SPRING 2008
BISTRO
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck Brut 187ml
France
$11.00
White Wines
(glass/bottle)
Heron Chardonnay '06
California
$6.00 / $24
Big Fire Pinot Gris '06
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$6.00 / $24
Paraiso Riesling '06
Monterey County, California
$6.25 / $25
Evans & Tate Chardonnay '05
Margaret River, Australia
$6.50 / $26
Springfield Estate "Life from Stone" Sauvignon Blanc '07
Robertson, South Africa
$6.50 / $26
Featured White Flight of Wine
Around the World
Patient Cottat Sauvignon Blanc '05 (Loire, France)
Crisp and clean with flavors of grapefruit, lemon peel and gooseberry.
Springfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc '07 (South Africa)
Intense and stony with aromas of ripe red peppers and passion fruit.
Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay '06 (Loire, France)
Light and fresh with flavors of honey and white nectarine.
Evans and Tate Chardonnay '05 ( Australia)
Well balance with flavors of oak integrated with lemon and lime characters.
10 ounce flight, $9.95
5 ounce by the glass available
Red Wines
(glass/bottle)
Milbrandt Merlot '05
Mattawa, Washington
$6.00 / $24
Barnard Griffin Cabernet Sauvignon '05
Columbia Valley, Washington
$7.00 / $28
Hugh Hamilton 'The Rascal' Shiraz '05
McLaren Vale, Australia
$7.00 / $28
Banfi "Rosso di Montalcino" '05
Montalcino, Italy
$8.00 / $33
Justin Cabernet '05
Paso Robles, California
$8.75 / $35
Bouchaine Pinot Noir '05
Carneros, California
$9.50 / $38
Featured Red Flight of Wine
Around the World
Cono Sur Pinot Noir '07 (Chile)
Fresh and fruity with flavors of strawberry and raspberry.
Hugh Hamiltion 'The Rascal' Shiraz '05 (Australia)
Big and heavy with heady aromas of cassis, black olives and anise.
Dona Paula Estate Malbec '05 (Argentina)
Expressive with complex aromas of ripe plums, berries, black pepper, mint and truffle.
Sylla Sebaste Barbera d' Alba '03 (Italy)
Strong and full-bodied, perfect for well structured white meat dishes.
10 ounce flight, $9.95
5 ounce by the glass available
BISTRO FARE
Starters
Wild Mushroom Soup
Rich and creamy with Chanterelle and Shiitake mushrooms
$4.50
Thai Beef with Asian Greens
Marinated, charred tenderloin of beef, Thai Basil, Mint and Thai Bird chiles
$6.00
Pan Seared Prosciutto Wrapped Buffalo Mozzarella
Baby arugula and mission fig balsamic glaze
$6.50
Classic Caesar Salad
Traditionally prepared
Romaine lettuce, Romano cheese, and croutons
$6.00
Vita Nova Signature Salad
Seasonal greens, jicama, toasted walnuts, mandarin oranges, tangerine vinaigrette and shaved Prima Donna Gouda
$6.00
Small Plates
Vegetable Spring Roll with Toasted Almond Quinoa and Snap Peas
Sweet chili dipping sauce
$8.00
Homemade Whole Wheat Duck Ravioli with Porcini Mushrooms
Duck sausage, Pecorino Romano and sliced scallions
$9.00
Fennel Crusted Ahi with Lemon Risotto
Micro greens, asparagus, and red onion vinaigrette
$9.00
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake
Wilted greens, baby vegetables and spicy remoulade sauce
$9.00
Pan Seared Red Snapper with Shrimp and Sea Scallops
Saffron rice, wilted greens, with a garlic and white wine sauce
$10.00
Filet of Beef with Sauce Marchand de Vin potatoes dauphinoise and fresh asparagus
$12.00
International Cheeses
A choice of three or five cheeses accompanied by fresh fruit and English table crackers. $6.95/$8.95
Stilton (England)
The King of English Cheese, by law Stilton can only be made in one of the three English Shires of Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. A cow's milk blue vein cheese with a creamy yet crumbly texture and pungent flavor.
Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese (United States)
From the Vandeburg goat farm in Whitney Point, New York, this goat's milk cheese has a distinct clean buttery flavor and creamy texture with the addition of roasted garlic. The entire Vandeburg farm is certified Kosher.
Triple Creme Brie (France)
A French cow's milk cheese, rich and creamy with an ultra velvety texture.
Prima Donna Gouda (Holland)
Aged 12 months, this cow's milk cheese has the subtlety of a fine gruyere and the rich aroma of roasted nuts.
Cahill's Porter Cheddar (Ireland)
An Irish farmhouse cheddar aged with Irish porter.
Featured Homemade Desserts
All desserts are $5.00
Lemon Tart
Rich lemon filling with a crisp buttery crust
French Cheescake
Light and creamy
Fresh Seasonal Berries with Chantilly Cream
Slightly sweetened with a touch of sugar
Chocolate Sampler
Trio of chocolate mousse, chocolate-dipped biscotti and brownie bites
Ice Cream
Choice of vanilla or chocolate, homemade caramel or chocolate sauce, topped with Chantilly cream
Coffee/After Dinner Drinks
Freshly ground and brewed"Royal Sumatra" Coffee - regular or decaf
$1.50
Espresso by "Caffee Leone"- regular or decaf, single or double shot
$3 / $5
Espresso con Panna a la Borgia - A single shot of espresso topped with whipped cream and grated orange peel
$3
Cappuccino - a single shot of espresso, filled with steamed milk garnished with nutmeg, cinnamon, or chocolate powder
$3
Irish Coffee - Freshly brewed coffee with Bushmill's Irish Whiskey, whipped cream
$7
Mexican Coffee - Freshly brewed coffee with Tia Maria Liquor and topped with whipped cream
$7
Starbuck's Coffee Liqueur
$4
Frangelico
$4
Bailey's Irish Creme
$5
Grand Marnier
$6
Cognac
Courvoisier VS
$8
Remy Martin VSOP
$9
Ports
Dow's Fine Ruby
$7
Dow's Fine Tawny
$6
Graham's Six Grapes
$8
Fonseca '99 LBV
$8.25
Taylor Fladgate 10 yr old Tawny
$10
Sandeman '97 LBV
$11
Graham's 20 yr old Tawny
$13
Sherries
Harvey's Bristol Cream
$5
Dry Sack Medium Sherry
$8
Grappa
Castello Banfi Grappa
$13
Dessert Wines
Villa Giada Moscato D'Asti '06
Blends of apricot, ripe peach and pear fruit, refreshing amounts of acidity with a clean finish
$5 / $19
Quady "Elysium"
Made from black muscat, a rose-like aroma and a lychee -like flavored sweet wine
$5 / $19
L 'Ecole No. 41 Semillon '05
Flavors of apple, lychee, and pear with hints of oak and vanilla.
$6 / $22
Chateau Clos Dady Sauternes '03
Intense honey and pineapple flavors with a medium sweetness and a bright finish
$8 / $33
Bouchaine Bouche D'Or '06
Flavors of honeyed apricots & ripe figs
$8 / $33
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs
may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
