Friday, June 14, 2013

DINNER MENU FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013

                                             
Antipasti

Trio Plate of Mixed Olives  7
          three types of olives:  cerignola, manzanilla, oil cured
Marinated Vegetables   6
          artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, house made caponata
Sicilian Stewed Eggplant Caponata     7
         with celery, capers, tomato with toasted pita bread
Caprese Salad    9
         house made mozzarella, tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic reduction
Italian Cured Meats  
         cured prosciutto, genoa, soppressata                    
Antipasti Misti   18
         cured italian meats, marinated vegetables,
         mixed olives, imported cheeses

                                Cheese Selections
Single Selection  7     Selection of Three  18    Selection of Four  21
                                Served with Nuts, Honey and Dried Fruit

Gorgonzola Dolce  Italy, cow’s milk, soft 
House Made Mozzarella   Italy, cow’s milk, soft
Gruyere Switzerland, cow’s milk, semi firm
Landaff United States, cow’s milk, semi firm,
Manchego  Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Pecorino Romano  Italy, sheep’s milk, firm

Appetizers

Hummus     8
     house made hummus with toasted pita bread
Fig & Toasted Walnut Tapenade    8
     figs, walnuts, olives, capers, crostini
Roasted Beet Salad    9
     blood oranges, goat cheese, roasted beets, sherry maple vinaigrette
Mediterranean Pizza    10
     olives, figs, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, toasted pita bread       

                                                       Soups Du Jour
Ask Server for the Soup of the Day
 
Salads
House Salad   8
      mixed baby greens, dried figs, crumbled goat cheese,
      roasted soy nuts, honey-balsamic vinaigrette    

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

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

Arugula Salad   9
      with spicy walnuts, poached pears,
      crumbled gorgonzola cheese
      and a sherry maple vinaigrette


 Entrees

                       
Pasta Bolognese       19
        homemade tagletelli pasta,
        with a house made meat ragu,
        parmesan reggiano cheese                                            

Pollo de Jerez        24
        chicken breast with chorizo & sherry sauce,
        couscous with kalamata olives,  
        oven roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers,
        preserved lemon, green lentils

Pan Seared Wild Salmon      26
        roasted garlic potato puree, sautéed spinach,
        roasted red pepper, okra and wild mushrooms

Seasonal Fresh Fish     28
        lemon beurre blanc, brussels sprouts,
        roasted garlic potato puree                                                 

Braised Beef Short Rib     27
         with a sauce of red wine served with a saffron risotto

Ahi Tuna     28
         pan seared, with sautéed chickpeas,
         baby spinach, pancetta, garlic,
         shallots with a balsamic and fig reduction

Parma Crusted Sea Scallops    29
         mushroom risotto with lemon beurre blanc
                                                                                                         
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes  29
         jumbo lump crab cakes, garlic smashed potatoes,
         green beans, roasted garlic and basil aioli
                                                                                                           
 Filet Mignon   29
         8oz filet with demi glace, garlic smashed potatoes,
         sautéed green beans
                                                                                  
Surf and Turf Combination   30                                              
         jumbo lump crab cake and 4oz Filet,
         roasted garlic and basil aioli, demi glace,
         garlic smashed potatoes, sautéed green beans  

DINNER SPECIAL: JUNE 14th & 15th, 2003

Soups Du Jour:
            Beet Soup
                        Served Cold Topped with Crab Meat
            Onion Soup                              
                        Toasted Baguette with Gruyere Cheese                 

Appetizer Specials:      
            House Made Gravlax
                        Julienne of Cucumber and Zucchini,
                        Tomatoes, Mixed Greens

            House Made Gnocchi
                        With Peas, Pancetta, Tomato,
                        Wild Mushrooms, Shallots,
                        With a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

            House Made Raviolis
                        Filled with Shrimp, Carrots, Celery, Onions
                        Finished with Mushrooms, Shallots and a
                        Tomato Au Jus

