Thursday, July 30, 2009

tapas night 7/30

Bon Appetit Café
Tapas Night

Tapas
Garlic Shrimp. 7.50
Spinach pie 7.00
Salmon cake 7.25
Albondigas con salsa 6.95
Holjadre 6.75
Vegetarian sampler 6.95
Red pepper gratin/grilled mushrooms/eggplant sandwich
Grilled steak kebab 7.95
Tortilla Espanol 7.25
Pinchos 7.25
Tomato Coulis and cheese with crackers 7.50

Salad
French rice salad 5.00
Spanish cabbage, horseradish, and tomato salad 4.75
Ensalada russa 4.75
Caesar salad 5.95

Soups
gazpacheo /cold beet /aijo Colorado (seafood) soup4.50

Entrée
Jordandal farms pork chop
Pork chop marinated in olive oil, and fresh herbs oven roasted and topped with Hachee sauce. Side of potato salad.
17.95
Ispanak
Spinach, garbanzo, onion, bread, garlic sautéed side of rice

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

wine dinner July 31st

Bon Appetit Café
Spanish Wine dinner

Appetizer
Tomato/tapenade/cheese dips with crackers

Second Course
rice salad
Or
Spanish potato salad
Or
Cold soup (gazapacheo and beet)


Entrée

Grilled Shrimp Skewer
Large shrimp marinated in a lime/garlic/olive oil grilled and served with fresh salsa and rice.

Grilled Jordandal Ribeye
Jordandal grass fed steak grilled topped with a piquant and served with rice.

Oven roasted wild caught Sockeye Salmon
Wild caught sockeye salmon steak citric marinated and oven roasted with an orange glaze served with served with rice.

Grilled Jordandal Pork Chop
Jordandal farms pork chop marinated in a special sauce grilled and topped with a Dijon honey glaze served with spicy red potatoes.

Spanish Ratatouille
Eggplant, peppers, tomato, onion, and mushrooms braised in their own juices with spices (paprika, garlic, thyme) and white wine. Served with rice.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

winelist fot July 31st tasting

Bon Appétit:Marques de Caceres July 31, 2009 with Michael Paré of L'Eft Bank Wine Company

non-vintage Canella Prosecco Our Prosecco di Conegliano Spumante D.O.C. is brilliant straw yellow in color, with persistent perlage and a characteristically fruity nose. On the palate, it is well balanced and mellow, with a subtle hint almost of sweetness. The method employed is Charmat, and the process is repeated throughout the year in order to guarantee product freshness and quality consistency.

2007 MdC Santinela Mainly Viura, with a small percentage of Malvasía. These grapes are harvested late in the maturity of the grape and are, therefore, ripe and concentrated in flavors and aromas. Very bright straw color. Attractive bouquet combining lively notes of exotic fruit, apples (Cox's orange), and a hint of grapefruit in the background. Full in the mouth with delicious fruit flavors (apples, pears, white peaches), its silky, unctuous characteristic is enlivened by a refined acidity making the wine pleasantly light. This wine's delicate sweetness is hardly perceptible.

2008 MdC White Rioja 100% Viura. Pale straw color with metallic highlights. Very fresh bouquet revealing notes of pears and apples with a depth of citrus fruit. How is this one made? Not every grape harvested from the vineyards makes it into the wine. A careful selection of only the best are culled out and aged only in stainless steel tanks. Crisp, fresh and refreshing in the goal.

2008 MdC Rosé 80% Tempranillo, 20% Granacha. An attractive pale pink color, with a pleasant bouquet of strawberries and raspberries. Lively acidity, with minerals highlighting the long-lasting fruity finish, finishing with finesse. After several hours on the skin (to extra color) the juice is separated and fermented in stainless steel tanks. No oak aging!

2005 MdC Crianza Rioja 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha and Graciano. Attractive, bright ruby red colour. Refined bouquet of black cherries and blackberries with a soft touch of aromatic Mediterranean herbs. Lusciously fresh and fruity in the mouth where rich fruit (cherries, strawberries, raspberries) and notes of cinnamon mingle to give a pleasant fullness with a backbone of silky-smooth tannins. Long-lasting, unctuous finish. A splendid vintage that is velvety-soft and elegant. Crianza red wines are aged in oak barrels for 12 months and then in bottle for at least 14 months, depending on the date of release.

