Archive for January, 2010

Weekend Specials, Jan 29th & 30th

Friday, January 29th, 2010

small bites, starters
Sashimi of Hawaiian Small Bill Marlin 11
grapefruit, cilantro, ponzu, arugula, rice wine vinaigrette , wasabi
Veal Sweetbreads & La Quercia Guanciale 11
wild mushroom risotto, candied fennel, port reduction
Solstice Charcuterie 12
American Coppa, Crispy Pork Belly,
Wild Boar-Cranberry Sausage, poached pear, caper mustard
Winter Spice Seared Duck Breast 9
pecan-cranberry chutney, zinfandel-thyme syrup,
gorgonzola stuffed kadota fig

entrees
Ginger-Lime Seared Hawaiian Marlin 23
five spice shrimp “ceviche”, toasted almond-soy vinaigrette,
jasmine rice, tempura fried asparagus
Solstice Grilled 18 oz. Prime Ribeye
or 12 oz. Angus New York Strip
28/23
portobello-rosemary jus, foie gras butter, balsamic-truffle reduction
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Herb-Roasted Garlic Grilled Swordfish 22
horseradish-black pepper aioli, candied pecan-arugula “salad”
pancetta stewed white beans, stewed winter greens

This Week’s Specials, Jan 25th – 28th

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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

section one
Smoked Sausage, White Bean & Kale Stew  6

crispy pork belly, cornbread gremolata
Petit Crab Cake & Arugula Salad  8
grapefruit, red onion, marinated feta, toasted almonds, rice wine vinaigrette
Cornmeal Fried Louisiana Frog Legs   7
green tomato-horseradish remoulade, blue cheese slaw
Pan Sautéed Laughing Bird Shrimp  9
roasted tomato pesto, leek-garlic confit, creamy polenta
Fried Oysters see regular menu
Caesar, Wedge or Mixed Green Salad

section two
Hoisin BBQ Glazed Lamb Tenderloin  19
five spice onion jam, wasabi mashed potatoes, ginger-almond sautéed green beans
Pecan Crusted Atlantic Salmon  18
cranberry mustard, apple-pecan relish, mashed yukon gold potatoes,  sautéed spinach
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken or Peppered Pork Tenderloin  16
pancetta creamed corn, bourbon-mustard bbq sauce, mashed yukon gold potatoes, stewed winter greens
Prosciutto Wrapped Monkfish  18
ricky’s bouillbaise, horseradish-black pepper aioli, pesto coulis

section three
Solstice Smores
Caramel Pecan Fudgecake
Turtle Cheesecake
Solstice PB&J

“Twist on Classics” House-Infused Cocktails
Old Fashioned black cherry infused Woodford Reserve  7
Manhattan black cherry infused Woodford Reserve 7
Solstice Bloody Mary bacon-9 veggie infused vodka 6
Singapore  Sling botanical gin infused vodka  6
Sidecar golden delicious apple infused brandy  6
Gin Rickey botanical gin infused vodka  6

Absolut Special Cocktail
Ruby Red-Basil Cocktail fresh squeezed ruby red juice, absolut ruby red, sc basil, simple syrup  7

This Weekend’s Specials

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

starters, small bites
Vegetable Potstickers  8
thai chile sauce, sweet black bean sauce, carrot-cilantro salad
Southern “Fritto Misto”  12
fried gulf oysters, charleston shrimp, frog legs,
green tomato-horseradish remoulade, herb gremolata
Roasted Red Pepper-Lobster Bisque  9
sautéed laughing bird shrimp, herb polenta “crouton”
Lemon-Herb Crab Cakes  11
marinated feta, cucumber tzatziki, olive salad

entrees
Prosciutto Wrapped Monkfish  21
portobello mushroom jus, roasted tomato pesto,
smoked mozzarella risotto cake, frizzled leeks
Coriander-Ginger  Seared Red Lane Snapper
or Carolina Wreckfish  21

ginger-lime butter, hoisin bbq sauce,
cilantro-carrot salad, jasmine rice
Rosemary-Lemon Grilled Lamb Tenderloin 22
cucumber tzatziki, marinated feta, olive salad,
greek-style raw fries, sautéed spinach
Au Poivre 12 oz. Certified Angus New York Strip
or 18 oz. Bone-In Prime Ribeye  24/28

brandy-peppercorn cream sauce, buttermilk fried onion rings,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus

weekend dessert special
Oreo Crusted German Chocolate Cake
oreo cream streusel, brown sugar roasted figs, whipped cream

