Cafe Merlot garden bounties!

Raw avo cake

 

Our vegan, raw and delicious avo cake! 

Baby Hummingbirds

These baby hummingbirds are our newest addition to the re micro farm!

A Springtime Wedding at Cafe Merlot!

Cafe Merlot of FOX 5 San Diego

Cafe Merlot's Chef Chuy on FOX 5 San Diego's "Be Our Guest!"

http://video.fox5sandiego.com?vcid=25755721&freewheel=91059&sitesection=kswb

This Weeks Specials

February 18-February 22, 2014

4-Course Menu for Two

**Glass of Champagne**

Course 1

Lobster Bisque Soup served with a Lollipop Lobster Tail

Course 2

Merlot House Salad with Mixed Greens, Sundried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds with Merlot Dressing

Course 3

5oz Filet Noissete with Burgundy Reduction and Bernaise Sauce served with Herb Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus OR 6oz Prime Rib with Horseradish Aioli with Herb Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

Course 4

Chef’s Choice Desserts

35.95/couple (Noissete) OR 33.95/couple (Prime Rib)

Chef’s Features

Philly Cheesesteak on Hoagie Bun with Shaved Beef Shoulder, Red & Yellow Bell Peppers, Monterey Jack Cheese, Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms

Pairs with Stone IPA

17.95

Flowering Kale Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, French Breakfast Radish’s, Micro Farm Crisanthemum, Mandarins, Pears, Sweet Onions and Diced Tomatoes with a Lemon Citronette

Pairs with Maso Canali Pinot Grigio

13.95

Pastrami Kobe Beef Burger on Toasted Pretzel Bun with Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Horseradish Garlic Aioli, Lettuce and Tomato served with Waffle Fries fried in Duck Fat

Pairs with Sam Adams Boston Lager

19.95

Greek Chicken Wrap in Sundried Tomato Tortilla with Taziki Sauce, Romaine Lettuce, Pickled Red Onions, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Goat Cheese served with Choice of Salads or Chips

Pairs with J Lohr Riesling

14.95

Pan Seared Salmon Salad over Mixed Greens with Zucchini, Squash, Portabella Mushrooms, Pickled Onion, Sea Beans and Arugula with Rosemary Fig Vinaigrette

Pairs with Mac Murray Pinot Gris

18.95

Penne Pasta in a Ricotta Cream OR Pesto Cream Sauce served with Warm Toasted Baguette

ADD: Chicken 4.75 or Salmon 5.50

Pairs with Raymond Sauvignon Blanc and 2012 Cinnabar Chardonnay

14.95

Café Merlot Supports the Slow Food Movement. We Plant, Grow and Cook to order EACH MEAL!

Cooking and Wine Classes 2014 $60.00 each- Sip, Cook, Eat !

Private Classes and Children’s Cooking and Gardening Classes are created for 20 or more by reservation- Call Toni or Erica For

 

Details

Unless noted all classes are at Scheduled at 5:30p.m- 8:30

 

ADVANCED STUDENTS -Coming February 11^th Ask us about NEW Cooking School

15 hour Hands on La technique classes Feb 11^th, 18^th, 25^th

 

Coming Soon SAT’s DATES- New Age Afternoon Tea- Grow and Utilize your own Herb Garden for Relaxing and Medicinal Teas- Great Recipes for one to use for both traditional and Nontraditional TEAS

 

 

Thursday February13 ^th Romantic Winters Dinners- Comfort Food –Cooking for your loved ones-  Celebrating Southern California Vintner’s Wine

 

Thursday February 20^th Cooking with Culinary Essential Oils; ‘Share what you know, share what you grow-“ Enjoy MOCKTAILS on Café Merlot’s Patio

 

 Tuesday MARCH 4TH   Good Ol’ New Orleans/Mardi Gras – Celebrate FAT TUESDAY in Style with Special Guest Artist and Local Cookbook Author Cook Ren Daniels- traditional favorites and NEW popular dishes

 

 

 March 18^th- Breaking the Mold;Fast Easy Recipes “making” and utilizing GREAT Cheese ;Buttery and Soft Chardonnays

 

Tuesday April 8^th Super-Fast Italian Family Meals- Old World Dry Red Wines and Chiantis

 

Tuesday April 15^th Conscious Cuisine- Healthy Food/Healthy Mind Learn how to RELAX in the kitchen; Easy sipping Sparkling wines

 

 

April 29^th BEST FOOD City Recipes- Culinary Adventure with Signature Drinks and Brews

 

May 13^th Fresh off the Vine-Springs Best Produce Savor the Season; Grassy Sauvignon Blancs; Petite Syrah’s

 

May 27^th Romantic Roman and Italian Dinners-White Table Cloth Meals at Red Checkered Table Cloth Prices- Robust Red Wines

