Archive for October, 2009

Weekend Specials October 30th-31st

Friday, October 30th, 2009

small bites, starters
Thai Salmon Fritter  9.   ginger-carrot coulis, mandarin oranges, avocado, crispy wontons
Creamy Fennel Bisque  6.  blue crab, eggplant caponata
Pan Sautéed Black Mussels 11.  lime butter, lobster-curry broth, ginger aioli, citrus-cilantro salad
Coriander Seared Duck Breast  9.  apple-pear-gorgonzola “salad”, candied pecans,
pomegranate-honey syrup

section two

Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna  23.  roasted eggplant ratatouille, horseradish-basil cream,  herb coulis, goat cheese polenta

Pesto Crusted 10 oz. Organic Chicken Breast  18.  cucumber tzatziki, lemon-dill cous cous,
crispy garlic pita, sautéed spinach
Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut  23.  ricotta salata, fried capers, white balsamic reduction,
roasted red pepper-herb risotto, sautéed asparagus

Solstice Grilled 18 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye 27.  green peppercorn demi glace,
apple-pear-gorgonzola “salad”, port wine reduction, mashed yukon gold potatoes,  sautéed spinach

$30 Weekend Three-Course
one item from each section

section one
Fried Green Tomatoes…see regular menu
Creamy Fennel Bisque…see special above
Thai Salmon Fritter…see special above
any Salad from our regular menu

section two
Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi…see fish of day preparation
Pesto Crusted Chicken…see special above
Peppered Pork Tenderloin…see regular menu

section three
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake strawberries, whipped cream
Peanut Butter Pie  chocolate sauce, whipped cream
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake  strawberries, whipped cream

Weekly Specials, Oct. 27th – 29th

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Tonight’s Specials

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

section one
Seafood-Leek Chowder 6
smoked paprika rouille, citrus gremolata
Southern Pork “Bruschetta” 8
pulled pork, fried green tomato, wild berry bbq sauce, green onions
Prosciutto Caesar
see regular menu
Shrimp-Andouille Ravioli  9
smoked chile marinara, pesto aioli, marinated fennel salad
Herb Fried Calamari
see regular menu
Creamy Pumpkin Bisque  6
apple-pear “salad”, pumpkinseed oil
Romaine Wedge

see regular menu
Mixed Green Salad
see regular menu

section two
Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi “Picatta”  21
lemon-caper brown butter, marinated fennel salad, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus

Mustard-Thyme Grilled Organic Chicken Breast  18
roasted tomato-gorgonzola cream, tomatoes, asparagus, green peas, penne pasta, gremolata
Herb-Garlic Seared Salmon 19
classic ratatouille, herb coulis, parmesan, horseradish-basil cream, creamy polenta
Pepper Seared Pork Tenderloin 18
pomegranate-honey syrup, apple-pear “salad”, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach

section three
Banana-Caramel Parfait  7
white chocolate mousse
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake 7
strawberries, whipped cream
Peanut Butter Pie 7
oreo crust, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake  7
strawberries, whipped cream

Weekend Specials, Oct. 23-24th

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

small bites, starters
BBQ Pork Sliders  9
bbq pulled pork, applewood bacon, fried green tomato, grilled onion
Garam Masala Seared Duck Breast  11
candied pecan-orange pesto, grilled apples, pumpkinseed oil
Shrimp-Andouille Ravioli 11
smoked chile marinara, parmesan cream sauce, gremolata
Seafood-Leek-Potato Stew 9
seared jumbo scallop, basil-shallot pesto, gremolata

entrees
Citrus-Dill Seared Charleston Mahi Mahi  22
marinated feta tapenade, horseradish-herb cream, warm mediterranean veggie salad, roasted red pepper-caper cous cous

Char-Grilled 14 oz. Veal Chop  26
green apple-basil cream sauce, spiced cranberry conserve, port wine reduction, sautéed spinach, mashed yukon gold potatoes