Pig & Pinot Pairing  $22
Garlic-Herb brined 14 oz Berkshire Pork Chop
cabernet bordelaise, garlic-leek confit, foie gras butter,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus
paired with a glass of  Red Door Pinot Noir  07 Oregon

This Week’s Specials Jan. 18th – Jan. 21st

Monday, January 18th, 2010

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

section one
Vegetable Potstickers  8
thai chile sauce, sweet black bean sauce, carrot-cilantro salad
Pulled Pork & Green Tomato Bruschetta  8
bourbon mustard, fried green tomato
Crispy Fried Pork Belly 9
pancetta creamed corn, bourbon-mustard bbq sauce
Garlic-Herb Sauteed Laughing Bird Shrimp  9 roasted tomato-parmesan fondue, herb polenta “crouton”
Solstice Caesar Salad    Mixed Green Salad
Romaine “Wedge”       Soup of the Day

section two
Peppered Lamb Tenderloin  19
port wine-thyme marinated blue cheese, cranberry mustard, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Coriander Seared Snapper  18
ginger-lime butter, cilantro-carrot salad, thai chile-ginger sauce, jasmine rice
Lemon-Herb Crab Cakes  19
citrus-herb beurre blanc, artichoke-roasted red pepper salad, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
Mustard-Thyme Grilled Chicken or  Peppered Pork Tenderloin  17
blood orange steak sauce, caramelized peppers & onions, mashed yukon gold potatoes, tomato-herb sautéed green beans

section three

Turtle Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Pie
Chocolate Pecan Fudgecake
Solstice Smores

Pig & Pinot Pairing  $22
Garlic-Herb brined 14 oz Berkshire Pork Chop
cabernet bordelaise, garlic-leek confit, foie gras butter, mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus
paired with a glass of  Red Door Pinot Noir  07 Oregon

“Twist on Classics” House-Infused Cocktails
Old Fashioned black cherry infused Woodford Reserve  7
Manhattan black cherry infused Woodford Reserve 7
Solstice Bloody Mary bacon-9 veggie infused vodka 6
Singapore  Sling botanical gin infused vodka  6
Sidecar golden delicious apple infused brandy  6
Gin Rickey botanical gin infused vodka  6

This Weekend’s Specials

Friday, January 15th, 2010

small bites, starters

Vegetable Potstickers  9

thai chile sauce, sweet black bean sauce, carrot-cilantro salad
Greek-Style Veal “Sliders”  11
grilled pita, feta, olive salad, pesto cream, balsamic reduction
Citrus Poached Lobster & Seared Foie Gras 15
orange-soy broth, crispy wontons, carrot-cilantro salad
Tarragon Poached Lobster & Seared Foie Gras  15
warm sauternes broth, asparagus coins, herb polenta “crouton”

entrees


Smoked Chile Grilled Lamb Tenderloin  23

blood orange steak sauce, ginger-lime butter,
spiced sweet potato steak fries, tomato-herb stewed green beans
Crispy Seared Red Lane Snapper  22
angel hair pasta, laughing bird shrimp, artichokes, capers, tomatoes, basil cream, parmesan gremolata, roasted tomato pesto
Garlic-Herb brined 14 oz Berkshire Pork Chop 21
cabernet bordelaise, garlic-leek confit, foie gras butter,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus

