
Scones
assorted
- $2.79
- Mini $2.25
Cinnamon Roll
- (ea) $2.95
Caramel Pecan Roll
- (ea) $2.95
Turnovers
assorted
- (ea) $2.75
Almond Horn
$2.75Eclairs
- $3.50
- Mini $2.50
Berry Parfait
$4.25Chef's Coffee Cake
- 10" (8 ppl) $20.00
- 12" (10 ppl) $25.00
A La Carte - Savory
Ham & Swiss Croissant
- $4.25
- Mini $3.25
Sausage & Swiss Croissant
- $3.25
- Mini $2.25
Chicken Shawarma Breakfast Wrap
$5.95
scrambled eggs, chicken shawarma, sauteed spinach, tomato, onion, potato, Swiss Cheese & garlic sauce
Kielbasa-Cheddar Breakfast Wrap
$5.95
scrambled egg, kielbasa, roasted peppers, hash browns & cheddar
Veggie Breakfast Wrap
$5.95
scrambled egg, sauteed spinach, tomato, onion, potato, Swiss cheese & garlic sauce
Classic Breakfast Wrap or Croissant
$5.95
sausage or bacon with egg & potato
Quiche
- Whole $35.00
- Slice $5.25
Bagel
- $1.50
- Mini $1.00
- cream cheese
- $0.35
Plain Croissant
- $1.65
- Mini $1.00
Beverages
Water
- (ea) $1.50
Assorted Sodas
- (ea) $1.50
French Lemonades
- Bottle $2.00
Iced Tea
assorted
- Bottle $3.00
House-Brewed Iced Tea
- Gallon $15.00
Coffee American Decaf
- (per gallon) $26.00
Coffee American Regular
- (per gallon) $24.00
Lemonade
- (per gallon) $15.00
Fruit Punch
- (per gallon) $18.00
Orange Juice
- Half Gallon (ea) $8.00
Bakery
Signature Cakes
- 1/4 Sheet Cake (Servings 20) - Signature $55.00
- 1/4 Sheet Cake (Servings 20) - with Fruit $65.00
- 1/2 Sheet Cake (Servings 40)- Signature $75.00
- 1/2 Sheet Cake (Servings 40)- with Fruit $85.00
- Full Sheet Cake (Servings 80)- Signature $120.00
- Full Sheet Cake (Servings 80)- with Fruit $150.00
9" Pies
- Signature (Servings 8) $18.00
10" Tortes & Tarts
- Signature (Servings 10)- Starting At $36.00
Special Order & Wedding Cakes
Pricing varies based on ingredients & design. Contact our catering staff or chef's to discuss the many dessert options. All specialty bakery items require at least a 24-hour notice
Special Order & Wedding Cakes
- Slice $5.00–$8.00
Baklava
apple, chocolate, pistachio, walnut, finger or assorted
Half Tray
$29.00
24 pcs or 30 pcs petite cut
Full Tray
$49.00
48 pcs or 70 pcs petite cut
Half Platter
$35.00
decorated with mint & berries; 24 pcs or 30 pcs petite cut
Full Platter
$55.00
decorated mint & berries; 48 pcs or 70 pcs petite cut
Namoura
Mideast semolina cake with simple syrup
Half Tray
$16.00
12 pcs or 30 pcs petite cut
Full Tray
$29.00
28 pcs or 70 pcs petite cut
Half Platter
$22.00
decorated with mint & berries; 12 pcs or 30 pcs petite cut
Full Platter
$35.00
decorated with mint & berries ;28 pcs or 70 pcs petite cut
Seasonal Petite Desserts
12 pc minimum per item
Petite Cakes, Tarts, Brownies, Eclairs
- (ea) $2.25–$2.50
Chef's Dessert Shooters
- (ea) $2.50
Custom Decorated & Designed Cookies
- Starting At (ea) $3.00
*Hummus dip, cookie and baklava choices do not apply as vegan options for this box.
