Menu Update 2-19-10

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

Adega de Pegões Terras do Sado, Portugal 6.00

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.

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

Tiera   Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek, California 6.50

a new type of wine from california.  the guy who makes this wine is reinventing the lesser priced balanced california wine from the 1980’s.  I am really excited about this type of wine being made in cali again.

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

Galea Schiava   Alto Adige, Italy 7.00

so light in color that it could almost be confused with rose.  native to alto adige this grape is pinot noir with a little less fruit and a creamy kick.

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

Vecchia Torre   Salcie Salentino   Leverano, Italy 6.50

negro maro and malvasia nero. that is all you need to know right? no really, rich fruit with a little deep red fruit attached. smoke and a little earth.  mmmmmm.

six plates cheese plate – 10.95

Alary   Cotes du Rhone   Le P’tit Martin   Rhone Valley, France 6.00

one of the best inexpensive rhone producers out there.  good fruit good spice.  lokking for something big but not overwhelming.  this is it.

phil’s foie burger with cane creek beef and burgundy jus…12.95 or 8.95 w/o foie.

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