Fish Special
            Gold and Brown Skate               
                        With Napoleon Spinach Béarnaise,
                        Green Beans & Carrots

Weekend Cheese Selections Available:
Gorgonzola Dolce, Italy, cow’s milk, soft, blue
Pecorino Romano, Italy, sheep’s milk, firm                          
Manchego, Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Landaff, USA, cow’s milk, semi firm
House Made Mozzarella, Italy cow’s milk, soft
Gruyere, Switzerland, cow’s milk, semi firm

Friday, March 29, 2013

Specials: March 29th, 30th & 31st, 2013

Soup Specials:
            Potato & Leek Soup
           
Appetizer Specials:      
            Bruschetta
                        Cream and Goat Cheese
                        With Shallots, Garlic, Fresh Basil
                        And a Balsamic Reduction

            Sesame Soy and Ginger Salad
                        Arugula Topped with Carrots,
                        Onions, Apples, Sesame Seeds
                        And a Sesame Soy & Ginger
                        Vinaigrette
           
Meat Special
            Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb
                        With a Mint Demi Glace,
                        Brussels Sprouts and
                        Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
                                   
Weekend Cheese Selections Available:
Gorgonzola Dolce, Italy, cow’s milk, soft, blue
Pecorino Romano, Italy, sheep’s milk, firm                          
Manchego, Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Landaff, USA, cow’s milk, semi firm
House Made Mozzarella, Italy cow’s milk, soft
Gruyere, Switzerland, cow’s milk, semi firm

Friday, March 15, 2013

Weekend Dinner Specials: March 15th, 16th & 17th, 2013

Soup Specials:
            Italian Minestrone Soup
           
Appetizer Specials:      
            Cream & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
                        With Shallots, Garlic, Fresh Basil
                        And a Balsamic Reduction

            Honey Cider Salad
                        Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese,
                        Dried Cranberries, Crispy Bacon
                        Candied Walnuts, Sliced Apples,
                        And a Honey Cider Vinaigrette                   

            Prime Filet of Beef Carpaccio
                        With Shallots, Capers, Garlic Oil
                        Shaved Pecorino Romano Cheese

Fish Special:
            Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
                        With a Balsamic Reduction,
                        Balsamic Infused Onions,
                        Served with a Warmed Potato,
                        Artichoke & Sundried Tomato Salad

Meat Special
            Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb
                        With a Mint Demi Glace
                        And a Mediterranean Orzo Salad
                                   
Weekend Cheese Selections Available:
Humboldt Fog, USA, goat’s milk, soft
Gorgonzola Dolce, Italy, cow’s milk, soft, blue
Pecorino Romano, Italy, sheep’s milk, firm                          
Manchego, Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Landaff, USA, cow’s milk, semi firm
House Made Mozzarella, Italy cow’s milk, soft
Gruyere, Switzerland, cow’s milk, semi firm

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Dinner Specials: March 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2013

Soup Specials:
            Moroccan Roasted Carrot Soup
                        With Carrots, Cumin, Ginger, Fresh Herbs

Appetizer Specials:
            Caramelized Onion & Leak Tart
                        Served Over Bed of Spring Mix
                        With a Lemon Vinaigrette
                       
            Honey Cider Salad
                        Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese,
                        Dried Cranberries, Crispy Bacon
                        Candied Walnuts, Sliced Apples,
                        And a Honey Cider Vinaigrette                   

            Prime Filet of Beef Carpaccio
                        With Shallots, Capers, Garlic Oil
                        Shaved Pecorino Romano Cheese

Fish Special:
            Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
                        With a White Wine Cream Sauce,
                        Leeks, Tomatoes, Garlic, Shallots,
                        Sautéed Spinach, Horseradish
                        Mash Potatoes

House Made Pasta Special
            Handkerchief Pepper & Parsley Pasta
                        With a Lemon Rosemary Cream Sauce
                        Filled with Roasted Chicken, Fennel,
                        Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Topped with
                        House Made Focaccia Bread Crumbs

