Friday, February 10, 2012

dinner weekend feb 10/11/12

This meal will be served ala carte and accompanied by a wine flight (your choice) for an additional 10 dollars (see previous post for wines).
Bon Appétit Café
Valentine Weekend Dinner Menu

Appetizer
French Plate 6.95
Tapenade/ verrines de mousse de thon/poivrons rouge á l’ail

Soup
Soupe au Pistou 4.95
Salad
Salade Lyonnaise 5.25

Entrees
Boeuf Bourguignon
Slow simmered beef in a red wine sauce with carrots and mushrooms served with gratin dauphinois.
19.50

Ratatouille
Eggplant, green and red bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and tomato sautéed separately tossed with fresh basil. Served with special rice.
16.95

Crimini Pasta
Eggplant, onion, capers, and a savory tomato sauce topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese served over penne pasta.
16.95

Shrimp and Scallop Risotto
Shrimp and scallops, with onion, and celery pan sautéed and simmered with Arborio rice in a savory broth with a dash of cream and white wine topped with fresh basil.
18.95

Vegetarian Bourak
Spinach, roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, and feta cheese layered with fillo dough and baked to a golden crisp served topped with mint yogurt sauce.
17.95

Valencia Gypsy Stew
Carrot, onion, green and red pepper, zucchini, French lentil, pear, potato, and white beans simmered in a garlic paprika sauce with cilantro served with yogurt sauce.
16.95

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

wine for dinner friday feb 10th

Bon Appétit: Supplier Focus, Winebow, Friday, February 10, 2012

2010 Loimer Grüner Veltliner #/bottles, $ amount
The Loimer winery, founded in 1962, is settled into the Kamptal’s largest and most important village – Langenlois. It is the name of Fred Loimer’s hometown that provides the moniker for his most well known wine – the Grüner Veltliner LOIS (rhymes with "choice"). The particular vineyard sites that Loimer owns and manages are planted on the variety of soils in the Kamptal region – loess, loam, gneiss and gravel. The wine: Pale yellow colour, this wine is purely aromatic and lively! Lovely aromas of fresh apples and citrus, this wine surprises on the palate with great spice components as well as exotic fruit and a refreshing acidity. To be enjoyed either on its own, as an apértif or with light dishes.
One bottle: $20
12-bottle case (mix and match): $15

2010 Cousino Macul Chardonnay #/bottles, $ amount
Founded in 1856, Cousiño-Macul is the only 19th century winery in Chile that remains in the hands of the original founding family. All Cousiño-Macul reserve wines are estate grown, vinted and bottled. After 6 generations and over 150 years, Cousiño-Macul’s mission rings clear- to produce world-class wines that are unmistakably Chilean, carrying the distinctive character of the Maipo Valley. The wine: A clear golden color with bright, steely notes. The bouquet reveals a youthful Chardonnay with slightly floral notes, delicate and elegant. Fruity aromas, such as pineapple and apple can be noted. On the palate it is firm-bodied, with good alcohol content and balanced acidity.
One bottle: $15
12-bottle case (mix and match): $10

2010 Cousino Macul Merlot #/bottles, $ amount
The wine: Deep garnet, this Merlot has black cherry and earthy notes. Medium bodied with excellent balance and structure, it displays fresh herb, cherry, and tobacco leaf flavors. This Merlot is a perfect accompaniment for pasta, roasted turkey, chicken and pork loin. It's especially good with creamy cheeses, like Brie and Camembert.
One bottle: $15
12-bottle case (mix and match): $10

2008 Heinrich RED #/bottles, $ amount
In 1990, Gernot Heinrich and his wife Heike purchased 2.5 acres of vineyards from Gernot’s father to start their own winery. In the near 20 years since, they have seen winemaking in their home village of Gols shift from simple white wine production to complex reds. Early vintages were powerful and boldly tannic, aged primarily in new barriques, but for the past five years the interest in vineyard work has become more of a priority in developing the wines. Hence, use of new barrels in the cellar has become more modest, creating wines that are powerful, without any hard edges, delicate and complex. The wine: 60% Zweigelt, 30% Blaufrankisch, 10% St. Laurent. The composition of its blend reflects the most important grape varieties in the vineyards: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. Purple color, cherry nose and hints of floral and spice characters, it offers lots a black and red cherry notes on the palate, a refreshing acidity and round tannins.
One bottle: $20
12-bottle case (mix and match): $15

2009 Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon #/bottles, $ amount
The 2009 vintage represents the 82nd year in which Cousiño-Macul has produced this wine. Since the debut in 1927, Antiguas Reservas has always been a limited selection of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cousiño-Macul estate vineyards. Over the years, Cousiño-Macul has maintained its classic style by combining New World ripeness with Old World elegance, finesse and a framework to age long and well. The wine: Showcasing a dark ruby color, this wine offers intense fruit aromas of berry, delicate cocoa, fresh herbs and light toast followed on the palate by harmonious flavors of ripe black plums and blackberry fruit. Medium-bodied, this wine has a persistent and complex finish and a structure that allows it to be enjoyed now or left to age for up to a decade.
One bottle: $20
12-bottle case (mix and match): $15

french dinner thursday feb 9th

thia special dinner with Anne marie (guest chef) is limited at this time to some tables at 5pm or 8:30 pm..resrervations only.
appetizer : tapanade /verrines de mousse de thon
second course: soupe au pistou/salade Lyonnaise/poivron rouges a l ail
Entree: Boeuf Bourguignon avec gratin dauphinois/Coquilles st Jacques/Ratatouille/Poulet au Creme
dessert: Mousse au chocolat

