Antipasto di Verdure

Seasonal selections, toast

Shrimp & Ham Jambalaya

Mixed green‏ salad & toast

One Short Rib

Mushrooms, spinach, scalloped celery root & potato

Petite Oven Roasted Chicken

Arugula salad,‏ red onions, hazelnuts

Conchiglioni

Spinach, mushrooms, pine nuts, rustic tomato sauce

Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad

Mixed lettuces, shrimp, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, peppers, fresh oregano, Kalamata olives, red onion, lemon vinaigrette

Jumbo Crab Salad

Avocado, tomato‏

Cobb Salad

Chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, creamy basil dressing

Grilled Salmon Tacos

Black beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa, fresh garnishes

Tenderloin Salad

Sliced beef, chopped salad of avocado, tomato, roasted corn, blistered peppers, black beans, green onions, cilantro lemon vinaigrette

Crispy Lobster Sandwich

On toasted‏ brioche, bacon, tomato, arugula, spicy onion rings, red pepper remoulade, potato salad

Backstreet Bleu Cheese Black Angus Burger

On brioche,‏ caramelized onions, chipotle mayonnaise, fries

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Slow Dough pretzel roll, slaw, housemade potato chips

Piadina

Folded blistered dough, prosciutto, arugula, tomato, grilled radicchio, pesto, shaved parmesan

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Fresh green salad, grilled bread

Cheese Plate

Selection of artisan cheeses

Saint Arnold Braised Rabbit

Wild mushrooms,‏ sourdough garlic bread

Cajun Spiced Onion Rings

Red pepper remoulade

Bacon Wrapped Quail

Cheddar chive‏ biscuit, spicy smoked corn sauce

Duck Spring Rolls

Ginger scallion soy dipping sauce

Grilled Flatbread

Artichoke pesto, eggplant, peppers, zucchini

Steamed Mussels

Housemade chorizo,‏ grilled bread

Beef Carpaccio

Cured in salt & herbs piquillo peppers, pinenuts, garlic-mushroom compote toast

Lump Crab Cakes

Red pepper buerre blanc

Gulf Coast Seafood Filé Gumbo

Farmers Market Carrot Soup

Lentil Soup

Root vegetables

Roasted Farro Salad

Beet carpaccio,‏ feta, herbs, orange vinaigrette

Bibb Lettuce Salad

Creamy basil‏ dressing

Caesar Salad

Evenings, prepared tableside

Roasted Pear

Bleu cheese, dried fruit, nuts

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Bleu cheese, portabella mushrooms, pecans

Red Corn Chicken Enchiladas

Corn pudding, green beans

Crispy Pan Seared Duck

Butternut squash, spinach, mission figs

Meatloaf Tower

Mashed potatoes, spinach, mushroom gravy

Angel Hair Pasta

Shrimp, pinenuts,‏ olives, sun-dried tomatoes

Jalapeno Fettuccine

Chicken, tomatoes,‏ black beans, cilantro

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Mashed potatoes, spinach

Coffee Crusted Tenderloin

Garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, spicy maple chipotle bourbon sauce

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank

Shallot confit, herbs, soft polenta

Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Roasted tomatillo, cilantro, rice

Oven Roasted Petite Chicken

Andouille cornbread dressing

Braised Short Ribs

One Short Rib, mushrooms, spinach, scalloped celery root & potato

Salt Rubbed Rib Eye

Salsa verde, fennel-potato gratin

Texas Style Steak

Chile glazed flatiron steak, stuffed jalapeño, macaroni & cheese

Hash of Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Fingerling potatoes, piquillo peppers, blackened eggplant, zucchini, olives tart gremolata

Antipasto di Verdure

Seasonal vegetable selection

Linguini

Roasted potatoes, haricot verts, cherry tomatoes, olives, pesto

Creamy Polenta

Wild mushrooms, spinach, peppers, leeks

Conchiglioni

Spinach, mushrooms, pine nuts, rustic tomato sauce

Mixed Grains & Deeply Roasted Vegetables

Eggplant, fennel, peppers, artichoke, onion, squash, saffron scented mixed grains (farro, Himalayan red rice, wheat berries, soft brown rice, red quinoa & teff)

