INDOOR LUNCH
Starters
Mussels – steamed in a broth of Duchess de Bourgogne Belgian ale, leeks, celeriac and Dijon mustard with garlic toast $19.50
Salad of smoked maple brined Sockeye salmon with delicata squash, peppers, chicories, garlic croutons and buttermilk dill dressing $19.50
Bruschetta of herbed white bean spread, winter mushrooms, walnut vinaigrette and chicories $18.50
Salad of fall greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $12.50 with blue cheese add $3.00
Salad of roasted autumn vegetables and spinach with pepitas, frikkeh & pumpkin seed oil $18.50
Select Pacific oysters on the half shell with an aji dulce granite (1/2 dozen) $19.50
Soup of the day $8.50
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil $5.00
Main Courses
Casarecce pasta with a spicy fennel sausage, broccoli and garlic cream with parmigiano reggiano & garlic bread crumbs $20.00
Potée Savoyarde – Alpine-style pork stew of smoked pork loin, diot sausage, bacon, cabbage and buckwheat noodles $26.00
Mushroom samosas with a curried squash ragout, basmati rice and cilantro & date chutneys $23.50
Carnarolli risotto with chanterelle mushrooms, winter squash, leeks & parmigiano reggiano $25.00
Cioppino – fisherman’s stew of fish, mussels, prawns, clams and calamari in a spicy red wine and tomato broth with garlic toast $25.00
Open faced grass fed beef brisket pastrami, aged Face Rock cheddar and caramelized onions on grilled stout sour rye $19.00
Grilled grass fed beef burger with a choice of cheddar or blue cheese on a hearth baked bun $19.50 add applewood smoked bacon $3.00
INDOOR DINNER
Starters
Mussels – steamed in a broth of Duchess de Bourgogne Belgian ale, leeks, celeriac and Dijon mustard with garlic toast $19.50
Salad of smoked maple brined Sockeye salmon with delicata squash, peppers, chicories, garlic croutons and buttermilk dill dressing $19.50
Bruschetta of herbed white bean spread, winter mushrooms, walnut vinaigrette and chicories $18.50
Salad of fall greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $12.50 with blue cheese add $3.00
Salad of roasted autumn vegetables and spinach with pepitas, frikkeh & pumpkin seed oil $18.50
Select Pacific oysters on the half shell with an aji dulce granite (1/2 dozen) $19.50
Soup of the day $8.50
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil $5.00
Charcuterie
$12.00 Each, $45 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
Casarecce pasta with a spicy fennel sausage, broccoli and garlic cream with parmigiano reggiano & garlic bread crumbs $29.50
Potée Savoyarde – Alpine-style pork stew of smoked pork loin, diot sausage, bacon, cabbage and buckwheat noodles $45.00
Mushroom samosas with a curried squash ragout, basmati rice and cilantro & date chutneys $34.50
Select steak of Oregon beef and chefs choice accompaniments Market Price
Cioppino – fisherman’s stew of fish, mussels, prawns, clams and calamari in a spicy red wine and tomato broth with garlic toast $41.00
Magret, confit & sausage of Liberty duck with port wine poached pear, braised greens and flint corn polenta cake $49.50
Carnarolli risotto with chanterelle mushrooms, winter squash, leeks & parmigiano reggiano $38.00
Sides
Roasted broccoli with a garlic & chili crumb crust $11.50
Gratin of Brussels Sprouts with cave aged gruyere & mornay sauce $14.50
Roasted beets & ricotta with aged balsamic vinegar $13.50
Herb roasted fingerling potatoes with a spicy rouille sauce $8.50
BISTRO
Mussels – steamed in a pepper pot broth of carrot, chilies, crispy shallots and cilantro with garlic toast $19.50
Salad of smoked maple brined Sockeye salmon with delicata squash, peppers, chicories, garlic croutons and buttermilk dill dressing $19.50
Casarecce pasta with a spicy fennel sausage, broccoli and garlic cream with parmigiano reggiano & garlic bread crumbs $20.00
Bruschetta of Muhamarra roasted pepper spread, sheep’s milk feta, toasted walnuts and arugula $18.50
Salad of fall greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $12.50 with blue cheese add $3.00
Salad of roasted autumn vegetables and spinach with pepitas, frikkeh & pumpkin seed oil $18.50
Select Pacific oysters on the half shell with a carrot habanero granite (1/2 dozen) $19.50
Soup of the day $8.50
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. $19.00
Grilled grass fed beef burger with a choice of cheddar or blue cheese on a hearth baked bun.* $19.50 (add applewood smoked bacon $3.00)
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