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Tapas Specials

Spanish Shrimp	$5.00
Spanish spiced and seared jumbo shrimp with lemon aiolo.
Seared Sea Scallops	$7.00
With white balsamic syrup, red pepper oil and mediterranean salsa.
Pepper Seared Petit Filet Mignon	$7.00
With goat cheese and wild mushroom sauce over grilled ciabatta.
Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagus and English Pea Ravioli	$6.00
Served in a roasted garlic brown butter with fresh grated Pecorino Romano Cheese.
Blue Crab Stuffed Atlantic Salmon	$7.00
Served in lobster potato bisque and topped with roasted red pepper aioli.
Scallops al Combarro	$7.00
Seared sea scallops with sherry-mustard cream sauce.
Mussels al Ajillo	$6.00
Prince Edward Island mussels in a rich garlicky broth.
Bruschetta di Strisce Colorate	$5.00
Grilled ciabatta topped with roma tomatoes tossed with grilled vegetables and topped with freshly grated pecorino romano cheese and balsamic reduction.
Ensalada de la Fresa Balsamico	$4.00
Mixed greens tossed in white balsamic vinaigrette topped with balsamic and pepper marinated strawberries, almonds and gorgonzola cheese.
Carpaccio of Filet Mignon stuffed with Roasted Garlic Spread	$7.00
Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.
Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops	$6.00
With chili oil, lemon herb oil and mediterrean relish.
Dijon Crusted Lamb Chops	$7.00
New Zealand lamb chops crusted with dijon mustard and herb bread crumbs. Finished with a rosemary demi-glace.
Gambas al Pil Pil	$5.00
Garlic sauteed shrimp in a spicy sauce over grilled ciabatta bread.
Bruschetta di Pomodori e Provolone	$6.00
Roma tomatoes, garlic and basil served over toasted ciabatta topped with provolone cheese.
Fajita Quesadilla	$6.00
Seared chicken with red onions, and a four cheese blend served with mediterranean salsa and roasted garlic creme.
Insalata Caprese	$4.00
Fresh roma tomatoes, mozzarella and basil drizzled with virgin olive oil and served with mixed greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
Bleu Cheese and Apple Salad	$4.00
Mixed greens tossed in champagne dijon vinaigrette topped with red onion, bleu cheese and granny smith apples.

Tapas Calientes

Petit Filet	$7.00
Topped with feta cheese and balsamic reduction.
Seared Duck Breast	$6.00
With mango chutney.
Beef Tenderloin	$5.00
With Rioja reduction.
Grilled Shrimp	$5.00
With spicy aioli.
Mediterranean Crab Cake	$5.00
With roasted red pepper sauce.
Herbed Flat Bread	$2.00
Seared Duck Pate	$5.00
With dijon and maille mustards.
Seared Mushroom Pate	$5.00
With maille mustard.

Tapas Frias

Marinated Manchego Cheese	$4.00
With thyme and garlic.
Queso Sortito	$5.00
A collection of nicely aged cheese.
Smoked Salmon Plate	$8.00
With dill cream cheese and garnishments.
Cornichons	$2.00
Marinated Artichoke Hearts	$2.00
Cippolini Olives	$2.00
Tapas Combo	$5.00
Spiced almonds, olives and manchego cheese.
Ensalada Verde	$3.00
Fresh baby greens with our dressing.

Spread Plates

Hummus	$6.00
Middle Eastern chickpea spread served with pita crisps.
Roasted Garlic	$6.00
Slow roasted, mellow garlic blended with cheeses, served warm.
Sizzling Crab	$8.00
Blue Crab and parmesan with a touch of spice, served warm.
Goat Cheese	$6.00
A warm blend of goat cheese, spinach and sun dried tomatoes.
Spinach and Artichoke	$8.00
Creamy blend of sauteed spinach and artichokes.
Mr. Friendly's French Quarter Pimento Cheese	$8.00
A classic!
Combo Platter	$14.00
Choose three spreads.

