a/k/a Food Flash: please save the date: Saturday, August 11th
…as a/k/a pulls out all the stops and produces a pop-up restaurant on the patio for the Maria Del Pilar concert, a great singer/song writer in the Latin alternative-music scene. The concert begins at 8:00 PM. Dining al fresco in a mini-Bowl setting – wine and cocktails brought to your table under the stars – what could be better? 626.564.8111
7:30 PM Three-Course Boxed Dinner Only $35 pp
a / k / a New Summer Menu (* = New or changed )
STARTERS
Crispy Portobello Fries $9: Truffle Aioli
* Chef’s Handmade Mozzarella $12: Organic Heirloom Tomatoes ~ Summer Pesto ~ Olive Tapenade
* Warm House Focaccia $9: Our Toasted House Made Bread ~ Roasted Garlic ~ Spicy Marinara ~ Black/Olive Anchovy Dipping Sauces
* Grilled and Sauteed Wild Calamari $12: Arugula ~ Chipotle ~ Cilantro ~ Oven Dried Tomato
Scottish Salmon Tartare $13: Avocado Mousse ~ Pickled Cucumber ~ Potato Chips
Foie Blond 16: Chef’s Smooth Pate ~ House Gelee ~ Toasted Brioche
SALADS
* Mixed Greens $8: Shaved Fennel ~ Candied Pecans ~ Marinated Cucumbers ~ Organic Tomato ~ Spiced Vin
* Organic Watermelon “Greek Salad” $12: Feta ~ Red Onion ~ Kalamata Salt ~ Cucumber Dill Coulis ~ Balsamic Reduction
a/k/a Grilled Bistro Caesar Salad $10: White Anchovy ~ Focaccia Toast ~ Grana Padano
Fresh Herbed Goat Cheese Salad $12: Wild Arugula ~ Spiced Walnuts ~ Dried Cranberries ~ Fuji Apples ~ Organic Tomatoes ~ Lemon Vin
Roasted Mary’s Chicken Salad $14: Bulgar ~ Avocado ~ Cucumber ~ Dried Fruit ~ Balsamic Lemon Vin
Crispy Duck Confit Salad $15: Organic Greens ~ Frisee ~ Citrus ~ Cocoa Nibs ~ Cocoa Dressing
Grilled Scottish Salmon or Flank Steak Salad $18: Frisee and Mixed Greens ~ Feta ~ Organic Cucumber & Tomato ~ Organic Orange Vin
MEATS, CHEESES & SOUP
Daily Soup $7
* Braised Prairie Fresh Pork Belly & Beans $12: Fuji Apple Butter ~ Soy Beans with Lardons ~ Cippolini Onion
Filet Beef Tartare $14: Pickled Mustard ~ Dijon ~ Egg Yolk
Charcuterie $17: Salume ~ Country Pate ~ Foie Blond ~ Parma Prosciutto Served with Mixed Olives & Pickled Veggies ~ Housemade Mustard; Selection of Cheese, House Marmalade ~ Napa Honey ~ Micro Greens ~ Crostini: 1 Cheese 6 ~ 3 Cheeses 13 ~ 6 Cheeses 25
SANDWICHES, BURGERS & RIBS
Roasted Portobello and Pepperjack on Housemade Focaccia $14: Caramelized Onions ~ Roasted Pepper Aioli ~ Oven Dried Tomato ~ Arugula
a / k / a Rueben $14: Our Corned Beef ~ Panini Rye ~ Gruyere ~ Rueben Dressing ~ Ourkraut
Pulled Duroc Pork Sandwich $14: House Pickles ~ Pineapple Slaw
Grilled Certified Angus Burger $13: Pepper Jack ~ Chef’s Aioli ~ House Bacon ~ Pickled Jalapenos ~ Fried Shallots
Boneless Hoisin BBQ Beef Short Ribs $24: Sugarloaf Pineapple Slaw ~ Saffron/Marble Potato Salad
LARGE PLATES
Handmade Pasta du Jour $17
Prince Edward Island Mussels $17: Smoked Manila Clam Broth ~ House Chorizo ~ Organic Lemon
* Sweet Pea Risotto $18: Cippolinis ~ Chiffonade of Spinach ~ Grana Padano
Pan Roasted Mary’s Chicken $18: Summer Garlic Orzo with Feta ~ Baby Bok Choy ~ Tarragon/Garlic Jus
* Pan Seared Scottish Salmon $23: Spice Dusted ~ Served Over Grilled Peppers ~ Bok Choy and Oyster Mushrooms ~ Cucumber/Yogurt with Dill
* Pan Roasted Norwegian Cod $25: Toasted Pearl Pasta ~ Organic Spinach ~ Saffron/Tomato Broth ~ Rhubarb Compote
Seared All Natural Breast of Duck $24: Sauteed Mushrooms and Spinach ~ Fingerling Potatoes ~ Organic Orange Gastrique
* Grilled Double Cut Duroc Pork Chop $26: Goat Cheese Polenta ~ Stone Fruit Jam ~ Pomegranate Molasses
* All Natural Prime Rib Steak $27: Black Olive Whipped Potatoes ~ Organic Summer Veggies ~ Remoulade Sauce
SIDES
Mac & Cheese with or without House Bacon $7
Buttermilk Onion Rings $6
Saute of Mushrooms and Organic Spinach $8
Sugarloaf Pineapple Slaw $6
Truffled Steak Fries $7
Steak Fries $5
DESSERT $8.50
Marshmallow/Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream ~ Caramel Sauce
Caramel Ice Cream Profiteroles
Warm Chocolate Sauce
Butterscotch/Brown Sugar Pot au Creme
Chilled Dark Chocolate/Peanut Butter Terrine
Chilled Lemon Souffle Glace
Upside Down Blackberry Tart
Creme Chantilly ~ Caramel Sauce
Selection of Sorbets & Ice Creams $7.50: House Biscotti
Menu and prices are subject to change
a / k / a supports sustainable and organic farming. We proudly work with the following producers: Melissa’s Produce, Creekstone Beef, Duroc Pork, Pittman Farms Duck, Mary’s Chicken, Sparrow Lane Vinegar, among others.