INDOOR LUNCH
Starters
Mussels – “Mouclade” simmered in a spicy curry, nettle & root vegetable broth with garlic croutons $20.00
Salad of Oregon Bay shrimp, lettuces, carrots, scallions, croutons & creamy feta dressing $22.00
Asparagus, Black Sheep fresh cheese, sesame oatcakes, marinated shallots, Aleppo toasted garlic and aged balsamic $20.00
Salad of spring greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $14.00 with blue cheese add $3.00
Salad of snap peas, beets, greens, crispy garbanzos, lemon and Tahini dressing $19.00
Select Pacific oysters on the half shell with a yuzu-kosho granite (1/2 dozen) $20.00
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil $5.00
Main Courses
Pappardelle pasta with smoked beef short rib ragout, tomatoes, hearty greens and Pecorino Romano cheese $22.50
“Potée Auvergnate” – smoked pork loin, cervelas sausage, crepinette, beans and vegetables simmered in a white wine broth with spring herb pistou $28.00
Carnarolli risotto with Oregon Dungeness crab, green garlic, carrots, preserved lemons & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese $30.00
Green Garlic Bourride – Fisherman’s stew of fish, mussels, prawns & clams with vegetables and potatoes in a saffron broth with garlic toast $28.00
Open faced grass fed beef brisket pastrami, aged Face Rock cheddar and caramelized onions on grilled stout sour rye $20.00
Grilled grass fed beef burger on a hearth baked bun $21.00 choice of cheddar or blue cheese $2.00 add applewood smoked bacon $3.00
Buckwheat crêpe with asparagus, carrots, potatoes, Schnebelhorn alpine cheese (or tofu) and mushroom mornay sauce $25.50
INDOOR DINNER
Starters
Mussels – “Mouclade” simmered in a spicy curry, nettle & root vegetable broth with garlic croutons $20.00
Salad of Oregon Bay shrimp, lettuces, carrots, scallions, croutons & creamy feta dressing $22.00
Asparagus, Black Sheep fresh cheese, sesame oatcakes, marinated shallots, Aleppo toasted garlic and aged balsamic $20.00
Salad of spring greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $14.00 with blue cheese add $3.00
Salad of snap peas, beets, greens, crispy garbanzos, lemon and Tahini dressing $19.00
Select Pacific oysters on the half shell with a yuzu-kosho granite (1/2 dozen) $20.00
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil $5.00
Charcuterie
$12.50 Each, $50 grand platter
Terrines
Alsatian – duck, pork cherries & hazelnuts
Pasztet – chicken, liver, bacon, & almonds
Moussette
Brandied duck liver moussette with port wine aspic
Salami & Sausages
Salami, mortadelle & cotto
Cheeses
Select domestic and imported cow, goat or sheep cheese with accompaniments
Main Courses
Pappardelle pasta with smoked beef short rib ragout, tomatoes, hearty greens and Pecorino Romano cheese $30.50
“Potée Auvergnate” – smoked pork loin, cervelas sausage, crepinette, beans and vegetables simmered in a white wine broth with spring herb pistou $48.00
Select steak of Oregon beef and chefs choice accompaniments Market Price
Green Garlic Bourride – Fisherman’s stew of fish, mussels, prawns & clams with vegetables and potatoes in a saffron broth with garlic toast $44.50
Magret, confit & sausage of Liberty duck with ginger rhubarb compote, braised greens and rösti potatoes $50.50
Carnarolli risotto with Oregon Dungeness crab, green garlic, carrots, preserved lemons & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese $43.50
Buckwheat crêpe with asparagus, carrots, potatoes, Schnebelhorn alpine cheese (or tofu) and mushroom mornay sauce $36.50
Sides
Grilled Asparagus with Balsamela, olive oil and sea salt $13.00
Sauté of oyster mushrooms & green garlic with Aleppo pepper and extra virgin olive oil $15.00
Roasted beets & ricotta with aged balsamic vinegar $14.00
Herb roasted fingerling potatoes with a spicy rouille sauce $10.00
BISTRO
Mussels – “Mouclade” simmered in a spicy curry, nettle & root vegetable broth with garlic croutons $20.00
Salad of Oregon Bay shrimp, lettuces, carrots, scallions, croutons & creamy feta dressing $22.00
Asparagus, Black Sheep fresh cheese, sesame oatcakes, marinated shallots, Aleppo toasted garlic and aged balsamic $20.00
Salad of spring greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $14.00 with blue cheese add $3.00
Salad of snap peas, beets, greens, crispy garbanzos, lemon and Tahini dressing $19.00
Select Pacific oysters on the half shell with a yuzu-kosho granite (1/2 dozen) $20.00
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil $5.00
Open faced grass fed beef brisket pastrami, aged Face Rock cheddar and caramelized onions on grilled stout sour rye $19.50
Pappardelle pasta with smoked beef short rib ragout, tomatoes, hearty greens and Pecorino Romano cheese $22.50
Grilled grass fed beef burger on a hearth baked bun $21.00 choice of cheddar or blue cheese $2.00 add applewood smoked bacon $3.00
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