A la Carte
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Chorizo and stilton cheese empanadas with hedgehog mushrooms
Ahi tuna poki with chives and toasted pine nuts on wonton crisps
Grilled bruschetta ala caponata and fresh mozzarella
Sashimi au poivre with cucumber , fennel and red onion salad, drizzled with lime cilantro soy
Dungeoness crab toast drizzled with fines herb oil
Triple cream brie and chardonnay poached dried apricot on crostini
Grilled tiger prawn satay splashed with chipotle smoked tomato coulis
Brie and grape quesedilla with thai sweet and spicy chile sauce
Belgian endive with coconut curry crab
Assorted maki and nigiri sushi
Grilled fig with arugula, prosciutto, and chevre
Pancetta wrapped diver scallop finished with an apricot habanero marmalade
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Starters
Grilled polenta with roasted wild mushrooms, madeira, regiano and arugula
Maza platter of hummus, baba ganouj, and tabouleh garnished with feta and kalamatta olives
Griddled dungeoness crab cakes with sweet corn puree and smoked chipotle cream
Acorn squash and sage gnocchi tossed in brown butter and chives
Steamed green lip mussels with saffron potatoes and herb broth
Crisp confit duck leg drizzled with balsamic fig marmalade and frisse
Soups
Sassy roasted tomato bisque with ciabatta crostini and dungeoness crab
Butternut squash and coconut lemongrass
Wild mushroom cream with basil walnut pesto
Seafood consomme with tempura shrimp and wonton
Salads
Young tender spinach with herbed goat cheese tartlet, candied pecans, and honey leek dressing
Baby romaine caesar, asaigo crisp, crostini and creamy parmesan dressing
Frisse and roasted beet salad with shaved Sonoma dry jack and pine nuts , lemon thyme extra virgin olive oil
Heirloom tomato and fresh mozzarella napoleon , reduced 10 year balsamic and herb oil [seasonal]
Black and bleu caesar – blackened petit filet mignon garnished with artichoke hearts, tomato, kalamatta olives, shaved red onion, crumbled ripened blue cheese and creamy parmesean dressing
Tossed microgreens with grape tomatoes, pinenuts, carrots, sugar snap peas and honey leek dressing
Spring mix with grapefruit, mandarin oranges, shaved fennel, roasted beets and sesame dressing
Grilled heads of romaine, cotija cheese, roasted yellow corn and charred tomatoes with roasted shallot apple cider mustard dressing
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Slow braised short ribs finished in our wild mushroom ragout and mashed yukon gold potatoes
Rosemary and fennel crusted Niman Ranch pork chop with grilled fingerlings and port poached pear sauce and ancho chile essence
Fire grilled Sonoma county lamb rack with pan gravy and roasted garlic sweet mashed potatoes
Duck two ways~~ crispy duck leg confit and peet`s chai crusted breast with apple pecan chutney and sweet potato gratin
Wild Alaskan salmon and halibut napoleon with vanilla beurre blanc, balsamic reduction, fried leeks and herb risotto
Grilled ahi piccata with light lemon caper beurre blanc and gremolata
Pan roasted striped bass with citrus jicama salad muscat vinegar and nori cous cous
Roasted organic artichoke risotto with lemon , italian parsley and asiago
Creekstone natural filet mignon, grilled and topped with truffle and zinfandel port glace
Pad thai with sugar snap peas, broccoli, peppers in a spicy thai peanut sauce over soba noodles with marinated tofu
Traditional bay area ciopino with the freshest seafood available
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Pasta with red sauce or butter and parmesan cheese
Grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes and veggies
Cheese chicken chicken quesadilla with sour cream
Mini slider burgers with cheddar cheese and roasted potato fries
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Bano`s award winning tiramisu with all the caffeine and twice the booze [can be made with decaf]
White chocolate crème brulee with brandy sauce and sundried cherries
Apple tarte tartin
Artisan cheese plate featuring bay area family cheese producers
Chocolate decadence cake with raspberry coulis
Fresh fruit cobblers and crisps, served warm with flavored ice creams
Chocolate brownie mountain smothered with ice cream, white chocolate sauce and candied pecans
Lemon zest shortcake with strawberries, whipped cream and mint syrup
Port poached fig and pear gratin with marscapone cream and turbonado sugar
2009 gold medal white chocolate bread pudding with vanilla bean crème anglaise
Popular Family Style Meals
Our signature banana rum roasted pork
Huli huli chicken or grilled mahi mahi with passionfruit cream
Fried rice with macadamia nuts, garlic, coconut and soy
