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   ~ Appetizers ~

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras: France
Over a Granny Smith Apple tart and a Marcona Almond, arugula and Bayul's salad. $14.95

Chicken Kebobs with Falafel: Turkey
Yogurt marinated, grilled and served with crisp falafel, marinatd cucumbers and a Tahini sauce. $8.50

(GF) P.E.I Mussels
Crushed tomatoes, garlic, and pepper flakes with extra virgin olive oil and crusty bread. $11.95

(GF) Jumbo Diver Scallops:  Italy

Award Winning Best Appetizer—2004 Taste of the Nation
Wrapped in prosciutto and served over a fava bean puree with a lemon marmalade.  $11.95

Galette de Crabe et Homard: France
Provence style lobster and crab cakes finished with basil oil and a citrus buerre blanc. $11.95

Crispy Calamari:  North Africa
Chickpea flour crusted Morrocan spiced tomato sauce, fresh mint and peppadew peppers.  $9.95

Flat Bread : Greece
Marinated tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, extra virgin olive oil and feta cheese.   $8.95

Greek Meatballs(Keftedes): Greece
Slow cooked and served over garlic potato skordalia and a red wine sauce. $7.95


~ All appetizers may be served Mezze or Tapas style on platters ~
~ Please ask for a manager to assist you with any food allergy concerns ~


~Mid Courses and Salads ~

Papa al Pomodoro: Italy
A classic peasant soup. Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic simmered in chicken broth and bread. Finished with olive oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. $7.95

(GF)
 Flavors of the Mediterranean
Tapenade, Baba Ghanoush and Hummus served with dolmades, white bean Parmigiano-Reggiano salad, warm pita, Greek olives, peppadew peppers and extra virgin olive oil.  $8.95

(GF)Tega Hills  Mixed Greens Salad
Pistachio tuile and goat cheese boursin, roasted tomatoes and a Banyuls vinaigrette.  $7.95
 
(GF)
 Poached Pear and Baby Arugula Salad:  Italy
Spiced walnuts, Gorgonzola dolce and a Chianti reduction.  $8.95

(GF) Mediterranean Salad

Chopped romaine and crisp vegetables with olives, peppadew peppers and quail eggs. Tossed with a creamy lemon parmesan dressing and served with crisp herb lavash.  $7.95

~Cheese Selections~

France

Saint Andre: Soft ripened triple cream. Rich and buttery cows milk cheese

Italy
Gorgonzola Dolce:
Mild, young, blue creamy cheese.

Domestic
Grand Canaria: Wisconsin
An earthy sweet goat, sheep, cows milk
cheese cured in olive oil.

Bellavitano: Wisconsin A creamy rich cows milk cheese.
Cheddar-Parmesian like with fruity notes.

Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue: Oregon  A smoked Roquefort style cows milk cheese. 

San Joaquin Gold: California
A sweet, salty, buttery cows milk cheese fontina like. 


~Traditional Entrees~

(GF)Lamb Tagine:  Morocco
Slow cooked lamb shank simmered with Ras el Hanout and a blend of apricots, dates, carrots, beets and saffron potatoes.  $28.95

(GF)Duo of Wild Boar:  Italy                        
Grilled tenderloin and crepinette of shoulder braised with porcini mushrooms over chestnut risotto, served with rainbow Swiss chard and black currant marmalade.  $29.95

(GF)Whole Roasted Mediterranean Sea Bass:  Greece

Whole roasted Bronzini with fresh herbs, artichokes, pear tomatoes and a lemon spinach orzo pasta.  $28.95

(GF)Beef Tenderloin ala Blue:  Charlotte NC
Pan seared filet topped with creamy gorgonzola dolce, served with sweet onion
marmalade and a pancetta and green pea risotto.  $32.95

Mushroom Bolognese:  Italy 
Mixed chopped forest mushrooms slow cooked with diced vegetables and tomatoes over parppardelle pasta.   $19.95

(GF) Veal Osso Bucco
Slow braised with red wine and orange zest over ricotta ravioli, cippolini onions and cremini mushrooms.$27.95


 

 

~Seasonal Special Entrees~

(GF) Wild Striped Bass 
Pan seared and served over bacon and melted leek pommes Anna with black trumpet mushrooms and pinot beurre rouge. $27.95
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2007 Stoller "JV" Estate", Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir $16.95/glass


(GF) Butter Poached Lobster and Grilled NY Strip
With a potato and celeriac puree, sauteed pea tendrils, and glazed baby carrots. $37.95
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2005 B.V. Tapestry, Napa Valley Red Meritage $19.95/glass


Jumbo Scallops 
Sauteed with a butternut squash orzo, wilted arugula and toasted pumpkin seeds. $24.95
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2008 B.R. Cohn, Sonoma County Chardonnay $14.95/glass 


(GF) Pork Rack Chop  
Grilled and served with Manchego polenta and Catalan spinach. Finished with a red grape and sherry sauce. $24.95
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2006 Redemption Zin, Dry Creek Valley Sonoma Zinfandel  $14.95/glass


(GF) Rack of Lamb with a Romesco Crust
Oven roasted with sweet potato dauphinois, glazed Brussels sprouts and a cranberry mostarda. $28.95
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2008 Layer Cake, South Australia Shiraz $12.95/glass


Rabo De Toro En Croute
A traditional Spanish stew of slow cooked beef short ribs, winter vegetables, and red wine baked with a puff pastry crust. $19.95
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2005 Covila, Spanish Rioja Crianza $10.95/glass 


Ragu Alla Napoletano  
Beef, Pork, and veal slow simmered with soffritto, red wine, and tomato over paccheri pasta. $18.95
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2007 B. Carlo, Reserve Mendoza Argentinian Malbe $10.95/glass  


(GF) Items Are Gluten Free Upon Request

~Sides~
Crushed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Arbequina Olive Oil and Sea Salt.  $5.95
Sweet Pea and Pancetta Risotto  $7.95
Haricots Verts  $5.95


Executive Chef Gene Briggs
Sous Chef Samuel Jett