A group of sample menus that I have written over the last few months.

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Sample Winter Menu<br />Appetizers<br />Bruschetta Tasting……………………………………………………………………………………………8<br />Tomato Relish, Roasted Shallot and Garlic Herb Puree, Pesto, Olive Tapenade<br /> Peppered Beef Carpaccio…………………………………………………………………………….…10<br />Arugula and Baby Spinach Salad<br />Pumpkin Filled Squid-ink Ravioli…………………………………………………………..…..………6<br />Basil oil and crushed amarreto cookie <br />Plate of Cured Meats…………………………………………………………………………………..……9<br />Garnished with Sea Salt and Extra Virgin Olive oil<br />Warmed Marinated Olives…………………………………………………………………..…..………7<br />with Fresh Slices of Focaccia<br /> We will gladly accommodate any special requests, allergies or other dietary restrictions <br /> Whole wheat Pasta is Available (See server for more information) <br />First<br />Bone Marrow…………………………………………………………………………………………………16<br />with Speck and Mango “Marmalade”<br />Roasted Garlic Soup……………………………………………………………………………………….12<br />with Korean Black Garlic Rubbed Crostini<br />French Onion Soup………………………………………………………………………………………...12<br />Served with Thick Cut Baguette and Melted Gruyere <br />Butterhead Salad…………………………………………………….……………………………………..14<br />Rice Wine Vinaigrette tossed with bleu cheese Crumbles and Bacon Lardons<br />Goat Cheese and Shaved Fennel Salad………………………………..……………………….…14<br />Crusted with Macadamia Nuts served with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Frisee<br />Cardini’s Salad (with or without Chicken and Bacon)…………………………….…………...........14<br />Crisp Romaine, shaved raddicchio with House-Made Cesar Dressing, Croutons and Parmigiano Reggiano<br />Panzanella Salad…………………………………………………………………………………………….14<br /> We will gladly accommodate any special requests, allergies or other dietary restrictions <br /> Whole wheat Pasta is Available (See server for more information) <br />Second<br />Herb and Hazelnut Crusted Rack of Lamb…………………………………………………….…30<br />Yukon Gold and Roasted Garlic Puree with an Arugula and Frisee Salad<br />Porcini and Spice Rubbed Loin of Venison with…………………………………………….….32<br />Sautéed Haricoverts and Ramps with Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley<br />Airline Duck Breast with Orange Zest, Nutmeg and Brown Sugar……………….…..26<br />Sautéed Cannellini Beans with Asparagus Tips Tossed with Garlic and Sage<br />Stuffed Breast of Cornish Hen with Calvados Pan Jus……………………………….…….27<br />Farro with Sautéed Yellow Beets<br />Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Black Pepper Port Reduction……..…28<br />Lentil and Speck Salad with Brussels Sprout Petals and Crostini<br />Oven-Roasted Filet of Grouper with Leek Broth……….…………………………………….26<br />Carrot Tendrils and Fried Black-eyed Peas<br /> We will gladly accommodate any special requests, allergies or other dietary restrictions <br /> Whole wheat Pasta is Available (See server for more information) <br />Pasta<br />Butternut Squash Ravioli …………………………………………….…………….…………………..16<br />with Arugula Pesto, Crème Fraiche and Fried Sage<br />Barolo Wine Risotto………………………………………………………….…….……………………..18<br />with Oven-Roasted Porcinis and Cheese Crisps<br />Herbed Risotto with Oven Roasted Vegetables………………………….……..…….………..17<br />Lemon Infused Olive Oil and Shaved Black Truffles<br />Risotto with Braised Duck…………………………………………………………….…………………18 <br />Radicchio, Baby Carrots, and Artichokes<br />Papardelle with Braised Beef Shoulder and Asparagus Tips….…………………………..18<br />Cherry Tomatoes and Tomato Saffron Sauce<br />Garganelle with Brown Butter…………………….………………………………………….………17<br />Baby Brussels Sprouts, Speck, and Morels<br />Orecchiette with Rapini……………………………….………………………………………….….…..16<br />Sliced Turnips, Garlic, and Pancetta<br />Penne with Calamari Tentacles………………….……………………………………………..…….17<br />Marinara, Sliced Olives, Asparagus Tips<br />Pasta with Sauce (see server for details)…………………………………………………………..14<br />Bolognese, Marinara, Alfredo, Butter, Olive Oil<br /> We will gladly accommodate any special requests, allergies or other dietary restrictions <br /> Whole wheat Pasta is Available (See server for more information) <br />Dessert<br />Cheese Plate…………………………………………………………………………………………….…….12<br />Assorted Italian Cheeses (See Server for Details)<br />Gelato Tasting………………………………………………………………………………………………..10<br />Seasonal Sweet and Savory Gelato (See Server for Selection)<br />Saffron-Infused Panna Cotta…………………………………………………………………………..12<br />with Fig Sauce<br />Zabaione………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….11<br />Italian Custard made with Marsala wine, served with Macerated Strawberries and Fresh Figs<br />Panforte…………………………………………………………………………………………………………10<br />Traditional Italian Fruit and Nut Spiced Cake<br />Tiramisu………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10<br />Lady Fingers Soaked in Espresso and Rum with whipped Mascarpone, Topped with Cocoa Powder<br />Montebianco………………………………………………………………………………………………….12<br />Espresso and Chocolate Roll-cake topped with Chestnut Cream and Powdered Sugar<br /> We will gladly accommodate any special requests, allergies or other dietary restrictions <br /> Whole wheat Pasta is Available (See server for more information) <br />Chef’s Sample Provencal Tasting Menu$85 per person (food only) $115 per person with wine pairings<br />AppetizersRoasted Eggplant and Tomato Stack (Basque/France)Eggplant, Roma Tomato, zucchini, and squash with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction and stewed peppers<br />Crostini (Provence/France)topped with pistou, aioli, Tapenade<br />ConsomméShrimp and Lobster Consommé (Provence/France)quenelle of lobster forcemeat, lemon zest, chives<br />SaladSeared Tuna salad (Provence/France) champagne vinaigrette, hard cooked eggs, tomatoes, olives, field greens, and haricoverts<br />EntréeAirline Breast of Squab with Hazelnut sage foam and a Pan Jus Lie stuffed with forcemeat of Leg and Thigh Meat, black trumpet mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, apple and dried cranberriesserved with oregano steamed asparagus tips, beet gelee, and Rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes<br /> We will gladly accommodate any special requests, allergies or other dietary restrictions <br /> Whole wheat Pasta is Available (See server for more information) <br />Chef’s Sample Italian Tasting Menu$85 per person (food only) $115 per person with wine pairings<br />AppetizersBruschetta Tastingtomato salsa cruda, arugula pesto, tapenade on garlic rubbed crostini<br />Spring Pea and Calamari Ravioligremolata, speck and extra virgin olive oil<br />Consommé Veal Consommé with poached quail yolk, radicchio and basil chiffonade<br />SaladSeared Tuna and Panzanella Saladseared tuna, heirloom tomatoes, capers, herb medley, and greens<br />EntréeBraised Spring Lambfresh tagliatelle, Sage and Brown Butter Sauce, baby asparagus tips<br /> We will gladly accommodate any special requests, allergies or other dietary restrictions <br /> Whole wheat Pasta is Available (See server for more information) <br />