First Friday

May 1st, 2026

11:00AM - 2:00PM

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choice of 

Coconut Carrot Soup

cardamom, jalapeno, coriander, olive oil

Local Gem Lettuces

grilled asparagus, feta cheese, sherry vinaigrette, puffed quinoa

Chicken Liver Mousse

rhubarb mostarda, hot honey, grilled rosemary polenta bread

Blackened Tuna Tataki

ginger-scallion, shaved cabbage, sunflower seed

choice of 

Ricotta Ravioli

asparagus, spinach, pomegranate molasses, fried garlic

Tortellini 

blue crab, lobster broth, bronze fennel

Pappardelle 

smoked chicken ragu, spring peas, basil, pistachio, pecorino

Campanelle 

white beans, bacon, pork sausage, charred cabbage

choice of 

Cornmeal Fried Walleye*

harissa aioli, pine nuts, grilled zucchini, arugula

Faroe Island Salmon*

potato puree, artichoke, kalamata olive, saffron fennel

Chicken Marsala

truffle risotto, maitake mushrooms, shallots, escarole

Grilled Beef Strip Loin*

chermoula sauce, celery root puree

Dessert

Raspberry Rhubarb Sorbet, Cardamom Shortbread

Orange Poppy Seed Cake

$52 per person 



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


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