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Annual Meeting Food Selections

Food Allergen and Gluten Advisory: Unless specifically noted otherwise, food prepared might contain or come into contact with gluten or these allergens: Wheat, egg, shellfish, fish, milk, tree nut, soy, peanut and sesame. GHSA relies on food provider to report allergens.

Sunday, August 30

Business Meeting Lunch (State Highway Safety Office only)
BURGER BAR LUNCH BUFFET 

  • Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Bacon and Cheddar on the Side (GF,V)

  • Traditional Coleslaw (GF, DF, VGN)

  • Elote Corn Salad (GF, V)

  • Hamburgers, Buns on the Side (GF, DF)

  • Fried Chicken Patties, Buns on the Side (DF)

  • BBQ Pulled Jackfruit (GF, DF, VGN) – by special request only

  • Toppings: Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Onion Slices, Pickle Chips, Sliced Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese, Mayo, Ketchup, Yellow Mustard, Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce (VGN) and Chipotle Ranch (GF)

  • Herb Roasted Potato Wedges (DF, GF, VGN)

  • Warm Apple Crisp (GF, DF, VGN) with Vanilla Bean Cream on the Side (V)

 

Business Meeting Break (State Highway Safety Office only)

  • House-Made Butter Banana Blondies (V) 

  • House-Made Fudge Brownies (V)

  • House-Made Gluten-Free Fudge Brownies (GF)

 

Opening Celebration

  • Smoked Salmon on a Pretzel Crostini with Beet Horseradish Sauce

  • Bacon Deviled Eggs with Chives (GF)

  • Buffalo Chicken Spring Roll with Blue Cheese Dip

  • Black Bean Empanada with Lime Creme (V)

  • Tomato Caprese Skewers (V, GF)

  • Mini Pork Chop Slider with Caramelized Onion, Blackberry and Blueberry Gastrique (DF)

  • Golden Cheese Curds (V) with Buttermilk Ranch (GF, V)

  • Garlic Waffle Fries with Ketchup and Brewhouse Mustard (GF, DF, V)

  • Fried Pickles with Chipotle Ranch (V)

BUILD YOUR OWN MAC AND CHEESE STATION 

  • Classic Mac and Cheese with Cavatappi Pasta (V)

  • White Cheddar Gnocchi and Cheese (V)

  • PROTEINS: Bacon, Grilled Chicken Slices, Shredded Brisket, Cajun Baby Shrimp (GF, DF), Fried Tofu (GF, DF, VGN)

  • VEGETABLES: Baby Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion, Roasted Mushrooms, Broccoli Florets, Flame Roasted Corn and Peppers, Mini Sweet Pepper Rings, Marinated Artichokes (DF, GF, VGN), Crispy Onions (V)

DESSERT

  • Vegan Apple Crumble (DF,GF,VGN), Berry Crumb Bars, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mini Cheesecake Bites, Chocolate Petit Fours, Monster Cookies (*NUTS), Lemon Bars, Lemon Mini Tarts, and Cream Puffs

Monday, August 31
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
THE CLASSIC BREAKFAST BUFFET 

  • Local and Seasonal Whole and Sliced Fruits (GF, DF, VGN)

  • Assorted Danish and Croissant Twists (V)

  • Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Gluten Free Granola (GF, V, *NUTS)

  • Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese (GF, V)

  • Crispy Bacon (GF, DF)

  • Hash Brown Casserole (GF, V)

  • Pigs in a Blanket (NO PORK) - Chicken Sausage Nestled in Buttermilk Pancakes with Pure Maple Syrup

  • Vegan Sausage Patty (DF, VGN) [special meal card required]

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
DELI SANDWICH LUNCH BUFFET 

  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (GF)

  • Macaroni Salad with Peas, Roasted Peppers, and Carrots (GF,V)

  • DECONSTRUCTED Mixed Green Salad with Gorgonzola, Candied Pistachio, Dried Cherries, and Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF,V)

