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Lunch Menu

This week's Lunch Specials
starting february 5th

narragansett baked ½ lobster w/crabmeat 17
½ New England lobster stuffed w/jumbo lump crabmeat
brushed w/sweet butter & fired under the broiler
w/Maryland butternut squash or Café mac & cheese
corn & lima bean succotash; grilled fresh asparagus
glass of riesling 5

caribbean coconut mahi-mahi 15
fresh wild Mahi Mahi (dolphin fish)
coated w/coconut bread crumbs & pan seared
finished w/a mango-coconut cream
over steamed coconut rice w/diced red pepper & scallions
grilled banana, mango & pineapple
glass of chardonnay 5

grilled chicken paillard 13
chicken breast pounded thin; seasoned & seared on the grill
arugula, fresh fennel, blood orange salad
Mediterranean organic farro salad
glass of rose 5

café waldorf salad 12
Café roasted spiced chicken - pulled from the bone
celery, walnuts, apples, craisins, dried apricots & grapes
sliced avocado, asparagus, seasonal tomato
micro greens dressed w/fresh tarragon mayonnaise
drizzled w/balsamic reduction
glass of merlot 5

moroccan lamb tagine 14
lamb shoulder steeped in Moroccan spices
(ginger, curry, coriander, cumin, cardamom, saffron & cinnamon)
braised w/onion, carrot, butternut squash & clover honey
served w/veggie whole wheat cous-cous
golden raisins & toasted almonds; fresh mint
glass of shiraz 5

obama family chili 12
Café ground beef shoulder
onion, pepper & red beans, cumin, oregano, turmeric, basil
chili powder, tomato; w/cheddar, red onion, scallion
sweet peppers & sour cream
served w/seasonal greens salad w/apple, onion & walnuts
source: abcnews.com
mug of ale 5

porcini agnolotti w/organic mushrooms 12
fresh pasta ‘priest hats'
filled w/porcini mushroom, caramelized onion
finished w/porcini mushroom broth & organic mushrooms
(royal trumpet, pioppini & nebrodini)
dusted w/freshly grated parmesan & fresh parsley
glass of sauvignon blanc 5

Lunch Portions of Our Faves & Raves
pastas served w/seasonal greens
(veggie versions available-hold the meat)
Wines & Beer by the Glass from 5 w/Lunch

café crab cake pasta   13.75 -  a café specialty
Café jumbo lump crab cake pan seared in sweet butter
over fresh noodles tossed w/corn, tomato, sweet peppers & scallions
finished w/an Old Bay cream
glass of chardonnay   5

fettuccine new orleans   11.95
gulf shrimp, chicken breast & Café pork sausage
sautéed w/onions, sweet peppers & scallions
finished w/Cajun spices & sweet cream; tossed w/fresh flat pasta
mug of ale   5

butternut squash ravioli   9.95
roasted butternut squash & goat cheese ravioli
finished w/browned butter, fresh basil, sun-dried tomato
parmesan, lemon & pine nuts
glass of sauvignon blanc   5

spaghetti bolognese   9.95
fresh pasta finished w/Café-made pork & veal ragu
(braised soffritto of carrots & onions; imported plum tomato)
fresh basil & parmesan
glass of syrah   5

café chicken tagine   12
chicken steeped & braised - on the bone
in a Café Moroccan spice blend
(ginger, curry, coriander, cumin, cardamom, saffron & cinnamon)
onion, carrot, butternut squash & clover honey
served w/veggie cous-cous
(zucchini, roasted red pepper, onion
golden raisins, toasted almonds & pistachio; fresh mint)

glass of pinot noir   5

simply grilled
french cut hanging tenderloin - lunch cut   10.75
portobello mushroom   9.25
chicken breast   9.75
today's catch   10.95

grilled asparagus, broccolini, tomato
sweet peppers & onions; sautéed spinach
glass of wine or beer   5


Greens & Things

crab, tomato & avocado salad   12.95
jumbo lump crab cake
over sliced California avocado & seasonal tomatoes w/fresh asparagus
red onion, seasonal greens drizzled w/evoo & balsamic reduction
glass of chardonnay   5

sushi tuna & avocado salad   12.75
fresh tuna marinated w/wasabi-honey vinaigrette
pan-seared & served rare; w/Japanese seaweed salads
sliced avocado, edamame, cucumber & wasabi; seasonal micro greens
seasonal tomato; wasabi-honey dipping sauce served on the side
glass of chardonnay   5

miso sake salmon salad   10.75
fresh Atlantic salmon filet
marinated in a miso-sake vinaigrette & pan blackened
over seasonal greens, grilled peppers & onions
finished w/a ginger soy vinaigrette; seasonal tomato; crispy noodles
mug of lager   5

