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This Week's Lunch Specials
from september 3rd
 

narragansett baked ½ lobster w/crabmeat 17
½ New England lobster stuffed w/jumbo lump crabmeat
brushed w/sweet butter & fired under the broiler
w/Maryland butternut squash or Café mac & cheese
corn & lima bean succotash; grilled fresh asparagus
glass of riesling 5

escoviched red snapper 15
pan-roasted fresh snapper filet
sautéed w/diced tomatoes, scallions, shallots, garlic
red peppers, red onions & scotch bonnet pepper
finished w/a white wine reduction
served over white rice; sautéed broccoli rabe
in Jamaica, ‘escoviched' usually means an accompaniment of a clear vinegar-based
sauce with onions and sweet peppers poured over a fried fish
glass of sauvignon blanc 5

petite filet mignon 12
grilled petite filet mignon
grilled asparagus, broccolini, tomato
sweet peppers & onions; sautéed spinach
glass of cabernet 5

café waldorf salad 13
Café herb-roasted chicken - pulled from the bone
dressed w/a fresh tarragon mayonnaise
diced celery, walnuts, apples, craisins, dried apricots & grapes
sliced avocado; asparagus
heritage tomato; mache & baby arugula
drizzled w/evoo & balsamic reduction
glass of chardonnay 5

moroccan lamb tagine 14
lamb shoulder steeped in Moroccan spices
(ginger, curry, coriander, cumin, cardamom, saffron & cinnamon)
braised w/onion, carrot, butternut squash & clover honey
served w/veggie whole wheat cous-cous
golden raisins & toasted almonds; fresh mint
glass of shiraz 5

jumbo lump crab ‘alla cecca' 13
fresh jumbo lump crab meat
casarecce (short twisted pasta)
heritage tomato, garlic-infused evoo & fresh basil
(Thank You, Nora Ephron - Heartburn)
glass of riesling 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
served w/seasonal greens salad w/apple, onion & walnuts
source: abcnews.com
mug of ale 5


Lunch Portions of Our Faves & Raves
Pastas served w/seasonal greens
(veggie versions available-hold the meat)
Wines & Beer by the Glass from 5 w/Lunch

café crab cake pasta 13.95 - a café specialty
Café jumbo lump crab cake pan seared in sweet butter
over fresh noodles tossed w/corn, tomato, sweet peppers & scallions
finished w/an Old Bay cream
glass of chardonnay 5

fettuccine new orleans 12.25
gulf 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 9.95
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 9.95
fresh pasta finished w/Café-made pork & veal ragu
(braised soffritto of carrots & onions; imported plum tomato)
fresh basil & parmesan
glass of syrah 5

café chicken tagine 12
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 & pistachio; fresh mint)

glass of pinot noir 5

simply grilled
• french cut hanging tenderloin - lunch cut 10.75
• portobello mushroom $9.25 • chicken breast 9.75
today's catch 11.25

grilled asparagus, broccolini, tomato
sweet peppers & onions; sautéed spinach
glass of wine or beer 5

crab, tomato & avocado salad 12.95
jumbo lump crab cake
over sliced California avocado & seasonal tomatoes w/fresh asparagus
red onion, seasonal greens drizzled w/evoo & balsamic reduction
glass of chardonnay 5

sushi tuna & avocado salad 12.95
fresh tuna marinated w/wasabi-honey vinaigrette
pan-seared & served rare; w/Japanese seaweed salads
sliced avocado, edamame, cucumber & wasabi; seasonal micro greens
seasonal tomato; wasabi-honey dipping sauce served on the side
glass of chardonnay 5

miso sake salmon salad 10.95
fresh Atlantic salmon filet
marinated in a miso-sake vinaigrette & pan blackened
over seasonal greens, grilled peppers & onions
finished w/a ginger soy vinaigrette; seasonal tomato; crispy noodles
mug of lager 5

caribbean jerk chicken salad 11
Café jerk-seasoned & roasted chicken - pulled from the bone
grilled fresh mango, onions, sweet peppers & diced tomato
seasonal greens; fresh mango-coconut vinaigrette
glass of riesling 5

café seasonal greens salad w/
Grilled Chicken Breast 9.75
Grilled Hanger Steak 10.75
Grilled Gulf Shrimp (4) 10.25
Grilled Portobello Mushroom 9.25
seasonal greens, tossed w/balsamic vinaigrette, sliced seasonal tomato
carrots, apple, onions & walnuts
glass of pinot grigio 5

peanut chicken w/asian noodle stir-fry 9.95
chicken breast
sautéed w/fresh garlic, ginger, baby bok choy, snow peas
sweet peppers, broccoli, scallions & mushrooms
in a peanut glaze & tossed w/fresh noodles
topped w/crispy noodles & peanuts
glass of chardonnay 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
served w/seasonal greens salad w/apple, onion & walnuts
source: abcnews.com
mug of ale 5

bowl of today's soup 5 soup & salad 7.75
seasonal greens w/apple & walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

crab quesadilla 11.25
chicken quesadilla 9.75 veggie quesadilla 9.25

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
mug of ale 5

crunchy cajun catfish platter 9.95
fresh farm raised catfish filet coated w/Cajun spices & corn flakes
quick-fried & served over garlic mashed potatoes
seasonal greens salad; spicy Cajun remoulade
mug of lager 5

Bruncheon
served w/seasonal greens salad w/apples & walnuts
fresh fruit & cornbread

wild mushroom omelet 9.95
portobello, crimini & field mushrooms sautéed w/butter
shallots & Jarlesburg cheese; folded in a three-egg omelet

brie & basil omelet 9.95
triple cream brie, diced roma tomato & fresh basil
folded in a three-egg omelet

steak & eggs 10.95
French-cut hanger steak, grilled
finished w/mushroom marmalade w/two eggs

brunch quesadilla 9.95
filled & toasted flour tortilla; scrambled eggs, corn, green chilies
scallions & monterey jack; served w/sour cream & salsa

soho omelet 9.95
spinach, bacon & swiss cheese folded in a three-egg omelet

the café benedicts 11
basil scrambled eggs on a grilled asparagus crostini
finished w/a classic lemon hollandaise
traditional - grilled ham steak
café smoked salmon - cured in house
tomato - avocado - sliced tomato & California avocado
imported italian prosciutto - thinly sliced & topped w/melted Fontina

Sandwiches
w/seasonal greens dressed w/balsamic vinaigrette
fresh seasonal fruit & tortilla chips

crab cake sandwich 13 - 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 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
baby arugula salad; Cafe ‘dirty' rice & beans
(black beans, sausage, bacon, garlic, onion, red pepper)
mug of lager 5

café steak sandwich 10.75
French-cut hanging tenderloin of beef, seared & sliced
on grilled Café-made bread; smothered w/grilled onions; tomato
glass of cabernet 5

fog city club 9.25
warmed deli-style pastrami, sliced thin
piled on Café-made bread - fired under the broiler
w/Jarlesburg cheese topped w/Russian dressing & tangy cole slaw
mug of ale 5

grilled chicken breast sandwich 9.25
grilled skinless & boneless fresh chicken breast
topped w/hickory bacon; grilled sweet peppers & onions
on toasted Café-made bread
glass of chardonnay 5

grilled portobello mushroom sandwich 9.25
grilled fresh portobello mushroom & wild mushroom sautée
on grilled Café-made bread, dressed w/a parmesan cream
fired under the broiler
w/ sweet peppers & onions; lettuce & tomato
glass of pinot noir 5