Thursday, May 29, 2008

Beer & Wine Features

Oatmeal Stout

Samuel Smith

Yorkshire, England

The Old Brewery at Tadcaster was founded in 1758 and is Yorkshire’s oldest brewery. Samuel Smith is one of the few remaining independent breweries in England, and further is the last to utilize the classic Yorkshire Square system of fermentation solely in stone squares.

Oats are in the same family as barley, and a small addition yields great flavor. Popular in the late 1800’s, the last oatmeal stout was brewed before the First World War until Samuel Smith reintroduced this style in 1980.

This beer is created in the classic style. Almost opaque, with an unusually silky texture and complex, medium-dry velvet palate. Bittersweet finish.

$8.00 / 18.7 oz bottle

Syrah / Sangiovese Blend

“Cancelli”

Coltibuono, Tuscany 2004


Tuscany, Italy, is the home of, among others, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Carmignano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Morellino di Scansano. This wine is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Syrah, an unusual mix for Tuscany.

One whiff of Cancelli greets you with attractive red berry, black cherry, and earthy aromas. In the mouth it is soft and fruity, as flavors of black cherry, black raspberry dominate. Mild, sweet earth components round out the palate. Overall it is well-balanced with a pleasant finish.

$6.00 / glass

$24.00 / bottle

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Current Specials





Appetizer Special:

Sweet & Sour Chicken Wings
w/ Sesame Calrose Rice & Pickled Cucumber Carrot Salad

$8


Entree Special:

Fresh Alaskan Halibut Filet
Coconut Macadamia Crusted
Seared and Oven-Finished
Purple Potato Au Gratin
Seared Spring Vegetables and Squash

$26
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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Features: Memorial Day Weekend

Entree Special:

Fresh Alaskan Halibut Filet - Homer, AK

Grilled w/ Lemon Pepper Rub

Thai Chili Cream Sauce
Purple Potato Au Gratin
Sauteed Summer Squash

$28

Soup:

Southwestern Chicken and Black Bean


Wine Feature:


Gamay Noir

Barton & Guestier – 2006

Beaujolais, France

Gamay is a purple-colored grape variety used to make red wines, most notably grown in Beaujolais. The Gamay grape is thought to have appeared first in the village of the Gamay, south of Beaune, in the 1360s. The grape brought relief to the village growers following the decline of the Black Death. In contrast to the Pinot Noir variety, Gamay ripened two weeks earlier and was less difficult to cultivate. It also produced a strong, fruitier wine in a much larger abundance.

Gamay-based wines are typically light bodied and fruity. This wine is fresh and lively with light raspberry and strawberry aromas.


$5.00 / glass

$20.00 / bottle

Monday, May 19, 2008


Special:

Fresh Alaskan Halibut Filet
Sweet Thai Chili Paste
White Wine and Garlic Sauteed Spicy Noodle
Seared Asian Veg

$23
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Specials Current



Entree:

Alaskan Halibut
Grilled w/ lemon pepper
Over Stir-Fried Sweet Soy Noodles
Seared Chinese Vegetables
Raspberry Reduction

$22


Soup of the Day:

Navy Bean w/ Ham and Crab

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Featured Wines

Wine Features

Verdejo

Angel Rodriguez / Martinsancho – 2005

Rueda, Spain

With more land under vine than any other country in the world, Spain is the great sleeping wine giant. Rueda is a recognized winegrowing region (Denominación de Origen (DO)) of Spain that is located in the Community of Castile and Leon. During the 18th century the land planted to vines was greater in extent than it is now and was exclusively under the Verdejo grape variety. The wines produced enjoyed great commercial success in part due to the clarification process used which involved the use of local clay.

This white wine is made from 100% Verdejo grapes. Light gold in color. Pungent, grassy nose, with vibrant scents of lemon, green tea, ginger and jasmine. Spicy and incisive, with brisk citrus flavors accented by herbs and minerals. Finishes broad, supple and spicy, with gentle acids.

$7.50 / glass

$30 / bottle


Moscato D’Asti

Saracco – 2007

Piedmont, Italy

The undisputed champion of our most recent employee wine tasting. A truly gorgeous and unique wine for those who are feeling adventurous.

Paolo Saracco is known as "The Maestro of Moscato" ... and for good reason. His Moscato is perfumed with fresh peach, pear and white flowers. A gentle sparkle brightens the fruit and a tingle of sweetness hints of candied fruits. Enjoy as an aperitif or a refreshing way to finish a meal.

$20.00 / 375ml bottle

Friday, May 9, 2008

Current Special

Special:

Fresh Alaskan Halibut – Homer, AK

Seared

Raspberry Pineapple Puree

Coconut Curry Sauce

Peruvian Purple Potato Au Gratin

Julienne Vegetables w/ Rice Wine Vinaigrette

$26

Soup of the Day:

Cream of Celery w/ Jasmine Rice

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Wine Features

Wine Features

Rosso di Toscana
Avignonesi – 2004
Tuscany, Italy

In 1309, Pope Clement V transferred the papal residence from Rome to Avignon, France. In 1377, Pope Gregory XI moved the papal residence back to Rome, and some noble families of Avignon left France to follow him. Established by one of these families, the Palazzo Avignonesi winery was built sometime in the late 16th century, making the cellars among the most ancient in Italy.

This is a delicious Tuscan red. The wine is dark purple-garnet in color showing nice concentration and exuding warm aromas of black cherries, dried herbs and earth. This smooth wine provides a rich mouthful of dark fruit flavors, raspberries, kirsch liqueur, plums and tar. Well-structured with soft tannins, have this excellent wine with hearty dishes or pork and beef.

$6.00 / glass
$24.00 / bottle


Moscato D’Asti
Saracco – 2007
Piedmont, Italy

The undisputed champion of our most recent employee wine tasting. A truly gorgeous and unique wine for those who are feeling adventurous.

Paolo Saracco is known as "The Maestro of Moscato" and for good reason. His Moscato is perfumed with fresh peach, pear and white flowers. A gentle sparkle brightens the fruit and a tingle of sweetness hints of candied fruits. Enjoy as an aperitif or a refreshing way to finish a meal.

$20.00 / 375ml bottle

Monday, May 5, 2008

Current Specials

Entree Special

Fresh Alaskan Halibut - Homer, AK
Seared
Strawberry Pineapple Puree
Peruvian Purple Potato Au Gratin
Cold Cucumber and Squash Salad w/ Rice Wine Vinaigrette

$24

Soup of the Day:

Spinach Miso
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Saturday, May 3, 2008

Specials

Specials:

Entrée:

Fresh Alaskan Halibut – Homer, AK

Lemon Pepper Rub

Pan-Seared

Purple Potato Au Gratin

Seared Chinese Greens & Pineapple

$26

Salad:

Romaine Lettuce

Garlic Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

Parmesan Crisp

Grilled Salmon Filet

$14