Spectacular Vegetarian Platter

Sustainable Courtbouillon

Rich tomato fish stew, rice (bycatch of the day)

Shellfish Stew

Mussels, shrimp,‏ catfish, curry

Pan Fried Catfish

Shrimp & country ham jambalaya

Seared Scallops

Arugula salad 22

Shellfish Risotto

Shrimp, clams, scallops, lobster & mussels

Shrimp & Stone Ground Cheese Grits

Green onion

Corn Pudding

Stone Ground Cheese Grits

Sautéed Spinach

Macaroni & Cheese

Butternut Squash

Haricot Verts

Mashed Potatoes

Sautéed Green Beans

Fennel-Potato Gratin

French Fries

Jambalaya

Potato & Celeriac Puree

Andouille Cornbread Dressing

Brunch Menu 1

Seasonal Fruit Plate

Fried Egg Sandwich

With arugula, tomato, bacon, red pepper mayonnaise & pesto, served w/ fruit

Migas

Scrambled eggs‏ w/ tortilla chips, diced tomato, Serrano peppers, & green onions, served w/ black beans topped w/ queso blanco, salsa & flour tortillas on the side

Brioche French Toast

Stuffed w/ bananas & drizzled w/ caramel & maple syrup

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Served w/‏ a fresh green salad & grilled bread

Mexican Vanilla Crème Brulee

Brunch Menu 2

Seasonal Fruit Plate

Backstreet Bleu Cheese Black Angus Burger

Served on brioche bun w/ caramelized onions, chipotle mayonnaise & fries

Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad

Mixed lettuce, shrimp, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, peppers, fresh oregano, red onions, Kalamata olives, lemon vinaigrette

Backstreet Benedict

Two poached‏ eggs over cheddar chive biscuits & Canadian bacon, topped w/ hollandaise & served w/ stone ground cheese grits & asparagus

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Served w/ a mixed field green salad w/ garlic bread

Dark Chocolate Cake

With Chocolate Ice Cream

Brunch Menu 3

Traditional Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce w/ parmesan cheese & house made croutons & dressing

Crab Cakes & Eggs

Two crab‏ cakes w/ a red pepper beurre blanc served w/ two eggs poached medium w/ hollandaise sauce & creamed spinach on the side

Backstreet Benedict

Two poached‏ eggs over cheddar chive biscuits & Canadian bacon, topped w/ hollandaise & served w/ stone ground cheese grits & asparagus

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Over red bell pepper cream sauce w/ garlic mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano & baked

Backstreet Cafe’s Duo of Sweets

Brunch Menu 4

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Fried green tomato slice over mixed field greens w/ bleu cheese, Portabella mushrooms & pecans

Shrimp & Grits

Pan seared shrimp over stone ground jalapeno cheese grits & Green onions

Bistro Breakfast

4oz tenderloin grilled medium served w/ two poached eggs, Rosemary potato cake, spinach & tomato hollandaise

Pecan Crusted Chickaen

Over red bell pepper cream sauce w/ garlic mashed potatoes And sautéed spinach

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta‏ shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano And baked

Backstreet Cafe’s Duo of Sweets

Lunch 1

Traditional Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce‏ w/ parmesan cheese & house made croutons & dressing

Piadina

Italian sandwich made w/ folded blistered dough, stuffed w/ prosciutto, arugula, tomato, grilled radicchio, pesto & shaved parmesan

Backstreet Bleu Cheese Black Angus Burger

Served on brioche bun w/ caramelized onions, chipotle mayonnaise & fries

Lobster Sandwich

On a toasted brioche bun w/ bacon, tomato, arugula, & spicy onion rings w/ red pepper remoulade & potato salad on the side

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Served w/ a mixed field green salad w/ garlic bread

Mexican Vanilla Crème Brulee

Lunch 2

Traditional Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce w/ parmesan cheese & house made croutons And dressing

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Slow Dough prezel roll, slaw, house made potato chips

