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Mediterranean dinner menu 4.18.07
TAPAS
“Tapas, for me are something to share and mix. There are no rigid rules” - José Andrés
“Tapas, invented in an age less obsessed with productivity, are for enjoying” - Pedro Soleras
CALIENTES small hot plates
BRUSCHETTA traditional tomato bread 5
Crescenza garlic bread, tomatoes, aged balsamic & fresh basil
ALMEJAS CON SALSA VERDE Y JAMÓN clams & ham .6
New Zealand cockles, Prosciutto di Parma & parsley-olive oil sauce
GAMBAS AL AJILLO traditional catalan shrimp 6
Sautéed gulf prawns, garlic chips, chili flakes, lime juice & extra virgin olive oil
PINCHO MORUNO grilled skewer 3
Served with wood oven baked flat bread & tzatziki
Choice of:
Herb marinated lamb
Coffee-cayenne spiced chicken
Moroccan spiced shrimp
BISTECCA ALLA GENOVESE grilled hanger steak 6
With gorgonzola & extra virgin olive oil
CALAMARI FRITTI fried garlic calamari 3.5
With spanish sauce & lemon
CROQUETAS DE GAMBAS Y POLLO croquettes 3
Chicken & shrimp croquettes with romesco
EMPANADILLAS turnovers 4
Spinach & feta turnovers with tzatziki
FALAFEL BIL TAHINI chick pea croquettes 3
Chickpea, onion & parsley croquettes with yogurt tahini
COSTILLAS roasted pork riblets 5
Tossed with Moroccan barbeque sauce over carrot slaw
ARTICHAUTS FRITS fried artichoke hearts 5
With garlic aioli
MOZZARELLA EN CARROZA fried mozzarella cheese 5
With marinara sauce & fresh basil
POLLO CON LIMON Y AJILLO chicken wings 5
Tossed with fresh lime, garlic & aged sherry vinegar
AJO ASADO milk roasted garlic 4
With balsamic jam, gorgonzola & focaccia crostini
ALBÓNDIGAS lamb meatballs 4.5
With sherry, tomatoes, lime, cilantro & garlic
DÁTILES CON TOCINO bacon wrapped dates 5
With garlic butter sauce
CHAMPIÑONES EN SALSA VERDE roasted mushrooms 4.5
Sautéed in a garlic herb butter sauce
FETA PSITI wood oven baked sheep’s milk feta 6
With tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Calamata olives & oregano with focaccia crostini
FRIAS small cold plates
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE melon & prosciutto 4
Shaved Prosciutto di Parma wrapped melon wedge with aged balsamic vinegar
ACEITUNAS MIXTAS house olives 3
Roasted garlic & lemon marinated Mediterranean olives
COCKTAIL DE GAMBAS AL ESTILO ASIÁTICO shrimp cocktail 3
Poached gulf shrimp & wasabi pesto
HUMMUS BIL TAHINI arabic chick pea spread 3
Served with wood oven baked flat bread
Choice of:
Thai curry & honey
Black bean & cilantro
Roasted red pepper & harissa
MUESTREO a sampling 5
Tabbouleh, baba ghanouj & black bean hummus, wood oven baked flat bread & romaine leaves
BABA GHANOUJ moroccan eggplant spread 3
Roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon & garlic puree with wood oven baked flat bread
SALMÓN CURADO CON TOSTADAS salmon toast 4
Cured salmon, white anchovy & roasted red pepper on focaccia crostini
TABBOULEH middle eastern grain salad 3
Bulgur wheat, minced vegetables, lemon & mint with romaine leaves
TARTARE DE ATÚN tuna tartare 6
Sesame tossed cubed ahi, portabella-jalapeño relish & cilantro dressing
ALMENDRAS TOSTADAS roasted almonds 3
Slow roasted California almonds tossed with sea salt
ESCABECHE DE GARBANZOS basque chick peas 3
Cilantro & tomato marinated chick peas with raisins, piñóns & Manchego
CAPRESE layered tomato salad 4
With fresh mozzarella, basil leaves & extra virgin olive oil
PAN CON TOMATE Y JAMÓN ham & tomato bread 4.5
Prosciutto di Parma draped over tomato, taleggio & focaccia with extra virgin olive oil
TRUCHA DE ANTONIO smoked trout 4
Cherrywood smoked ruby trout & aioli
