Menu Update 5-26-10

saffron seafood risotto – bay scallops | crawfish | rock shrimp | local asparagus | local sugar snap peas| 8.95

Ostatu Rioja Blanco   Rioja, Spain 7.50

this is made from predominately viura.  clean and crisp embody this wine.  perfect for seafood and a little spice.

local arugula salad – local strawberries | toasted almonds | porcini goat cheese | sweet lemon vinaigrette | 6.95

Domaine de Couron    Viognier   Loire Valley, France 7.00

viognier from france.  a very sweet perfume of flowers to smell.  the flavor is a consistency of chardonnay with a creamy minerality and an ever so slight sweet.

½ fried NC Jumbo Soft Shell Crab – black bean salad | local swiss chard | buerre rouge | basil butter | 7.95

Leverano Rosato   Leverano, Italy 6.00

This is one of the most refreshing rose’s you’ll find.  It is not the most complex or amazing, but great on a warm day.  I equate this to miller high life.  It is delicious cold, but don’t waste your time.

flatbread of the evening – hummus | local chinese broccoli | romesco | manchego | crushed red pepper | 8.95

Lex Hexagonales   Gamay   Touraine, France 7.00

gamay is used to make Beaujolais.  because this is from the loire valley it is a little more tart and herby. food gamay.

local seared sirloin – roasted mushroom potato salad | local asparagus | whiskey cheddar cream sauce | 9.95

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)

six plates cheese plate – 10.95

Villa Romanu   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.  even a little tart to some.

local cane creek beef sliders- red dragon cheese | bacon | arugula | 8.95

six plates lamby joes…8.95

truffle frites…6.95

olive plate…3.95

local strawberry shortcake – whip cream | balsamic reduction | hazelnut prailene | 5.95

Sant Evasio Moscato D’ Aqui  ’06 7.00

sweet white sparkling with a citrus thing that keeps on giving.  This is the best summer dessert wine there is to be found.

flight of maple view farms ice cream and house made sorbet – choose a total of three flavors | ask for flavor choices |  3.95