Menu Update 2-16-10

pei mussels – red pepper fennel broth | lardons | saffron aioli | frites | 6.95

Donati Camillo    Malvasia    Emilia Romagna, Italy 7.00

sparkling white wine with some floral funk. this wine is going to change the way you think about bubbly.  think food bubbly.

flatbread of the evening – sweet potato puree | toasted pumpkin seed | pumpkin seed oil | crème fraiche | 7.95

Cantina Frentana Cococciola   Terre di Chiteti, Italy 6.00

an igt from unmbria. cococciola is grape from the area rarely seen bottled by itself. apparently frentana has figured it out because this wine has lovely fruit and balance. great with food. awesome by itself.

local romaine caesar salad – white anchovies | pickled shallots | reggiano | 7.95

Chateau de la Chesnaie   Muscadet Loire Valley, France 8.00

typically wonderful muscadet from one of the most prominent areas for muscadet production in the loire valley.  mineral and bone dry is what you will find in this wine.

spaghetti squash gratin – swiss gruyere | local petite herb salad | 8.95

Brun L’Ancien    Beaujolais   Beaujolais, France 9.00

this is what beaujolais is supposed to be.  delicious, light, and refreshing.

lightly breaded local pork chop – local collards |  pickled corn | 12.95

Chateau de Mendis Bordeaux   France 8.00

your typical bordeaux blend without the typical bordeaux price tag.  why not, right?

six plates cheese plate – 10.95

Vallevo   Montepulciano d’Abruzzo   Abruzzo, Italy 6.00

very traditional montepulciano with great acid and balance.  this is a perfect example of montepulciano at a perfect price.

the “tenured” lamby joes…8.95

truffle frites…6.95

olive plate…3.95

caramelized blood orange tart -  chocolate gelato | 6.95

Cantine Ceci  Dry Lambrusco   Emilia, Italy

slightly effervescent red wine. typically a little sweetness.  this fresh fruit and pretty crisp.

flight of gelato |  choose a total of three flavors | ask your bartender for flavor choices |  3.95