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CURRENT JANUARY 2012 DINNER MENU


Fine Dining Restaurant - Fine Wine and Sunday Brunch in Wilmington, NC Fine Dining Restaurant - Fine Wine and Sunday Brunch in Wilmington, NC

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Small Plates


Domestic and Imported Cheeses

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

 

 

Sterling Silver Beef Tartar

pickled ginger, garlic chives, soy reduction, sesame seeds, crisp shrimp crackers  12 

 

Skillet Seared Exotic Mushrooms

roasted garlic beurre blanc, saffron infused angel hair pasta, white truffle essence & balsamic syrup    9

 

Charcuterie

Chicken proscuitto & pistachio terrine, herb infused goat cheese filled cherry pepper, house vegetable pickles, artisan crackers   10

 

Deluxe Composed Niçoise

quick seared ahi tuna sliced and served rare, Deluxe deviled egg, country olives, crisp potato mini croquettes, micro salad tossed with traditional herb vinaigrette   11

 

Blue Crab and Crawfish Cake

Creole aioli, citrus zest, basil oil   12

 

Holly Grove Goat Cheese Balls Three Ways

cilantro & lime, curry cashew, basil-panko encrusted, over baby arugula in watermelon vinaigrette 10

 

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 Encrusted Atlantic Oysters

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

 

  

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


 

Crab and Watermelon Salad

seedless watermelon paired with lump crabmeat, cucumber, grape tomatoes, apple-wood smoked bacon crumbles & buttermilk blue cheese dressing   9

    

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


 

Cornell Style Mustard and Herb Grilled Local Chicken Breast

with stir fried zucchini ribbons, and Strevecchio ‘mac and cheese’ finished with white truffle essence, and carrot ginger confit   21

 

Sierra Nevada “Tumbler” Ale Battered Banks Channel Flounder

Kaffir lime coconut reduction, black sticky rice & grilled baby bok choy   21

 

Vietnamese Street Noodle Bowl

fragrant house made vegetable broth, bok choy, carrot, shitake mushrooms, edamame & rice noodles finished with toasted cashews, lime, hoisin & chili sauce   12  [vegan, GF]

 

Crispy Pan Seared Local Grouper Filet

over jumbo lump crab red potato hash & roasted asparagus, with proscuitto-fennel vinaigrette & classic bearnaise   27 

 

Panko Fried Braised Duck Leg

Ashley Farms duck leg in a citric twist on a Filipino specialty; served with crab & pork fried rice, grilled bok choy, Steviemack’s adobo enhanced poultry demi-glace & chili mango chutney   24

 

Luxe Paella

Jumbo shrimp, Atlantic oysters, backfin blue crab, chorizo sausage, saffron infused risotto and vegetable cake, garlic aioli, grilled crostini   29

 

Whole Foods Pasta Plate

EVOO marinated zucchini linguini, raw tomato marinara, spinach chiffonade, basil cashew cheese, country olives   16  [raw, vegan, GF]

 

Deluxe Filet

cast iron seared 8 oz. “Sterling Silver” filet mignon, horseradish demi, Balsamic onion jam, grilled asparagus, Yukon Gold potato mash, crispy gofrettes   34

 

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

 

Smoked Sea Salt Grilled Wild Atlantic Salmon Filet

creamy basil risotto, caper pistachio pesto, parmesan crisp   25  [GF]

 

Eden Farms Pork Spare Ribs

lime & sweet chili glaze, red cabbage and poblano slaw, crispy Johnston county sweet potato fries   22

 

Daily Local Organic Vegetable Plate

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

 

split plate includes extra plate set with an additional portion of all components of the dish   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.

 

114 Market Street Historic Downtown Wilmington NC

  

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-dietary requests gladly accommodated whenever possible

 

Scott Haulman -Certified Executive Chef / Proprietor;

Executive Chef : Steviemack Harrington

 -other kitchen support: Nicholas Votel, Sean Alexander, Ryan Weaver, Craig Montgomery,  Steven Young, Patrick Morrow, Carlos Sosa, Lupe Gomez

 


 

 

 

 


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