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663 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070
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Dinner Menu
Bites
Pesto-Crusted Brie
$15.00
pesto-encrusted brie, water crackers, fresh berries
Avocado Tempura
$13.00
panko breaded avocado, raspberry-chipotle compote
Hummus Plate
$10.00
ground chick peas, olive oil, garlic, lemon & spices served with pita & fresh veggies
Patatas Bravas
$10.00
fried yukon gold potatoes, smoked paprika aioli, cilantro creme
Fried Artichokes
$12.00
artichoke, zucchini, onion, served with a lime aioli
Empanadas
$9.00
zucchini, pickled onions, garlic, goat cheese
Brussels Sprouts
$11.00
roasted brussels sprouts, bacon, balsamic glaze
Salads
Arugula Salad
$12.00
fresh arugula, goat cheese, seasonal fruit, lemon-poppy vinaigrette
Burrata Caprese
$14.00
burrata, charred tomato, pesto, balsamic glaze
Warm Chicken Salad
$14.00
grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, pine nuts, champagne dressing
Cyprus Salad
$13.00
tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, tzatziki, herbed vinaigrette
Canneloni Salad
$12.00
white beans, carmelized onions, mushrooms, shallots, lemon, herbs, hard-boiled egg, bread
Charcuterie & Cheese
Served with warm acme bread and paired accoutrements. Selections 3, 4, or 5: $17 | $21 | $25
Camembert
Welsh Cheddar
Vlaskaas Gouda
Humboldt Fog
P'tit Basque
Prosciutto
Sopressata
Finocchiona
Spicy Capicola
Chorizo
Tartines
Served on sliced acme ciabatta. Select 3 pieces | $14
Bruschetta
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, onion, red pepper
Fresh Fruit
fresh seasonal fruit, neufchatel, house-made jam, chopped nuts
Avocado
avocado, smoked paprika aioli, lime-marinated cucumber, red pepper flakes
Smoked Salmon
(+$1 each) smoked salmon, cucumber, capers, herbed cheese spread, red onion
Shrimp
(+$1 each) spiced shrimp, corn compote, scallions
Steak
(+$1 each) seared hangar steak, ground mustard drizzle, arugula, shaved bermuda onion
Frittatas
add side salad, fries, or patatas bravas +$3
Garden
$12.00
fresh veggies & herbs, parmesan
Cali
$12.00
artichoke, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese
Victoria
$13.00
smoked salmon, roasted red pepper, leeks
Aurora
$12.00
black forest ham, onions, peppers, welsh cheddar
Fungi
$14.00
wild mushrooms, olive, feta, pickled onions
Sandwiches & Sliders
all sandwiches are served with choice of fries, papas bravas, or side salad
Pesto Chicken
$14.00
grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella pesto, lettuce, tomato, acme focaccia
Classic Sliders
$12.00
ground beef, Cheddar, tomato, bibb lettuce, aioli
B-L-T-A
$14.00
applewood bacon, tomato, bibb lettuce, fresh avocado, aioli, acme focaccia
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
$12.00
panko-fried breast, buffalo sauce, tomato, lettuce, humboldt fog spread
Cyprus Pita
$13.00
tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta on a pita
Shrimp Salad Sliders
$15.00
shrimp, mayo, lemon, celery, arugula, bay spices
Croque Monsieur
$15.00
black forest ham, swiss cheese, butter, pan-grilled
Plates
Moules Frites
$19.00
sauteed green-lip mussels, wine, garlic, butter, served with fries
Fish Tacos
$17.00
beer-battered rockfish, tomatillo, cabbage, cilantro creme, corn tortillas
Bacon Mac & Cheese
$14.00
cavatapi pasta, cheese sauce, bacon, panko, lemon zest
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$18.00
panko breaded breast, orange horseradish sauce, served with brussels sprouts & bacon
Steak & Potatoes
$22.00
rosemary-rubbed hangar steak, roasted potatoes
Staples
Cheese Plate
With baguette slices, honeycomb, chutney, housemade jam, and toasted nuts: Marin French Brie; Vlaskaas Gouda; Humboldt Fog; P'tit Basque; Collier's Welsh Cheddar
- (3) $16.00
- (5) $23.00
Charcuterie
Create your own board from a selection of fine meats: Finocchiona; Spicy Capicola; Sopressata; Prosciutto San Daniele; Mortadella
- (3) $17.00
- (5) $25.00
Salads
Buratta Caprese
$12.00
Seared roma tomatoes, buratta, pesto, balsamic glaze
Arugula Salad
