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Dinner :: Winter 2011-2012


Chef Peter Millette


STARTERS

FRESH OYSTERS on the HALF SHELL
M.P.

ICED SEAFOOD SAMPLER
Fresh Shrimp, Crab Claws and Oysters M.P.

VENISON CARPACCIO
Lime, Chile Pequin and toasted Pumpkin Seeds 14$

AVOCADO PANCAKE
Duck Confit, Crème Fraîche and Ancho Chile Jam 15$

SAUTÈED SHRIMP
Smoky Red Chile and Balsamic BBQ 15$

POBLANO CHILE RELLENO
Chèvre and Manchego Cheese filling, Currants and Pine Nut Butter 12$

PRINCE EDWARDS ISLAND MUSSELS
Chorizo, Limes, Garlic and Tequila 13$

SPICY TUNA "TARTAR"
Cucumber and Miso Sauce 15$

CRISP FRIED CALAMARI
Lemon Caper Romesco Sauce 12$

LOBSTER BISQUE
Tarragon Crème

SALADS

ASIAN PEAR SALAD
Blue Cheese, Greens, Radicchio and Spiced Pecans, Pomegranate Vinaigrette 12$

CAESAR SALAD
White Anchovies and Sapphire's Caesar Dressing 10$

CRISP ICEBERG LETTUCE WEDGE
Pancetta and Gorgonzola Dressing 10$

JUMBO LUMP CRAB and BIB LETTUE SALAD
Avocado, Grapefruit and Citrus Vinaigrette 15$



























ENTREE COURSES

SAPPHIRE SPECIALS
A nightly variety of fresh seafood and regional specialties.


SOUR ORANGE, ACHIOTE MARINATED MAHI-MAHI
Roasted in Banana Leaves, Green Rice, Fried Bananas and Pickled Onions 34$

MEXICAN "CIOPPINO"
Shell Fish medley in a hearty Tomato Broth with Cilantro and Lime 36$

GRILLED COLORADO LAMB CHOPS
Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Brocollini 45$

ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
Baked with Goat Cheese and Serrano Ham, Tomatillo and Avocado Sauce 29$

PISTACHIO and POBLANO CRUSTED PRIME NEW YORK STEAK
Charred Tomato and Chile Sauce with Chipotle Mashed Potato 38$

BUFFALO RIBEYE CHOP
Sweet Potato Quessadilla, Green Chile Apple Chutney 45$

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT FILET
Warm Spinach Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Apple Smoked Bacon Maple Mustard Vinaigrette 32$

GRILLED ORGANIC BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAK
Fresh Mache Salad, Foie Gras Bordelaise, and Potato Crisps 46$


SIDE DISHES

Green Rice, French Fries
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes
Wilted Baby Spinach, Edamame

(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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