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CHEF TASTING SAMPLE MENU ARCHIVES
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SUMMER 2007
AMUSE BOUCHE
N.V. Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley

CITRON VODKA CURED WILD KING SALMON
toasted rye bread, red onion, capers, cherry tomatoes and cucumber salad, herbed cream cheese
Patianna Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino, 2005 *

PAN SEARED LIBERTY FARM DUCK BREAST
duck confit-juniper spaetzle, wild Mendocino blackberry sauce
Lutea Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, 2005 *
Intermezzo
VODKA-SPIKED MELON SORBET

NIMAN RANCH FILET MIGNON
bourbon-glazed shallots, Yukon Gold potato gratin, black pepper-shallot butter
Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2002

GRILLED PEACH MELBA
toasted cornmeal poundcake, vanilla bean ice cream,
caramel sauce, almonds
Navarro Vineyards Muscat Blanc, Anderson Valley, 2005
* organically grown
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SPRING 2007
Dungeness Crab Gnocchi Gratin Cypress Grove Lamb Chopper cheese, house cured ham, sugar snap peas
NV Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut

Pan Seared Sea Scallops endive, shaved fennel, roasted golden beets and candied citrus zest salad, Stella Cadente Meyer lemon olive oil, hibiscus reduction
2005 Nelson Family Pinot Grigio

Pan Seared Liberty Farm Duck Breast blood orange port sauce, duck confit-fromage blanc bread pudding
2004 Breggo Pinot Noir

Grilled Niman Ranch Filet Mignon cabernet reduction, arugula, roasted shallot and walnut salad, Point Reyes Farmstead blue cheese popover
2003 Aia Cabernet Sauvignon
Chocolate Tasting Sampler
bittersweet chocolate pot de crème with toasted coconut meringue, chocolate ginger truffle, a scoop of chocolate Rumpleminz sorbet
Meyer Family Port
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FALL 2006
Porcini Dusted Scallops creamed leeks, Arpeggio’s alderwood smoked salmon caviar
NV Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut
Rosemary Braised Rabbit creamy soft polenta, salad of parsley, chanterelles and house-made mozzarella
2004 Joullian Chardonnay

Fennel-Black Pepper Encrusted Ahi Tuna seared rare, applewood smoked bacon potato hash, port demi-glace
2003 Esterlina Pinot Noir

Pear Sorbet
Venison Medallions a sauté of spinach, pine nuts and currants, porcini bread pudding, Mendocino wild huckleberry syrah sauce
2002 Handley Syrah

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster whipped cream, cashew brittle
Meyer Family Port
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SUMMER 2006
Baked Stuffed Clam Oreganato leeks,
applewood smoked bacon, breadcrumbs, garlic butter
2001 Jeriko Estate Brut
Caramelized Day Boat Scallops creamed corn with basil, romesco, crispy fried onions
2004 Nelson Family Pinot Grigio

Pan Seared Liberty Farm Duck Breast warm duck confit, peach and arugula salad, Humboldt Fog chevre
2003 Esterlina Pinot Noir

Peach Sorbet
Niman Ranch Filet Mignon applewood smoked
bacon-green onion mashed potatoes, syrah demi-glace, horseradish crème fraÎche
2001 Aia Cabernet Sauvignon

Wild Blackberry Mascarpone Cheesecake Soufflé cinnamon-chile chocolate truffle
Meyer Family Port
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SUMMER 2005
Amuse-Bouche
Creamed Corn, Roasted Green Chiles
NV Roederer Estate Brut
Roasted Wild King Salmon Grilled Ratatouille, Romesco Sauce
2004 Ceago Chardonnay, Jeriko Vineyard, Mendocino
Warm Peach and Duck Confit Salad Arugula, Humboldt Fog Chevre 2003 Husch Pinot Noir,
Anderson Valley
Mango Rum Sorbet
Grilled Niman Ranch Filet Mignon Point Reyes Farmstead Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Zinfandel
Demi-Glace, Horseradish Crème Fraiche
2000 Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley
Hazelnut Mascarpone Soufflé Chocolate Sauce
Graham’s Six Grapes Port
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FALL 2005
Amuse-Bouche
NV Roederer Estate Brut
Caramelized Day Boat Scallops pastis creamed spinach and Duchess potatoes
2004 Ceago Chardonnay
Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes house made mozzarella centers, port wine sauce, sautéed spinach, pine nuts, currants
2002 Esterlina Pinot Noir
Poached Pear Muscat Sorbet
Venison Medallions wild boar sausage-yam hash, Mendocino huckleberry syrah sauce, fried sage
2001 Handley Syrah
Brandied Cherry Cheesecake Soufflé chocolate sauce, chocolate pecan truffle
Meyer Family Port
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