Braised Beef Short Rib

Slow roasted rib served w/ potato & celeriac puree

Grilled Salmon Tacos

Two tacos w/ black beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa & Fresh garnishes

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano And baked

Dark Chocolate Cake w/ Chocolate Ice Cream

Lunch 3

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Fried green tomato slice over mixed field greens w/ bleu Cheese, portabella mushrooms & pecans

Red Corn Enchiladas

Stuffed w/ smoked chicken & diced potatoes & topped With queso blanco & tomatillo sauces served w/ corn Pudding & sautéed green beans

Jumbo Crab Salad

4oz lump crab w/ diced Yukon potatoes, avocado, & Tomatoes garnished w/ baby red oak lettuce & pico de Gallo

Meatloaf Tower

Over port wine mushroom gravy w/ garlic mashed Potatoes & sautéed spinach

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano & baked

Backstreet Cafe’s Duo of Sweets

Lunch 4

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Fried green tomato slice over mixed field greens w/ bleu cheese, Portabella mushrooms & pecans

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Over red‏ bell pepper cream sauce w/ garlic mashed potatoes And sautéed spinach

Tenderloin Salad

Sliced beef served w/ a chopped salad of avocado, tomato, Roasted corn, blistered peppers, black beans & green onions, With cilantro lime vinaigrette

Shrimp & Grits

Pan seared shrimp over stone ground jalapeno cheese grits & Green onions

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano And baked

Backstreet Cafe’s Duo of Sweets

Dinner Menu 1

Traditional Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce w/ parmesan cheese & house made Croutons & dressing

Red Corn Enchiladas

Stuffed w/ smoked chicken & diced potatoes & Topped w/ queso blanco And tomatillo sauces served w/ corn pudding & Sautéed green beans

Angel Hair Pasta

With shrimp, pinenuts, olives & sun dried tomatoes Meatloaf Tower Over port wine mushroom gravy w/ garlic mashed Potatoes & sautéed spinach

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & Pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano & baked

Mexican Vanilla Crème Brulee

Dinner Menu 2

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Fried green tomato slice over mixed field greens w/ bleu Cheese, portabella mushrooms & pecans

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Over red bell pepper cream sauce w/ garlic mashed potatoes And sautéed spinach

Shrimp & Grits

Spicy grilled shrimp over stone ground cheese grits & green Onion

Meatloaf Tower

Over port wine mushroom gravy w/ garlic mashed potatoes And sautéed spinach

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano And baked

Dark Chocolate Cake w/ Chocolate Ice Cream

Dinner 3

Mini Lump Crab Cakes w/ Red Pepper Buerre Blanc

Grilled Veggie Flatbread

Duck Spring Rolls

Traditional Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce w/ parmesan cheese & house made Croutons & dressing

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Over red bell pepper cream sauce w/ garlic mashed Potatoes & sautéed spinach

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Two slow roasted ribs served w/ potato & celeriac puree, Greens

Shrimp & Grits

Sautéed spicy shrimp served w/ jalapeño stone ground Cheese grits

Conchiglioni

Giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano & baked

Backstreet Cafe’s Duo of Sweets

Dinner 4

Mini Lump Crab Cakes w/ Red Pepper Buerre Blanc

Grilled Veggie Flatbread

Duck Spring Rolls

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Fried green tomato slice over mixed field greens w/ bleu cheese, Portabella mushrooms & pecans

Crispy Pan Seared Duck Breast

And braised‏ leg served w/ butternut squash, spinach & brandy soaked dried fig sauce

Coffee Crusted Tenderloin

Grilled tenderloin served w/ garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, spicy maple bourbon sauce

Shellfish Risotto

Sautéed shrimp, clams, scallops, lobster. And mussels in a creamy spiced risotto

Conchiglioni

giant pasta shells stuffed w/ spinach, mushrooms & pine nuts w/ a rustic tomato sauce topped w/ Pecorino Romano & baked

