[valentine’s day menu]
first [choice of one]
fresh virginia oysters on the half shell, champagne vinegar, lemon zest, fresh grated horseradish, sea salt.
*sauvignon blanc, babich, ‘10. new zealand.
toasted baguette, mango-ginger stilton, almonds, chocolate balsamic honey.
*gewurztraminer, helfrich, ‘08. alsace.
second [choice of one]
chicken consommé, portobello mushroom ravioli, green onion.
vegetable consommé, portobello mushroom ravioli, green onion.
third [choice of one]
bibb lettuce, sweet onion, grapefruit, fresh mint, champagne-blood orange vinaigrette.
*sauvignon blanc, crossings, ‘10. new zealand.
baby spinach, fresh blueberries, goat cheese, crispy leeks, lemon vinaigrette.
*chardonnay, angeline, ‘10. california.
main [choice of one]
pan seared opah fillet, roast tomatoes, kalamata olives, lemon, champagne chive butter sauce, israeli cous-cous.
*sauvignon blanc, crossings, ‘10. new zealand.
grilled ribeye medallions, jumbo grilled shrimp, lobster butter, crispy leeks, mashed yukon potatoes.
*cabernet sauvignon, raymond ‘sommerlier selection’, ‘09. california.
sundried tomato and ricotta cheese raviolis, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, kahlua candied walnuts, fresh basil, and garlic aioli toasted bread.
*gruner veltiner, josef bauer, ‘10. austria.
medium rare lamb chops, whole grain mustard and horseradish breadcrumb crust, caramelized shallot veal demi-glace, mashed yukon potatoes.
*cabernet franc, pollak, ‘09. virginia.
dessert [choice of one]
chocolate torte, blackberry mousse, fresh raspberries, toasted almonds.
*tawny port, quinta das heredias, ‘20 yr. portugal.
dulce de leche cheesecake, amaretto whipped cream, fresh strawberries.
*riesling, sawtooth ‘late harvest’, ‘09. idaho.
white chocolate mousse, almond cookie, fresh blueberries, blood orange sauce.
*muscat, quady essensia orange, ‘07. california.
[no substitutions, please. a la carte price available upon request.]
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*wine recommendation