PRE-MADE SANDWICHES

  • Turkey and Havarti: Sliced Turkey and Havarti with Basil Mayo, Lettuce, and Tomato on Herb Focaccia

  • Italian Cold Cuts: Sliced Ham, Genoa Salami, Capicola, Pepperoni & Provolone topped with Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Herb Italian Dressing on a Sub Roll

  • Roast Beef Wrap: Fresh Roasted Rare Beef with Cucumber, Swiss Cheese, Fresh Spinach, and Horseradish Aioli in a Tomato Herb Tortilla

  • Quinoa Vegetable Wrap: Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Artichokes, Sunflower Sprouts, Spinach and Spicy Vegan Mustard in Gluten Free Wrap (GF, DF, VGN)

SIDES & DESSERT

  • Herb Dusted House-Made Chips (DF, GF, VGN)

  • Pickle Spears (DF, GF, VGN)

  • House-Made Lemon Blondies with Raspberry (V)

 

Tuesday, September 1
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
BREAKFAST BISTRO

  • Seasonal Sliced Fruits and Orange Wedges (GF, DF, VGN)

  • Raspberry Coffee Cake and Carrot Zucchini Bread (V)

  • Midwest Scramble with Egg, Herb Roasted Red Pepper, Squash, Artichokes with White Cheddar (GF, V)

  • Turkey Sausage Patties (GF,DF,NO PORK)

  • Vegan Sausage Patty (DF, VGN) [special meal card required]

 

Networking Lunches
BACKYARD BBQ LUNCH BUFFET ​

  • Vegetable Tortilla Soup (DF, VGN, GF)

  • Warm Cornbread and Whipped Honey Butter (V)

  • Deconstructed Mixed Field Greens, Pickled Red Onions, Spiced Sunflower Seeds, Smoked Cheddar, with Avocado Ranch Dressing (GF, V)

  • Potato Salad (GF, DF, V)

  • Cider Brined Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon and Honey Herb Jus (GF, DF)

  • Braised Short Rib with Red Wine Demi (DF, GF)

  • Ricotta Jack and Chive Au Gratin Potatoes (GF, V)

  • Green Beans with Fried Garlic and Roasted Hemp Seeds (GF, DF, VGN)

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake (V, *NUTS)

  • BBQ Pulled Jackfruit (GF, DF, VGN) and Seasonal Fruit Cup (GF, DF, VGN) [special meal card required]

 

Taste of the State at U.S. Bank Stadium

  • FRENCH ONION CROSTINI Grilled Sourdough, Caramelized Onion

  • CHICKEN SATAY Tequila Lime Sauce (GF, DF)

  • ROASTED VEGETABLE STUFFED MUSHROOM Vegan Mozzarella, Roasted Vegetables (VGN)

  • VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL Sweet Chili Sauce (VGN, GF)

  • JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL Citrus Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish Cream, Charred Lemons, Tabasco Sauce (GF)

  • CLASSIC SLIDERS Beef Sliders, Caramelized Onion, White Cheddar Cheese, Bistro Sauce, Pickles, Brioche Buns

  • MADE TO ORDER PASTA Cheese Tortellini, Cavatappi, Alfredo Sauce, Marzano Basil Sauce, Onion, Pepper, Broccoli, Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese

  • RED VELVET CAKE

  • FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE Raspberries, Fresh Whipped Cream (V, GF)

  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Whip Cream, Chocolate Curls, Sprinkles, Oreo, M&M, Toffee, Cherry

 

Wednesday, September 2
Roadway Safety Awards Breakfast

  • Seasonal Fruit Cup (GF, DF, VGN)

  • Frosted Cinnamon Rolls (V)

  • Egg White and Mushroom Frittata (GF, DF, V)

  • Pecanwood Smoked Bacon (GF, DF)

  • Caramelized Onion and Herb Fingerling Potatoes (GF, DF, VGN)

  • Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options [special meal card required]

V = vegetarian

VGN = vegan

GF = gluten-free

DF = dairy-free

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