Backstreet Cafe’s Duo of Sweets

Child’s Brunch

Fruit Plate

Scrambled Eggs & Bacon

French Toast Stuffed w/ Bananas & Served w/ Maple Syrup

House-made Chicken Tenders

Served w/ French fries

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Served w/‏ French Fries

Angel Hair Pasta w/ Marinara Sauce & Parmesan Cheese

Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream Seasonal Sorbet

Standard Party Menu

Fruit Plate

House-made chicken Tenders

Served w/ French Fries

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Served w/ French Fries

Angel Hair Pasta

With Marinara Sauce & Parmesan Cheese

Fried Shrimp

Served w/ French Fries

Chocolate & Vanilla Ice Cream

Orange-chocolate brioche buns

Fresh from the oven

Short Rib And Butternut Squash Hash

Poached Eggs‏

Cheesy Frittata

Country Ham, Roasted Potato, Green Onion, Asparagus And Spinach

Salmon Nicoise Salad

Green beans,‏ soft poached egg, roasted potatoes, olives, radish, tomato

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Couscous, zucchini, avocado, cucumber, watercress, parsley

Gingerbread Waffles

With sautéed cinnamon apples, maple syrup & bacon

Smoked Chicken And Potato Hash

Poached Eggs,‏ Avocado, Tomatillo Salsa

Bistro Breakfast

Grilled 4oz tenderloin, two poached eggs, rosemary potato cake, spinach, tomato hollandaise

Brioche French Toast

Stuffed w/ bananas, maple syrup, caramel sauce

Crab Cakes And Eggs

Red Pepper Buerre Blanc

Backstreet Benedict

Two poached‏ eggs, cheddar chive biscuits, virginia ham, hollandaise, stone ground grits, asparagus

Migas

Scrambled eggs,‏ tortilla chips, green onion, jalapeno, tomato, queso blanco, black beans, bacon

Shrimp And Stone Ground Cheese Grits

Green Onion

Crawfish Sardou

Benedict w/ artichoke bottom, cream spinach, bacon, eggs & crawfish hollandaise

Fried Egg Sandwich

Arugula, tomato, bacon, red pepper mayonnaise, pesto, fruit

Steak Sandwich

Ciabatta, grilled onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, arugula, fries

Crispy Lobster Sandwich

On toasted brioche, bacon, tomato, arugula, spicy onion rings, red pepper remoulade, potato salad

Bacon

Fruit Plate

Andouille Sausage

French Toast Slice

Ciabatta Toast

Antipasto Di Verdure

Cauliflower "couscous", cucumber, tomato, red onion, eggplant stuffed pepper, haricot vert salad, pickled carrots

Crawfish Cheesecake

Fresh green‏ salad, roasted red pepper hollandaise

Chicken Saltimbocca On A Stick

Chicken breast stuffed w/ sage, prosciutto, Italian sausage, white bean purée

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Fresh green‏ salad, grilled bread

Tenderloin Stack

Zucchini, eggplant, heirloom tomato w/ charred rare beef & bleu cheese

Salmon Niçoise Salad

Green beans, soft poached egg, roasted potatoes, olives, radish, tomato

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Couscous, zucchini,‏ avocado, cucumber, watercress, parsley

Cheesy Frittata

Country ham, roasted potato, green onion, asparagus & spinach

Shrimp And Ham Jambalaya

Mixed green salad & toast

Chicken Milanesa

Prosciutto, st. andre, arugula salad

Baked Rigatoni

Cauliflower parmesan‏ cream, broccoli, mushrooms

Jumbo Crab Salad

Avocado, tomato‏

Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad

Mixed lettuces, shrimp, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, peppers, fresh oregano, kalamata olives, red onion, lemon vinaigrette

Cobb Salad

Chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, creamy basil dressing

Tenderloin Salad

Sliced beef, chopped salad of avocado, tomato, roasted corn, blistered peppers, black beans, green onions, cilantro lemon vinaigrette

Grilled Salmon Tacos

Black beans, crème fraiche, tomatillo salsa, fresh garnishes

Crispy Lobster Sandwich

On toasted brioche, bacon, tomato, arugula, spicy onion rings, red pepper remoulade, potato salad

Steak Sandwich

Ciabatta, sun dried tomato pesto, grilled onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, arugula, frites

