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CURRENT JULY 2010 DINNER MENU


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Small Plates


Domestic and Imported Cheeses

with artisan crackers, wasabi peas, sherry roasted whole grape conserve   12

 

Prime Beef Carpaccio

cut chives, balsamic reduction, crostini, horseradish crème fraiche   12

 

Croquettes de Jamon y Pollo

traditional chicken and serranno ham fritters, warm romesco sauce, garlic aioli, cojita cheese   6

 

Skillet Seared Exotic Mushrooms

with Cabrales Fondulata and fresh herbs    8 

 

Parmesan Polenta Sticks

accompanied by roasted red pepper hummus, kalamata olive tapenade, smoked feta crumbles and basil oil   8

 

Almond Encrusted Holly Grove Goat Cheese Balls

Black River Farms peppernatta, golden sultanas, Lewis Farms lavender honey drizzle, basil oil   10

 

Moorish Meatballs

crisp lamb & pork meatballs, piquant tomato sauce, shaved ricotta salata   8

 

Tuna Ceviche

with Hawaiian seaweed salad, wasabi caviar, red corn tortilla crisp, mango salsa   8

 

Buttermilk Fried Crispy Calamari

organic spring greens with sweet and sour apricot conserve, toasted sesame seeds, hot cherry peppers & fresh cilantro   10

 

Japanese Tempura Shrimp

tempura shrimp skewers, cashew dipping sauce, wasabi dressing, and ginger soy glaze   10

 

Cornmeal Crusted Atlantic Oysters

apple-wood smoked bacon, spinach leaves, roasted grape tomato, béarnaise aioli & Creole Mustard vinaigrette   11

 

Beurré de Anjou Bruschetta

melted French brie with d’Anjou pear slices on a French baguette finished with Arbaquina extra virgin olive oil & Malbec syrup    8

 

Patatas Bravas

crisp Spanish home fries, garlic aioli, sweet smoked paprika aioli   6

 

House Soups

featuring fresh local produce each day   cup 4  bowl 6

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SALAD


 

Lewis Farms Blueberry and Local Blue Crab Salad

baby spinach leaves with jumbo lump crabmeat, local blueberries, chili toasted pecans and white Balsamic strawberry vinaigrette  10

 

 

Mediterranean Salad

panaché greens with greek olives, smoked feta cheese, shaved red onions, roma tomatoes, cucumbers & toasted sunflower seeds in Aegean dressing   8

 

Panzanella Salad

organic baby arugula, Holly Grove goat cheese crumbles, smoked tomato vinaigrette, baby cucumbers, carrot shavings, shaved almonds, house made croutons

Sm. 5  Lg. 7

 

Deluxe Salad

organic greens, Gorgonzola cheese, D’Anjou pear, Ancho chile pecans and roasted shallot vinaigrette Sm.  5  Lg.  7

 

Classic Caesar Salad

romaine crowns, herb croutons, shaved Parmigiano-Reggianito, Deluxe Caesar dressing 

Sm.  5   Lg.  7

 

Grilled or tempura free-range chicken added to any salad 6Grilled or tempura shrimp or wild salmon add 7

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ENTREES


 

Mango BBQ Grilled Local Chicken Breast

with stir fried zucchini ribbons, and Strevecchio ‘mac and cheese’ finished with white truffle essence   20

Thai Style Drunken Noodles with Tempura Prawns

stir fried rice noodles with Thai basil, toy-box tomatoes, “Grassy Ridge Farms” fried egg, tossed in a Thai brandy sweet chili sauce and cashew crumbles   21 

Shelton Herb Roasted All Natural Pork Tenderloin

parmesan polenta cake, Serrano crisp, garlic braised greens, citrus poached pears, chili oil   22 

Vegetable Melange

roasted garlic hummus, broiled eggplant package stuffed with queso fresco, tomatoes and fresh basil, balsamic redux, potatas bravas with smoked paprika aioli, and grilled pita segments   13

Deluxe Filet

char grilled 7 oz. “Sterling Silver” filet mignon, organic asparagus, buttery Yukon gold potatoes, warm red onion and roasted garlic marmalade, horseradish scented demi-glace  28

Chinese Peppercorn Grilled Prime NY Strip

char grilled NY Strip rubbed with Szechwan peppercorns & smoked sea salt, goat cheese whipped potatoes, Creole mustard demi-glace & sautéed asparagus tips with jumbo lump crab meat  25

 

Buttermilk Marinated Pan Roasted Atlantic Mahi Mahi

pan roasted sweet corn, Holly Grove chevre potatoes, flash sautéed baby arugula, tomato tarragon broth     22

Cocoa and Chili Barbeque Confit of Duck

Johnston county sweet potato mash, fresh arugula, shallot confit, shaved Cojito cheese  22

Vegetable Melange

roasted red pepper hummus, broiled eggplant package stuffed with queso fresco, tomatoes and fresh basil, balsamic redux, potatas bravas with smoked paprika aioli, and grilled pita segments   13 

Black River Farms Vegetable Risotto

seasonal vegetables, grilled balsamic marinated organic portabella, crisp parmesan cup, basil oil, micro sprouts   16

 

Buttermilk Marinated Pan Roasted Atlantic Grouper

pan roasted sweet corn, Holly Grove chevre potatoes, flash sautéed baby arugula, tomato tarragon broth     26

Red Dragon Filet

cast iron seared 7 oz. “Sterling Silver” filet mignon, exotic mushroom, pancetta and edamame risotto, grilled aparagus, Red Dragon cheddar infused béchamel   34

 

Coconut Curry Vegetable Stew

local zucchini and heirloom squashes, carrots, berry tomatoes, eggplant and red bell peppers in a coconut infused curry sauce finished with micro sprouts   16 

Chinese Peppercorn Grilled Prime NY Strip

char grilled NY Strip rubbed with Szechwan peppercorns & smoked sea salt, goat cheese whipped potatoes, Creole mustard demi-glace & sautéed asparagus tips with jumbo lump crab meat  29

Proscuitto Wrapped Wild Atlantic Salmon Filet

Federal Point Farm organic fingerling potato hash, Shelton Farms braised pea shoots, warm romesco sauce  23

Grilled Pesto Rubbed Ahi Tuna

Braised ratatouille vegetable ribbons, roasted fingerling potatoes, warm red pepper coulis, Kalamata olive tapanade   26

 

Daily Local Organic Vegetable Plate

featuring a mélange of today’s selections, specify for Vegan preferences   13

split plate includes extra plate set-up   7

We source from and support local organic growers and local producers.

Thank you for dining with us and enabling us to support these producers and our community.

 

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-dietary requests gladly accommodated whenever possible

 

Scott Haulman -Certified Executive Chef / Proprietor;

Executive Chef : Trinity Hunt

 -other kitchen support:  Craig Montgomery,  Steven Young, Randall Potter, Tyler Kidd



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updated 7-29-10

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