Menu Update 08-02-12

caprese salad

heirloom tomatoes | smoked mozzarella | basil | mango-white balsamic vinaigrette | 8.95

Adega de Pegões   Terras do Sado, Portugal   6.50

really interesting nose of summer ripe fruit like peaches and apricots. on the palate a touch of that same fruit comes out with great acidity.

 

 


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” | sweet banana peppers | tomatoes | fingerling potatoes | cream cheese | pimenton oil | 9.95

 

Xarmant Txakolina     Basque Country, Spain   8.00

Txakoli is made most often from a grape named hondarribi zurri.  leave it to the basque to make a slightly effervescent white wine that is just crazy enough to be great.  This is seafood wine.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

braised beef brisket doughnut

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

Domaine de Majas   Vin de Pays   Languedoc, France   6.50

this is a good example of a syrah at a languedoc price.  red fruit on the front and rich fruit on the back.  great complexity.

 

 

six plates cheese plate

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

  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.


 

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 |

cayenne 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