 

June 3^rd Ayurvedic Vegan –Harmony thru Food/Earthy Teas Healing Oils – Learn Your Body Type Doshas and what make us hungry( QUIZ)

 

June 5^th BBQ’s, Mops and Rubs- Also Introducing Brines and Marinades. Robust Red Wines- NEW SANGRIA BLANCA

 

June 24^th Garden Fresh Growing and Easy Edible Garden Recipes- Mocktails and Shrubs (Signature Vinegar Beverages)

 

July 8^th Timeless Cabin/Campfire Meals that travel well and feed active hungry families- Wines Uncorked( Great Box Wine Samples)

 

July 22^nd Urban Farm Projects – Food from, our Back Yard to yours table- Earthy White Wines, and Red Blends – Life is Worth Living OUTSIDE!

 

August 5^th Breakfast for Dinner- Going beyond the Egg! Brunch Menus for a Crowd . Signature Mimosas and Prosecco Drinks.

 

August 7^th  Appetizers/Tapas and Tango- making sweet music to ones ears while creating fun and satisfying entertaining menus and recipes- Sangrias – Wine Margaritas!

 

August 19^th Half the Calorie Main Dishes- Fresh Flavors not short on taste. White Wines from Local Vines

 

Sept 2nd- Outdoor Entertaining made easy- Recipes that can be prepared ahead and go well at concerts, sporting events, picnics and sleepovers (adult sleepovers) Rose’s, Pinot Grigio

 

 

 

September 30th Romantic Late Summer Lunches and Dinners- Edible Flowers- Fresh Herbs enhancing all FIVE Senses- Mocktails and Crisp Warm Weather Wines

 

October 14th Pastas, Pizzas and Fresh Herb Sauces (From Our Micro- Farm) Tasty Reds and Rose Wines

 

October 21YIN/YANG of Desserts- White Chocolate/Dark Chocolate Desserts- Entertaining wines Ruby Ports

 

October 28^th AMP up Thanksgiving and All of your Holidays- Amazing Birds, Brilliant Sauces, Roasted Root Garden Veggies

 

 

 

November 4^th Super FOODS- Boost your Health, Food that Comforts-

 

November 18^th Weekday Nights Best Recipes – Local Wines from Bernardo Winery and Southern California Vintners

 

December 2^nd Delicious Stews and Savory Pies- Glogg and Velvety Merlots

Weekly Specials

January 21-January 25, 2014

5 Course Tasting Menu

20.14**per person

Trio of Soups

 Merlot Side Salad with Sundried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds and Merlot Dressing

Ricotta Cream Penne Pasta

4 Sliders with the Choice of:

Kobe Beef Sliders on Brioche or Pork Belly Sliders on Brioche

Chef’s Choice Dessert Sampler

Chef’s Features

Pan Seared Salmon Salad over Mixed Greens with Zucchini, Squash, Portabella Mushrooms, Pickled Onion, Sea Beans and Arugula with a Rosemary Fig Vinaigrette

Pairs with Mac Murray Pinot Gris

17.95

Apple Wood Smoked and Braised BBQ Beef on Toasted Kaiser Roll with side of Coleslaw and Baked Beans

Pairs with Mac Murray Pinot Noir

16.95

Kobe Beef Burger on a Toasted Kaiser Roll with Arugula, Vine Ripen Tomatoes, Pork Belly, Rosemary Aioli and Cali Brie Cheese served with Waffle Fries fried in Duck Fat

Pairs with Bernardo Winery Burgundy

19.95

Roasted Delicata Squash Tossed in Farro, Red Pears and Pistachios over Braised Purple Kale (Vegan)

Pairs with Raymond Sauvignon Blanc

14.95

Black & Bleu Kobe Beef Burger on Toasted Kaiser Roll with Sautéed Mushrooms, Horseradish Garlic Aioli, Lettuce and Tomato served with Waffle Fries fried in Duck Fat

Pairs with Sam Adams Boston Lager

19.95

Pork Belly BLT on Toasted Sourdough with Lettuce, Tomato, and Gruyere Cheese served with choice of Salads or Chips

Pairs with Bernardo Winery Chablis and 2012 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio

15.95

Four-Cheese Lasagna topped with House Made Bolognese Sauce served with Breadstick

Pairs with Mac Murray Pinot Noir

15.95

Penne Pasta in a Ricotta Cream Sauce served with Breadstick

ADD: Chicken 4.75 or Salmon 5.25

Pairs with 2012 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio and 2012 Cinnabar Chardonnay

13.95

Dessert Special

Assortment of House Made Cheesecakes

Ask Your Server for other Dessert Specials

8.95

Café Merlot Supports the Slow Food Movement. We Plant, Grow and Cook to order EACH MEAL!