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THIS WEEK'S LUNCH SPECIALS

WILD RED GROUPER W/BRAISED FENNEL 15
fresh wild N.C. Red Grouper filet - dusted w/seasoned flour
pan-searedl over fresh fennel braised w/blood orange
sautéed broccoli rabe; farro risotto
(organic emmer wheat grain)
GLASS OF ROSE 5

PETITE FILET MIGNON 12
grilled petite filet mignon
tomato & market greens
sweet peppers & onions; sautéed spinach
GLASS OF CABERNET 5

LAMB & WINTER VEGGIE POT PIE 14
lamb shoulder braised w/root veggies & fresh herbs
(LEEKS, PEARL ONION, SWEET POTATO, RUTABAGA
PARSNIPS, TURNIPS, CARROT, NEW POTATO)
served in a ramekin & topped w/a pastry crust
market greens & heritage tomato salad
GLASS OF SHIRAZ 5

CHICKEN COBB SALAD - A VARIATION 14
Café roasted chicken - pulled from the bone
diced applewood smoked bacon
avocado, hard boiled egg, fresh chives, blue cheese
heritage tomato, haricot vert
fresh asparagus; over chopped hearts of romaine
dressed w/a classic sweetened vinaigrette
GRINALDA VIHO VERDE PT 10/35

PORK BELLY BANH MI SANDWICH 13
Café slow-cooked pork belly
layered on a crispy baguette
w/spiked wasabi-Sriracha mayo; sliced fresh cucumber; fresh cilantro
Café daikon & carrot pickle; sliced jalapeno & onion
served w/sesame veggie noodle salad
MUG OF LAGER 5

PENNE RIGATE ALLA ' NORMA ' 12
eggplant sautéed w/garlic & red onion, crushed red pepper
tossed in a 4 tomato ragu
(roasted evoo soaked roma tomato, imported plum tomato
sun dried tomato, tomato paste)
w/short, ridged pasta, Ricotta Salata;fresh basil
drizzled w/evoo
GLASS OF SAUVIGNON BLANC 5

OBAMA FAMILY CHILI 12
Café ground beef shoulder
onion, pepper & red beans, cumin, oregano, turmeric, basil
chili powder, tomato; w/cheddar, red onion, scallion
sweet peppers & sour cream; market greens
SOURCE: ABCNEWS.COM
MUG OF ALE

LUNCH PORTIONS OF OUR FAVES & RAVES

CAFÉ CRAB CAKE PASTA 14.50 - A CAFÉ SPECIALTY
Café jumbo lump crab cake pan seared in sweet butter
over fresh pasta tossed w/corn, tomato, sweet peppers & scallions
finished w/an Old Bay cream
GLASS OF CHARDONNAY 5

FETTUCCINE NEW ORLEANS 13.25
shrimp, chicken breast & Café pork sausage
sautéed w/onions, sweet peppers & scallions
finished w/Cajun spices & sweet cream; tossed w/fresh flat pasta
MUG OF ALE 5

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI 11
roasted butternut squash & goat cheese ravioli
finished w/a browned butter, fresh basil, sun dried tomato
parmesan, lemon & toasted pumpkin seeds
GLASS OF SAUVIGNON BLANC 5

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE 11
fresh pasta finished w/Café-made pork & veal ragu
(BRAISED SOFFRITTO OF CARROTS & ONIONS; IMPORTED PLUM TOMATO)
fresh basil & parmesan
GLASS OF SHIRAZ 5

PEANUT CHICKEN W/ASIAN NOODLE STIR-FRY 11
boneless chicken breast sautéed w/fresh garlic, ginger, baby bok choy
snow peas, sweet peppers, broccoli, scallions & mushrooms
peanut glaze & tossed w/fresh noodles; topped w/crispy noodles & peanuts
ADD GRILLED SHRIMP 2 EACH
GLASS OF CHARDONNAY 5

CHICKEN TAGINE 12 LAMB TAGINE 14
lamb OR chicken steeped & braised - on the bone
in a Café Moroccan spice blend
(GINGER, CURRY, CORIANDER, CUMIN, CARDAMOM, SAFFRON & CINNAMON)
onion, carrot, butternut squash & clover honey
served w/veggie cous-cous
(ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPER, ONION
GOLDEN RAISINS, TOASTED ALMONDS; FRESH MINT)
GLASS OF PINOT NOIR 5

GREENS & THINGS


CRAB, TOMATO & AVOCADO SALAD 14
jumbo lump crab cake
over sliced California avocado & seasonal tomato
red onion, market greens drizzled w/evoo & balsamic reduction
GLASS OF CHARDONNAY 5

SUSHI TUNA & AVOCADO SALAD 14
fresh tuna marinated w/wasabi-honey vinaigrette
pan-seared & served rare; w/Japanese seaweed salads
sliced avocado, edamame, cucumber & wasabi; market greens
seasonal tomato; wasabi-honey dipping sauce served on the side
GLASS OF SAUVIGNON BLANC 5

