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Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd St
Long Beach, CA 90814
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Starters
Baked-Every-Morning Basket of Scones
$5.95
served w/ house made lemon curd (limited availability)
Small Batch Granola
$6.95
(actually baked here in our ovens) w/ European style yogurt
Breakfast Polenta
$6.95
with fresh seasonal berries and cream
Breakfast Bruschetta
$5.95
broiled baguette slices slathered with creamy mascarpone & topped with fresh seasonal berries
Savories
Chicken Apple Sausage Scramble
$10.00
Aidell's gourmet sausage, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack cheese & Polenta potatoes w/ sliced baguette
The Classic
$6.00
2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices of Applewood Bacon, Polenta potatoes & sliced baguette
Slow Roasted Pork Scramble
$11.00
With Apple Brandy Sauce
Tofu Scramble
$9.00
With sesame oil and soy sauce
Vegetarian Scramble
$8.00
Balsamic greens, pesto and fresh Mozzarella
Healthy Start
$10.00
Broiled Atlantic Salmon, Scrambled Eggs and Brown Rice
Daily Scrambles
all served with our signature Potato Polenta & Sliced Baguette
Smoked Wild Salmon and Caramelized Onion
$10.00Applewood Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Scramble
$7.00Mushroom, Spinach and Monterey Jack Scramble
$8.00Goat Cheese and Mushroom Scramble
$9.00Chicken, Cheddar and Roasted Scallions
$8.00Sweet
Broiled San Francisco Stuffed Toast
$9.00
Have you ever tried French toast stuffed with creamy Mascarpone and Crème Fraiche? We love it. It's French Toast like you've never had it before. Not only is it beautiful to view but you're stomach will click its heels with glee. We broil instead of frying it-which gives the flavor a deeper dimension. You have your choice of custom tailored toppings: Fresh Seasonal Berries and Whipped Cream
Caramelized Apples in Brandy Butter
$8.00Peanut Butter, Triple Chocolate, Banana & Cherry Jam
$10.00
Limited availability
Sides
Slices of Applewood Bacon
- (2) $3.00
Generous Link of Aidell's Gourmet Chicken Apple Sausage
- (1) $3.00
Bowl of Potato Polenta
$3.00Cup of Brown rice
$2.00Scrambled Eggs
- (2) $3.00
Salads
Smith Apple Salad
$10.00
This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The apples strike a high note, luscious and crisp. They are accompanied by crunchy and sweet candied walnuts. The capper is chunks of Gorgonzola cheese. This medley comes together on a bed of baby greens and our house balsamic dressing
- Add Chicken
- $2.00
BLT Salad
$11.00
Piles of Applewood Smoked bacon mixed with fresh and roasted tomatoes, baby greens and lively citrus aioli. Served with baguette toast points
Sonoma Salad
$11.00
Herbed Goat Cheese toast points are perched atop baby greens. Ripe tomatoes join baby greens, slivered almonds and fresh blueberries to complete the party. This is a goat cheese lover's salad
- Add Chicken
- $2.00
Kyoto Salad
$10.00
Marinated Firm Tofu, Shaved Bonito Fish dressed with Ginger Dressing and topped with fresh tomatoes and baby greens
Sandwiches
Smoked Wild Salmon
$11.00
Layers of thinly sliced salmon, fresh dill, avocado cream, baby greens and slivered red onions served on a fresh, crispy baguette. Comes with soup or salad
Black Forest Ham and Swiss
$9.00
Melted Swiss and slices of Black Forest Ham with whole grain mustard and roasted tomatoes. Served with soup or salad
Hand Carved Turkey Sandwich
$10.00
Roast Turkey, herbed cream cheese, cranberry sauce and sliced red onions served on a fresh and crispy baguette. Comes w/ soup or house salad
Starling BL Roasted-T
$9.00
Our version with roasted tomatoes served on a fresh baguette w/ soup or house salad
Dessert
Starling Mixed Berry Shortcake
$4.95
with real whipped cream
Dutch Apple Crisp
$4.95
with Crème Anglais
Home-Made S'more
$5.95Starling Beers
Bruegel Amber Ale
$7.00
