Menu Update 08-17-12

caprese salad

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

Monte Velho   Alentajano, Portugal   6.50

three Portuguese grapes make up this floral wine with good acid and clean finish. I swear Portugal has it going on right now.

 

 


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

 

Uriondo Txakoli    Basque Country, Spain   7.50

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

Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon  Paso Robles, California   8.50

Once again a new type of cali that is bringing the heat! No oak, fresh fruit with acid and cool bright fruit.  If you think you don’t like cali you should try this

 

 

 

braised pork cheek doughnut

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

Vale da Torre   Vinho Tinto   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 smoky with bright red fruit and a touch of earthiness.

 

 

six plates cheese plate

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

  10.95

G.D. Vajra   Rosso   Langhe, Italy    7.50

this is aldo vajra’s kitchen sink wine.  the great thing about aldo is if he makes something, he makes it great! dolcetto, barbera, nebbiolo and the famous freisa in this one.(the freisa part is a joke).


 

farmhand foods beef sliders- foie gras, truffle, and cheddar marshmallow… 8.95

truffle frites – truffle oil | house made ketchup | parmesan…6.95

sweet potato arancini with smoked gouda…5.95

six plates lamby joes…8.95

olive plate…3.95

 

rice crispy treat napoleon

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