$10.00
Fresh arugula with carmelized butternut squash, goat cheese, and a lemon-poppy vinaigrette
The Wedge
$10.00
A quarter head of iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, and bacon with a creamy blue cheese dressing
Classic Caesar
$10.00
Romaine hearts, anchovy, parmesan, crostini, creamy Caesar dressing
Sandwiches & Sliders
Served with classic fries, papas bravas, arugula salad, or classic caesar salad
Cubano
$14.00
Capicola, pork belly, Swiss, cornichon. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Caesar Salad Side
Grilled Chicken
$13.00
Brie, lettuce, tomato, aioli. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Classic Caesar; Romaine hearts, anchovy, parmesan, crostini, creamy Caesar dressing
Muffaletta
$14.00
Mortadella, sopressata, provolone, tapenade. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Caesar Salad Side
Croque Monsieur
$11.00
Grilled Black Forest ham & Swiss. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Caesar Salad Side
Classic American Sliders
$11.00
Ground beef, cheddar, aioli, lettuce, tomato. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Caesar Salad Side
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
$13.00
Buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, Humboldt Fog. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Caesar Salad Side
Pork Belly Sliders
$15.00
Pork, bacon-onion jam, cheddar, lettuce. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Caesar Salad Side
Shittake Mushroom Slider
$15.00
Mushroom, eggplant, pepper, lettuce, provolone. Classic Fries Side; Papas Bravas Side; Arugula Salad Side; Caesar Salad Side
Breakfast Basics
Deconstructed Parfait
$12.00
greek yogurt, granola, seasonal fruit
French Toast
$13.00
pan-fried thick-cut texas toast soaked in sweet custard, berries, syrup, powdered sugar
Breakfast Sandwich Sliders
$14.00
a pair of mini sandwiches with fried egg, ham, cheddar, breakfast potatoes
Steak & Eggs
$15.00
grilled hangar steak, breakfast potatoes, two eggs any style
Eggs Benedict
$12.00
poached eggs, tomato, hollandaise on english muffins
- Prosciutto
- $4.00
- Bacon
- $2.00
- Smoked Salmon
- $4.00
Frittatas
add side salad, fries, or patatas bravas +$3
Garden
$12.00
fresh veggies & herbs, parmesan
Cali
$12.00
artichoke, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese
Victoria
$13.00
smoked salmon, roasted red pepper, leeks
Aurora
$12.00
black forest ham, onions, peppers, welsh cheddar
Fungi
$14.00
wild mushrooms, olive, feta, pickled onions
Bubbles
Bele Casel Prosecco Superiore, Veneto, Italy, NV
dry (by prosecco standards) with apple, pear, and a touch of citrus
- Glass $11.00
- Carafe $16.00
- Bottle $44.00
Francois Montand Brut Rose, Jura, France, NV
cherries, raspberries, and strawberries with just a touch of sweetness
- Glass $12.00
- Carafe $17.00
- Bottle $45.00
Mas Fi Cava Brut, Catalonia, Spain, NV
fun, flowery, and bright with refreshing minerality and medium bubbles
- Glass $9.00
- Carafe $14.00
- Bottle $33.00
Jaquart Mosaique, Champagne, France, NV
apple/pear flavors and a toasty finish featuring vanilla and caramel notes
- Glass $20.00
- Carafe $29.00
- Bottle $76.00
White & Rose
Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2014
tantalizing aromatics, great acidity, rich minerality, moderate sweetness
- Glass $15.00
- Carafe $22.00
- Bottle $59.00
Henri Bourgeois, Sancere, France, 2015
distinctive, flinty minerality, satisfying acidity, and subtle citrus fruit flavors
- Glass $18.00
- Carafe $26.00
- Bottle $72.00
Sileni Estates Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2016
passionfruit, kiwi, and other citrus fruit with a grassy, herbaceous finish
- Glass $11.00
- Carafe $16.00
- Bottle $39.00
Dominique Cornin, Macon-Chaintre, France, 2014
crisp, burgundian-style chardonnay with tree fruit flavors and a crisp finish
- Glass $15.00
- Carafe $22.00
- Bottle $58.00
Azul y Garanza Viura, Navarra, Spain, 2016
stone fruit, solid aromatics, with a petrol-like minerality and viscosity
- Glass $9.00
- Carafe $14.00
- Bottle $33.00
