Archive for May, 2010

This Weekend’s Specials, May 28-29

Friday, May 28th, 2010

small bites, starters
Fried Chicken Liver “Sliders”
wil-moore farms chicken livers, smoked cheddar,
tasso gravy, sweet potato fingerling “fries”  11
Sumac-Juniper House-Cured Salmon
pickled zucchini, sweet mango-sugar snap pea “salad”,
sherry syrup, lemon crème fraiche  9
Tempura Fried Big Eye Tuna Roll
soy glaze, sriracha, avocado,
sweet mango-sugar snap pea “salad”  13
Edisto Island Onion-Bulgarian Feta Tarts
roasted red pepper-feta coulis,
local pea tendril salad, lemon crème fraiche  9
Seared Terrine of Manchester Farms Quail
& Hudson Valley Foie Gras

pickled zucchini, blueberry compote,
balsamic mustard  9

entrees
Rosemary Garlic Seared
Breast of Sumter Squab

truffle-veal jus, cippolini onion relish,
wild mushroom-green pea risotto, shaved parmesan  22
Three Pepper Crusted
Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna

spiced mango-lobster salad,
sweet & spicy lobster broth, toasted almond rice pilaf,
teriyaki buttered snow peas   24
Solstice Grilled White Marble Farms
14 oz. Veal Chop

aged white cheddar, shaved prosciutto,
truffle-veal jus, cippolini onion relish,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus   26
Pan Seared Red Grouper
low country seafood chowder, local herb remoulade,
lemon-pepper fried green tomatoes  21

This Week’s 3 & 4 Course Menus

Monday, May 24th, 2010

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

section one
Shrimp & Seafood Bouillabaise
lobster relish, olive oil croutons, herb pesto  5
Local Vegetable Soup
bbq short rib-Goat Cheese “bruschetta”,
horseradish aioli  5
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”
five oysters, parmesan creamed spinach,
crispy prosciutto, herb breadcrumbs  11
Chile Seared Rare Yellowfin Tuna
mango salsa, orange-soy syrup, sriracha  11
Caw Caw Creek Farms Pork Belly Eggrolls
sesame-lime cole slaw, ginger mustard   9
or choose any salad from our regular menu

section two
Pan Seared SC Mahi-Mahi
herb pesto, lobster-artichoke relish,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed asparagus  19
Ginger & Sweet Chile brined 14 oz.
White Marble Farms Pork Chop

green onion-teriyaki butter, blood orange steak sauce,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sesame-lime slaw   19
Solstice Grilled Angus Ribeye
($4 upcharge as part of 3 / 4 course)

green peppercorn-mushroom bordelaise,
peppercorn goat cheese,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach   23
Citrus Seared Albacore Tuna
grilled pineapple-sweet pepper relish,
blood orange steak sauce,
almond rice pilaf, sesame sautéed snow peas  19
Buttermilk Fried Chicken same as regular menu

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Turtle Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Gelato-Chocolate “Bomb”
Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This Weekend’s Specials, May 21-22

Friday, May 21st, 2010

small bites, starters
Sashimi Duo
spicy tartare of albacore, lime granita, sweet chile aioli
seared albacore, mango salsa , orange syrup  14
Caw Caw Creek Farms Pork Belly Eggrolls
sweet pepper-pineapple relish, ginger mustard   9
Hydroponic Bibb Lettuce &
City Roots Sweet Watercress Salad

dill pickle 1000 island, chopped egg, blue cheese,
applewood bacon, grape tomatoes  8
House-Ground Beef Tenderloin Sliders
Solstice Mac
housemade 1000 island, smoked cheddar
Manchester Farms Style
fried quail egg, crispy prosciutto, horseradish aioli
served with shoestring fries 12

entrees
Ginger & Sweet Chile brined 14 oz.
White Marble Farms Pork Chop

green onion-teriyaki butter, blood orange steak sauce,
five spice steak fries, sesame slaw   22
Citrus Seared Hawaiian Albacore Tuna
chargrilled sweet pepper-pineapple relish,
cilantro-lime chimmichurri, almond rice pilaf,
Cowasee farms sugar snap peas   25
Pan Seared SC Mahi-Mahi
shrimp & fish bouillabaisse, artichoke-lobster relish,
roasted garlic croutons, herb pesto   22
Solstice Grilled Bone-In Angus Ribeye
or 14 oz. Angus Ribeye

green peppercorn demi glace,
peppercorn crusted split creek farms goat cheese,
creamy yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus  28/24