2001 MdC Rioja Reserva 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha and Graciano. The grapes are selected from vineyards that are well exposed to the sun, with a considerable proportion of older vines that produce lower yields, resulting in greater concentration. Just like our Gran Reserva wines, the Reservas are only produced from vintages classed as "excellent" or "very good." The Reservas are matured for 22 months in oak barrels from central France and for 2 years or more in bottle, depending on the date of release. Bright, vivid dark rubycolor. Intense bouquet that brings to mind jelly made from fruits of the forest (blueberries) and sweet spice. Good concentration in the mouth with delicious tannins that highlight the wine's rich fruit that has become more complex following aging in barrel. On the whole, an unctuous wine with a pleasant fullness that lingers on the pallet with a depth of refined toasted notes. A very elegant wine with superb potential for develop

Sunday, July 26, 2009

tuesday french picinic july 28

Welcome to Bon Appétit Café’s
“Around the Mediterranean”
July 28, 2009: French Picnic

Appetizer
Coulis de Tomates
Fresh tomato preserve with crackers.

SoVegetarianup
Cold beet cream soup

Salad
Caesar Salad

Choose from the following entrees:
(Entrees served with salad course. Dinner price includes the first three courses. Dessert not included)

Vegetarian plate
Portions of risotto d’ete (Arborio rice with green beans and peas), grilled marinated mushrooms, grilled eggplant, piments doux au gratin (red pepper gratin).
$15.95

Crevettes sauté a la Provencale
Shrimp sautéed with onion and tomato finished with white wine and fresh herbs garnished with black olives. Side of French rice salad.
$16.95

Grillade de Boeuf
Marinated ribeye steak grilled served with a piquant sauce. Served with tomato marbled polenta
$17.95

Porc aux sauce Hachee
Marinated jordandal farms pork chop grilled and accompanied with a sauce with mushrooms, capers, anchovy, and shallots spiced with cayenne and vinegar. served with tomato marbled polenta.
$16.95

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

dinner wed and thursday july 22 and 23

Bon Appetit Café
Early Summer Season Menu
First Course
Tapas 7.95

Second Course
Green Salad 4.50
Spinach salad4.50
gazpacheo4.50
Sopa de aijo4.50

Entrée
Lomo
Jordandal pork tenderloin marinated with paprika, cumin, lemons, olive oil, and herbs pan seared with cognac and served with fried potato.
15.95

Seared Scallops
Sea scallops pan seared with ham and finished with saffron and white wine. Served with rice
17.95

Lentejas
Lentils cooked with beef in natural juices with leeks, onions, and tomato. Served with rice.
14.95

Ispanak
Spinach and garbanzo sautéed with onion, bread, garlic, and paprika. Served with rice
$14.95

Grilled Salmon salad
Salmon grilled and served with red onion, walnuts, and tomato, cucumber over spinach greens.
15.95

Monday, July 20, 2009

tuesday july 21st tapas night

Welcome to Bon Appétit Café’s
“Around the World”
Tuesday July 21, 2009
Spain (Tapas Redux)

Soup
Gazpacheo
Ajo Colorado (seafood)
Gazpacheo
Salad
Ensaladilla Rusa
Spanish potato salad.

Tapas plate comes with Aceitunas con mojo estilo canario, almogrote de la gomera , Pincho de tomate
Plate for 2 $30
Plate is a combination of 3 tapas
Tapa con Carne
Pinchitos de carne
.Marinated thinly sliced pork seared with a cognac reduction Albondigas en Caldo meatballs in a savory thick stock .. Empanadillas con chorizo … pastry stuffed with sausage

Tapa con Verdura
Espinacas con garbanzos..sauteed spinach with bread, garlic, and garbanzo Canape de Tortilla....egg, leek, onion, and potato dish. Hojaldre con crema de cabrales
Puff pastry with a cheese, walnut and apple stuffing topped with onion and mushroom.

Tapa con Mariscos
Gambas al Ajillo…shrimp seared in garlic infused oil… … Vieiras Estofadas
Scallops pan seared and finished with saffron, wine, and ham Almejas con Arroz Little neck clams in a spicy sauce served over white rice.

Monday, July 13, 2009

around the world tuesday july 14 2009

Welcome to Bon Appétit Café’s
“Around the World”
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Brazil

Appetizer
Plantain Chips
Plantain chips with avocado salsa

Soup
Canja

Chicken vegetable soup
(vegetarian alternative ask watstaff)


Salad
Cabbage, sweet peppers, onion, and hot pepper with a mayonnaise dressing

Choose from the following entrees:
(Dinner price includes the first four courses. Dessert not included)


Feijoada
Brazil’s famous black bean stew with jordandal farms beef ribs, steak, pork, celery, green pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, and hot peppers. Served with rice.
$16.95

Xim-Xim de Galinha
Chicken breast cooked with ground toasted nuts and spices drizzled with a piquant tomato sauce. Served with rice.
$16.95

Panquecas
Brazilian crepes stuffed with roasted butternut squash, yam, onion, and plantain topped with a light spicy mango sauce. Served with rice.
$15.95


Moqueca
Tomato, yam, pear, mango, papaya, squash, red pepper, and green pepper in a spicy vegetable stock base. Served with rice
$14.95 de Peixe ( with seafood) $16.95