Pizza

Made fresh in our 700 degree stone pizza oven.
Margherita	$7.50
Roma tomatoes, basil and mozzarella with marinara.
Roman	$7.75
Pesto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and olive with marinara.
Sicilian	$7.75
Prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, feta, mozzarella with marinara.
Mediterranean	$7.75
Roma tomatoes, red onion, mediterranean olives, and feta with marinara.
Greek	$7.75
Roma tomatoes, mediterranean olives, feta with basil pesto.
Bianca	$7.75
Ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and crumbled gorgonzola.

Desserts

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake	$4.00
Warm Chocolate Bundt Cake	$4.00
Warm Apple Tart with Whipped Cream	$4.00
New York Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries and Mango Sauce	$4.00

Wines by the Glass

Any wine can be purchased by the bottle for a $10 corkage fee over the shop sticker price.

Bubbly (7 oz.)

Heidsieck Blue Top Monopole Brut, France NV	$11.00
Elegant, creamy hazelnut and pear flavors and a crisp finish. Quintessential Heidsieck.
Pommery "Pop" Extra Dry Champagne, France	$10.50
From Milan to New York to Columbia, the coolest bottle of champagne anywhere.
Rotari "Arte Italiana" Brut Sprumante, Italy	$7.50
90% chardonnay and 10% pinot nero make up this lively and elegant sparkler.
Mionetto Prosecco, Italy	$6.00
A bright Italian sparkler full of apple and melon flavors. Perfect in a bellini!
Girgibaldi Rodellesi Brachetto, Piemonte, Italy NV	$7.00
Deep red, full bodied, fresh and fruity sparkler from Italy. One of our favorites!

White Wines and a Dry Rose

Vinum Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2002	$5.50
Creamy, fresh lime flavors unfold in this rich and fruity white. Great balance and intensity! 2 oz.: $3.00
Melsheimer Spatlese Riesling, Mosel Saar Ruwer, Germany 2001	$6.00
Bright and vibrant with hints of lime, vanilla, apricot and mineral notes. Amazing balance! 2 oz.: $3.25
Kim Crawford Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 2002	$6.00
Full bodied and intense with citrus, ginger and honey notes and a long luscious finish. 2 oz.: $3.25
Principessa Gavia "Perlante" Cortese di Gavi, Italy 2001	$7.00
Fresh, fruity, delicate and elegant with natural spritz. Nothing says summer like this one! 2 oz.: $3.75
Evans and Tate Classic White, Margaret River, Australia 2002	$6.00
Clean and fresh gooseberry and citrus flavors mingle in this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Verdehlo. 2 oz.: $3.25
Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc, Sonoma County 2001	$6.00
Nectarines, lemon zest and hints of fresh tarragon with spicy vanilla oak notes and a well balanced finish. 2 oz.: $3.25
Can Fiexes Blanc, Rueda, Spain 2001	$5.50
Crisp, bright Sauvignon Blanc and Macabeo blend with fresh citrus notes and great balance. 2 oz.: $3.00
Contato Provenza, Lugana, Italy 2001	$6.00
Trebbiano from a small vineyard on the southern shore of Lake Garda with intense fruit and soft body. 2 oz.: $3.25
Spiros Hatziyiannis Santorini, Greece 2000	$6.00
Made of Assyrtico grapes from the island of Santorini. It's full of crisp apple and citrus. 2 oz.: $3.25
Jacques Lurton Pinot Gris, Mendoza, Argentina 2002	$5.50
Fresh peaches, apricots and tropical fruits abound in this crisp, perfect white. 2 oz.: $3.00
Formentini Pinot Grigio, Collio, Italy 2001	$6.50
Simply luscious - full of clean, fresh grape, peach and tangerine flavors with honeysuckle notes. 2 oz.: $3.50
Catena Chardonnay, Argentina 2001	$6.00
A perfect chardonnay with ripe flavors of fig and pear with a juicy texture and harmonious finish. 2 oz.: $3.50
Penguin's Kiss Chardonnay, Victory, Australia 2001	$6.00
Zesty lime, peach and lemon flavors lace this vibrant, fresh chard from Down Under. 2 oz.: $3.25
Byron Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, California 2001	$7.50
Lush, tropical fruit flavors of mango, orange blossom and crisp apple mixed with toasty oak and a long finish. 2 oz.: $4.00
Gaia Estate 14-18th Dry Rose, Peloponnisos, Greece 2001	$6.50
Made with the Greek clone of Sangiovese (Agiorgitko). This dry rose is full of cherry and gooseberry. 2 oz.: $3.50