caribbean jerk chicken salad   11
Café jerk-seasoned & roasted chicken - pulled from the bone
grilled fresh mango, onions, sweet peppers & diced tomato
seasonal greens; fresh mango-coconut vinaigrette
glass of riesling   5

café seasonal greens salad w/
grilled chicken breast  9.75
grilled hanger steak   10.75
grilled gulf shrimp (4)   10.25
grilled portobello mushroom   9.25

seasonal greens, tossed w/balsamic vinaigrette, sliced seasonal tomato
carrots, apple, onions & walnuts
glass of pinot grigio   5

peanut chicken w/asian noodle stir-fry   9.75
chicken breast
sautéed w/fresh garlic, ginger, baby bok choy, snow peas
sweet peppers, broccoli, scallions & mushrooms
in a peanut glaze & tossed w/fresh noodles
topped w/crispy noodles & peanuts
glass of chardonnay   5

obama family chili   12
Café ground beef shoulder
onion, pepper & red beans, cumin, oregano, turmeric, basil
chili powder, tomato; w/cheddar, red onion, scallion
sweet peppers & sour cream
served w/seasonal greens salad w/apple, onion & walnuts
source: abcnews.com
mug of ale   5

bowl of today's soup   5       soup & salad   7.75
seasonal greens w/apple & walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

crab quesadilla   10.95
chicken quesadilla   9.25    veggie quesadilla   9.25

roasted chicken breast  or jumbo lump crabmeat
folded in a flour tortilla
w/monterey jack cheese, fresh spinach, mild green chilies
field mushrooms & roasted corn; Café salsa; crème fraîche
mug of ale   5

crunchy cajun catfish platter   9.95
fresh farm raised catfish filet coated w/Cajun spices & corn flakes
quick-fried & served over garlic mashed potatoes
seasonal greens salad; spicy Cajun remoulade
mug of lager   5

Bruncheon  
served w/seasonal greens salad w/apples & walnuts
fresh fruit & cornbread
wild mushroom omelet   9.75
portobello, crimini & field mushrooms sautéed w/butter
shallots & Jarlesburg cheese; folded in a three-egg omelet
brie & basil omelet   9.95
triple cream brie, diced roma tomato & fresh basil
folded in a three-egg omelet
steak & eggs   10.75
French-cut hanger steak, grilled
finished w/mushroom marmalade w/two eggs
brunch quesadilla   9.95
filled & toasted flour tortilla; scrambled eggs, corn, green chilies
scallions & monterey jack; served w/sour cream & salsa
soho omelet   9.75
spinach, bacon & swiss cheese folded in a three-egg omelet
the café benedicts   11
basil scrambled eggs on a grilled asparagus crostini
finished w/a classic lemon hollandaise
Traditional  -  grilled ham steak
Café Smoked Salmon  -  cured in house
Tomato - Avocado   -  sliced  tomato  & California avocado
Imported Italian Prosciutto  -  thinly sliced  & topped w/melted Fontina
 

Sandwiches
w/seasonal greens dressed w/balsamic vinaigrette
fresh seasonal fruit & tortilla chips

crab cake sandwich   12.95 - a café specialty
fresh jumbo lump crab cake, pan-seared in sweet butter
on a toasted Café crouton, w/lettuce & tomato, Old Bay remoulade
glass of chardonnay   5

café smoked pork cubano sandwich   13
slow-smoked pork shoulder, pulled from the bone
piled into a grilled mini baguette
layered w/aged gouda, aioli, prosciutto & Café pickled jalapeños
baby arugula salad; Cafe ‘dirty' rice & beans
(black beans, sausage, bacon, garlic, onion, red pepper)
mug of lager   5

café steak sandwich   10.75
French-cut hanging tenderloin of beef, seared & sliced
on grilled Café-made bread; smothered w/grilled onions; tomato
glass of cabernet   5

fog city club   9.25
warmed deli-style pastrami, sliced thin
piled on Café-made bread - fired under the broiler
w/Jarlesburg cheese topped w/Russian dressing & tangy cole slaw
mug of ale   5

grilled chicken breast sandwich   9.25
grilled skinless & boneless fresh chicken breast
topped w/hickory bacon; grilled sweet peppers & onions
on toasted Café-made bread
glass of chardonnay   5

grilled portobello mushroom sandwich   9.25
grilled fresh portobello mushroom & wild mushroom sautée
on grilled Café-made bread, dressed w/a parmesan cream
fired under the broiler
w/ sweet peppers & onions; lettuce & tomato
glass of pinot noir   5