Hugo's Jalapeno Burger

With avocado,‏ chihuahua cheese, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion

Chicken saltimbocca on a stick

Chicken breast stuffed w/ sage, prosciutto, Italian sausage, white bean purEe

Grilled Tuna Bruschetta

Olive tapenade,‏ arugula, walnut red pepper pesto

Crimini mushrooms

"Escargot style", basil-garlic butter, bread

Bacon wrapped quail

Cheddar chive‏ biscuit, spicy smoked corn sauce

Duck spring rolls

Ginger scallion soy dipping sauce

Steamed mussels

Housemade chorizo, grilled bread

Lump Crab Cakes

Red pepper‏ buerre blanc

Grilled flatbread, asparagus

Artichoke pesto, arugula, goat cheese

Pan Roasted Oysters

Creamy spinach, peppers & parmesan

Crawfish cheesecake

Roasted red pepper hollandaise

Watercress vichyssoise

Shrimp filE gumbo

Fresh field greens salad

Bibb lettuce,‏ baby red oak, beets, jicama, grapefruit, orange, citrus vinaigrette

Bibb lettuce salad

Crisp bacon,‏ hardboiled egg, creamy basil dressing

Caesar Salad (evenings, Prepared Tableside)

Roasted Pear

Bleu cheese, dried fruit, nuts

Fried green tomato salad

Bleu cheese, portabella mushrooms, pecans

Red corn chicken enchiladas

Corn pudding, green beans

Crispy Pan Seared Duck

Butternut squash, spinach, mission figs

Meatloaf Tower, Mashed Potatoes

Spinach, mushroom gravy

Angel hair pasta, shrimp

Pinenuts, olives, sun-dried tomatoes

Jalapeno fettuccine, chicken

Tomatoes, black‏ beans, cilantro

Pecan crusted chicken

Mashed potatoes,‏ spinach

Coffee crusted tenderloin

Garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, spicy maple chipotle bourbon sauce

Grilled Pork Chop

Creamy poblano corn, green beans

Chicken milanesa, green beans

Macaroni & cheese, walnut red pepper pesto

Short rib, mashed potatoes

Roasted summer vegetables

Bone-in cowboy rib eye

Romesco sauce eggplant stuffed pepper, wedge fries

Texas Style Steak

Chile glazed flatiron steak, stuffed jalapeno, macaroni & cheese

Stuffed chicken

With goat cheese, spinach, cauliflower "couscous"

Hash of slow roasted lamb

Zucchini, carrots, eggplant, cippolinis

Antipasto Di Verdure

Cauliflower "couscous", cucumber, tomato, red onion, eggplant stuffed pepper, haricot vert salad, pickled carrots

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Fresh green salad, grilled bread

Saffron Brushed Cauliflower Steak

With mixed grains, root vegetables

Asparagus Risotto

Shaved parmesan

Linguini, Roasted Potatoes

Haricot verts, cherry tomato, olive, pesto

Baked rigatoni w/ cauliflower parmesan cream

Broccoli, mushrooms

Mixed grains & deeply roasted vegetables

Eggplant, fennel, peppers, onion, winter squash, saffron scented mixed grains (farro, himalayan red rice, wheat berries, soft brown rice, red quinoa, teff)

Spectacular vegetarian platter

Grill charred shrimp, couscous

Roasted vegetables,‏ green harissa

Grilled Salmon, Salsa Verde

Quinoa salad, cucumber relish

Pan fried catfish

Shrimp & country ham jambalaya

Seared Scallops

With asparagus risotto, shaved parmesan

Shellfish risotto, shrimp

Clams, scallops, lobster, mussels

Shrimp And Stone Ground Cheese Grits

Green onion

Grilled Rainbow Trout, Cherry Tomato

Avocado relish, corn pudding, haricot verts

Corn pudding

Stone Ground Cheese Grits

Eggplant Stuffed Pepper

Butternut Squash

Cauliflower "couscous"

French Fries

Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy Poblano Corn

Sauteed Spinach

Haricot Verts

Antipasto Di Verdure

Seasonal selection, toast

Sherried

Wild mushroom‏ soup, blue cheese toast

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Bleu cheese, portabella mushrooms, pecans