Choose Frosting
Butter Cream
Chocolate Ganache
Cream Cheese
Rolled Fondant
available only for weddings cakes
Our Signature Creations
White Cake
with strawberry jam & butter cream
Almond Sponge Cake
with cherry filling & rolled fondant
Chocolate Cake
with raspberry jam & butter cream
White Cake
with lemon curd, raspberry jam & butter cream
Chocolate Cake
w/ raspberry, chocolate mouse & butter cream
Tiramisu
this is not available as a wedding cake
Raspberry Mouse
light & fluffy fresh raspberry mouse
Opera Almond Sponge Cake
w/ espresso syrup & choc. ganache
Double Chocolate
decadent chocolate cake w/ choc. ganache
Napoleon
layers of puff pastry & vanilla pastry cream
Featured Items
Cakes
servings 20
- quarter sheet $55.00
- half sheet $75.00
- full sheet $120.00
With Fruit
serves 40
- quarter sheet $65.00
- half sheet $85.00
- full sheet $150.00
Tiramisu
serves 80
- quarter sheet $65.00
- half sheet $85.00
- full sheet $150.00
**available only for wedding cakes.
Traditional
Whole Roasted Turkey
with citrus, garlic and herbs
- (per lb) $5.99
Roasted Brined Turkey
Breast sliced or whole
- (per lb) $8.99
Glazed Spiral-Cut Ham
- (per lb) $9.99
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
with balsamic glaze
- (per lb) $35.99
Phoenicia Style
Whole Halal Turkey
with harissa olive oil rub
- (per lb) $7.99
Herb Crusted Boneless Leg of Lamb
- (per lb) $14.99
Braised Lamb Shanks
- (ea) $8.50
Herb Roasted Salmon Fillet
- (per lb) $13.99
Pomegranate Glazed Salmon Fillet
- (per lb) $13.99
Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb
- (per lb) $18.99
By the Pound
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$4.99Roasted Potatoes
$4.99
with Aleppo pepper and herbs
Sweet Potato Purée
$5.99
w/spiced brown sugar
Chickpea Tagine
$5.99
with preserved lemons
Savory Bread Stuffing
$5.99Quinoa Stuffing
$8.99Wild Rice Pilaf
$9.99
with dried cranberries
Holiday Pilaf
$5.99
with currants, pistachios and spice
Brussels Sprouts Roasted
$6.99
with chestnuts
Curried Butternut Squash
$6.99Creamed Kale
$6.99
with fried onions
Turkey or Mushroom Gravy
- Qt $8.99
Cranberry Sauce
- Pt $6.99
By the Pan
or the pound; half $20 | full $38 | lb $5.99
Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole
Leek Tart
Savory Corn Pudding
Eggplant Iman Bayendi
Green Bean Casserole
Potato and Butternut Squash Gratin
By the Platter and the Piece
Chilled Poached Shrimp
w/ cocktail sauce
- Sm $50.00
- Med $80.00
- Lg $125.00
Meat And/or Cheese Tray
- 12" $55.00
- 16" $65.00
- 18" $75.00
Meze Appetizer Tray
- 16" $55.00
- 18" $65.00
Vegetable Tray
- 12" $35.00
- 16" $45.00
- 18" $55.00
Fruit and Cheese Tray
- 12" $45.00
- 16" $55.00
- 18" $65.00
Mini Crab Cakes
- 1 Dz Minimum (ea) $4.00
Seasonal Crostini
- 1 Dz Minimum (ea) $1.50
Pancetta Spiked Deviled Eggs
- 1 Dz Minimum (ea) $1.50
Bacon Wrapped Dates
- 1 Dz Minimum (ea) $1.50
From the Bakery
Corn Bread Muffins
- Doz $7.50
Pretzel Dough Dinner Rolls
- Doz $12.00
Cheddar and Green Onion "Muffins"
- Doz $8.50
French Baguettes
- (ea) $2.49
Sweet Endings
Texas Classic 9" Pies
$15.00
Pecan or Pumpkin
Fruit Cobbler
$15.00Yule Log
- 4" $13.00
- 8" $25.00