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2008 Fall Dinner Menu
Enjoy the creativity and talents of Chef Michael Flamini and his new cuisine with style and presentation brought to a higher level with our new Fall menu. Bistro style cuisine with abundance
of fresh fruits and produce of the season. Enjoy!
Joann Lindholm, owner

Indicates low in calories, fat or cholesterol

 

APPETIZERS

         
Mini Turkey Burgers (3)
crispy proscuitto, olive tapenade,
caramelized onions & Dijon mustard

$12.00

  Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp
4 mango teriyaki glazed jumbo
shrimp skewered
$10.00

 

         

Charcuterie Plate du Jour
selection of cured imported meats,
cheeses, pate and sauces

$15.00   Blackened Spicy Jumbo Scallops
topped with cucumber mango salsa (3)
$12.00

Grilled Portabella Mushroom
stuffed with thyme herbed blue cheese

$8.00   Lobster Ravioli
house-made tomato pasta filled with lobster and fresh herbs, homard cream (3)
$12.00
         

Shrimp Scampi
shrimp simmered in garlic butter with
seasonal bread crumbs and goat cheese
atop puff pastry

$12.00   Pizza du jour
daily chefs creation
$9.00
         
Baked Lump Crab Cakes
on a bed of classic remoulade sauce (2)
$13.00

 

  Artisan Cheese Sampler
daily selection of high-end artisan cheeses
with fruit garnish
$14.00
         
 

SALADS

Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Parmesan Peppercorn, Raspberry, Balsamic, or Creamy Blue Cheese
Feel free to omit fruit, nuts, croutons, etc. to fit your dietary needs.

         

Cranberry Salad
Mesculyn greens, dried cranberries,
walnuts, crumbled blue cheese
and cranberry vinaigrette

$9.00   Sesame Tuna
Mesculyn greens, seared rare sesame crusted tuna, green onion, crispy noodles,
wasabi soy vinaigrette

$12.00

 

         
Napa Cabbage
chiffonade of cabbage, sweet soy dressing, green onions, ramen noodles, black sesame seeds and pecan chicken breast
$12.00   Mesculyn Salad
warm goat cheese on a bed of baby
greens topped with seasonal fruit,
sugared pecans and raspberry vinaigrette
$9.00
         
Caesar‘s Salad
crisp romaine tossed, house-made dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons

$8.00

  House Salad
radicchio, romaine and leaf lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onions, with choice of dressing
$5.00
 

PASTAS

All pastas served with house salad.  Cup of soup for an additional $1

         
Duck Confit Fettuccine
grape tomato, caramelized onion, arugula,
duck demi au jus
$21.00

 

  Angel Hair Caprese
tomato, basil, onion, extra virgin olive oil, diced chicken and garlic topped with fresh mozzarella
$18.00

 

         

Penne Diablo
Italian sausage, peppers, onions, spicy
marinara with penne pasta

$17.00  

Shrimp & Grits
pan seared grit cakes, shrimp, lemon cream, green onions, spinach, tomatoes

$22.00


 
         
Lobster Dijon
orecchiette pasta, sundried tomato, lobster meat, green onion and Dijon mustard cream
$24.00  

NNO (“New” New Orleans) Pasta
spicy andouille sausage, chicken,
green onions, radiatori pasta in Cajun cream
With Shrimp... Add $6

$20.00
 
         
Chorizo Radiatori
red peppers, tomato, chorizo sausage, radiatori pasta, smoked provolone and garlic cream
$19.00

 

 

Beef Tenderloin Ziti
wild mushrooms, ziti pasta, asiago cream and beef tenderloin

$24.00

 

 

ENTREES

All pastas served with house salad.  Cup of soup for an additional $1

 
Roulade of Pork Loin
stuffed with figs, fresh spinach, cranberries
and pine nuts, blood orange reduction,
Bhutanese and wild rice, sautéed spinach
$19.00  

Wild Mushroom Risotto
with wild mushrooms, asparagus, parmesan

$17.00
         
Sesame Ahi Tuna
served very rare with cranberry maple reduction and wasabi cream, roasted asparagus
$26.00   Artichoke Chicken
double chicken breast, artichokes, roasted red & yellow peppers, light white wine sauce, citrus angel hair, sautéed spinach
$19.00
         

Grilled 6 oz Filet
over garlic whipped potatoes, demi glace
and seasonal vegetables

$24.00   Thai Coconut Shrimp
sautéed shrimp, red peppers, bok choy, coconut milk, heavy cream, green onion, pea pods and sweet curry over basmati rice
$23.00
         
12 oz New York Strip Steak
au poivre with brandy cream, served with
roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach
$32.00   Cranberry Maple Salmon
lightly grilled, served with grilled asparagus
$19.00
         
Turkey Saltimbocca
turkey medallions, fresh sage, proscuitto,
white wine garlic sauce, sautéed spinach
and roasted potatoes
$19.00   Crispy Half Duck
sesame ginger demi glace, steamed broccoli, Bhutanese and wild rice blend with apricots
$21.00
         

 

 

 

  Organic New Zealand Rack of Lamb
full rack with garlic, white wine rosemary sauce, garlic whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetable
$38.00

 

 

You may substitute vegetable for starch, or omit sauces at no extra charge.
Split entrees $2.00.    Split salad or appetizers $1.00

 
  
  

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