“Restaurant Week” Specials

Monday, January 11th, 2010

$25 three-course, one item from each section
$30 four-course, two from section one, one from section two & three
individual prices are for A La Carte purchases

section one
-Lowcountry Chicken & Corn Chowder cornbread gremolata  6
-Fried Gulf Oysters cocktail sauce, horseradish aioli 10
-Ricky’s Bouillabaise saffron-tomato broth, tarragon-poached lobster, crispy wontons, horseradish aioli 7
-Beef Short Rib Fritters pancetta creamed corn, bourbon-mustard bbq sauce  8
-Solstice Caesar Salad see regular menu
-Mixed Green Salad see regular menu
-Romaine Wedge see regular menu

section two
-Peppered Pork Tenderloin or Mustard-Herb Grilled Chicken 18
bourbon-mustard bbq sauce, apple-pecan relish, smoked gouda-bacon mac & cheese, sautéed spinach
-Herb Panko Crusted Mahi-Mahi or Provencal Herb Seared Salmon 18
roasted red pepper-artichoke salad, citrus-herb beurre blanc, creamy polenta, sautéed asparagus
-Crispy Seared Red Snapper  18
angel hair pasta, roasted artichokes, capers, smoked salmon-herb cream sauce, roasted tomato pesto
-Chile Seared Flat Iron Steak  21   add $4 for 3/4 course
blood orange steak sauce, ginger-lime butter, spiced sweet potato steak fries, tomato-herb stewed green beans

section three
-Strawberry Shortcake
-Chocolate Pecan Fudgecake
-Sweet Potato Creme Brulee
-Peanut Butter Pie

This Weekend’s Specials

Friday, January 8th, 2010

small bites, starters
Artichoke-Crab Bisque & Petit Crab Cake  7
pesto cream, parmesan-herb gremolata
Veal Hanger Steak- Peppered Duck Skewer 11
cranberry mustard, sweet potato puree,
balsamic-truffle reduction
Crispy Fried Beef Short Rib Fritters  9
blue cheese mornay, roasted tomato pesto
Smoked Salmon Pizza  11
artichokes, feta, basil, red onion, horseradish-black pepper aioli

entrees
Solstice Frutti di Mare…Pan Sautéed Jumbo Scallops, Charleston Creek Shrimp, Lobster & Calamari  24
angel hair pasta, capers, herbs, parmesan gremolata,
tableside lobster-preserved lemon broth
Pan Sautéed Wild Striped Bass 23
leek-garlic confit, garden herb coulis, sage-parmesan polenta cake, pancetta creamed corn
Smoked Chile Rubbed 18 oz. Prime Bone-In Ribeye 17
blood orange-worcestershire steak sauce, roasted garlic-herb butter, spiced sweet potato steak fries, tomato-herb stewed green beans

dessert
Sweet Potato Crème Custard  9
brandied Kadota Figs, caramel sauce, candied pecans

Monday Night Comfort Food Specials

Monday, January 4th, 2010

small bites/snacks
Potato-Leek Bisque  5
herb crouton, horseradish cream
Pan Seared Lump Crab Cake  9
caper-dill tartar sauce, cornbread gremolata, marinated cucumber-pickled onion salad
Sesame Seared RARE Tuna  9
wasabi, soy, thai-chile ginger sauce, cilantro-carrot salad
Citrus Braised Artichokes  9
angel hair pasta, lobster-champagne cream sauce, parmesan

entrees
Solstice Fish & Chips 15
lemon-dill fried mahi-mahi, horseradish-basil cream, tarragon-orange gremolata, shoestring fries, marinated cucumber-pickled onion salad
Peppercorn Grilled Veal Hanger Steak 16
wild mushroom risotto, foie gras butter, roasted tomato pesto, sautéed spinach
Choice of Peppered Pork Tenderloin or Solstice Meatloaf  14
roasted tomato pesto, gorgonzola mornay, mashed yukon gold potatoes, tomato-herb stewed green beans

$24 Lamb & Wine Pairing
Herb-Panko Crusted Colorado Rack of Lamb
ginger-coriander honey, green apple-herb butter, gorgonzola creamed sweet potatoes, stewed green beans
paired with a glass of the Grimard 2007 Bordeaux Blend