Endive Salad

Butternut squash,‏ apple, figs, hazelnuts

Fresh Harvest Salad

Seasonal green salad

Bibb Lettuce Salad

Hardboiled egg, creamy basil dressing

Roasted Pear

Bleu cheese,‏ dried fruit, nuts

Potato Ravioli

In a pan sauce reduction

Linguini, Roasted Potatoes

Haricot verts, cherry tomatoes, olives, pesto

Portabella Burger, On Brioche Bun

With red bell peppers, grilled zucchini, red onion, arugula, feta, pesto & served w/ pencil fries

Jalapeno Fettuccine, Tomatoes

Black beans,‏ cilantro

Sauteed Vegetable Red Corn Enchiladas

Corn pudding,‏ green beans

Angel Hair Pasta

With spinach, pinenuts, black olives & sun dried tomatoes

Spectacular Vegetarian Platter

Mixed Grains And Deeply Roasted Vegetables

Eggplant, fennel, peppers, zucchini, onion, squash, saffron scented mixed grains (farro, himalayan red rice, wheat berries, soft brown rice, red quinoa & teff)

Baked Rigatoni

With cauliflower parmesan cream, broccoli, mushrooms

Saffron Brushed Cauliflower Steak

With mixed grains, root vegetables

Orecchiette, Brussels Sprouts

Gorgonzola cream & toasted walnuts

Cheesy Frittata, Roasted Potato

Green onion, asparagus & spinach (lunch only)

Corn Pudding Stone

Ground Cheese Grits

SautEed Green Beans

Butternut Squash

Fennel Potato Puree

French Fries

Mashed Root Vegetables

Brussels Sprout Hash

Sauteed Spinach

Macaroni & Cheese

Vegan

Split Plate

Gulf Coast Seafood File Gumbo

Green Gazpacho

Lobster Salad

Petite canadian lobster, haricot verts, roasted eggplant, hardboiled egg, piquillo petter, cherry tomatoes, lime juice

Spinach Salad

Warm mushrooms,‏ goat cheese, crisp bacon, lemon vinaigrette

Bibb Lettuce Salad

Creamy basil dressing

Roasted Pear

Bleu cheese,‏ dried fruit, nuts

Jumbo Crab Salad

Avocado, tomato

Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad

Mixed lettuces, shrimp, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, peppers, fresh oregano, kalamata olives, red onion, lemon vinaigrette

Cobb Salad

Chicken, bacon,‏ avocado, tomato, creamy basil dressing

Tenderloin Salad

Sliced beef, chopped salad of avocado, tomato, roasted corn, blistered peppers, black beans, green onions, cilantro lemon vinaigrette

Coffee crusted tenderloin

Garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, spicy maple chipotle bourbon sauce

Crispy Pan Seared Duck

Butternut squash, spinach, mission figs

Hash Of Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Fingerling potatoes,‏ piquillo peppers, blackened eggplant, zucchini, olives tart gremolata

Salt Rubbed Rib Eye

Rosemary roasted‏ potatoes, cucumber, avocado, tomato

Antipasto Di Verdure

Seasonal vegetable selection

Creamy Polenta, Roasted Eggplant

Peppers, zucchini, tomato

Grilled salmon

With eggplant, zucchini, peppers, fingerling potatoes, olive

Corn Pudding

Stone Ground Cheese Grits

Haricot Verts

Butternut Squash

Mashed Potatoes

Sauteed Spinach

Scalloped Celery Root & Potato

Sauteed Green Beans

Artisan Cheese Plate

Flourless Warm Dark Chocolate Cake

Served w/ chocolate-raspberry sauce,

Candied Walnuts And Our House Made Chocolate Ice Cream

Creme Brulee

"the Forty Year Old" Milkshake, Mascarpone Ice Cream, Texas Honey, Vanilla

Bean, 1971 Don Abala Pedro Ximenez Sherry

Sangria of the Day

We love sangria! When made w/ good wine & the best fruit of the season it's impossible to resist. Every week brings new flavors & styles, be it white, red, or sparkling. Ask your server for today’s selection.