Hindsight Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2015
classic california-style with citrus, apple/pear and a creamy, oaky finish
- Glass $14.00
- Carafe $20.00
- Bottle $56.00
Kris Pinot Grigio, delle Venezie, Italy, 2016
citrus, apricot, and peach flavors with a medium body and soft finish
- Glass $9.00
- Carafe $14.00
- Bottle $32.00
Aerena Rose, San Francisco Bay, 2017
a bright, crisp, and slightly sweet blend of mourvedre and carignan
- Glass $12.00
- Carafe $17.00
- Bottle $44.00
Terredora di Paolo Rosaenovae, Irpinia doc Italy, 2017
a 100% aglianico rose with vibrant red fruit, good acidity, and a tart finish
- Glass $10.00
- Carafe $15.00
- Bottle $38.00
Aix Rose, Aix-en-Provence, France, 2016
classic provencal; red berry flavors; dry and clean with a crisp minerality
- Glass $12.00
- Carafe $17.00
- Bottle $46.00
Red
Broadley Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2015
soft red fruit, rose petals, dried leaves, and an enticing, delicate finish
- Glass $11.00
- Carafe $16.00
- Bottle $42.00
Michel Magnien, Coteaux Bourguignons, France, 2015
dried cherry and other red fruit, funky, earthy minerality, satisfying acid
- Glass $15.00
- Carafe $22.00
- Bottle $58.00
August West Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2014
red fruit up front and a finish bursting with clove, cocoa, cola, and licorice
- Glass $14.00
- Carafe $20.00
- Bottle $56.00
Vitiano Rosso Red Blend, Umbria IGP, Italy, 2014
super-tuscan style with cherry notes, subtle herbs, and balanced acid
- Glass $9.00
- Carafe $14.00
- Bottle $33.00
J. Baldwin Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, 2012
rich and juicy with blue and black fruit, full body, and subtle oak markers
- Glass $14.00
- Carafe $20.00
- Bottle $56.00
Son of a Son Red Blend, Paso Robles, 2013
medium body with both red and black fruit and a touch of spice
- Glass $12.00
- Carafe $17.00
- Bottle $45.00
Torbreck Woodcutter's Shirza, Barossa Valey, Australia, 2014
big, juicy, earthy; blackberry, spice, licorice, and coffee
- Glass $16.00
- Carafe $23.00
- Bottle $63.00
Chateau Carbonneau Sequoia, Bordeaux, France, 2014
nice balance of old world and new; fruity but earthy with solid tannins
- Glass $10.00
- Carafe $15.00
- Bottle $39.00
Zuccardi Serie a Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2015
bursting with blue, black, and red fruit and a finish including a hint of cocoa
- Glass $10.00
- Carafe $15.00
- Bottle $38.00
Vinum Cellars Insider Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2015
juicy dark fruit yet dry with vanilla, tobacco, and a great tannin structure
- Glass $12.00
- Carafe $17.00
- Bottle $47.00
Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2014
plum and fig, pepper, chocolate and cigar box... a real overachiever!
- Glass $17.00
- Carafe $25.00
- Bottle $68.00
Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2013
classic napa cab with black fruit, clay, baking spices, tobacco and vanilla
- Glass $22.00
- Carafe $32.00
- Bottle $88.00
Urban Legend Cellars Cheval D'acier, Napa Valley, 2014
intense but smooth blend rich fruit, hints of pepper, and great tannins
- Glass $16.00
- Carafe $23.00
- Bottle $62.00
Flight of Bubbles
$25
Bele Easel Prosseco, Veneto, Italy, NV
Francois Montand Brut Rose, Jura, France, NV
Jaquart Mosaique, Champagne, France, NV
World of Whites
$24
Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2014
Sileni Estates Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2016
Hindsight Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2015
Roses of Summer
$24
Aerena, San Francisco Bay, 2017
Terredora di Paolo, Irpinia doc, Italy, 2017
Aix, Aix-en-Provence, France, 2017
Journey To France
$25
Henri Bourgeois, Sancerre, France, 2015
Michel Magnien, Coteaux Bourguignons, France, 2015
Chateau Carbonneau, Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux, France, 2014
Perfect Pinots
$24
Broadley Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2015
Michel Magnien, Coteaux Bourguignons, France, 2015
August West Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2014
Breakout Blends
$25