Friday, July 13, 2012

SUMMER MENU 2012

Antipasti

Marinated Vegetables
artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers,
house made caponata   6

Caponata
sicilian stewed eggplant, celery, capers,
tomato, toasted pita bread   7

Hummus
house made hummus with
toasted pita bread   7

Fig & Toasted Walnut Tapenade
figs, walnuts, olives, capers, crostini   8

Mixed Olives
cerignola, manzanilla, oil cured   7

Caprese Salad
house made mozzarella, tomatoes,
basil pesto, balsamic reduction   9

Cured Meats
cured prosciutto, genoa, soppressata   9

Antipasti Misti
cured italian meats, marinated vegetables,
mixed olives, imported cheeses   18

Cheese Selections
Single Selection 7      Selection of Three 18      Selection of Four 21

Gorgonzola Dolce Italy, cow’s milk, soft
Pecorino Romano Italy, sheep’s milk, firm
Manchego Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Taleggio Italy, cow’s milk, soft
House Made Mozzarella Italy, cow’s milk, soft
Ask Server for Additional Selections

Appetizers

Mediterranean Pizza
olives, figs, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, toasted pita bread   8

Roasted Beet Salad
oranges, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette   8

Crispy Chicken Livers
pan fried livers with sun dried cherries and balsamic reduction, heirloom tomatoes, mixed greens     9

Mussels Diavolo
mussels in a spicy tomato ragu with chipotle aioli and toasted baguette   10

Citrus Cured Salmon
with crispy guanciale, spinach, citrus vinaigrette    11

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
marinated jumbo shrimp served over top of a corn salad    12

Filet Carpaccio
capers, basil oil, chives and shaved pecorino romano cheese    12

Lobster Ravioli
raviolis of lobster with a saffron beurre blanc sauce,
pecorino romano cheese    13

Mini Crab Cakes
mini balls of our house made crab cake, cilantro aïoli    13

Soups

Roasted Carrot Puree
carrots, cumin, tomatoes, cream    7

Sevillian Gazpacho
tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic    7


Salads

House Salad
mixed baby greens, dried figs, crumbled goat cheese, roasted soy nuts, honey-balsamic vinaigrette    8

Caesar Salad
roasted tomatoes, herb crostini, grated pecorino romano cheese,
caesar dressing    8

The Wedge
iceberg lettuce, roasted tomatoes, pancetta, crumbled
gorgonzola cheese and blue cheese dressing    9

Strawberry Spinach Salad
spinach, strawberries, toasted almonds, goat cheese with a raspberry vinaigrette    9

Entrees

Penne alla Vodka    15
(add grilled chicken breast $6 or
marinated grilled jumbo shrimp $8)
penne pasta, crushed roasted tomatoes,
vodka cream sauce, pecorino romano cheese

Vegetable Risotto     17
(add grilled chicken breast $6 or
marinated grilled jumbo shrimp $8)
risotto with squash, zucchini, onions,
tomatoes, oyster and button mushrooms

Potato & Goat Cheese Tart    18
caramelized onions, green beans, roasted tomatoes
goat cheese, spinach, citrus vinaigrette, basil oil

Pasta alla Carbonara     16
(add grilled chicken breast $6 or
marinated grilled jumbo shrimp $8)
fusilli pasta, pancetta, fresh basil,
sauteed shallots, pecorino romano cheese

Bucatini Pasta with Mussels & Clams   23
house made bucatini, heirloom tomatoes,
garlic white wine sauce, saffron aioli

Stuffed Chicken Breast    25
chicken breast stuffed with spinach,
manchego cheese & serrano ham served
with roasted potatoes and corn salad

Trout Meunière Amandine    24
lemon brown butter sauce, toasted almonds,
sweet potato mash with shallots and green beans

Portuguese Surf & Turf     28
little neck clams, premium reserve pork chop
with a lemon demiglaze, white wine sauce
over sautéed spinach and topped
with caramelized shallots


Pan Seared Salmon     26
served over sautéed spinach, shallots,
heirloom tomatoes, pancetta , citrus vinaigrette
and served with roasted fingerling potatoes

Parma Crusted Sea Scallops    28
served over a vegetable risotto with squash,
zucchini, onions, tomatoes,
oyster and button mushrooms

Veal Skirt Steak    27
parsley and basil pesto,
orzo salad with sundried tomatoes,
capers, feta cheese

Steak au Poivre     30
peppercorn crusted pan seared
New York strip steak with a brandy
cream sauce, roasted potatoes,
sautéed mushrooms & caramelized onions,
sautéed spinach

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes     29
panko breaded jumbo lump crab cakes,
roasted potatoes, corn salad, cilantro aïoli

Filet Migon    29
two 4 oz. filets with a mushroom demi glaze,
roasted potatoes, green beans

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake & Petit 4oz. Filet Combination    30
roasted potatoes, green beans, cilantro aïoli, mushroom demiglaze



Sides    4
Corn Salad
Green Beans
Oyster & Button Mushrooms
Orzo Salad
Roasted Potatoes
Sautéed Spinach

18% gratuity may be added to parties of six or more