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Dinner :: Winter 2010


Chef, Owner Peter Millette


STARTERS

FRESH OYSTERS on the HALF SHELL
Ask for Current Selection
Market Price

SEAFOOD SAMPLER
Fresh Sampling of Shrimp, Crab Claws and Oysters
Market Price

OPEN FACED DUCK 'TAMALE'
Confit Picadillo and Mascarpone 12$

GRILLED OYSTERS
Chorizo, Tequila, Lime and Butter 13$

TEMPURA ASPARAGUS
Bonito and Nori Crust with Sesame Aioli 10$

LOBSTER MARTINI
Butter Poached Cucumber and Tomato, Lemon Truffle Hollandaise 15$

SESAME SEARED TUNA 'NACHOS'
Avocado, Wonton Chips and Tobika Roe 14$

CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP AND CALAMARI
Sauce Romesco and Lemon Caper Aioli 12$
SOUPS & SALADS

SOUP of the DAY

CRISP ICEBERG LETTUCE WEDGE
Pancetta and Gorgonzola Dressing 10$

JUMBO LUMP CRAB SALAD
Avocado and Grapefruit, Citrus Vinaigrette 14$

CAESAR SALAD
Hearts of Romaine and Focaccia Croutons 9.5$

MIXED BABY FIELD GREENS
Baked Goat Cheese, Hazelnut Dijon Vinaigrette 8$















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.


CHICKEN POT PIE
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Root Vegetable and Terragon Béchamel 27$

MISO MARINATED SEARED RARE ALBACORE TUNA
Sticky Rice, Edamame, Sweet Soy and Wasabi Crème 34$

ROLLED PORK LOIN
Serano Ham, Manchego Cheese, Swiss Chard and Mirabelle Plum Sauce 30$

PISTACHIO and POBLANO CRUSTED PRIME NEW YORK STEAK
Charred Tomato and Chile Sauce with Chipotle Mashed Potato 36$

COLORADO LAMB Cooked Two Ways

Grilled Chop and Lamb Shank Goat Cheese Mousaka Kalamata Olive Demi Glace 40$

LAYERED VEGETABLE ENCHILADA
Sweet Corn, Braised Greens, Cotija Cheese, Pine Nuts Tomatillo Sauce 22$

COLORADO FARMED STRIPED BASS
Wrapped in Napa Cabbage with Shitake Mushrooms, Carrots and Fennel Ginger Soy Butter 33$

GRILLED ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT FILET
Warm Spinach Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Apple Smoked Bacon Maple Mustard Vinaigrette 29$

GRILLED ORGANIC BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAK
Straw Potatoes, Mache and Foie Gras Butter, Red Wine Essence 42$


SIDE DISHES
French Fries or Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus or Wilted Baby Spinach
Edamame or Creamy Polenta
6$

(These items are not available for menu substitution)



OUR HOMEMADE DESSERTS
Made from scratch in our pastry kitchen.

Warm Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Vanilla bean ice cream 7$

Banana Bread Pudding
Praline bourbon sauce 8$

Crème Brûlée

Tahitian vanilla 8$

The Ultimate Chocolate Lovers Dessert

Flourless chocolate cake with espresso gelato 9$

Mountain Flour Sorbet
Raspberry, mango and lemon 6$
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