September 5th First Friday Lunch Menu

11am-2pm


choice of 

Chilled Corn Soup

puffed sorghum, jalapeno cardamom schug

Gazpacho

kalamata olive oil, saffron pickled celery

Crum’s Heirloom Tomatoes

sudachi vinaigrette, peach, herbs

Pork Toast

quail egg, gruyere, bechamel, mustard seed

choice of 

Potato Gnocchi

guanciale, walnut pesto, kale

Rigatoni

Tbd

Ravioli

rock shrimp, local polenta, okra

Spaghetti

smoked salmon, marcella beans, cherry tomato

choice of 

Grilled Swordfish* 

green tomato panzanella, basil, yellow zucchini

Pekin Duck Breast*

fingerling eggplant, coconut curry, sawleaf

Grilled Chicken Skewers

lemongrass sausage, cucumber, nauc cham vinaigrette

Beef Strip Loin*

kennebec fries, thousand island dipping sauce

Dessert

Spiced Blondie & Roasted Peaches

Corn Ice Cream & Tahini Caramel 

$52 per person 


*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness


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