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Dinner :: Summer 2008


Chef Peter Millette


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FRESH OYSTERS
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SUMMER ANTIPASTO
Variety of Summer Vegetables, Mixed Cheese and Meats 12$

STEAMED ARTICHOKE
Madras Curry Aioli 8$

BRIE AND MANCHEGO GRILLED CHEESE
Strawberry and Balsamic Compote, Mache Salad 10$

MIXED SEAFOOD CEVICHE
Plantain Chips and Mango Salsa 12$

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS
Green Thai Curry, Coconut Milk, Mint and Lime 13$

POBLANO CHILE RELLENO
Filled with Goat and Manchego Cheeses, Currants and Pine Nut Butter 10$

SESAME SEARED TUNA 'NACHOS'
Avocado, Wonton Chips and Sweet Soy and Seaweed Salad 14$

LOBSTER SPRING ROLL
Orange and Ginger Dipping Sauce 14$

TEMPURA ASPARAGUS
Bonito and Nori Crust with Sesame Aioli 10$

CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP AND CALAMARI
Sweet Thai Chile Glaze 10$
SALADS

BIB LETTUCE, RADICCHIO AND ORANGE SALAD
Roasted Baby Beets, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese 10$

CAESAR SALAD
Hearts of Romaine and Focaccia Croutons 7$
Add Chicken or Steak 10.5$

MIXED BABY FIELD GREENS
Hazelnut Dijon Vinaigrette 7$



























ENTREE COURSES

SAPPHIRE SPECIALS
We offer a nightly variety of the finest fresh seafood and regional specialties.
Whenever possible all our dishes are made with organic ingredients.
Each meal is prepared individually and to order.


GRILLED HOUSE LEANBURGER
Add Foie Gras Butter, Cheddar, Swiss, Gorgonzola or Bacon 12$

THAI CHICKEN AND COCONUT CURRY
Baby Bok Choy, Peanuts and Jasmine Rice 24$

ASIAN GRILLED BEEF SALAD
Tossed Lettuce with Pineapple, Cucumber and Mint, Serrano Lime Dressing 22$

CRUSTED ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUT
Saffron, Fennel and Tomato, Couscous and Harissa Sauce 27$

GROUND LAMB KABOBS

Grilled Vegetables, Hummus and Toasted Pitas, Yogurt Cucumber Mint Sauce 23$

HOISIN BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
Sweet Potato Mashies and Grilled Pineapple Salsa 25$

GRILLED ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT FILLET
Asparagus, Straw Potatoes and Lemon Truffle Hollandaise 26$

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADA
Braised Greens, Manchego Cheese, Sweet Corn, Black Beans, and Tomatillo Salsa 18$

MIXED SEAFOOD EMPANADAS
Pico de Gallo and Poblano Chile Cream 28$

PISTACHIO AND POBLANO CRUSTED PRIME NEW YORK STEAK
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes and Charred Tomato Chile Demi-glace 32$

MISO MARINATED AHI TUNA
Seared Rare, Sticky Rice, Edamame, Sweet Soy and Wasabi Crème 32$


SIDE DISHES

French Fries or Straw Potatoes
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes or Sweet Potato Mashies
Grilled Asparagus, Couscous, Jasmine or Sticky Rice
5$

(These items are not available for menu substitution)



OUR HOMEMADE DESSERTS

Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Served Warm and Ala Mode 7$

Warm Brownie Cheese-cake 8$

Warm Banana Bread Pudding with Banana Praline Cream 8$

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Red Wine Syrup and Fresh Berries 7$

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Espresso Gelato
8$

Assorted Gelato and Sorbets or Vanilla Ice Cream
6$
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