Wine available...
total 25 dollars per

Saturday, February 4, 2012

brunch friday and saturday feb 4 and 5th

Bon Appetit Café
Brunch


Bon Appetit BLT
Jorddandal slab bacon, tomato, lettuce, and optional egg on Madison sourdough wheat bread served
With pan seared potatoes.
7.95

Italian Scrambled eggs
Whipped eggs with grated parmesan, sour cream, garlic, and oregano pan sautéed served with pan seared potatoes or polenta.
7.75

Sour Dough French Toast
Egg batter dipped Madison sourdough baguette with maple syrup. Served with pan seared potatoes or polenta
7.75

Bon Appetit Paella
Mussels, oysters, white fish, and shrimp with green peas, onion, leeks, and celery in a fish stock with saffron, and rice.
8.25

Huevos Publanos
Two eggs poached in a spicy tomato salsa with red and green peppers, and onions. Served with pan seared potatoes or polenta.
7.65

Grilled Salmon salad
Salmon spice rubbed and grilled served over greens with tomato, red onion, and capers with an aioli dressing.
7.95

Lecsó with eggs
Eggs cooked with peppers and tomato in an onion paprika sauce. Served with polenta or pan seared potatoes.
7.75

Soup of the day 3.50/4.75
Stone soup
2 eggs any style with your choice of bacon or polenta or potatoes 7.75 two sides 7.95
Bon Appetit Café uses Organic Eggs from Prairie Bluff and Jordandal grass fed natural meat products.
Beverages
Coffee, or herbal (Chamomile, Peppermint, mint), Green tea, English breakfast tea …………………$1.75
Orange juice ………………………………………………$1.75

Friday, February 3, 2012

wine list for saturday night

BON APPETIT CAFÉ
PRESENTS:
AN EVENING TASTING
OF WINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
HOSTED BY GERALD WRIGHT
THIRD COAST WINE WERKS







2011 Seifried "Old Coach" Sauvignon Blanc Bottle $12.00 Case $138.00



2010 Tramoya Verdejo Bottle $10.00 Case $114.00



2010 Montepio Pinot Gris Bottle $7.00 Case $78.00



2008 la Maialina Chianti Bottle $11.50 Case $132.00



2010 Sinfonia Tempranillo Bottle $10.00 Case $114.00


2010 Sy/Bo Syrah Bonarda Bottle $8.00 Case $90.00

dinner fri and sat 2/3 and 4

On saturday Gerald Wright from third coast will be pouring 5 selected wines (list to follow) add an additional 10 dollars to your meal price (about the cost of 1 and 1/2 glasses of wine) for the 5 small pour tastings.

First Course
Olive plate 5.75
Hummus plate 5.75
Second Course
Green salad5.95
Avocado salad 6.95
Caesar salad5.95
Stone Soup4.95
French Potato soup 4.95
Entrée

Pasta
Mushrooms, onion, and leeks in a spicy red sauce over penne pasta.
13.95 or with ground sirloin 17.95

Bouilibaisse
Shrimp, white fish, oysters, and mussels with tomato, onion, garlic, celery, and leeks spiced with saffron and lemon zest. Served with bread
16.95

Ispanak
Spinach, mushrooms, onion, lemon, and tomato with cumin and garlic served with basmati brown rice.
15.95

Grilled Pork Chops
Marinated jordandal farms pork chops marinated and grilled topped with honey Dijon glaze served with a side of slaw, and mashed potatoes.
18.95
Upcoming Events at Bon Appetit

Saturday, Feb 4: Wine tasting with Gerald

Friday, Feb 10: Wine tasting with Michael

Tuesday, Feb 14: Valentine’s Day: Three Course Meal ($30)
* Champagne
* Tomato Fig soup
* Strawberry Avocado Salad
* Choice of entrée:
- Stuffed Salmon
- Vegetable Tagine
- Moroccan Beef
- Grilled Pork Chop
* Flourless Chocolate Cake with homemade ice cream

* wine tasting option with Sabrena (four wines: $8)

Wednesday, Feb 8: Movie talk with Greg & friends

Monday, Feb 20: Jazz piano & saxophone – Dave Stoler and Anders Svanoe

Tuesday, Feb 28: Blues, Jazz & Rock with Frankie Lee & Richard Wiegel

Thursdays: “Around the World” – food and wine from selected regions and countries
Spain – Feb 2nd, France – Feb 9th - with guest Chef from Nice, Anne Marie
Portugal – Feb 16th, Hungary – Feb 23rd

Café Hours:
Brunch/ Lunch: Thursday, Friday, 10 am – 2 pm; Saturday, Sunday, 9 am – 2 pm
Dinner: Tuesday thru Sunday, 5 - 9 pm
* appetizers, soup, salad and meals available at all special events