Valentine’s Day, 2008

February 14, 2008
Three course Prix-Fixe Menu/$60 Per Person

Happy Valentine"s Day!

♥ First Course - Choose One ♥

Manderine, Date & Almond Salad
With Romaine Hearts, Manderine Slices, Medjool Dates
& Citrus Blossom Dressing

Warm Lamb dolmas
Grape Leaves stuffed with Freshly ground Niman Ranch Lamb,
Toasted Pine Nuts,Capers, Basmati Rice & Herbs;
With A Sauce of Fresh Tamarind and House-made Yogurt

White Bean Soup with  Kale, Croutons, Parmesan & Parsley 

Boreka
Rappini, Swiss Chard, Melted Leeks, Kale,
Sheep’s Milk Feta & Fresh Dill
 Baked in A Fillo Pastry

Mezza Trio
Hummus, Lebna Bil Zatar (House-Made Yogurt Cheese with Zatar),
& Mohamara (Spread of Pomegranate, Roasted Red Peppers & Walnuts)
Served with Zatar Lavash

♥ Main Course – Choose One ♥

Chicken Kuzi
Roasted  Chicken, Currants, Golden Raisins, Toasted Almonds & Sweet Spices
Baked in a Fillo Pastry

Columbia River Sturgeon
with Pistachios, Perserved Meyer Lemons  &  Fresh Tarragon;
 Served With Roasted Young Potatoes & Grilled Brussel Sprouts

 ChÈvre Ravioli
with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Sage & Caramelized Shallots

Lamb with Dates
Lamb Shank braised in Madeira Sauce with Spiced walnuts and Berhi Dates
Served Over Couscous With Roasted Root Vegetables

Harissa Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast with Harissa, Ginger, Leeks &
Sunchoke Mashed Potatoes

Winter Vegetable Tagine
Parsnips, Baby Carrots, Chick Peas, Leeks, Winter Squashes & Lacinato Kale
slow cooked in a Clay Pot wih Moroccan Spices;
Served over Couscous

♥ Dessert – Choose One ♥

Crème Fraiche Gelato with Red Wine Poached Pears & Candied Almonds

Chocolate Mousse Cake  with Dark Chocolate Gananche

Cardamom Ice Cream with Medjool Dates and Caramelized Walnuts

Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Lemon Syrup and Cranberry Coulis

Sweets Sampler with Walnut and Pistachio Baklava and Medjool Dates
stuffed with Fennel Seeds, Coconut and Walnut

 * Menu subject to change depending on the availablity of ingredients