Low Country Blackened Tripletail Grouper   23

seafood-leek-potato chowder, sausage-corn fritter, smoked paprika rouille

$30 Weekend Three-Course
first course
Seafood-Leek-Potato Stew
see specials above
Romaine Wedge
see regular menu
Mixed Green Salad
see regular menu
Prosciutto Caesar
see regular menu

second course

Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi
see fish of day preparation
Low Country Grilled Pork Tenderloin
green apple-basil cream sauce, cranberry compote, sautéed spinach, mashed yukon gold potatoes
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken
see regular menu

third course
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake 7
strawberries, whipped cream

White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake  7

strawberries, whipped cream

Peanut Butter Pie  7
chocolate sauce, whipped cream

This Week’s Specials, Oct. 20th – 22nd

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

This Week’s Specials
$25 3-course dinner choose one from each section
$30 4-course dinner choose two from section one, one from each section two & three

section one

Creole Fried Oysters & Seafood-Sausage Gumbo  8
jasmine rice, cilantro sour cream

Butternut Squash Bisque 6
candied pecan-orange pesto, nutmeg crème fraiche

Orange Smoked Salmon  8
horseradish cream, marinated feta cheese, mediterranean cous cous

Iceberg Wedge
see regular menu

Ham & Cheese Plate
see regular menu

section two

Blackened Mahi-Mahi  19
seafood-sausage gumbo, jasmine rice, cilantro sour cream, green onions

Chargrilled Pork Tenderloin 18
green apple-fennel relish, pomegranate-honey syrup, sautéed spinach, mashed yukon gold potatoes

Buttermilk Fried 10oz. Chicken Breast  17
prosciutto-black pepper gravy, sautéed spinach, mashed yukon gold potatoes

Cornmeal Dusted Alaskan Halibut  21
shrimp-green tomato “salad,”citrus beurre blanc, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus

Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak  19
parmesan mornay, caramelized onion-basil pesto,sautéed spinach, mashed yukon gold potatoes

section three

Honey Spiced Pear Galette  8
cranberry conserve, vanilla ice cream

Caramel Pecan Fudgecake 7
strawberries, whipped cream

Triple Chocolate Moussecake  7
strawberries, whipped cream

Bananakopita 7
vanilla ice cream, toasted coconut

Monday Comfort Food Specials, Oct. 19th

Monday, October 19th, 2009

small bites, starters

Seafood-Rabbit Sausage Gumbo  6
jasmine rice, cilantro sour cream

Butternut Squash Bisque 6

candied pecan-orange pesto, nutmeg crème fraiche

Pan Fried Organic Chicken Livers  6
roasted tomato-veal bordelaise, horseradish mustard

Pan Sautéed Veal Tortellini  8

parmesan-basil cream sauce, grape tomatoes, peas

entrees

Chicken Carbonara  14
mustard-thyme grilled chicken, penne pasta, parmesan cream sauce, green peas, grape tomatoes, applewood bacon

Italian Shrimp & “Grits” 15
white wine-garlic sautéed shrimp, creamy polenta, fresh herbs, prosciutto-black pepper gravy, marinated fennel salad

Country Fried Pork Tenderloin  15

prosciutto-black pepper gravy, balsamic reduction, sautéed spinach, mashed yukon gold potatoes

Solstice Patty Melt  14

ground beef tenderloin-ribeye burger, cheddar & jack cheese, grilled onions, shoestring fries, roasted tomato ketchup

Blackened Mahi-Mahi  15

seafood-sausage gumbo, jasmine rice, cilantro sour cream

Weekend Specials, Oct. 16th & 17th

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Weekend Specials

small bites, starters

Chicken-Corn Tortilla Soup  6
spiced wontons, cilantro sour cream
Grilled Rabbit-Veal Sausage 9
seared manchego, horseradish mustard, housemade sauerkraut, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, balsamic reduction
Buttermilk Fried Shrimp  11
fish camp tartar sauce, creamy herb slaw
Pan Sautéed Veal Tortellini  9
parmesan-basil cream sauce, prosciutto, grape tomatoes, peas