On the Side
Local Fried Okra w/ roasted tomato ketchup  4
Pan Sautéed Cowasee Farms Sugar Snap Peas
w/garlic, lemon & butter   4

This Week’s 3 & 4 Course Menus, May 17-20

Monday, May 17th, 2010

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

section one
Seafood-Tomato Bisque
lobster relish, lemon crème fraiche  6
Caramelized Vidalia Onion Soup
manchego crouton, crispy prosciutto  5
Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab
orange-soy syrup, pickled cucumber salad  12
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”
five oysters, parmesan creamed spinach,
crispy prosciutto, herb breadcrumbs  11
Halibut & Shrimp Ceviche
avacado mousse, mango salsa,
cilantro-lime chimmichurri, wonton chips  9
Tasso Ham – Sweet Corn stuffed
Manchester Farms Quail

bourbon-mustard bbq sauce,
smoked chile creamed corn  8
or choose any salad from our regular menu

section two
Crab Crusted Red Drum or
Buttermilk Fried Soft Shell Crabs

citrus-dill beurre blanc, lobster-artichoke relish,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed asparagus  22
Blackened Prime Sirloin & Fried Oysters
smoked chile creamed corn,
buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach  19
Braised Short Rib Pasta same as regular menu
Buttermilk Fried Chicken same as regular menu

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
chocolate mocha mousse cake
lemon-raspberry cake      Vanilla Crème Brulee

This Weekend’s Specials, May 14 & 15

Friday, May 14th, 2010

small bites, starters
Seafood-Tomato Bisque
lobster-artichoke relish, lemon crème fraiche  6
Crispy Fried Soft Shell Crab
herb pesto, roasted red pepper-caper salsa  12
Tasso Ham – Sweet Corn stuffed Manchester Farms Quail
vidalia onion confit, candied bacon, creamy grits  9
Torched Beef Tataki
strawberry-ginger jam, orange-soy syrup,
snow pea “kim chee”  9

entrees
Blackened C.A.B Flat Iron Steak
bourbon-mustard bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, pickled cucumber salad 21
Crab Crusted Red Drum
citrus-dill beurre blanc, lobster-artichoke relish,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed asparagus  22
Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crabs
orange-soy syrup, mango salsa, pork fried rice,
sesame sautéed snow peas  24
Solstice Grilled 18 oz. Bone-In Ribeye
wild mushroom bordelaise, foie gras butter,
balsamic-truffle reduction,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach   27

On the Side
Hash Brown-Bacon Potato Cake w/tasso gravy  4
Goat Cheese smashed Beets w/balsamic reduction  4

Special Dessert
Chocolate-Mocha Mousse Torte
berries, whipped cream, chocolate shell  7

This Week’s 3 & 4 Course Menus

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

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

section one
Seafood-Corn Chowder w/ Fried Oysters
tabasco oil, herb pesto  6
Panko Fried Soft Shell Crab
$3 upcharge as part of 3/4 course
red pepper-caper salsa, orange-dill vinaigrette  12
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”
five oysters, parmesan creamed spinach,
crispy prosciutto, herb breadcrumbs  11
Pesto Grilled Vegetable Salad
squash, zucchini, asparagus, shaved fennel,
mixed greens, goat cheese, bagel croutons,
sherry vinaigrette  8
Sesame-Soy braised-then-Fried Pork Belly
caw caw creek farms pork belly,
five spice grilled pineapple, blood orange steak sauce  9
Tasso-Corn stuffed Manchester Farms Quail
vidalia onion confit, candied bacon, creamy grits  9
Crab Cake “Benedict” lemon-chive hollandaise, crispy prosciutto,     grilled English muffin  11
or choose any salad from our regular menu

section two
Italian Herb Seared Wild Salmon
rosemary-balsamic feta, grilled fennel demi glace,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed spinach  18
Solstice Grilled Prime Sirloin Steak
foie gras butter, wild mushroom bordelaise,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach  19
Panko Fried or Pan Sautéed
Outer Banks Soft Shell Crabs
$6 upcharge as part of 3 / 4 course
roasted red pepper-caper salsa, orange-dill vinaigrette,
creamy logan-turnpike grits, sautéed asparagus   24
“Texas” brined 14 oz. Pork Chop
white marble farms pork chop, orange steak sauce,
mango salsa, sweet potato fries, sautéed asparagus  21
Pan Seared Halibut same as regular menu
Buttermilk Fried Chicken same as regular menu
Solstice Grilled 18 oz. Bone-In Ribeye
$10 upcharge as 3 / 4 course
grilled fennel-veal demi glace, blue cheese butter,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus   28

section three
Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake        Sorbet Duo
Strawberry Shortcake      Vanilla Crème Brulee