Beer of the Month: Independence Brewing Co "Stash" IPA - Austin, Texas

IPA or‏ India Pale Ale, was a style of pale ale crafted by brewers who catered to the merchants & British soldiers & citizens occupying India. By increasing the hops & alcohol, they created a beer capable of surviving the long trip. The style is especially popular amongst American craft breweries. Independence makes a generously aromatic & pleasantly bitter style that doesn't go overboard on the alcohol.

Cocktail of the Month Crime of Passion

Adami Prosecco + Beefeater Gin + Passion fruit Nectar + Lemon + Sage + St Germaine White of the Month: '10 Henri Darnat "La Jumalie" Blanc (Bourgogne) - France

Classism is a major theme throughout history.

The idea‏ that someone or something doesn't necessarily measure up because they started out on the "wrong side of the tracks" has been the subtext for staggering works told in literature, theatre & cinema. Not surprisingly, one of the world's oldest & most beloved wine regions is a case study in this. Burgundy, the French birthplace of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, is broken down to such a degree that vineyards have been labeled according to terroir as far back as the medieval age. Today remains much the same, the area houses more wine appellations than any other in France. Where you grow determines everything, to the point that being on the wrong side of the street can mean the different between selling for $500 a bottle & $50. The legendary plots are just that for a reason, but the notion that grapes grown a hundred yards away are only a tenth as good, speaks more to classism than reality. This bottle of Chardonnay from Henri Darnat is labeled as Bourgogne blanc, not as a Mersault, the appellation it lies next to. The truth is that this wine is a beautiful expression of fruit & mineral that is devalued, because it happens to lie just across the road. If there was ever an instance to raise a glass to classism, this is it. You'll love this pristine white as it exudes elegant lemon, tart pear, & sublime mineral notes of hallowed earth.

Red of the Month '08 Heartland "Director's Cut" Shiraz - South Australia

Shiraz was all the rage last decade & for good reason. It offered a combination of abundant flavor, fun labels & incredible value. Unfortunately, what burns brightest inevitably burns out & that's especially true in the world of wine. The love people felt for Australia has since moved onto Argentina & the impressively colored & deeply flavored Malbec. Ultimately, though the blame for this switch isn't the fickle nature of wine drinkers as much as over indulgence by producers. With competition in Australia heating up, many fought to gain an edge by turning their wines into exaggerated syrup-like, fruit bombs that garnered high scores from certain well known wine writers. Most people don't like downing a 16% alcohol bottle of wine when work calls the next day. So this month we look to celebrate that which once was cool. Shiraz is still great when it's made w/ balance, like this Director's Cut. It's a vividly aromatic wine full of violet, luscious wild raspberry licorice, dark cherry & a heady mix of exotic spices. The wine has some heft on the palate, but like any good Shiraz it feels more sumptuous than shockingly tannic. A grand way to recapture the Aussie love affair & wonderful selection w/ lamb dishes & other hearty fair.

The Angel's Share '06, '07, '08 Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon Half Bottles

I've always joked that wine tends to evaporate rather quickly when you hang around Backstreet. In anticipation of the "wine angels" wanting to grab a share of this outstanding boutique Napa Valley Cabernet, I went ahead & solved the problem by finding a vertical flight of three half bottles. Wine tells a story & every year that story changes, certain details become enhanced while others fade away. Seeing how it evolves over a period of time is a marvelous thing. It reminds us that wine is truly a living breathing thing. Karl Lawrence is a shining boutique producer formed by two Napa Valley buddies over twenty years ago.

'08 Schnaitmann Lemberger (Wurtemberg) - Germany

Lemberger is‏ an ancient red varietal w/ a style akin to a rustic Pinot Noir, but w/ lower alcohol & a darker fruit profile. Considered a high quality red by Napoleon, it had largely disappeared. Today, most of the plantings are found in Baden-Württemberg state of Southwest Germany. Not typically known for red wines, the rash of warmer vintages in Europe has increased plantings in the "Land of Riesling". A Schnaitmann Lemberger might sound like a beer, but it's really a delicious, moderately priced wine. The dense nose of blackberry, cassis & peppery spice gives way to a supple texture that exudes more of a sly cherry flavor & a pleasant herbal muskiness. If geek wines can be approachable, this is it.