entrees

Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi  22
sweet corn coulis, apple-fennel “salad”, sautéed asparagus, roasted fennel-saffron risotto
Sumac-Pepper Seared Ashley Farms Duck Breast  21
spiced cranberry conserve, pomegranate syrup, sweet potato puree, sautéed spinach
Pesto Seared Halibut  24
roasted red pepper-caper couscous, roasted tomato tapenade, herb coulis, balsamic-herb marinated feta, pan sautéed squash & zucchini
Porcini-Herb Grilled 14 oz. Veal Chop  26.
foie gras butter, roasted tomato bordelaise, mashed  yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus

$30 Weekend Three-Course
choose one item per course

first
Chicken-Corn Tortilla Soup
same as above
Fried Green Tomatoes
see regular menu
Rabbit-Veal Sausage

same as above
Or Choose Any of Our Salads

second
Fish of the Day see regular menu
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
sweet corn coulis, apple-fennel salad, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken
see regular menu
Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin
see regular menu

third
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake
berries, chocolate sauce
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake

berries, whipped cream
Honey Spiced Pear Galette
cranberry conserve, whipped cream

Weekly Specials, Oct. 13th – 15th

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

This Week’s Specials

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

section one
Southwest Chicken-Corn Tortilla Soup  6
spiced wontons, cilantro sour cream
Panko-Herb Fried Eggplant Parmesan  7
chile marinara, parmesan, balsamic reduction
Peppered Duck Breast  & Fried Quail Legs 9.
roasted tomato bordelaise, horseradish mustard
Veal Tortellini  9
braised veal, grape tomatoes, green peas, truffle cream
Herb Fried Calamari
see regular menu
or choose any Salad
from our regular menu

section two
Cornmeal Fried Triggerfish 18
dill-caper tartar sauce, lobster relish, creamy polenta, herb cole slaw
Brown Sugar-Thyme Grilled Pork Tenderloin  18
dried apricot chutney, pomegranate-honey syrup,mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Citrus Seared Sea Scallops 19
roasted red pepper-caper couscous, balsamic grilled fennel-feta “salad”, mint-cucumber tzatziki, preserved lemon sautéed spinach
Char-Grilled Chopped Steak 17
foie gras butter, roasted tomato bordelaise, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus
Roasted Chicken
see regular menu

section three
Honey-Spiced Pear Galette 8
cranberry conserve, vanilla ice cream, caramel
Bananakopita  8
whipped cream, caramel
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake 7
strawberries, whipped cream
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake 7
strawberries, chocolate sauce

Monday Comfort Food Specials, Oct. 12th

Monday, October 12th, 2009

small bites, starters
Southwest Chicken-Corn Tortilla Soup  6
spiced wontons, cilantro sour cream
Panko-Herb Fried Eggplant Parmesan  7
chile marinara, parmesan, balsamic reduction
Fried Chicken Livers  7
roasted tomato bordelaise, horseradish mustard
Pepper-Nutmeg Seared Duck Breast  9
wild berry bbq, fresh herb cole slaw
Lobster Turnovers 9  (limited supply)
puff pastry, peas, carrots, citrus beurre blanc, marinated fennel salad

entrees
Cornmeal Fried Boston Cod 16
dill-caper tartar sauce, lobster relish, creamy polenta, herb cole slaw
Brown Sugar-Thyme Grilled Pork Tenderloin  16
dried apricot chutney, pomegranate-honey syrup,mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Solstice Grilled Chopped Steak 15
foie gras butter, roasted tomato bordelaise, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed asparagus
Blackened Triggerfish “Carpetbagger” 17
citrus beurre blanc, fried oysters, creamy polenta, herb cole slaw

desserts
Honey-Spiced Pear Tart  8
cranberry conserve, vanilla ice cream, caramel
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake 7
strawberries, chocolate sauce
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake 7
strawberries, whipped cream
White Chocolate-Macademia Cheesecake 7
strawberries, chocolate sauce