QUESO ADOBADO marinated spanish cheese 5
Olive oil, peppercorn & tarragon marinated Manchego cheese
ENSALADA A LA VASCA ancient salad 4
Roasted peppers, Calamata olives, cucumber lace, fresh mozzarella & aged sherry vinegar
COLIFLOR ASADO milk roasted cauliflower 3
Marinated in extra virgin olive oil, bay leaves, thyme & fresh basil
CARPACCIO thinly sliced rare beef 6
Peppered beef, hardboiled egg, capers, dijon & focaccia crostini
MEJILLONES DE LA CASA 1/2 lb. 7.95 1 lb. 14.95
en Adobo ~ Steamed Prince Edward Isle mussels simmered in a rich chipotle tomato broth
á la Marinière ~ Steamed Prince Edward Isle mussels simmered in a lemon, thyme & garlic broth topped with french fries
LOS PLATOS DEL COCINERO
Chef’s Platters (no substitutions)
PLATO MIXTO ASADO grilled hot tapa platter 15
Grilled hanger steak with gorgonzola, lamb skewer, chicken skewer & shrimp skewer
PLATO MIXTO CALIENTE hot tapa platter 15
Fried calamari, roasted garlic, steamed mussels & chicken and shrimp croquettes
PLATO MIXTO FRIO cold tapa platter 16
Smoked Trout, Prosiutto wrapped melon, shrimp cocktail & marinated manchego cheese
PLATO MIXTO FRIO VEGETARIANO vegetarian cold tapa platter 13
Toasted almonds, milk roasted cauliflower, basque style chick peas & ancient salad
ENSALADA salads
grilled chicken 2.75 grilled shrimp 3.00 grilled salmon 3.75 grilled halibut 5.75 grilled hanger steak 5.00 grilled tuna 6.00
INSALATA MISTA DELLA CASA mixed house salad 3.50
Mixed field greens, cucumbers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, carrots & balsamic dressing
INSALATA DI RUCOLA ITALIAN ARUGULA SALAD 6.25
Arugula, gorgonzola, Medjool dates, red onions & crisp pancetta tossed with roasted shallot vinaigrette
ENSALADA ROMANA romaine salad 6.25
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, fried Calamata olives & garlic croutons tossed with Point Reyes blue cheese dressing
ENSALADA CÉSAR caesar salad 5.95
The classic. Torn romaine heart leaves, garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Sicilian white anchovies tossed with anchiade caesar
SALADE GREQUE greek salad 8.25
Mixed field greens, sheep’s milk feta, mixed peppers, peperoncini, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Calamata olives & house greek-herb dressing
CAMPIONCINO med sampler 8.25
A petite Greque salad with a sampling of roasted pepper-harissa hummus, baba ghanouj & tabbuleh served with wood oven baked flat bread
ENSALADA ESPAÑOLA spanish salad 9.95
Blackened chicken, mixed field greens, sliced strawberries, chèvre cheese, piñóns, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions & lime soy dressing
NIÇOISE MÉDITERRANÉE mediterranean style nicoise salad 11.95
Grilled North Atlantic salmon, arugula, steamed asparagus, roasted peppers, Mediterranean olives, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, hardboiled egg, poached potatoes, chèvre cheese & balsamic dressing
AMANIDA catalan arranged salad 14.95
Grilled tuna, romaine hearts, Prosciutto di Parma, Taleggio, Mediterranean olives, sundried Black Mission figs, Sicilian white anchovies, steamed asparagus, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers & red wine vinaigrette
PIZZA from our traditional wood burning oven
MARGHERITA classic cheese 7.25
Tomato sauce, fresh basil & mozzarella cheese
PRECI pepperoni 8.25
Tomato sauce, sliced pepperoni, fresh basil & mozzarella cheese
QUATTRO STAGIONI 4 seasons 8.95
Tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, Calamata olives, mushrooms, Black Forest ham & mozzarella
PANTHEON mediterranean favorite 8.95
