Menu Date: March 2008
Starters
Roasted Onion, Leek & Potato Chowder - tempura fried rock shrimp, savory vegetables, crispy bacon and arugula pesto $9.00
Melange of Young Romaine Caesar Salad - roasted garlic dressing, aged Parmigiano-Sonoma Jack Frico and pesto sourdough croutons $9.00
Young Local Arugula Salad - Farmers Market Seckel Pears and Candied Walnuts, creamy gorgonzola focaccia crostini, artisanal walnut oil vinaigrette $10.00
Artisanal Cheeses - Five tasting portions - honey comb, raisins on the vine, mostarda di cremona, cranberry, pear and raisin compote $15.0
Chilled Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cocktail - frisee, watermelon relish, hearts of palm, creamy verde sauce, chive-infused virgin olive oil $15.00
Chardonnay-steamed Whidbey Island Penn Cove Mussels - fennel, chilies, pesto crema, grilled sourdough crostini $13.00
Crispy Sesame and Togarashi-scented Calamari - spiced green papaya and fragrant vegetables, Asian dipping sauce $13.00
Crisp Jonah Lump Crab Cake - savory vegetable slaw, pea tendrils, roasted red pepper coulis, ancho chili remoulade $16.00
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Far Eastern Accentuations - Hijiki seaweed, Yuzu Tobikko, sweet-spicy miso sauce, wasabi-cilantro oil, sesame crisps $15.00
Maine Lobster Soup and Sandwich - lobster bisque, celery root, leeks, fresh and sundried tomatoes, mini two-bite lobster BLT $18.00
Main Course
Potato-Wrapped Red Snapper - Creamy Leek Fondue and Red Wine and Cassis Butter Sauce $34.00
Citrus Zest and Schezuan Peppercorn-crusted Yellowfin Tuna Loin - bok choy, Asian mushrooms, tiny carrots and radishes, light curried carrot-coconut infusion $34.00
Oak-grilled Pacific Northwest Salmon Filet - wilted greens, pole beans, tiny potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, vermouth-caviar butter $36.00
Pumpkinseed-crusted Carolinas Day Boat Flounder - zucchini, crookneck squash, palm hearts, roasted tomatillo, poblano and cilantro emulsion $34.00
Oak-grilled Maine Diver Scallops - calabaza squash-laced risotto di carnarolli, Honshemeji mushrooms, sage, serrano ham cracklins $36.00
Rustic Ricotta, Portobello, Spinach, Eggplant and Herb Crespelle "Lasagna" - wilted watercress, local yellow tomato coulis, fontina-parmigiano crema and basil oil $26.00
Truffle and Herb-Scented Slow-braised Beef Short Ribs - rapini, hedgehog mushrooms, roasted tiny vegetables, horseradish gremolata, truffle jus $36.00
Char Crusted New York Strip Steak - roasted fingerling potatoes and root vegetables, broccolini, classic sauce Foyot $38.00
Desserts
Artisanal Cheeses - five tasting portions with classic accourtrements: honey comb, raisins on the vine, mostarda de cremona, citrus laced pear, golden raisin and cranberry compote $15.00
Warm Valrhona Chocolate Galette- dark chocolate gelato and raspberries $8.00
Warm Molasses-laced Pecan Tart - praline ice cream, maple anglaise, spiced port wine and chai tea crema $8.00
Citrus-scented Cheesecake - walnut crust, poached pears, pear compote, whipped creme fraiche, chocolate and vanilla accents $7.00
Study in Winter Apples - rum raisin sundae/ spiced heirloom apple-pecan torta / golden delicious, butternet squash, dried cranberry feuille de brik pastry $10.00
Trio of House-made Sorbets - chocolate-raspberry, pina colada, lychee $6.00
Pineapple, Passion Fruit and Coconut Panna Cotta - petit macaroons Francais $7.00
