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SPRING/SUMMER 2008 MENU OPTIONS

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

Plantain Chips with Spicy Mango Sambal

Taleggio and Escarole Sourdough Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon on a Potato Galette with American Caviar

Zatar Rubbed Shrimp with Muhammara

Chicken Shumai with Scallion-Ginger Sauce

Soy Glazed Beef with Scallions Skewers

Appetizer

Homemade Mozzarella with Tri-Colore Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette*

Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Coriander and Sesame Crackers

Sushi Maki Combo

Crab Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Lime with Baby Greens

Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Carrots, Radish over Noodles with Hoisin Sauce

Risotto Primavera with Asiago Cheese

Fettucine with Roasted Garlic Broth, Zucchini, Asparagus, Peas, Ricotta and Walnuts*

* Alternative Options Available

Entree

Greek Style Roasted Striped Bass with Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Capers and Eggplant
Toasted Orzo Pilaf
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Spiced Arctic Char Filet with Cucumber Mint Sauce
Cashew Basmati Rice
Steamed Asparagus
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Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Breast with Summer Fruit Relish
Warm Potato Salad
Sauteed Greens
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Tarragon-Dijon Chicken
String Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Parsely
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Olive Oil and Chives
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Lemongrass Flank Steak
Spicy Vietnamese Noodles
Watercress Salad
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Herb Crusted Lamb Loin with Tahini
Bulgar Salad with Lemon and Parsley
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

Dessert

Cheescake Tart with Strawberry Sauce

Individual Seasonal Berry Trifle with Sherry Cream

Saffron and Sake Poached Fruit with Vanilla Custard

Brown Butter-Almond Cake with Mango Sorbet

Buttermilk Pannacotta with Berries and Mint

Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding with Hazelnut Cookie and Whipped Cream

