LUNCH
Starters
Mussels – in Flemish ale, celeriac, leeks, mustard and thyme with garlic toast. $19.50
Oysters on the half shell with aji dulce granité*. $19.50
Salad of winter greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette. $12.50 (with blue cheese add $3.00)
Roasted winter squash, beet & walnut muhammara and yogurt with pomegranate molasses & pumpkinseed oil. $18.50
Bruschetta of smoked goose breast, Teetoos mountain style cheese, spiced apple butter and chicories.** $21.50
Soup of the day. $8.50
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil. $5.00
Main Courses
Bucatini pasta with a red wine sugo of pork & root vegetables and Grana Padano cheese. $19.50
Cassoulet of Tarbesque beans, duck confit, Toulouse sausage and pork shoulder with a garlic crumb crust $25.00
Spiced white lentil fritters, a curried stew of sweet potatoes, cauliflower & winter vegetables with date and cilantro almond chutneys and basmati rice $23.50
Carnarolli risotto with carrots, Shiitake mushrooms, leeks, Grana Padano cheese and almond & lemon persillade** $20.50
“Cioppino” – fisherman’s stew of mussels, prawns, clams and calamari in a tomato-red wine 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 $18.50
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
DINNER
Starters
Mussels – in Flemish ale, celeriac, leeks, mustard and thyme with garlic toast. $19.50
Oysters on the half shell with aji dulce granité*. $19.50
Salad of winter greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette. $12.50 (with blue cheese add $3.00)
Roasted winter squash, beet & walnut muhammara and yogurt with pomegranate molasses & pumpkinseed oil. $18.50
Bruschetta of smoked goose breast, Teetoos mountain style cheese, spiced apple butter and chicories.** $21.50
Soup of the day. $8.50
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil. $5.00
Charcuterie
$10.00 Each - $40 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 & smoked mountain style saucisson
Cheeses
Select domestic and imported cow, goat or sheep cheese with accompaniments
Main Courses
Bucatini pasta with a red wine sugo of pork & root vegetables and Grana Padano cheese . $26.00
“Cioppino” – fisherman’s stew of mussels, prawns, clams and calamari in a tomato-red wine broth with garlic toast. $39.00
Cassoulet of Tarbesque beans, duck confit, Toulouse sausage and pork shoulder with a garlic crumb crust. $42.00
Magret, confit & sausage of Duck with Alsatian quince compote, braised greens and a polenta cake. $46.50
Carnarolli risotto with carrots, Shiitake mushrooms, leeks, Grana Padano cheese and almond & lemon persillade** $32.00
Spiced white lentil fritters, a curried stew of sweet potatoes, cauliflower & winter vegetables with date and cilantro almond chutneys and basmati rice. $32.00
Chef’s choice steak of grass fed beef and accompaniments. - Market Price
Sides
Saute of winter forest mushroom with garlic, shallots and aged balsamic vinegar.* $14.50
Winter vegetable tian –root vegetables, squash and caramelized onions with a garlic crumb crust. $12.50
Brussels sprouts roasted with bacon. $8.50
Herb roasted fingerling potatoes with a spicy rouille sauce. $8.50
BISTRO
Mussels – in Flemish ale, celeriac, leeks, mustard and thyme with garlic toast. $19.50
Oysters on the half shell with aji dulce granité*. $19.50
Salad of winter greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette. $12.50 (with blue cheese add $3.00)
Roasted winter squash, beet & walnut muhammara and yogurt with pomegranate molasses & pumpkinseed oil $18.50
Bruschetta of smoked goose breast, Teetoos mountain style cheese, spiced apple butter and chicories** $21.50
Open faced grass fed beef brisket pastrami, aged Face Rock cheddar and caramelized onions on grilled stout sour rye. $18.50
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)
Soup of the day. $8.50
Artisan bread with extra virgin olive oil. $5.00
News
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