2022 Menu #7

A mix of folk from the US, UK, Argentina, and Kazakhstan. Much fun had by all!

Causa de Jibia – Chilled base of potato puree flavored with lemon juice, yellow chilies, olive oil, and salt. Jibia, or Humboldt squid tentacles, confited in olive oil with a mix of spices, then chilled and sliced. Garnished with spicy black olive and tomato puree; piquillo pepper puree; and green onions.

Dante Robino Extra Brut

Sopa de Verduras con Pesto – Our take on a classic French soupe au pistou, a mix of onions, garlic, chilies, carrots, sweet potato, cabage, green beans, white beans, tomatoes, and ditalini pasta cooked in vegetable stock, seasoned with smoked salt and pepper. Garnished with a dollop of basil-walnut pesto.

Lagarde “Altas Cumbres” Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Berenjena Quemada – Flame charred small eggplant, peeled, sliced, and laid atop a pool of goat cheese cream. Topped with spiced oil, toasted pistachios, oregano and thyme leaves.

La Liga de Enologos “El Bautismo” Criollo Rosado 2021

Pollo Estilo “Chepén” – Based on a traditional duck dish from Peru, pan-seared, spice-rubbed chicken breast in a thickened sauce made from panca chilies (dried red chilies), garlic, red onion, cumin, oregano, orange, and anise. Served with rice and garlic sautéed kale, and garnished with red onions tossed with sliced black and green olives, and cilantro.

Mantra “Rebel” Pinot Noir 2019

Cheesecake “Tre Monti” – Inspired by a traditional cake from San Marino, a cheesecake with a chocolate cookie base, then a thin layer of Nutella, our homemade cream cheese filling flavored with espresso and studded with toasted hazelnuts, and topped with a bitter chocolate ganache and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Putruele “Tardío de Abril” Chardonnay

 

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