MISO SAKE SALMON SALAD 12
fresh Atlantic salmon filet
marinated in a miso-sake vinaigrette & pan blackened
market greens, grilled peppers & onions
finished w/a ginger soy vinaigrette; seasonal tomato; crispy noodles
MUG OF LAGER 5

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN SALAD 12
Café jerk-seasoned & roasted chicken - pulled from the bone
grilled fresh mango, onions, sweet peppers; sliced tomato
market greens; fresh mango-coconut vinaigrette
ADD GRILLED SHRIMP 2 EACH ADD BLACK BEANS 2
GLASS OF RIESLING 5

CAFÉ SEASONAL GREENS SALAD W/
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 10
GRILLED HANGER STEAK 12
GRILLED SHRIMP (4) 11
GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM 9.75
market greens; sliced seasonal tomato ADD BLUE CHEESE 2
GLASS OF PINOT GRIGIO 5

OBAMA FAMILY CHILI 12
Café ground beef shoulder
onion, pepper & red beans, cumin, oregano, turmeric, basil
chili powder, tomato; w/cheddar, red onion, scallion
sweet peppers & sour cream ; market greens
SOURCE: ABCNEWS.COM
MUG OF ALE 5

BOWL OF TODAY'S SOUP 5 SOUP & SALAD 8
market greens; balsamic vinaigrette

CAFÉ FAVES

CRAB QUESADILLA 12
CHICKEN QUESADILLA 10 VEGGIE QUESADILLA 9.75
roasted chicken breast or jumbo lump crabmeat
folded in a flour tortilla w/Monterey jack cheese, fresh spinach
mild green chilies, field mushrooms & roasted corn
Café salsa; crème fraîche
ADD GUACAMOLE 3 BLACK BEANS 2 SOUR CREAM 1.75
MUG OF ALE 5

CRUNCHY CAJUN CATFISH PLATTER 11
fresh farm raised catfish filet coated w/Cajun spices & corn flakes
quick-fried & served over garlic mashed potatoes
market greens; spicy Cajun remoulade
MUG OF LAGER 5

SIMPLY GRILLED
· FRENCH CUT HANGING TENDERLOIN - LUNCH CUT 12
· PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM 9.75 · CHICKEN BREAST 10
TODAY'S CATCH 12
butternut squash; tomato; sautéed spinach aglio e olio
sweet peppers & onions
ADD ORGANIC MUSHROOM SAUTEE 4 ADD MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY 3
GLASS OF WINE OR BEER 5

SANDWICHES
Served w/MARKET GREENS; TORTILLA CHIPS
CAFÉ POTATO, ARUGULA, WALNUT & BLUE CHEESE SALAD*

CRAB CAKE SANDWICH 14 - A CAFÉ SPECIALTY*
fresh jumbo lump crab cake, pan-seared in sweet butter
on a toasted Café crouton, w/lettuce & tomato, Old Bay remoulade
GLASS OF CHARDONNAY 5

CAFÉ STEAK SANDWICH 13*
French-cut hanging tenderloin of beef, seared & sliced
on grilled Café-made bread; smothered w/grilled onions; tomato
ADD CHEESE 2 BLUE CHEESE 2 ADD MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY 3
GLASS OF CABERNET 5

CAFÉ SMOKED PORK CUBANO SANDWICH 13
slow-smoked pork shoulder, pulled from the bone
piled into a grilled mini baguette
layered w/aged gouda, aioli, prosciutto & Café pickled jalapeños
market greens; Cafe 'dirty' rice & beans
(BLACK BEANS, SAUSAGE, BACON, GARLIC, ONION, RED PEPPER)
MUG OF LAGER 5

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH 10*
grilled skinless & boneless fresh chicken breast
topped w/hickory bacon; grilled sweet peppers & onions
grilled Café-made bread
ADD CHEESE 2 BLUE CHEESE 2 AVOCADO 3 MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY 3
GLASS OF CHARDONNAY 5

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SANDWICH 10*

grilled fresh portobello mushroom & organic mushroom sautée
on grilled Café-made bread; parmesan cream
fired under the broiler; w/sweet peppers & onions; lettuce & tomato
ADD MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY 3 BLUE CHEESE 2
GLASS OF PINOT NOIR 5

FOG CITY CLUB 11*
warmed deli-style pastrami, sliced thin
piled on Café-made bread - fired under the broiler
w/Jarlsberg cheese topped w/Russian dressing & tangy cole slaw
ADD MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY 3
MUG OF ALE 5

CAFÉ DESSERTS 5 AT LUNCH ONLY

KEY LIME PIE - APPLE CRUMB PIE - BLUEBERRY PIE
CARROT CAKE - CAFÉ CHEESECAKE - DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
GOOBER PIE - PECAN PIE - RED VELVET CAKE
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
ANY CAKE, PIE A LA MODE - ADD 2.95

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY SUNDAE 7.75
CAFE BANANA SPLIT 7.25
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE 7