SPRING/SUMMER WINE LIST 2008
SPARKLING
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut NV :: Champagne, France
Pale straw gold in appearance and a powerful aroma of grilled hazelnut, green apple, quince and fig; this is perfectly balanced, fruity yet dry
$46 per bottle
Zardetto Prosecco NV :: Valdobiene, Italy
This delicious Prosecco is a light, frothy, fresh, lively sparkling white with a touch of creamy sweetness. With excellent fruit, freshness, and purity, it is ideal for drinking over the next year.
$20 per bottle
Nicolas Feuillatte, Rose NV :: Champagne, France
Blended from 90% red grapes with a dollop of Chardonnay, this wine explodes in the glass with vivid aromas and flavors of raspberry, strawberry and red currants.
$62 per bottle
WHITES
Beyond Sauvignon Blanc :: Capetown, South Africa
This coastal region Sauvignon Blanc is crisp clean. Displays ripe gooseberry, green pepper, melon and hints of guava. Firm structure and good acidity, with a zingy lingering finish.
Pairs well with: Plantain Chips with Spicy Mango Sambal, Taleggio and Escarole Sandwiches, Homemade Mozzarella Salad, Sushi Maki Combo, Risotto Primavera, Fettccine with Roasted Garlic Broth, Greek Style Roasted Striped Bass and Tarragon-Dijon Chicken.
$20 per bottle
Weis Urban Riesling :: Mosel, German
An ideal introduction to Riesling. Racy and spritzy with ripe aromas, smoky and floral in the nose, with brilliant fruit and the typical Mosel slate minerality. Lush ripe white peaches and apricot blossoms with moderate sweetness in this fruit-forward bottling. Urban Riesling is a sensory delight.
Pairs well with: Plantain Chips with Spicy Mango Sambal, Zatar Rubbed Shrimp, Chicken Shumai, Vietnamese Chicken Salad, Spiced Arctic Char Filet and Herb Crusted Lamb Loin with Tahini.
$24 per bottle
Bouchaine Chardonnay, Carneros :: Napa, CA
Its brilliant straw gold color is the first hint of its bright and refreshing character: citrus flavors and a touch of minerality, an appropriate splash of acidity, and a smooth yet notable texture that catches your attention, all touched by an effortless accent of oak.
Pairs well with: Taleggio and Escarole Sandwiches, Smoked Salmon on Potato Galette, Cucumber-Yogurt Soup, Risotto Primavera, Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Breasts and Tarragon-Dijon Chicken.
$32 per bottle
REDS
Renjarde Cote de Rhone :: Rhone, FR
The color is deep garnet, nearly opaque. The wine has inviting integrated aromas of spice, cassis and cocoa. On the palate, this dry red wine is earthy with flavors of sweet ripe fruit, soft tannins and a long finish.
Pairs well with: Soy Glazed Beef Skewers, Homemade Mozzarella Salad, Vietnamese Chicken Salad, Sushi Maki Combo, Spicy Arctic Char Filet, Lemongrass Flank Steak and Herb Crusted Lamb Loin with Tahini.
$22 per bottle
Viña Los Vascos, Les Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) :: Colchagua, Chile
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenère, 5% Syrah, 5% Malbec. The nose explodes with fruit:cherry, strawberry, raspberry, plum, light mint and black pepper. There are delicious aromas of coffee, tobacco, cinnamon and "crème brûlée". In the mouth, the wine is wonderfully concentrated and juicy. Well balanced, without any heaviness, this velvety and luscious wine is delicious to taste.
Pairs well with: Soy Glazed Beef Skewers, Lemongrass Flank Steak and Lamb Loin with Tahini.
$28 per bottle
Montinore Estate Pinot Noir :: Forest Grove, OR
This Pinot Noir is dark Garnet color with ripe, fresh fruit aromas. On the palate it offers ripe Bing cherry, raspberry and black cherry flavors accented by notes of smoke, mocha and earth.
Pairs well with: Zatar Rubbed Shrimp, Soy Glazed Beef Skewers, Spiced Arctic Char Filet, Lemongrass Flank Steak and Lamb Loin with Tahini.
$36 per bottle
DESSERT WINES
Les Clos de Paulilles :: Banyuls, FR
Dark black-purple red with intense blackberry jam and succulent, rich flavors. France's answer to true Port. A superb dessert wine.
$26 per bottle
Graham's Late Vintage Port :: Douro Valley, POR
Graham's LBV has a rich deep color. On the nose, seductive aromas of sweet blackberry fruit, combined with floral notes including mint and eucalyptus. Big and robust on the palate, with ripe tannins and excellent length.
$32 per bottle
VIN de Constance :: Constantia, South Africa
Burnished copper in color, with abundant aromas of dried mangos, apricots and honey. The palate is unctuously full bodied and intensely flavored, with a thick, viscous consistency pared by pithy astringency and a fresh, mouthwatering finish.
$66 per bottle
LIMITED RESERVE HIGH END WINES
subject to change/availability
SPARKLING
Bollinger Annee 1999 :: Champagne, FR
A powerhouse. Big and sophisticated, combining lemon and grapefruit notes with candied fruits, roasted nuts and coffee. Fresh, dry and finely detailed, with finesse and a lingering finish.
$180 per bottle
Feuillatte Palmes D'or Rose 2000 :: Champagne, FR
Palmes d'Or Rosé is made from a very careful selection of wines in an exceptional vintage. The red fruit imposes its fragrances on the nose and in the mouth while the acidity marks the palate with a zest of English bonbon. A fine luscious aromatic palette.
$266 per bottle
WHITES
Mas de Daumas Gassac Blanc :: Languedoc, FR
Made from equal parts Chardonnay, Viognier, Petit Manseng and Chenin Blanc. Captivating fruit and elegant texture that tells much about the terroir. Made legendary by the best winery in Southern France.
$66 per bottle
Hanzell Chardonnay :: Sonoma, CA
Glistening and bright with citrus peel (mostly grapefruit) and bread dough aromas of yeast and wet flour. Subtle flower aromas lift the pear and apple scent and the honeyed, oily richness that develops with bottle age is just beginning to emerge upon the wine's release. A real stunning Chardonnay from Sonoma in the Russian River Valley area.
$95 per bottle
REDS
Amisfield Pinot Noir :: Central Otago, NZ
Supple and concentrated, Amisfield Pinot Noir shows the complexity, concentration and texture of great new world Pinot Noir. This is classic Central Otago Pinot with dark rich fruits, spicy aromas and undertones of liquorices and smoke. Finished in a rich palate with fine silky tannins.
$60 per bottle
Two Hands Bad Impersonator Shiraz :: Barossa Valley, AUS
Deep purple black in color to the core. Lifted notes of charcoal and dark cherry emerge from the glass, followed by some excellent spice and dark plum, complex and interesting. The palate starts out focused with great definition and weight. Pronounced flavors of warm chocolate cake, licorice and blackcurrant explode over the palate. The highlight of this wine is once again the very seamless tannins. This wine has great balance.
$80 per bottle