Solstice Kitchen Blog

Weekly $25 Three-Course/$30 Four-Course Menu

$25 three-course, one item from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one, one from section two/three

section one

-Smoked Sausage 7, housemade sauerkraut, mustard,toasted bread, pickled onions

-Middleneck Clams Casino 9, proscuitto, peppers, Parmesan,oregano,horseradish cream,lemon

-Carolina Shrimp-Red Snapper Ceviche 9, pineapple chimichurri, mandarin orange salsa, wonton chips

-Citrus-Dill Smoked Salmon 7, classic garnish

-Iceberg Wedge Salad 7 or Mixed Green Salad 7 or the Vegetable-Beef Soup with cornbread 6

-Fried Green Tomatoes 7, manchego, prosciutto, mixed greens

section two

-Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi 19, dried Apricot chutney, almond-citrus beurre-blanc, polenta, sauteed asparagus

-Peppered Pork Tenderloin 17, roasted tomato-veal bordelaise, garlic-herb sauteed mushrooms, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach

-Citrus Roasted Red Snapper 19, Smoked chili marinara, pesto aioli, grilled fennel salad, polenta, sauteed squash & zucchini

-Chicken & Rice 16, roasted wil-moore farms chicken, sweet corn coulis, rosemary jus, Carolina gold rice, sauteed spinach

section three

-Mango & Raspberry Sorbets 7, strawberry, sparkling lime cava

-Caramel Pecan Fudgecake 7, berries, whipped cream

-Artisinal Cheeses 7, St nectaire, valdeon blue, spiced honey, apricot chutney

-White Chocolate Macademia Cheesecake 7, berries -Artisanal Cheese Plate, berries, spiced Bell’s honey

starters/small bites

Fried Sweet Potato Ravioli  9.

braised short ribs, goat cheese-nutmeg cream, white truffle oil

Ribeye Skewers  11.

gouda mornay, horseradish cream

Shrimp-Wahoo Ceviche & Red Snapper Tartare  12.

pineapple-herb chimichurri, mandarin orange-mint salsa, wonton chips, sriracha, ginger aioli

Middleneck Clams Casino  9.

prosciutto, peppers, parmesan, oregano, horseradish cream, lemon

entrees

Crab-Mushroom Duxelle stuffed Angus New York Strip 26.

blue cheese butter, port wine reduction, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach

Pan Seared NC Triggerfish  22.

basil-shallot sweet corn sauté, fennel-arugula salad, roasted red pepper vinaigrette, fennel pollen, creamy grits

Skillet Blackened American Red Snapper  23.

cornbread-green tomato “salad”, house-pickled onions, andouille-red bean cake, carolina gold heirloom rice

$30 WEEKEND THREE-COURSE

section one

-Iceberg Wedge, see regular menu

-Mixed Green Salad, see regular menu

-Short Rib-Beef Tenderloin Chili, cornbread-green tomato “salad”, cilantro sour cream  6.

-Shrimp-Wahoo Ceviche, see specials above

-Ribeye Skewers, see specials above

section two

-Pan Seared Triggerfish, see specials above

-Caribbean Jerk Grilled Salmon, dried apricot chutney, orange-thyme beurre blanc, creamy grits, sauteed spinach  19.

-Mustard-Coriander Roasted Wil Moore Farms Chicken, see regular menu

-Peach BBQ Glazed Pork Tenderloin, see regular menu

section three

-Almond Lace Basket, fresh fruit, whipped cream  8.

-Mango & Raspberry Sorbets, pineapple “tartare”, lime cava  7.

-Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake, strawberries, whipped cream  7.

Weekend Specials, Sept. 18th – 19th

September 11th, 2009

This is still one of Columbia’s best deals for a fantastic night-out, so check out what we’re cooking this week…
$25 three-course, one item from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one, one from sections two & three

section one
-Goat cheese stuffed Summer Squash, local arugula & mizuna, hot house cucumber, tomatoes, sherry-dijon vinaigrette 8.

-Fried Gulf Shrimp, pickled onions, veggie slaw, cocktail sauce 8.

-Cornmeal Fried Chicken Livers, mustard-ham gravy, creamy grits 6.

-Thai Salmon Cake, seafood bouillabaise, lobster relish 7.