Soba noodle salad with charred tomatoes, maui sweet onions and roasted corn, tossed in sesame tahini dressing
Upcountry green salad with veggies and balsamic blue cheese and papaya pineapple vinagrette
Portuguese hawaiian bread
Fresh island fruit display
Haupia- coconut pudding
Upcountry greens, roasted sweet peppers and corn
With balsamic-blue cheese dressing
Fire roasted tenderloin of beef paniolo style
Orrechiette in pesto cream
Grilled vegetable platter
Roasted red potatoes
Mango bread, whipped cream and lilikoi compote
Shrimp and grits, North Carolina style with lemon, sharp cheddar and polenta
Pulled pork with sides of 3 bbq sauces on each table, spicy, smoky, and Carolina vinegar style
Hushpuppies with onions, honey and balsamic syrup
Pasta salad with balsamic thyme grilled vegetables and roasted garlic
Dinner rolls and butter
Asian style slaw, no mayo
White chocolate bread pudding with brandied raisin sauce and candied pecans
Grilled chicken and island fish
Up country greens
Potato salad
Asparagus with citrus dressing
Watermelon red onion salad
Focaccia
Sun dried tomato goat cheese torte
Fresh fruit tarts
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Chile lime marinated skirt steak and chicken fajitas
Shredded cheese, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream and chopped onions
Cheese enchiladas with mole sauce
Zesty ranch beans and spanish rice
Flour tortillas and tortilla chips
Shredded cheese, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream and chopped onions
Mixed green salad with cilantro dressing
Fresh buenelos with brown sugar and cinnamon
Vanilla bean ice cream
Delivery Offerings
Mix and match your meal to suit your needs for a casually great meal. Delivered to your kitchen ready to dine or heat up as needed. This has been very popular this year giving our guest the flexibility to mix and match some of our very tasty creations. The prices for this meal plan vary dependent on your choices.
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Mississippi mud rubbed and grilled tri tip
Chipotle grilled tri tip
Huli huli chicken – Hawaiian style marinated and grilled
Kolbe , Korean style marinated and grilled skirt steak
Grilled mahi mahi with roasted pineapple salsa
Pan roasted tilapia with roasted garlic and lemon beurre blanc
Grilled salmon medaillons with sesame hoisin glaze and scallions
Our signature banana rum roasted pork. Kalua pork
Achiote grilled vegetable enchilada bake
Lemon herb roasted free range chicken
Pan seared diver scallops with vanilla beurre
Have a favorite, let us know !
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Roasted red potatoes with savory herbs and roasted garlic
Creamy yukon gold mashed potatoes with thyme
Salt baked russet potatoes with the classic toppings
Long grain fried rice with garlic, soy, sesame and macadamia nuts
Herbed wild rice with wild mushrooms and maui onions
Soba noodle salad with charred tomatoes, maui onions, tahini, and baby bok choy
Hot German style potato salad with green onions, whole grain mustard,
Grilled seasonally fresh veggies with balsamic thyme
Steamed seasonal veg
Caesar salad of crisp romaine, parmesan, our caesar dressing and croutons
Baby green salad with choice of dressings and assorted veggies
Oh so cheesy mac and cheese
Chile lime tofu salad
Spinach salad with crisp shitakes, walnuts and onions
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Hawaiian sweet bread
Sweet french
Grilled garlic bread
Ciabatta
Assorted dinner rolls
Please consider a selection of our great desserts to round out your evening. Chef Chris will have a great selection of sweet finishes to choose from.
Fresh peach cobbler with crème anglaise sauce
Fresh fruit crisp with, apples, pears, blackberries, peaches with oat and brown sugar topping and vanilla ice cream
Fresh baked chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies
Seasonally fresh fruit assortment
Award winning tiramisu
Double chocolate cake with seasonal berries
Scharfenberger chocolate pot au crème
Vanilla bean crème brulee`
White chocolate bread pudding with sundried cherries and crème anglaise [Award winner Best in Show, Judges Choice and Peoples Choice 2009 Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival]
We create great breakfast items to get your day rolling right. These are some of our great options.
Cold smoked salmon and local Truckee bagels with flavored cream cheese
Grand marnier french toast with raspberry sauce
Wild mushroom and pancetta frittata with basil pesto
Made to order omelette station with a myriad of toppings
Crepes of any style
Housemade granola with dried fruit