Menu Update 07-30-12

caprese salad

heirloom tomatoes | smoked mozzarella | basil | blackberry balsamic vinaigrette | mango | 8.95

Badia Corti Orvieto   Umbria, Italy   6.50

a blend of white grapes; trebbiano, grecchetto, verdello and a few others.  slightly funky with good fruit.  a good “sit around and drink” wine or even better “eat some food” wine.

 

 


tuna tartare

ginger sesame granola | sriracha peanut butter | watermelon | cucumber ginger salad | wasabi mayo | 9.95

Flying Ace Riesling   Mosel River, Germany   7.00

it has some residual sugar which will be great with spice.  plus the acidity will balance the sugar and make it not too sweet. If you ever wondered if pairing is overemphasized try this one.

 

 

 

bay scallops

zucchini “pasta” | banana peppers | tomatoes | fingerling potatoes | cream cheese | pimenton oil | 9.95

 

Txakorierri Uixar   Bizkai Txakolina    Bizkaia, Spain   8.50

This is 100% Hondarrabi zerratia. Pale greenish-yellow with a lot of green apple and lemon rind on the nose, with an herbal touch adding complexity. Finishes with a brisk citrus quality.

 

 

 

flatbread

piquillo pepper | caramelized onion | mushroom escabeche | basil | pimentino cheese | pimento oil | 8.95

Noble House   Dornfelder   Rheinhessen, Germany   7.00

they call this sweet red. I think of it more as fruity red with light to medium body. good with a little fat to blend with…ask if you dare.

 

 

 

pork cheek doughnut

chevre-caramelized onion-red pepper-corn filling | heirloom tomatoes | 10.95

D. Ventura Mencia   Ribiera Sacra, Spain    8.00

mencia, pronounced men-thia.  originally thought to be cabernet franc, this is a little lighter in style typically.  we affectionately call it kool-aid for adults. not because it is sweet, but easy drinking.

 

 

six plates cheese plate

sliced apple | honey | fruit compote | mixed nuts | crostini

  10.95

Convento da Vila   Alentejano, Portugal   6.50

portugal will be the next new thing in wine before too long.  They are making very interesting red and white wine for great prices.  this one is light to medium body with a great balance.


 

cane creek beef sliders- foie gras, truffle, and cheddar marshmallow… 8.95

 croquettes – serrano ham | idiazabal cheese | quince sauce…5.95

sweet potato arancini with smoked gouda…5.95

six plates lamby joes…8.95

truffle frites…6.95

olive plate…3.95

 

rice crispy treat sandwiches

peach marmalade | sweet cream cheese spread |

chocolate sauce | 5.95

Renardat-Fache  Bugey Cerdon  Bugey, France   9.00

made mostly with gamay, the same grape used to make beaujolais.  this is sparkling, slightly sweet, and absolutely delicious.

 

 

flight of local yogurt and house made sorbet - choose a total of three flavors | ask for flavor choices |  3.95

2 Kukia’S Chocolate Chip Lavender Cookies | 2.95