Dinner

july 2, 2011

appetizers

hummus and baba ganouj 7
tahini, texas olive oil, smoked eggplant, olives, grilled flatbread

wood-fired flat-iron steak bruschetta 9
horseradish cream, red wine reduction

crispy point judith calamari 10
lemon zest, sweet chili sauce, dill tartar

burrata mozzarella 9
italian salsa verde, roasted cherry tomatoes, balsamic musto, crostini

foie gras torchon 14
texas peach preserves, fines herbes, molasses gastrique, brioche

chilled lobster salad 14
yuzu aioli, black bean sauce, cucumber, avocado, watermelon radish

green room mussels 11
ginger, jalapeños, mushrooms, champagne

cheese plate

point reyes blue — california
widmer ten year cheddar — wisconsin
carmody– california
petit basque — france
st. andre– france

choice of three                     14
choice of five                        18

soup and salads

AVA caesar* 7
romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons

market salad 10
rocky’s greens, artichoke, pancetta, tomato,
kalamatas, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette, crispy shallots

spinach salad 9
poach-fried athey farm egg, aged white cheddar,
house smoked bacon, balsamic vinaigrette

lemley farm’s tomato salad 10
fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil

texas sweet corn soup 7
spanish chorizo, smoked chili oil, cilantro

entrees

cast iron day boat scallops 28
lemon parmesan risotto, braised baby leeks, baby turnips, crispy pancetta

fish and chips 16
sam adams beer-battered new england haddock, hand-cut fries,housemade tartar

shrimp and grits 18
oven-roasted tomatoes, house-cured tasso ham, stone ground grits

chicken fried texas quail 24
randall’s buttermilk biscuit, pan-fried okra, sweet corn pureé,
texas peach slaw, cream gravy foam

pan roasted chicken breast 19
asparagus, french green beans, spanish chorizo, barking cat sweet peppers, patatas bravas

louisiana crawfish agnolotti 17
trinity, mushrooms, sweet garlic espuma

dave’s tagliatelle 14
braised chicken, house cured pork loin, english peas, parmigiano

pork duo 24
wood grilled tenderloin, braised bacon, texas creamer peas,wilted spinach, cornbread puree, tabasco gastrique

wood grilled beef tenderloin 31
potato puree, baby carrots, mushroom confit,sugar snap peas, brandy peppercorn sauce

wood grilled prime ribeye 34
smashed red potatoes, wilted greens, point reyes fritter, red wine jus

AVA burger 14
sharp white cheddar, house smoked bacon, fresh baked bun, hand-cut fries

sides

smoked gouda mac n’ cheese      10
parmesan truffle fries                    8
lemon parmesan risotto               8
sautéed mushrooms                      5
sautéed spinach                              5
grilled asparagus                            7
pan-fried okra                                 6

chef’s five course tasting 55
(recommended for the entire table to participate)

add wine pairings 30

*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

**One check for parties of six or more; thank you.

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