Named after the 16th century painter, Peter Bruegel, from today's Netherlands (bottle artwork taken from his "Peasant's Dance" painting.) This beer is soft, medium bodied, slightly bitter amber ale brewed with Dutch Barley and German Hops. (food pairings: Meats, Salads, Fish)
Bavik Pilsner
$4.00
Named best Belgian beer in the 2005 publication of the Belgian national non-profit consumer organization "Test-Aankoop." Very light, fine white head and low carbonation. It's an easy drinking beer and goes with most everything on a menu
Cherish Kriek Lambic
$7.00
a well balanced fruity beer; the right balance of sour & sweet. Only a slight cherry aroma with a subtle cherry finish. Goes great with spicy dishes and, of course, desserts
Gulden Draak
$5.00
a dark brown triple ale (triple fermentation). Full body, creamy head and balances a natural malt toffee-like sweetness with mellow hoppy accents. Also known as a Barley Wine. This will go with many different salads, fruit dishes and chocolate
Petrus Blond Ale
$5.00
brewed with pure spring water. It is medium bodied, soft, malty and hoppy
St. Sebastian Golden Ale
$11.00
a very special beer and big enough to share
Fat Tire
$4.00
You know it well
Celebrating
Bannister Pinot Noir 2003 (Russian River Valley)
Sadly, this wine will never be made again and we proud to be offering this wine. The Bannister family has closed up shop and now it is our duty to honor their legacy. So raise a glass. It's light and soft with a tad of spice
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $45.00
Hugel Gewurztraminer 2004 (Alsace, France)
Floral and fruity. Clean and dry. Soft and gentle
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $40.00
Relaxing
Georges Duboeuf Syrah Rose
A light, fruity Rose table wine. Very versatile with all our dishes
- Glass $5.00
- Bottle $18.00
Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2005 (France)
100% Chardonnay. Tastes of vanilla, hazelnut and toast
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $22.00
Massaging Your Palate
Cuvaison Chardonnay 2004 (Napa Valley)
A velvety Chardonnay with flavors of peach, spice and tropical fruit
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2005 (France)
100% Sauvignon grapes at their best; grown in soils made of 50% limestone, 30% chalky clay and 20% flint. Light and dry with floral and citrus
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $41.00
Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel 2005 (Paso Robles)
A fantastic rich, full bodied, spicy Zin
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $35.00
A Kiss on the Cheek
RH Philips Toasted Head Viognier 2005 (California)
A floral, dry white - this wine compliments salads, spicy dishes, tomatoes, poultry and fish
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $26.00
Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2004 (Sonoma County)
Medium to full bodied with scents of cinnamon. Soft, round, spicy and jammy with overtones of plums and blueberries
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $30.00
Sea & River
Ginormous Shrimp
$6.50
A truly large shrimp, almost the size of a baby lobster! Served grilled on a skewer with a white pepper/yuzu dip.
Smoked Salmon Crostini
$5.00
2 smoked salmon toast points with herbed cream cheese, roma tomatoes, capers and dill.
Blue Crabcake
$8.00
Our signature crabcake served with lemon aioli and baby greens.
Scallop Shooters
$6.00
Sashimi grade scallops served on the half shell with seaweed salad and ponzu.
Nibbly Bits
Marcona Almonds
$4.00
A special variety of almond tossed with olive oil, fresh rosemary and himalayan pink salt.
Firey Edamame
$4.00
Seasoned with chili oil, chili flakes and sea salt. (ask for spicy or super spicy)
Prosciutto & Cantaloupe
$5.00
Fresh sliced cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto and drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Guiness Battered Onion Rings
$5.50
Crispy and savory fresh slices of onion beer battered and fried to crispy goodness. Served with our own ranch sauce and spicy ketchup.
