1601 East 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 332-3322

  

Sample Spring Menu


APPETIZERS

Escargots
Burgundy Helix Snails with Cremini Mushrooms in Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce over Crostini
$10

Stuffed Tart
Savory Rhubarb and Morel Mushroom Tart with Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Pine Nuts with Balsamic Reduction

$11
Bison Carpaccio
Thin Sliced Bison with Baby Arugula, Pickled Red Onion, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Horseradish Vinaigrette
$12

Mozzarella
Handmade Mozzarella Stuffed with Pesto, Marinated Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Capers and Roasted Bell Pepper Salsa with Baby Basil, Roma Tomatoes and Lemon Zabaglione

 $10

Mussels
Blue Hill Bay Mussels with Braised Fennel in Pernod Cream Sauce

$9

Scallops and Shrimp
Sea Scallops and Jumbo Shrimp en Papillote with Carrots, Zucchini and Spring Onions with Garlic, Lemon, Dill and White Wine
$12
Artisan Cheese Plate
Chef's Nightly Selection of Artisan Cheeses and Accompaniments
$17

Crab Cake
Jonah Crab Cake topped with Mango and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Salsa with Captain Morgan's Butter Sauce

$14 

Foie Gras
Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras over Honeycomb and Fig Preserves
$18
Calamari
Flash Fried Calamari with Fried Okra and Puttanesca Sauce
$10
Lobster Hushpuppies
Four Maine Lobster Hushpuppies with Lime and Honey Dijon Sauce
$12

SOUPS & SALADS
 

House Salad included with Main Course
Substitute Spinach Salad, Caesar Salad or Soup for an Additional $3
 
Soup of the Day $7
Mixed Greens Lightly Tossed in a House Made Herb Vinaigrette $6
Traditional Caesar Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano and House Made Croutons $8
Baby Spinach and Hard Boiled Quail Egg with Warm Bacon and Maple Vinaigrette $8
Dress up Your Salad with Fresh Gorgonzola, Feta Cheese, Hearts of Palm, Goat Cheese or Pine Nuts for an Additional $2 or Warm Fried Calamari for an Additional $3  
   

MAIN COURSE

Chicken
Sautéed Ashley Farms Poulet Rouge Half Chicken with Broccoli, Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Gratin with Saffron, Roasted Peruvian Potatoes and Herb Pan Jus
$24
Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp over Angel Hair Pasta with Mushrooms, Red Onions and Garlic Sherry Butter Sauce with Asparagus
$29
 Short Ribs
Sautéed Braised Beef Short Ribs in Rich Brown Sauce over Whipped Sweet Potaotes and Sautéed Okra
$29

Seafood Pasta
Sea Scallops, Maine Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Blue Hill Bay Mussels and Calamari tossed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, White Wine, Fresh Herbs and Calamarata Pasta

$32
Trout
Sautéed North Carolina Trout with Pancetta, Diced Tomatoes and Arugula in Lemon Caper Butter Sauce with Asparagus
$25
Halibut
Sautéed Atlantic Halibut Filet topped with Lobster and Rich Lobster Butter Sauce with Asparagus
$36
Salmon
Sautéed Atlantic Salmon Medallions over Spinach Risotto Cake with Hedgehog Mushrooms, Horseradish Butter Sauce and Asparagus
$29

Penne
Penne Pasta tossed with Roasted Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms, Green Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese in Garlic Oil 
(Add Grilled Chicken $4 or Shrimp $6)

$22 

Lamb Orecchiette
Braised Lamb with Pistachios, Eggplant Caponata and  Kalamata Olives tossed with Ricotta-Mint Pesto and Orecchiette Pasta
$29
Pork
Herb Mainated Grateful Growers Pork Tenderloin with Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto and Madeira Sauce
$24
Scallops
Sautéed Sea Scallops over Fingerling Potato and Lobster Hash with Smoked Bacon and Artichoke Hearts, Sautéed Spinach and Tarragon Butter Sauce
$35
Elk Chop
Grilled New Zealand Elk Chop with Smoked Bacon Braised Cabbage, Potato Gratin and Boursin Dijon Cream Sauce
$41
Filet Mignon
Grilled Filet Mignon topped with Stilton Cheese and Mushroom Duxelles over Fingerling Potatoes and Wilted Arugula with Veal Demi-Glace and Asparagus
$37
   

 

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Dining Hours:

Mon–Thur - 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Friday      - 5:30 - 11:00 pm
Saturday  - 5:00 - 11:00 pm
Sunday    - 5:00 -   9:00 pm

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