14.00Peruvian-Style Cebiche Mixta“For the love of lima & all comida perucho” carajo! W/aji amarillo, sweet yam & corn coblet
14.00Merguez Lamb Sausages“To the palates of our middle eastern friends” w/ creamy hummus & sour cherries
16.00Mi ParrillaTribute to“mi buenos aires querido” boludo! Mix grill plate of flat iron steak, merguez lamb sausage & achiote marinated chicken breast w/ chimichurri & bleu cheese crostini
14.00Seared Macadamia Crusted Tuna“Memories of life in bocas del toro, panama” conyo! Over planks of sweet yam topped w/ fresh mango & habanero salsa
16.00Seafood StewAka moqueca “paying homage to the samba beats of bahia, brasil” cara! W/ scallops, tiger shrimp & fish
Wine & Beer
Whites
Tropical White SangriaSo good it tames the wildest of animals.Nothing but love in a glass. Becoming a cult favorite. Time tested. Proud to present & represent. Enjoy!Options:
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Stateside
8.00Montinore Estate, Mueller-Thurgau, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008Oganically grown grapes. If you’re looking for a riesling’ish style wine, look no further. A lesser-known german varietal that has found a home in enriched sustainable soil of the willamette valley. A semi-sweet wine w/ enticing citrus & floral notes easy drinking & wonderful as an apertif.
9.00Tolosa Estate, Estate Chardonnay, Edna Valley, Ca, 2009From sustainably farmed & certified vineyards that lend 6 clones, multiple soil & root stock combinations. A cool climate chardonnay w/ buttery richness on the palate. Aromas of white peach & crème brulee blend w/ luxurious acidity, minerality & distinctive character.
Global
7.00Crnko, 3-blend, jareninca, Slovenia, 200940% riesling, 30% sauvignon blanc, & 30% chardonnay. Sustainably grown. Riesling dominates the aromatics offering juicy tangerine & quince notes to the silty minerality. Thirst quenching & light on its feet w/ invigorating acidity.
8.00Elvio tintero, arneis, piemonte, Italy, 2009A kermit lynch wine. Aka barolo bianco. Bone dry w/ floral on the opening nose leaving you w/ a crisp mouthfeel. Great w/ seafood. A wonderful transitional glass into an embracing red.
10.00Esporao, 3-blend, alentejo, Portugal, 2008Think california chardonnay to a fado beat. Blend of: antao vaz, arinto & roupeiro. This wine has citric & spring fruit aromas w/ spice & toasty oak & butter from barrel aging. An intense palate that offers texture & elegance that is sure to please.
9.00Siete fincas, torrontes, mendoza, Argentina, 2010Sassy yet refreshing...handpicked from high elevation vineyards of salta that expresse the flavor of this unique grape & terrior. Fragrance of chamomile & lychee & a mid palate of rose petals & tangerine that finshes long & vibrant.
Reds
Stonefruit Red SangriaA top secret, unique blend of dark fruits, ginger & lets just say anti oxidants. City of angels experimented & voted best of the west-siiiide!Options:
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Stateside
10.00Casa Barranca, Grenache, Santa Barbara, Ca, 2009Unfiltered. Luxurious & mysterious w/ every kiss to your lips. Light-ruby w/ brick overtones in color. Strawberries, rhubarb & hints of leather are present in the nose. Ripe forward fruit w/ mulberry, cardamom, tea leaves on the first sip, medium body is belied by the depth & melange of flavors melding into a long finish w/ dutch cocoa lingering on the palate, balanced by soft tannins. .
12.00Stoller, Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon, 2008Produced from the knoll known as “corton hill” to locals, a special plot of land that was once used as a turkey farm, thus adding a richness to the terroir. Bright pure fruit from high-density vines, that are ripe & awash w/ sweet cherry & berry flavors.
12.00Kiona, estate cabernet sauvignon, yakima valley, Washington, 2004Savour smooth elegance w/ complex aromas & stunning intensity. Black fruit flavors of blackberry, cassis, & blueberry mingle w/ subtle chocolate, earth, & oak notes to tantalize the palate. This is an incredibly smooth drinking wine w/ astounding complexity.
9.00Vino Valpredo, Squeezebox Red, 3-Blend, Sonoma County, Ca, 2007Recently voted sexiest wine of the year by chicago wine critic. Made up of 49% zinfandel, 35% cabernet sauvignon & 16% syrah. Opens up w/ ripe cherries figs & cranberries. Followed by hints of cocoa, anise seed & indian spices. Also expressing cherry pie & subtle oak.
10.00Herman Walters, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, Ca, 2008Considered by many to be the zin capital of the world this lodi juice exemplifies just that. 7-generation vines possess a rich yet delicate taste of the grape. Cherries & plums abound w/ mocha & soft toasted oak to finish.
12.00Perry Creek, Altitude 2401, Syrah, Dark Forest, El Dorado, Lodi, CaA distinct syrah that shows concentration from the decomposed granite terroir of the el dorado appellation just beneath the sierra madre foothills. Bold blackberry, sweet leather & dark chocolate lead into mineral & black pepper on the mid palate.
Global
7.00Man vintners, pinotage, South AfricaSouth africa’s indigenous grape, bold & juicy w/ red berry fruit flavors. An aroma of smoked BBQ meats finish w/ juicy mouth-feel & soft tannins. Pairs just right w/ a churrasco plate.
8.00Chono, reserve carmenere, maipo valley, Chile, 2009Exemplifying lots of character from their end-of-the-season handpicked grapes, that express ripe tannins & elegant fruit. Malolactic fermentation & 10 months in french oak, bottled unfiltered to add natural flavors & finish. Chile’s flagship varietal, an old world grape from the new world of winemaking
7.00Don rodolfo, tannat, salta, Argentina, 2010A 200 yr old winery w/ state of the art facilities in the high valley of argentina produces this old world varietal. Big & bold, showcasing rich red berries, black currant chocolate & tobacco.
7.002 copas, 2-blend, mendoza, Argentina, 2009Grown sustainably, a blend of 80% tempranillo & 20% malbec. Delicate citrus notes crutched by cigar box presence make this juice an enjoyable glass(es);)
10.00Casnati, malbec, mendoza, Argentina, 2006This malbec greets you w/ aromas of pomegranate, which evolve into seductive notes of chocolate covered cherries & soft leather. This medium-bodied wine evokes flavors of silky blueberry & ripe plum on the palate. Lush tannins lead to a vivacious finish, leaving you w/ hints of cedar & dark chocolate.
Sparkling
Craft Style Beers
5.00Palma louca lager, Brazil
5.00Avery White Rascal, Boulder, Co
5.00Racer 5, IPA, Sonoma, Ca
5.00Jamaica Red Ale, Humboldt County, Ca
5.00Ommegang, Abbey Ale Cooperstown, Ny
5.00Mad River, Steelhead Porter, Humboldt County, Ca
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