Applewood Bacon
Bacon Mac & Cheese
$6.00
Whole wheat penne with a bacon cheese sauce and topped with our applewood bacon crumbles.
Blt Salad
$7.00
Roasted applewood smoked bacon served with baby greens, roma tomatoes, aioli and our house balsamic dressing.
Applewood Bacon Sundae
$7.50
Crumbled bacon over rich vanilla gelato & drowned in our house made salted caramel sauce.
Chocolate Dipped Bacon
$4.00
A strip of roasted applewood bacon dipped in rich, dark chocolate. Like a chocolate covered pretzel, only it's bacon.
Land
Pot Roast Slider
$5.00
Our house slow roasted pot roast on a small cut of french baguette, a dollop of polenta potatoes and beef gravy.
Cuban Pork Press
$6.00
Grill pressed pork on toasted baguette with caramelized onions, melted swiss and capers.
Fried Buttermilk Chicken & Biscuit
$6.00
Crispy and slightly spicy on christina's hand made buttermilk biscuit and topped with country gravy.
Chicken Apple Sausage Roll
$5.00
Our popular chicken sausage rolled in puff pastry & served with whole grain mustard.
Cheese
Fresh Burrata
$5.00
Melt in your mouth burrata with heirloom tomatoes, garden basil and our balsamic reduction.
Brie & Proscuitto Melt
$6.00
Melted Brie with Wine Poached Pear Slices and Onion Jam.
Danish Blue Cheese Salad
$6.50
Crumbled danish blue with baby greens, Smith apple salad slices and pecans served with our house balsamic dressing.
Goat Cheese Turnover
$5.00
Melted goat cheese folded in puff pastry with sweet onion jam. Served on a tiny bed of arugula and drizzled caramel balsamic.
Assorted Cheese Plate
$10.00
Daily selection served with premium nuts, house fruit chutney and toast points.
Veggies
Spaghetti Squash Pancake
$4.00
Roasted then sauteed. Then seasoned w parmesan & caramelized onions. Topped with fresh chive sour cream.
Lentil & Walnut Hummus
$4.00
A perfectly balanced mix of roasted and ground walnuts along with seasoned pureed lentils. Served with toast points.
vegan
Honey Heirloom Carrots
$4.00
Rainbow colored carrots sauteed with honey, olive oil and toasted sesame seeds.
Potatoes with Mustard Cream
$4.00
Roasted and quartered yukies covered in a very traditional french mustard cream sauce.
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
$4.00
No explanation needed.
Breakfast for Dinner
Stuffed French Toast
With fresh berries and whipped cream. (how could we not put this on the menu?!)
- Half $7.00
- Full $12.00
Entrees
Yankee Pot Roast
$18.95
12 hour+ braised chuck roast in red wine and fresh herbs. Served with yukon gold mashed potatoes and roasted rainbow carrots.
Starling Crab Cakes
$20.95
Hand formed blue crabcakes with lemon aioli, yukon gold mashed potatoes and rainbow carrots.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad
$14.95
Buttermilk bathed chicken breast strips battered and fried. Served over fresh baby greens and topped with chopped tomatoes, pecans and house ranch dressing.
Endings
Flourless Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake
$8.00
Like biting into fluffy, dark chocolate clouds with a little himalayan pink salt for good measure. It's stunningly good.
Pear and Lavender Tart
$7.00
The fragrant lavender is balanced by the sweet, clean flavor of pear and brought together with a vanilla mascarpone filling atop puff pastry.
Starling Scone Pudding
$7.00
Our buttery scones soaked in vanilla creme anglais- baked and served hot. It transforms into something that makes you do the yummy dance. Or at least I have seen it happen on many occasions.
Smith Apple Crisp a LA Mode
$7.00
Granny Smith apples sauteed in brandy butter and then topped with oats, brown sugar and butter. Served hot and topped with ice cream. Done and done.
Fruit Martini
$7.00
Fresh berries of the season drizzled in a brandy creme anglais and topped with whipped cream.