A Springtime Wedding at Cafe Merlot!

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!

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!