’08 Fess Parker 'Ashley's Vineyard' Chardonnay (Santa Rita Hills) – CA

Santa Rita Hills is located South of Santa Barbara, it's considered the hot bed for decadent California Pinot. It also happens to produce seriously complex Chardonnay. Fess Parker makes this small production, single vineyard jewel. Aged partially in new French oak, it has a welcome layer of spice & hazelnut that serves as the a springboard for the honeysuckle, fresh fig, tart apples & spice rubbed pear which make up the core. While far from a wallflower, the alcohol doesn't over reach, leaving the wine bright & diverse.

08 Laird "Jillian's Blend" Red (Napa) – CA

Cabernets & Meritages, have begun to paint themselves into an awkward corner. Having entered an arms race of riper grapes, higher alcohol & overuse of new oak, they are constantly on edge. These strong armed, militant wines lack the diplomacy to pair well. Chefs are utilizing more exotic, spicy ingredients & playing w/ the form of food. They need balanced wines w/ less structure. The solution, I believe, lies in blending in Syrah. Laird mixes in a third Syrah w/ Cabernet & Merlot in the Jillian's. The result is a decadently colored wine w/ a voluptuous mix of plum, brambly berry & cassis. The fruit is charmingly set against the vanilla, dill & toasty flavors of judicious oak. The finish is more polished than a typical Bordeaux style blend, w/ a more playful feel & fresher fruit to suit a wider range of dishes.

NV Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition Grand Cru Champagne (Bouzy) - France

I'm often asked to name my favorite wine. It's an impossible answer considering the vast styles & changing seasons. However, I could certainly narrow down my favorite Champagnes to two producers: Pol Roger & Egly-Ouriet. Egly-Ouriet is the epitome of "grower Champagne" a farm-to-table movement for bubbly that fights against the big buyers. Egly is like a virtuoso performance in your glass. The micro bubbles come from the almost six years of aging, giving it a luxurious texture & incredible power. The beautiful aromas of crusty bread, wild yeast & exotic pear are beyond description.

'09 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria(Sicily) – Italy

"You know‏ the real mafia is the one controlling the French oak forests" -Italian Winemaker. Neither mafia plays any part in this brilliant Sicilian red from Planeta. Using the regions classic varietals of Nero d’Avola & Frappato, the wine doesn't see a day in oak. A short stint in stainless steel, allows it to maintain a supple, generous texture that is vivacious & fragrant. You won't have to promise any favors either to enjoy the fresh floral aromas, tantalizing red licorice & bounty of spice scented, ripe red fruit in each sip.

‘09 Becker Estate Pinot Blanc (Pfalz) - Germany

It really‏ chaps my hide when people classify all the wines of Germany as sweet. First off, their wines are juicy, yet ripe expressions of fruit & earth, not saccharine sugar bombs. Secondly, they have a plethora of beautifully bracing, dry whites. A warm vintage like '09 was perfect for producers in Northern areas like Pfalz to create a deeply flavored dry version of Pinot Blanc. Becker is the sort of wine that makes you question why you ever bothered w/ inexpensive Chardonnay. Creamy & supple w/ a lovely range of quince, apricot & zippy citrus. The slight use of oak gives this vivacious wine a pleasing bit of heft.

’08 Canta Perdices Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero) - Spain

I've said it once before, but it bears repeating. Spain is making the most interesting wines in the world for the least amount of money. This family owned gem is located on the Northern edge of the Ribera Del Duero region, a notoriously expensive area. They control costs by forgoing excessive use of expensive barrels. The result is an easy to drink, yet amazingly concentrated wine. Few inexpensive reds have such a satisfying core of black fruit, let alone an engaging nose leave's you salivating for a sip. There's a healthy mix of mineral, tobacco & fleshy plum to round it all out. Spain is truly making wines for everyone.