Meat Special
            Coffee Rubbed Sirloin Pub Steak
                        Grilled Coffee Rubbed Pub Steak
                        Topped with Tri Colored Pepper,
                        Sautéed Onions and Served
                        With Duchess Potatoes
           
Weekend Cheese Selections Available:
Humboldt Fog, USA, goat’s milk, soft
Gorgonzola Dolce, Italy, cow’s milk, soft, blue
Pecorino Romano, Italy, sheep’s milk, firm                          
Manchego, Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Landaff, USA, cow’s milk, semi firm
House Made Mozzarella, Italy cow’s milk, soft
Gruyere, Switzerland, cow’s milk, semi firm

Friday, February 22, 2013

SPECIALS: February 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 2013

Soup Specials:
            Chicken Gumbo
                        With Celery, Carrots, Okra,
                        Crumbled Andouille Sausage,
                        Green & Yellow Peppers
                        And Crumbled Italian Sausage

Appetizer Specials:
            Cream & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
                        With Shallots, Garlic, Fresh Basil,
                        And a Balsamic Reduction
                                   
            Honey Cider Salad
                        Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese,
                        Dried Cranberries, Crispy Bacon
                        Candied Walnuts, Sliced Apples,
                        And a Honey Cider Vinaigrette                   

            Stuffed Roasted Endive
                        With Italian Sausage, Cream Cheese,
                        Roasted Fennel & Caramelized Onions
           
Fish Special:
            Pecan Crusted Catfish
                        With Brown Rice and
                        Sautéed Green Swiss Chard,
                       

Meat Special
            Grilled Marinated New York Strip Steak
                        Topped with Sautéed Mushrooms,
                        Onions & Peppers and Served with
                        Roasted Multi Colored
                        Baby Fingerling Potatoes
           
Weekend Cheese Selections Available:
Humboldt Fog, USA, goat’s milk, soft
Gorgonzola Dolce, Italy, cow’s milk, soft, blue
Pecorino Romano, Italy, sheep’s milk, firm                          
Manchego, Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Landaff, USA, cow’s milk, semi firm
House Made Mozzarella, Italy cow’s milk, soft
Gruyere, Switzerland, cow’s milk, semi firm

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

SPECIALS: February 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th, 2013

Soup Specials:
            Cream of Artichoke Soup
                        With Roasted Artichokes, Carrots,
                        Leeks and Fresh Herbs          

            Chicken Gumbo
                        With Celery, Carrots, Okra,
                        Green & Yellow Peppers, Italian Sausage

Appetizer Specials:
            Cream & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
                        With Shallots, Garlic, Fresh Basil,
                        And a Balsamic Reduction
                                   
            Honey Cider Salad
                        Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese,
                        Dried Cranberries, Crispy Bacon
                        Candied Walnuts, Sliced Apples,
                        And a Honey Cider Vinaigrette                   

            Prime Filet of Beef Carpaccio
                        With Red Onions, Capers,
                        Pecorino Romano Cheese,
                        Garlic Oil
           
Fish Special:
            Lavender Honey Glazed Wild Salmon
                        With Baby Carrots,
                        Dirty Rice and an English Pea Puree

Meat Special
            Pan Seared Duck Breast
                        With a Raspberry Blood Orange Gastrique,
                        Red Quinoa and a Sweet Potato Puree
           
Weekend Cheese Selections Available:
Humboldt Fog, USA, goat’s milk, soft
Gorgonzola Dolce, Italy, cow’s milk, soft, blue
Pecorino Romano, Italy, sheep’s milk, firm                          
Manchego, Spain, sheep’s milk, semi firm
Landaff, USA, cow’s milk, semi firm
House Made Mozzarella, Italy cow’s milk, soft
Gruyere, Switzerland, cow’s milk, semi firm