Saturday, July 11, 2009

staurday dinner menu 7/11/09

Bon Appetit Café
Early Summer Season Menu


First Course
Hummus Plate 7.25
Carr valley blue cheese plate 7.95


Second Course
Green salad 4.50
Gazpacheo 4.50
Chorba 4.50

Entrée
Tenderloin Kebab
Jordandal Beef tenderloin marinated with soy, olive oil, and herbs skewered and grilled served with a vegetable skewer and rice.
17.95


Seafood curry
Yellow fin tuna steak (marinated with lemon, orange, cilantro, onion, olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, garlic) sautéed with shrimp and little neck clams finished in a coconut milk curry sauce (pears, onion, shredded carrot, green peas, and red peppers) served over penne pasta.
15.95


Cous cous Marekesh
Eggplant, carrot, peppers, yam, tomato, butternut squash, date, apricot, apple, pear, and garbanzo braised in their own juices with spices (cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg) tagine style topped yogurt sauce. Served with couscous.
15.95


Algerian Chicken
Chicken breast marinated in a special spicy sauce grilled and served with yogurt sauce , couscous, olives, feta, and grilled apple.
16.95


Grilled Salmon salad
Salmon grilled and served with red onion, walnuts, and tomato, cucumber over baby greens.
15.95


Berber Pizza
Thin folded dough stuffed with chopped spiced garbanzo beans, sundried tomato, walnuts, scallions, and feta cheese. Served with feta, olives, and yogurt sauce
10.95

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Tuesday around the world July 7th N. Africa

Welcome to Bon Appétit Café’s
“Around the World”
July 7, 2009
North African Overview

Appetizer
Hummus Plate
Roasted red pepper hummus with cheese, olives, and roasted nuts.

Soup
Chorba
A soup of red lentil, tomato, butternut squash, carrots,pears, and peppers in a sweet and spicy base.

Salad
Fatoush
Pita salad with tomato, onion, cucumber, scallions, and fresh mint

Choose from the following entrees:
(Dinner price includes the first three courses. Dessert not included)
All entrees served as platters with small portions of salad and couscous


Moroccan Grilled Tuna
Yellow fin tuna steak marinated with lemon, orange, cilantro, onion, olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and some spicy chilies grilled and topped with a fresh mint pesto..
$16.95

Cous cous Marekesh
Eggplant, carrot, peppers, yam, tomato, butterbut squash, date, apricot, apple, pear, and garbanzo braised in their own juices with spices (cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg) tagine style topped yogurt sauce.
$14.95

Algerian Chicken
Chicken breast marinated in a spicy roasted anise and lemon infused sauce grilled on skewers with bell pepper, tomato, and onion.
$15.95

Morrocan Beef
Marinated beef tenderloin pan sautéed with raisins, pears, and onion finished in a dark sauce with cinnamon and garlic.
$15.95

Berber Pizza
Thin folded dough stuffed with chopped spiced garbanzo beans, sundried tomato, walnuts, scallions, and feta cheese.
10.95

brunch sunday july 5th

Bon Appetit Café
brunch

Ensalada de Rosa con Mariscos
Poached shrimp and grilled salmon over a salad of red cabbage, jicama, pineapple, shredded spinach leaf, and finely cut beets with a lemony vinaigrette dressing.
$8.50

Algerian Chicken pita
Chicken breast marinated in north African spices grilled served on pita bread with lettuce and tomato. Side of fruit, fatoush, or potatoes
$7.25

Green Eggs and Ham
Oven done omelette with jordandal cured ham, spinach, and provolone cheese. Served with fruit and your choice of garlic potatoes or garlic rosemary polenta.
$7.85

Zucchini Omelette
Oven done omelette with whipped eggs, sweet onion, shredded zucchini, Cedar grove farm fresh cheee, and spices. Served with fruit and your choice of rosemary garlic polenta or potato.
$7.75

Hungarian scrambled eggs
Eggs cooked with peppers and tomato in an onion paprika sauce. Served with caponata.
$7.50 with sausage $7.95

Huevos Publanos
Two eggs poached in a spicy tomato salsa with red and green peppers, and onions. Served with fruit and your choice of rosemary garlic polenta or potatoes.
$6.85/steak $8.50

Panquecas
Brazilian crepes stuffed with fresh pear and mango and topped with honey. Served with
$7.95

2 eggs any style with fruit and poatato or polenta $7.50
with sausage/bacon $8.50
Soups : corn chowder/clam stew/gazpacheo $3.95/$6.00
Bon Appetit Café uses farm fresh and Organic Eggs from Prairie Bluff and Jordandal grass fed natural meat products.
Beverages
Coffee, or herbal (Chamomile, Lemon zinger, Peppermint, Bengal Spice), Green tea, English breakfast tea…………………$1.75
Cranberry or orange juice ………………………………………………$1.75
Raspberry yogurt smoothie ………………………………………………$3.50