-Sundried Tomato Hummus, grilled pita, artichoke tapenade, olives 8.

-Iceberg Wedge, see regular menu

-Mixed Green Salad, see regular menu

section two
-Cajun Seared Red Grouper, andouille red beans & rice, crab relish, green onion sour cream 19.

-Roasted Chicken Coq Au Vin, sausage, egg noodles, mushrooms, fresh herbs, red wine 14.

-Your choice of Peppered Pork Tenderloin or Bistro Ribeye, wild berry bbq sauce, gorgonzola butter, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach 18.

-Citrus Roasted King Salmon, seafood-corn chowder, basil pesto 18.

section three
-Apple Pie “Tart”, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce 7.

-Caramel Pecan Fudgecake, berries, whipped cream 7.

-White Chocolate Macadamia Cheesecake, berries 7.

-Sorbet Float, strawberries, ginger, mint, prosecco 7.

Starters

Cornmeal Fried Chicken Livers, country ham-creole mustard pan gravy, creamy grits  7.

Low Country Pork Eggrolls, smoked cheddar, caramelized vidalias, peach bbq sauce  8.

Buttermilk Fried Shrimp, cocktail sauce, dill-caper tartar sauce  9.

Salmon Cakes, fried lobster, ginger-soy aioli  8.

Seafood-Corn Chowder, fresh herbs, housemade croutons  6.

Entrees

Blackened King Red Salmon, cajun sausage red beans & rice, crab relish  17.

Coq Au Vin, roasted chicken, red wine, fresh herbs, mushrooms, sausage, egg noodles   14.

Pepper Grilled Hamburger Steak, sundried tomato-veal jus, caramelized vidalia onions, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach   14.

Beer Fried Grouper Fish & Chips, dill-caper tartar sauce, lemon-parsley gremolata, shoestring fries, roasted tomato ketchup, sauted spinach  17.

Country Fried Bistro Ribeye Steak, rosemary jus, buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach  16.

Desserts

Apple Pie Tart, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream  7.

Strawberry-Lime Tart, whipped cream, raspberry sauce 7.

Chocolate-Pecan Fudgecake, whipped cream, strawberries  7.

White Choc-Macadamia Cheesecake 7.

This Weekend’s Specials

starters, snacks
Mediterranean Platter, sundried tomato hummus, greek yogurt, grilled pita, herb goat cheese, cippolini onions, italian olives  9.

Low Country Pork Eggrolls, smoked cheddar, caramelized vidalias, applewood bacon slaw, peach bbq sauce 9.

Tempura Lobster & Veggies, asparagus, squash, zucchini, wasabi-lime cucumbers, ginger-soy aioli, sriracha 15.

entrees
Pan Seared Gulf Black Grouper & Seafood Bouillabaise, pickled onions, artichoke tapenade, dill-caper aioli  24.

Herb Roasted Veal Osso Bucco, sundried tomato-veal jus,parmesan-basil gremolata, buttermilk mashed potatoes,preserved lemon sautéed asparagus  25.

Worcestershire Grilled Bistro Ribeye, gorgonzola pimento cheese,
fried onion rings, homemade steak sauce,buttermilk mashed potatoes,sautéed spinach  23.

Curry Seared King Red Salmon, wasabi-lime cucumbers, ginger-soy aioli, miso-corn broth, jasmine rice, veggie stir fry  23.

$30 Weekend Three-Course
first course, choose one
Mediterranean Platter see above
Scallop-Seafood Bouillabaise dill-caper aioli, croutons
Iceberg Wedge see regular menu
Mixed Green Salad see regular menu

second course, choose one
Pan Seared Fish of the Day see regular menu
Wil-Moore Farms Roasted Chicken see regular menu
Curry Seared Atlantic Salmon wasabi-lime cucumbers, ginger-soy aioli,creamy grits, sautéed spinach

third course, choose one
Sorbet Float mango, raspberry, prosecco, ginger, mint
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake whipped cream, strawberries
Cheese Selection candied peaches, spiced honey

SUMMER Cocktail Specials
Strawberry Rickey 7. bombay sapphire, lime,simple syrup, soda
Berry Blossom 7. blackberry vodka, st.germain, chambord, prosecco
Lemonade-Rose Cooler 6. citrus vodka, lemonade, rose water
Pineapple Margarita 5. pineapple tequila, sour, lime, triple sec

Tonight’s Specials

$25 three-course one from each section

$30 four-course two from section one, one from sections two & three

section one

Curried Crab-Corn Bisque thai basil-carrot salad  6.

