Ok so I had a friend stop by the restaurant the other night and I decided since it was slow that I would knock his socks off with a dinner he wouldn’t soon forget.

Tastes for fun

first course

TRIO of CROSTINI’S

#1 Pulled Pork with East Carolina Mustard barbecue sauce

#2 Salted Cucumber with Roasted Cioppolini Creme Fraice

#3 Goat Cheese Toybox Cherry tomato and Pesto

second course

HALIBUT CRUDO

Thinly sliced halibut Drizzled with Lemon Juice, Chile oil, fleur de sel, roasted hazelnut, and cracked black pepper.

third course

ARUGALA AND MELON SALAD WITH DUCK PROSCUITTO

Arugala tossed in olive oil and vinegar with salted Melon and house made Duck Proscuitto.

fourth course

Warm Summer Soup

Smoked Chicken, Garbanzos, Yellow corn, and Swiss Chard in a summery savory broth.

fifth course

LITTLE GEM ROMAINE SALAD

Little Gem Romaine Lettuce, house Ranch dressing Bacon, and Avacado.

sixth course

FRESH SUMMER RISOTTO

Fresh Corn, Heirloom Tomato and Maine lobster Risotto

seventh course

BONE IN 22OZ. RIBEYE

Painted Hills Ribeye sliced and served with Chimmichurri, Red Wine Shallot Sauce, Horseradish Creme Fraice, Bearnaise, and Blue Cheese Butter.

eighth course

DESSERT TRIO

Assortment of Cherry Tarts with Cherry Sorbet, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Mango Coulis.

Dulce De Leche Cheesecake with Bruleed Banana.

Chocolate cake with Whiskey Icing and an Almond Shake.

I honestly think this menu was a wonderous creation and all that were able to sample it’s beauty were deeply enriched by the experience. This may seem like alot of food however each plate was shared between 3 people.