On the Side
Hash Brown-Bacon Potato Cake w/tasso gravy  4
Goat Cheese smashed Beets w/balsamic reduction  4

$5 Cocktail Specials
Cantaloupe Mojito house infused cantaloupe-mint rum, mojito syrup, cantaloupe juice
Pineapple Margarita pineapple infused tequila,
agave nectar, fruit juices

LUNCH AT SOLSTICE IS BACK!
LUNCH IS SERVED EVERY TUESDAY-FRIDAY FROM 11:30-2:00

This Weekend’s Specials, May 7th-8th

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

small bites, starters
Watermelon Gazpacho  6
crab-mango tostada, cilantro sour cream
Tasso-Corn stuffed Manchester Farms Quail  11
oyster-sausage gumbo, white rice, green onion sour cream
Smoked Sausage-Potato Chowder  6
fried caw caw creek farms pork belly, caramelized fennel
Panko Fried Calamari Fries &
Spring Vegetable “Frito Misto  11

yellow squash, zucchini, lemon, herb pesto, roasted tomato ketchup

entrees
Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crabs  26
mango salsa, coconut-curry broth,
toasted almond-ginger rice pilaf, sesame-soy sautéed snow peas
Texas brined 14 oz. White Marble Farms Pork Chop  22
cumin-coriander grilled pineapple, blood orange steak sauce,       sweet potato waffle fries, grilled asparagus
Your choice of
Peppercorn Crusted Bone-In 18 oz. Angus Ribeye or
8 oz. Worcestershire-Orange Grilled Prime Sirloin   29/23

gorgonzola-green apple “salad”, red wine reduction,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Citrus Herb Seared Halibut  24
pappardelle pasta, goat cheese cream sauce,
spring vegetables, herb pesto, gremolata

Special Sides to share

Goat Cheese Smashed Beets balsamic-truffle reduction 4

dessert specials
Apple-Ginger Wontons  8
rosemary-goat cheese ice cream
Wild Berry Springrolls  8
dried mango chutney

This Week’s 3 & 4 Course Menu

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

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

section one
Creamy Potato Bisque  5
split creek farms goat cheese, truffle oil, chives
Almond Fried Brie 9
dried mango chutney, local strawberry jam, water table crackers
Baked Oysters “Solsticefeller”  8
four oysters on the half shell, parmesan creamed spinach,
crispy prosciutto, herb breadcrumbs
Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab  12
($3 upcharge as part of 3/4 course menu)
roasted red pepper-caper salsa, tri-color cous cous, herb vinaigrette
Prosciutto wrapped Canteloupe  7
mixed green salad, herb vinaigrette, almond cookie, amaretto syrup
Peacock Cove & Watch Hill Oysters on the Half Shell  10
five oysters, mignonette, cocktail sauce
Mixed Green Salad, Romaine Wedge, Caesar Salad
or Low Country Seafood-Roasted Corn Chowder

section two
Caribbean Fried or Pan Sautéed Soft Shell Crabs  24
($6 upcharge as part of 3/4 course menu)
mango salsa,  lime-jalapeno beurre blanc,
toasted almond rice pilaf, sesame-soy sautéed snow peas
Panko-Herb Fried Yellow Squash  13
spring vegetable sauté’,  torched bellavitano cheese,
herb pesto,  fennel pollen
Pepper Seared Sea Scallops  19
roasted red pepper-caper salsa, goat cheese smashed beets,
balsamic-truffle reduction, sautéed spinach
Honey-Worcestershire Grilled Pork Tenderloin 17
green apple-vidalia onion chutney, brown sugar candied bacon,
mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed spinach
Blackened Triggerfish  18
crawfish-oyster gumbo, white rice, green onion sour cream

section three
Apple-Ginger Wontons       Caramel-Pecan Fudgecake
Turtle Cheesecake         Sorbet Duo