INDOOR LUNCH
Starters
Mussels – “Saganaki” simmered in a tomato, fennel, garlic broth with a sheep’s milk feta and garlic toast $19.50
Applewood smoked Sockeye salmon and oyster chowder with herb butter, leeks, potatoes and cheddar crackers $19.50
Bruschetta of herbed white bean spread, winter mushrooms, walnut vinaigrette and chicories $18.50
Salad of winter greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $13.50 with blue cheese add $3.00
Warm ricotta budino with roasted endive, prosciutto & aged balsamic vinegar $19.50
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 in a spicy Sicilian garlic & anchovy sauce with kale, Calabrian chilies and Pecorino Romano cheese $21.50
“Fabada Asturiana” – Whole pig plate of roast loin, chorizo, confit & bacon in white bean and tomato stew $27.00
“Fesenjan” - Persian-style aromatic stew of garbanzo beans, vegetables, walnuts & pomegranates with saffron basmati dolmades, winter mushrooms and mint toum sauce $24.50
Carnarolli risotto with Oregon truffles, winter mushrooms, leeks, root vegetables & parmigiano reggiano $26.00
Cioppino – fisherman’s stew of fish, mussels, prawns, clams and calamari in a spicy red wine and tomato broth with garlic toast $27.00
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 on a hearth baked bun** $19.50 choice of cheddar or blue cheese $2.00 add applewood smoked bacon $3.00
INDOOR DINNER
Starters
Mussels – “Saganaki” simmered in a tomato, fennel, garlic broth with a sheep’s milk feta and garlic toast $19.50
Applewood smoked Sockeye salmon and oyster chowder with herb butter, leeks, potatoes and cheddar crackers $19.50
Bruschetta of herbed white bean spread, winter mushrooms, walnut vinaigrette and chicories $18.50
Salad of winter greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $13.50 with blue cheese add $3.00
Warm ricotta budino with roasted endive, prosciutto & aged balsamic vinegar $19.50
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
$12.50 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 in a spicy Sicilian garlic & anchovy sauce with kale, Calabrian chilies and Pecorino Romano cheese $29.50
“Fabada Asturiana” – Whole pig plate of roast loin, chorizo, confit & bacon in white bean and tomato stew $47.00
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 $43.50
Magret, confit & sausage of Liberty duck with seared apple, braised greens and spatzle $49.50
Carnarolli risotto with chanterelle mushrooms, winter squash, leeks & parmigiano reggiano $42.50
Sides
Roasted broccoli with a garlic & chili crumb crust $12.50
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 $9.50
BISTRO
Mussels – “Saganaki” simmered in a tomato, fennel, garlic broth with a sheep’s milk feta and garlic toast $19.50
Applewood smoked Sockeye salmon and oyster chowder with herb butter, leeks, potatoes and cheddar crackers $19.50
Bruschetta of herbed white bean spread, winter mushrooms, walnut vinaigrette and chicories $18.50
Salad of winter greens, toasted hazelnuts and herb vinaigrette $13.50 with blue cheese add $3.00
Warm ricotta budino with roasted endive, prosciutto & aged balsamic vinegar $19.50
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
Casarecce pasta in a spicy Sicilian garlic & anchovy sauce with kale, Calabrian chilies and Pecorino Romano cheese $21.50
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 on a hearth baked bun** $19.50 choice of cheddar or blue cheese $2.00 add applewood smoked bacon $3.00
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