Fried Gulf Oysters cilantro cocktail sauce, dill-caper aioli 9.

Sumac Seared Duck Breast raspberry-ginger jam,

balsamic reduction, caramelized vidalia onions  9.

Pesto Sautéed Charleston Shrimp

butterbean-sundried tomato “hummus”, pickled onions  9.

Beef Tartare grain mustard, cornichon-parsley salad, worcestershire, shallots, roasted garlic aioli, toast points 8.

Iceberg Wedge or Mixed Green Salad see regular menu

section two

Pan Seared King Ivory Salmon provencal salsa,

grilled longstem artichokes, creamy grits,  sautéed asparagus 19.

Chile Lime Seared Atlantic Cobia 19.

couscous “paella” of scallops, calamari, andouille sausage, roasted garlic aioli, grilled green onions

Low Country Grilled Pork Tenderloin

peach-ginger bbq sauce, caramelized onions, candied bacon, sweet potato puree, sautéed spinach  18.

Wil-Moore Farms Roasted Chicken see regular menu

Garlic-Herb Grilled Flat Iron Steak

foie gras butter, wild berry-truffle demi glace,

buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach 19.

section three

Sorbet Float mango, raspberry, prosecco, ginger, mint  7.

Caramel Pecan Fudgecake whipped cream, strawberries  7.

Cheese Selection candied peaches, spiced honey  8.

Strawberry-Lime Tart whipped cream, raspberry sauce  7.

$25 STEAK & Cabernet Pairing Special

Solstice Grilled 7 oz. Filet Mignon veal-horseradish bordelaise, caramelized vidalia onions, lobster mac & cheese, sautéed spinach

Buried Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Washington

Burger Specials 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye

with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup

Pimento Burger 14. caramelized onions, gorgonzola pimento cheese

Solstice Mac 14. smoked cheddar, 1000 island, pickled onions

Foie Burger 16. foie gras butter, seared foie gras, balsamic reduction

Tonight’s Specials

$25 three-course one item from each section

$30 four-course two items from section one, one item from sections two & three

section one

Italian Wedding Soup sausage, penne, basil pesto 6.

Fried Green Tomato “Provencal” cippolini onions,

roasted red peppers, olives, marinated feta, balsamic-truffle reduction 7.

Spiced Scallop-Crawfish Ceviche almond couscous, peach coulis,

fresh garden farms thai basil 9.

Citrus Sautéed Carolina Shrimp

grilled veggie pesto, fresh garden farms sweet basil 9.

Beef Tartare cippolini onions, grain mustard, cornichons,

petit orange tomatoes, roasted garlic aioli, toast points 8.

Iceberg Wedge or Mixed Green Salad see regular menu

section two

Peppercorn-Mustard Crusted Coho Salmon

black cherry-truffle jam, wiled berry gastrique, sweet potato puree,

sautéed spinach 19.

Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut calamari-lobster mushroom sauté,

tomato-shrimp cream sauce, creamy grits, sautéed asparagus 21.

Peach BBQ Glazed Pork Tenderloin blue cheese caramelized onions,

sweet potato puree, sour cream-chive slaw 18.

Char-Grilled or Country Fried Flat Iron Steak

red wine reduction, horseradish-veal bordelaise, tomato-bacon confit,

buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach 19.

section three

Sorbet Float, mango, raspberry, prosecco, ginger, mint  7.

Caramel Pecan Fudgecake, whipped cream, strawberries  7.

Cheese Selection, black cherry-truffle jam, spiced honey  8.

Carolina Peach Spring Roll, whipped cream, berry salad  7.

Burger Specials $14 100% house-ground Beef Tenderloin & Ribeye

all are served with lettuce, tomato, shoestring fries & roasted tomato ketchup

Pimento caramelized onions, gorgonzola pimento cheese

BST applewood bacon, sour cream-chive slaw, fried green tomato

FoieBurger foie gras butter, seared foie gras, balsamic reduction