Parmesan crème, Toscano salami, diced tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella & Prosciutto di Parma
SPEZIATA spicy 8.95
Extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, grilled chicken, sautéed jalapeños, chili flakes, cilantro, fontina & avocado
FANTASIA DI SALUMI meat 9.25
Extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, chorizo, pepperoni, Toscano salami, Black Forest ham, diced tomatoes, fresh sage & mozzarella
PARADISO VEGETARIANO vegetable 8.50
Tomato sauce, grilled eggplant, spinach, peperoncini, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sheep’s milk feta & mozzarella
SQUISITA exquisite 10.50
Extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, Manchego, Crescenza, sliced pears, black truffles, thyme, sundried Black Mission figs, Prosciutto di Parma & white truffle oil
PASTA E RISOTTO traditions from Italy
PASTA POMODORI E BASILICO pasta marinara 8.95
Spaghettini tossed with marinara, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella & extra virgin olive oil
PASTA ALLA BOLOGNESE pasta & classic meat sauce 8.95
Spaghettini tossed with tomato braised beef, pork, nutmeg, parmesan & a touch of cream
PASTA ALLA MICHELANGELO vegetarian pasta 12.95
Fettucine tossed with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil, wilted greens, lemon & sheep’s milk feta
PASTA ALLA BUCANIERA pasta with fresh seafood & spicy tomato sauce 16.95
Spaghettini tossed with mussels, clams, shrimp, fresh fish, calamari, chili flakes, fresh basil, garlic & marinara
GNOCCHI ALLA VONGOLE E PROSCIUTTO gnocchi with clams & prosciutto 16.95
Steamed New Zealand cockles, Prosciutto di Parma & pan fried potato gnocchi in a truffle brodetto
RISOTTO PRIMAVERA scallops & vegetables 16.95
Pepper crusted sea scallops with milk roasted cauliflower, seared greens & Manchego risotto
RAVIOLI ALLA RE RAIMONDO ravioli for a king 13.95
Inspired by Raimondo. Roasted chicken, spinach, mushroom & red pepper ravioli simmered in a sweet tomato & vodka creme
RAVIOLI ALLA CREMA Di GRANCHIO crab ravioli 16.95
Blue crab & mascarpone ravioli wrapped in pasta nera e bianca with a tarragon brown butter sauce & cherry tomato-mixed baby green salad
LOS PLATOS the dishes
PIÙ STRATI club 10.50
Grilled North Atlantic salmon, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onions, avocado mash, lime soy dressing & wasabi pesto served on a Tuscan roll
SCAMPI E OUZO garlic butter broiled shrimp 16.95
Broiled gulf prawns, provencal butter & a fennel, orange zest, julienne onion & spinach relish flamed with ouzo and served with fennel lavash
SALMONE ALL’ACQUA PAZZA salmon in crazy water 17.95
Pan roasted North Atlantic salmon, sautéed vegetables, wilted greens, milk roasted garlic, chili flakes & lemon thyme broth over basmati rice
HALIBUT ALLA PUTTANESCA halibut puttanesca 22.95
Sicilian olive crusted Alaskan halibut, risotto al limone & muddled caper vinaigrette
TONNO AGRIGENTO med’s signature tuna dish 24.95
Horseradish crusted tuna, grilled portabella mushrooms, sesame tossed asparagus, whipped potatoes, wasabi pesto, tuna tartar & smoked tomato emulsion
CARTERA DELICIOSA DE BERENJENA eggplant purses 9.95
Grilled eggplant stuffed with portabella mushrooms, fresh mozzarella & tomatoes with parmesan veloute & marinara over wilted greens
SPANAKOPITA greek strudel 9.95
Phyllo pastry stuffed with seared greens & sheep’s milk feta served with romesco & tzatziki sauces
FALAFEL fried chick pea croquette wrap 9.95
Falafel croquettes, Thai curry & honey hummus, tabbouleh, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions & tahini wrapped in wood oven baked flat bread