Red Wines

Caslte Rock Pinot Noir, Carneros 2001	$6.00
Fruit forward with layers of dark cherry and vanilla, medium body, silky tannins and a lingering finish. 2 oz.: $3.25
King Estate Pinot Noir, Oregon 1999	$6.00
Deep black cherry and blackberry flavors fill out this huge Pinot from a great vintage. Hilton Head Winner! 2 oz.: $3.75
Crossings Pi not Noir, Awatere Valley, New Zealand 2001	$7.00
Finely structured Pinot with raspberry and blackberry flavors and a smooth full finish. 2 oz.: $3.75
2 Brothers Big Tattoo Red, Colchagua, Chile 2001	$6.50
50% Cab, 40% Syrah and 10% Merlot make up this big smooth red from Chile. 2 oz.: $3.50
Faustino V, Rioja, Spain 1996	$7.00
Smooth and spicy Tempranillo with raspberry, strawberry and a hint of vanilla. 2 oz.: $3.75
Hardy's Tintara Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia 1999	$6.50
Deep and dark with fresh baked plum and chocolate flavors. Rich and mouth filling with a smooth finish. 2 oz.: $3.50
Arrowood Merlot, Sonoma County 1999	$7.00
Lush plum, cherry and blackberry flavors fill this Merlot. Toasty vanilla from the French Oak adds even more. 2 oz.: $3.75
Sammateo Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany 2001	$7.00
A deeper and darker variety of Sangiovese from a small appellation in Tuscany with dark wild cherry flavors. 2 oz.: $3.75
Terra Noble Carmenere Reserva, Maule Valley, Chile 2000	$7.00
Big, bright blackberry flavors with smooth and subtle tannins and a big, luscious body. 2 oz.: $3.75
Talon Rouge Syrah, Cotes du Roussillon 2000	$7.50
This inky black Syrah is blended with 10% Mourvedre to form a perfect, rich, powerful red. 2 oz.: $4.00
Farnese Opis Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva, Italy 1997	$7.00
Incredible depth and complexity from the famed 1997 vintage, which is considered the best ever! Our favorite! 2 oz.: $3.75
Villa Zorilor "Lady Gabriela" Merlot, Dealu Mare, Romania	$6.50
A full, round wine with spicy, dark berries, fig and tobacco and a smooth lingering finish. 2 oz.: $3.50
Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre, Contra Costa County 2001	$6.50
Soft, yet intense fruit that explodes in your mouth with jammy berry flavors and cedary hints of oak. 2 oz.: $3.50
Montevina Terra d'Oro Zinfandel, Napa Valley 1999	$7.00
What could be better than Zin from 90 year old vines? Big, deep and exotic! Delicious! 2 oz.: $3.75
Villa Arceno Arguzzio Super Tuscan, Toscana, Italy 1998	$8.00
A big and powerful blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese and Merlot with great structure and explosive flavors. 2 oz.: $4.25
Rothschild Escudo Rojo, Maipo Valley, Chile 2001	$6.50
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc combine to form an intense and complex blend. 2 oz.: $3.50
Erich Russell Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 1998	$8.00
A big and opulent Cabernet with blackberry, exotic spice flavors and long, smooth finish. 2 oz.: $4.25
Gran Lurton Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina 1999	$8.00
Powerful, yet supple Cabernet from one of the best winemakers in the world - Jacques Lurton. 2 oz.: $4.25

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