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Weekend Specials

small bites, starters

Seafood-Corn Bouillabaise 7.herb fried calamari, pesto aioli
Basil-Black Pepper Gnocchi 11. braised veal, grape tomato, peas, truffle butter, parmesan
Solstice Mixed Grill 12. balsamic-red wine grilled quail,rabbit-veal–dijon sausage,garden herb creamed corn,port wine reduction
Lobster Turnover 11. puff pastry, peas, carrots,lobster-fennel cream,roasted red pepper-basil tapenade

entrees
Lemon-Dill Roasted Mahi-Mahi
22. smoked salmon-citrus beurre blanc, marinated fennel salad,creamy polenta,sautéed asparagus
Spice Grilled Duck Breast 21. foie gras-apple sauté, pomegranate-honey syrup, mashed yukon gold potatoes,sautéed spinach
Mustard-Sherry brined Veal Chop 12 oz. cut  $26; 20 oz.double-bone cut  $34
wild mushroom cream sauce, balsamic reduction, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus
Pan Sautéed Triggerfish 22. roasted red pepper-basil tapenade,sweet corn coulis, sautéed spinach,lemon-caper risotto

$30 Weekend Three Course
choose one from each section

section one
Seafood-Corn Bouillabaise
herb fried calamari, pesto aioli
Fried Green Tomatoes manchego, proscuitto, pesto aioli, mixed greens
or Any of our Salads

section two
Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi
dried apricot chutney, almond-citrus beurre blanc, creamy polenta, sauteed asparagus
Pepper Grilled Pork Tenderloin wild berry BBQ sauce, brown sugar grilled apples, smoked gouda-bacon mac’n'cheese, sauteed spinach
Roasted Wil-Moore Farm Chickenfried chicken livers, rosemary jus, sweet corn coulis, gremolata, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sauteed spinach
Pan Sautéed Triggerfish red pepper-basil tapenade, sweet corn coulis, grits, sautéed spinach

section three
White Chocolate-Macademia Nut Cheesecake

strawberries, chocolate sauce
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake
strawberries, whipped cream
Bananakopita
whipped cream, caramel sauce

Weekly Specials, Oct. 6-8th

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

This Week’s Specials

$25 three-course
one item from each section
$30 Four-course
two from section one, one from sections two and three

section one
Minestrone Beef Soup 6.
veggie-beef soup, penne rings, ricotta salata
Veal Tortellini Pomodoro 9.
smoked chile marinara, crispy prosciutto, basil chiffonade, shaved parmesan
Sausage-Mushroom stuffed Manchester Farms Quail 9.
port wine reduction, creamy polenta
Lobster Turnover 8.
puff pastry, peas, carrots, lobster-fennel cream
Iceberg Wedge or Mixed Green Salad or Prosciutto Caesar
see regular menu

section two
Herb Seared Mahi-Mahi 19.
lobster-fennel cream, smoked salmon-dill “salad”, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
Five Spice Grilled Flat Iron Steak 21.
bell honey-orange glaze, almond-citrus pesto, mashed yukon gold potatoes, ginger sautéed spinach

“Everything” Seared Salmon 19.

seafood-sweet corn bouillabaisse, middleneck clams, pesto aioli, marinated fennel
Chicken Tetrazzini 16.
roasted chicken, egg noodles, peas, carrots, parsley gremolata, parmesan breadcrumbs
Beef Tenderloin Meatloaf 16.
tomato-veal bordelaise, fried onion rings, blue cheese, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus

section three
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake 7.
strawberries, chocolate sauce
Sorbet Duo 7.
mango & raspberry, prosecco, strawberry-mint “tartare
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake 7.
strawberries, whipped cream
Bananakopita 7.
whipped cream, caramel sauce

THIS WEEK’S
Entrée & Wine Pairing Special
Nutmeg-Peppercorn Seared Maple Farms Duck Breast
wild berry bbq sauce, brown sugar candied apples, mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach
paired with…
Lioco “Indica” Red Blend
Old Vine Carignane & Grenache
ONLY $20!