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July 7, 2017 – Friday

Garden Kitchen Menu, Friday 7/7/2017

Taster
Spicy Blistered Padron Peppers gomasio, eureka lemon juice, gochugaru aioli,
sea salt (VO, can be GF) 9

Indian Tostada curried ball squash, queso panela, charred corn & plum salsa, red onion raita, cilantro   (VO,GF)   9

Kitchen Sink 3 gourmet cheeses, local raw honey, dry salami, pickled green beans, valencia orange, mustard seed pickled raisins, mix nuts, panang curry hummus, citrus marinated olives, sweet radish, tomato jam, fennel carrot marmalade, whole wheat grilled bread   (VO, can be GF)   17
Suggested Drink: Garden Kitchen Sangria

Farmers Salad  
Fruity Goat wild arugula, lemon whipped goat cheese, cantaloupe, white nectarine, strawberry, plum, cucumber, golden beet, toasted pistachio, red onion, orange ginger vinaigrette (VO,GF) 13

Butter Lettuce Caprese golden ponderosa & japanese trifle tomato, arugula & basil pesto, roasted chioggia & red beet, mozzarella, toasted pine nut, olive oil & balsamic   (VO,GF)    13   

Warm the Soul Soup
Cream of Tomato green cowboy vine tomatoes, cashew cream, creme fraiche, garden basil (VO,GF) 8/12

Pork & Lentil slow cooked pork chop, mirepoix, green lentils, parmesan & fried shallot   (GF)   9/13

Entree
Seared Duck fresh bay leaf brine, boneless breast, crispy skin, caramelized red onion jam,  white wine maitake & oyster mushroom, charred purple cabbage, squash, cherry tomato (GF) 22
Suggested Wine: South Coast Winery Chardonnay Sans Chêne

Flat Iron Steak grilled 8 oz, cilantro cumin & beer soak, young garlic & avocado butter, grilled arugula with pickled onion, shaved radish & lime crema, crispy potato & chipotle aioli (can be GF) 25
Suggested Wine: Cavas Valmar Mezcla de Tintos

Local White Sea Bass filet with crispy skin, jalapeno gazpacho sorbet, roasted fennel & potato puree, grilled valencia orange & cherry tomato   (GF)   23
Suggested Wine: Monte Xanic Vina Kristel

Squash Blossom Rajas Rellenos 3 blossoms beer battered, stuffed with queso panela, roasted anaheim chiles & caramelized onion, heirloom tomato ranchero sauce, garlic brown rice, grilled ball squash   (VO, can be GF)   21  
Suggested Wine: Santo Tomas Tempranillo Cabernet

Sweet Tooth
Chocolate Mousse baking cocoa, hass avocado, coconut mint whipped cream   (V,GF)   9

Cherry Mascarpone Cheesecake almond crust, mascarpone & lemon filling, macerated bing cherries   (GF)   10

Strawberry Crumble local strawberry & valencia orange, spiced oatmeal, vanilla bean custard ice cream   11

Plum Cake upside down butter cake, local plums, sweet lemon whipped cream   11

(V)= Vegan (VO)= Vegan Option (GF)= Gluten Free
All food at Garden Kitchen is handcrafted from scratch using the freshest ingredients, opting for local & organic when possible. We also strive to use hormone & antibiotic free meats.