Spring 2020~
In addition to our seasonal menu, on Thursdays and Fridays our students take a culinary trip around the world with their class International Cuisine. From classic French and Italian cooking to the fiery flavors and techniques of Mexico and Szechwan China, each week we feature a different region of the world on our “specials” menu.
Monday through Wednesday, our Contemporary American Bistro Cooking class serves specials featuring the best seasonal foods, and many local, organic and sustainable products prepared with a modern flair.
Please join us in the Laney Bistro, as our students hone their culinary skills offering you fine dining at affordable prices.
Lunch is served from 11:45 am – 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except for scheduled holidays).
Spring International Menu featuring the cuisine of France
*Selections from our visit to France*
SOUP & APPETIZER
*Velouté de Céleri-Rave Parmentier
Celery Root & Potato soup with sweet garlic, Crème Fraiche swirl and frizzled leek garnish-5
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*Escargots Bourguignon
Imported French snails in crisp potato basket with garlic & brandy butter sauce~ bacon-sautéed baby spinach, slow-roasted bone marrow & brandy foam-9
SALADS
Baby Asian Greens~ creamy soy-ginger vinaigrette, enokitake mushrooms, edamame, cucumber, toasted macadamias and sesame-7
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Warm, roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad~
Sherry vinaigrette, toasted pepitas, dried cranberries, fresh goat cheese, & spiced pear “crackers”-7
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2-Cheese Caesar Wedge~ heart of Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, Asiago, garlic bread croutons, Parmesan“lace”-7~ Add herb-grilled chicken breast-2
SANDWICHES
The Crab Cake~ fresh crab & cod cake, herb-buttermilk ranch coleslaw, grilled Brioche bun~Green goddess aioli, carrot pickles & garlic fries-10
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La Ratatouille~ grilled zucchini, eggplant, tricolor peppers, roasted tomatoes on focaccia, white bean & avocado hummus, arugula with lemon-thyme-olive vinaigrette (Vegan) Pommes Frites-9
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Roast Beef French Dip~ Black Angus top loin roast, fresh rosemary & garlic sautéed mushrooms and melted Gruyère cheese on warm French roll
Au jus & fresh potato chips-10
ENTREES
*Bouillabaisse
Provençale fish stew~ rich Saffron-infused fish fumet filled with fresh Prawns, Cod and Mussels~ Rouille Crouton and Seaweed “Caviar” garnish-12
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*Chou Farci
Savoy cabbage filled with succulent shredded chicken, vegetable mirepoix, and herb-infused rice~ Over freshly roasted heirloom tomato sauce-12
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Miso-glazed Salmon
Fresh cauliflower “risotto,” grilled asparagus, & toasted seaweed butter-12
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Roasted “double” chicken~ chicken breast-stuffed boneless leg, honey-cider cream sauce, mushroom, goat cheese & ricotta bread pudding, warm pear “jam”-12
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Butternut Squash & Kale Pasta al Forno
Corkscrew pasta, garlic-roasted butternut squash, slow-cooked onions, & Lacinato kale Baked in squash fonduto cheese sauce, broiled Parmesan-breadcrumb topping-10
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Polpette e Polenta
Basil & Parmesan Black Angus beef meatballs, citrus-roasted tomato sugo, fresh corn polenta-11
International Cuisine
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Contemporary Bistro
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Thursdays & Fridays |
Mondays – Wednesdays
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| Below, a “taste” from one of our recent travels to Spain~
Direct and Non-Stop from our INTERNATIONAL Menu!
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Menu Espanol |
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| HEIRLOOM TOMATO & MELON GAZPACHO
Creamy Avocado-Lime float
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GRILLED ASPARAGUS & GREEN ONION SALAD
Romesco sauce, shaved Mahon cheese & smoked Almonds |
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| PORK TENDERLOIN EMPANADAS
Seasoned with Pequillo peppers, tomatoes, golden raisins, & hard-boiled eggs over spring greens in citrus vinaigrette |
BACALAO CROQUETAS
Golden Salt Cod Fritters with Piquillo Pepper-Marcona Almond Picada & Saffron Mayonnaise |
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| PULPO A LA GALLEGA
Tender, fresh grilled Octopus with smoked Prosciutto, crispy new potatoes, Salsa Bravas, Garlic Allioli~ Arugula salad
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CONEJO CON JEREZ Y CHOCOLAT
Rabbit Stew with Sherry, Blood Orange and Chocolate over fresh Saffron noodles
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PLATED DESSERTS
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Strawberry Rhubarb “Soup” |
Chocolate Souffle Cake |
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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Raspberry Sorbet |
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Chocolate Rum Mousse |
Sweet Potato Cheesecake |
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Caramel Sauce
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Gingersnap Crust and Walnut Maple Ice Cream |
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Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Tower
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Banana Cream Pie |
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