PINCHO MORUNO grilled skewers 15.95
Your choice of marinated Colorado lamb, coffee-cayenne spiced chicken or moroccan spiced shrimp
Served with Thai curry & honey hummus, tabbouleh, seared greens, basmati rice, wood oven baked flat bread & tzatziki
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA pork saltimbocca 15.95
Pork loin scallopini, fresh sage, Prosciutto di Parma & mozzarella finished with tomato-sherry sauce over wilted greens
STINCO D’AGNELLO lamb shank 16.95
Balsamic, dijon & port braised lamb shank, seared greens, mushroom-shallot sauté & chipolte crème fraiche
HAMBURGUESA hamburger 10.50
Basil-garlic studded hamburger, grilled portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, lettuce, tomato & red onions served on a Tuscan roll
SVIZZERO steak sandwich 14.95
Black truffle grilled New York strip, portabella-jalapeño relish, arugula, tomato, onion & Point Reyes blue cheese crème served open face on artisinal bread
BIFTECK-FRITES steak & fries 14.95
Grilled 8 oz. New York strip, provençal butter, steamed asparagus & french fries
FILETTO AL CAFFE filet mignon 25.95
Espresso crusted 8 oz. filet mignon, horseradish-red onion soubise, wilted greens, Point Reyes blue cheese crème & crisp onion rings
BISTECCA ALLA SINATRA steak sinatra 27.95
Sinatra’s pepper steak taught to us by Raimondo. 12 oz. New York strip, olives, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, russet potatoes & brandy
POLLO AL BARRIO ESPAÑOL chicken “spanish style” 13.95
Corn tortilla stuffed with roasted chicken, onions, Manchego & spinach with adobado sauce, avocado mash, seared greens & basmati rice
PETTO DI POLLO AL MARSALA chicken marsala 15.95
Sauteed chicken breast, mushrooms, fresh rosemary, marsala butter sauce, steamed asparagus & whipped potatoes
PICCATA DI POLLO chicken piccata 15.95
Sauteed chicken breast, fresh thyme, lemon-caper butter sauce, steamed asparagus & basmati rice
PETTO DI POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA chicken parmesan 16.95
Parmesan breaded chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella, spaghettini aglio e olio & fresh basil
PAELLA traditional rice dish
PAELLA MESON GALICIA mixed vegetables 11.95
Inspired by the famous Spanish restaurant. Seasonal vegetables, peperoncini, seared spinach, cherry tomatoes & sheep’s milk feta with arroz blanco
PAELLA VALENCIANA chicken, chorizo & seafood 12.95
Roasted chicken, chorizo, mussels, shrimp, roasted red peppers & garden peas with saffron rice
PAELLA DE MARISCOS mixed seafood 13.95
Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, fresh fish & traditional vegetables with saffron rice Can be enjoyed individually or family style !
GRIGLIA simply grilled
SALMONE 6 OZ. salmon 17.95
ATÚN 6 OZ. tuna 24.95
HALIBUT 6 OZ. halibut 22.95
HANGER 8 OZ. hanger steak 14.95
FILETTO 8 OZ. filet mignon 25.95
BIFTECK 12 OZ. new york strip 25.95
PETTO DI POLLO half chicken 16.95
LOMBO DI MAIALE pork loin scallopini 15.95
Sauce et Câpres á Beurre de Citron - Lemon butter sauce & capers
Sauce au Poivre Vert - Green peppercorn & brandy reduction
Salsa al Limone - Lemon & sea salt infused olive oil
En Adobo - Spiced chile sauce & avocado mash
Provençale - Sundried tomato & herb butter
Salsa Asiatica- Wasabi pesto & lime soy dressing
grilled with your choice of 1 sauce, basmati rice or mashed potatoes & vegetables du jour
General Manager - Robert Kukura chef de Cuisine - Nick Fuster Sous Chefs - Eliah Golden & Roy Benningfield
Executive Chef - Anthony Hessel |
