BREAD AND BUTTER daily bread and quite possibly the world's finest french butter$5.00
PICKLES as described, just a simple snack to start$6.00
CHEESE AND CRACKER triple cream brie, preserved apricot mustard, seeded rye flatbread cracker$7.00
FISH AND CHIPS house smoked fish, fresh cut potato chips, celery and dill with caraway creme fraiche$9.00
SMALL POTATOES slightly smokey petite potatoes, brie fondue, duck fat and crispy bits$10.00
VEGETABLE TART baked carrot custard with parmesan and fresh goat cheese, buttermilk vinaigrette and frisee$14.00
SOME SOUP roasted butternut squash with other refined and robust flavors, barley, ginger and lemongrass$12.00
EMPANADAS braised pork with manchego cheese and roasted potato, cumin lime crema and chile pepita slaw$15.00
CHICORY SALAD pt. reyes blue cheese, hibiscus vinaigrette, toasted sunflower seeds, roasted pear and pomegranate$16.00
BEET SALAD gem lettuce, ginger and honey vinaigrette, preserved lime yogurt, winter citrus and pistachio, a bit of joy$16.00
CABBAGE a reasonably sized wedge of caramelized cabbage, bagna cauda, parmesan breadcrumbs, kale pesto$18.00
RAVIOLI an elegant confit of duck with porcini and gouda, sunchoke and celery root, parmesan and lemon$29.00
RISOTTO toasted brown rice, chanterelle and oyster mushroom soffrito, toasted hazelnut and red wine agrodolce$28.00
FISH striped bass with mussels and clams, carrot and coriander broth, white beans, pomegranate molasses and basil$35.00
CHICKARONES reserve your initial judgement until you try these house made pork rinds with special seasoning$6.00
PEPPERS smoked trout, cream, brie, preserved apricot mustard, seeded rye flatbread cracker$7.00
SOME SOUP as summer wilts to an end we shift back to a hot soup, sweet corn with smoked chilis and tomatillos, etc$9.00
VEGETABLE TART baked goat cheese custard with parmesan and caramelized onion, buttermilk vinaigrette and frisee$14.00
PASTA loosely inspired by a dish I had many years ago, a bit of a riff on a classic. very simple$16.00
CABBAGE a big piece of caramelized cabbage, toasted walnut and pickled carrot, spicy sausage and roasted fennel$16.00
POLENTA crispy polenta fritters, parmesan and dried chili aioli, roasted red pepper and tomato relish$16.00
LITTLE GEM SALAD a simple sayonara to summer. gem lettuce, lemon honey vinaigrette, melon, cheddar, sunflower$16.00
TOMATO SALAD an annual tradition. cucumber, tomato, watermelon, feta cheese, pistachio relish, a mystery herb$16.00
BEET SALAD really nice figs from stevenson, goat cheese, honey and black lime yogurt, roasted date and almond$16.00
RAVIOLI roasted sweet corn with a mix of different cheeses, summer vegetable broth, a bit of basil$29.00
RISOTTO toasted brown rice, beech mushrooms, cherry tomatoes with basil and nasturtium, crispy bits$28.00
FISH pan roasted with steamed mussels, a bright and luxuriant broth, marinated summer squash with lemon and ginger$35.00
PORK roasted and crushed small potatoes, braised rainbow chard, stone fruit and preserved tomato, a nice sauce$34.00
CHICKARONES reserve your initial judgement until you try these house made pork rinds with special seasoning$6.00
CAULIFLOWER caramelized cauliflower, an attempt at mole negro, charred dates, pickled peppers, crispy garlic$16.00
TERRINE confit of chicken with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices, a few fun sauces and accompaniments$15.00
PASTA loosely inspired by a dish I had many years ago, a bit of a riff on a classic. very simple$18.00
EMPANADAS braised pork with chili, manchego cheese and potatoes. cumin lime crema and pepita pepper slaw$16.00
CHICORY SALAD in the style of perhaps the most famous salad of all time. dressing, croutons, parmesan, lemon$16.00
BEET SALAD little gem lettuce, aged goat cheese, orange and rosemary yogurt, pistachio relish and apricot vinaigrette$16.00
RAVIOLI braised beef short ribs, alpine cheese, roasted wild mushrooms, parsnips and fresh horseradish$29.00
RISOTTO toasted brown rice, slow roasted carrot butter, delicata squash and beech mushroom, also some crispy bits$28.00
FISH pan roasted bass with steamed mussels, crushed potatoes with olive oil and herbs, sunchoke and brown butter$35.00
PORK few fancy beans, yam jam, cider braised apples with a sage and rosemary, celery root, sherry and maple$34.00
CHICKEN pan roasted with thyme and a bit of butter, preserved kumquat, wild rice with compelling additions, a nice sauce$32.00