TASTERS
Tomato Bisque
BURGERS &
SANDWICHES
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Classic Margherita
10.
Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
10.
ine ripe roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella,
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basil & extra virgin olive oil
red chili flakes, parmesan
Arugula Pizza
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caramelized onions, figs, goat cheese
Chicken and Waffles
16.
Tuna Poke
12.
alted waffle, cornish game hen,
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Maker’s Mark maple syrup
iced pineapple, avocado, macadamia nuts
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and sweet potato chips
Rolled Chicken Quesadilla
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rilled chicken, black beans, sauteed onions
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and peppers, avocado, fire roasted salsa
Inverted Grill Cheese Panini
pesto,
Bourse, white cheddar, bacon,
served with tomato bisque
suggested beer pairing: Dos XX
Chicken Caprese Sandwich
rilled chicken breast, tomatoes,
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fresh mozzarella cheese, basil
13.
suggested beer pairing: Stella Artois
House Smoked Turkey BLT
avory waffle, chili and brown sugar rubbed bacon,
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ancho mayo
13.
suggested beer pairing: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Derek Burger lack Angus beef, smoked cheddar,
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mixed greens, vine ripe tomatoes,
Texas sweet onion jam, whole wheat bun
add bacon
suggested beer pairing: Shiner Bock
Greens
Hangover Burger
Caesar Salad romaine lettuce hearts, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese
add chicken add shrimp or salmon Greek Salad eld picked greens, vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers,
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carrots, kalamata olives, pepperoncinis,
marinated artichokes, crumbled feta,
with sherry vinaigrette
add chicken add shrimp, NY steak or salmon Fried Green Tomato Salad
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9.
lack Angus beef, crispy hash browns,
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brown sugar & chili rubbed bacon, cheddar,
sunny-side-up egg, whole wheat bun
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12.
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13.
suggested beer pairing: Fat Tire
Buffalo Burger
ground buffalo, blue cheese, grilled red onions
17.
suggested beer pairing: Heineken
Tuna Burger
12.
f resh mozzarella, pancetta, mixed greens,
with warm bacon vinaigrette
sesame soy glaze, Asian slaw, Boursin cheese
14.
suggested beer pairing: Sam Adams Boston Lager
Blackened Salmon Burger
sweet chili glaze, crispy shallots, honey wheat bun
14.
suggested beer pairing: Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower
Tiny Beet Salad with
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oasted Almond Crusted Goat Cheese
13.
micro green salad, prosecco vinaigrette, candied pear
Blackened Salmon Salad
ixed greens, tomatoes, candied pecans, artisan goat cheese,
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blackberry vinaigrette
14.
Derek Chop Salad 12.
rilled chicken, bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes, mixed greens,
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smoked buttermilk dressing
New England style lobster roll, micro greens salad
Lamb Burger
cucumber-feta salad, tzatziki sauce
16.
ixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, blue cheese,
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crispy shallots, with charred red onion vinaigrette
Lobster Roll
16.
suggested beer pairing: Ziegenbock Amber Ale
NY Steak Salad
Seared Tuna Salad 16.
mixed greens, vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, sesame vinaigrette
Executive Chef: Shannen
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14.
suggested beer pairing: Sierra Nevada Porter
Study of Braising
Braising was chosen as it “captures the spirit of the season, and
Tune
Lunch Fall 2013
Valentino Vin Bar Menus are
Guided by Principals of Sustainability
embraces the comfort of food, family, and friends embodied in the
Holiday Season.” Braising from the French “braiser” is a combination
of cooking methods using both moist and dry heat; typically the food
is first seared at a high temperature and then finished in a covered
pot with a variable amount of liquid, resulting in a particular flavor.
Braising of meat is often referred to as pot roasting, though
some Texans make a distinction between the two methods based
on whether additional liquid is added. Did you know the use of a
Did you know
cast iron skillet is a popular way to braise wild game here in Texas
The Library of Congress has officially declared that Louis Lassen of Louis’ Lunch,
a small lunch wagon in New Haven, Connecticut, sold the first hamburger
and steak sandwich in the U.S. in 1900. New York magazine states that, “The
dish actually had no name until some rowdy sailors from Hamburg named
the meat on a bun after themselves years later”, noting also that this claim is
subject to dispute. A customer ordered a quick hot meal and Louis was out
of steaks. Taking ground beef trimmings, Louis made a patty and grilled it,
putting it between two slices of toast.
Beer Braised Pulled Pork 12.
Brown Sugar and Chili Rubbed Short Ribs 16.
like duck and fowl over a camp fire with your hunting companions.
local ale, creole slaw, fried pickles
maple braised collard greens, sautéed forest mushrooms,
crispy shallots, short rib jus
DOMESTIC WHITE
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA, 2008
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA, 2008
Treana “Mer Soileil Vineyards” Viognier/Marsanne,
Central Coast, CA, 2007
Black Bart “Marsanne”, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Sokol Evolution White Blend, Willamette, OR, 2008
CHARDONNAY Cakebread, Napa Valley, CA, 2008
Ferrari Carano, Russian River, CA, 2007
Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, CA, 2007
Flowers, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2007
MERLOT
Trefethen, Napa Valley, CA, 2005
Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA, 2007
Miner, Napa Valley, CA, 2007
Napa Cellar, Napa Valley, CA, 2008
Krupp “Stagecoach”, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Shafer, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Krupp Vineyard “Veraison”, 2006
BUBBLES
Mumm, Napa Cuvee, Blanc de Blanc, NV
Mumm, Napa Rose, Brut, NV
Schramsberg, Blanc de Blanc, Brut, 2006
Schramsberg, “Cremant”, NV
Bollinger, “Special Cuvee”, NV
Bollinger, “Special Cuvee”, Rose, NV
Bollinger, “Grand Anne”, 1999
Vueve Cliqout, Brut, NV
Vueve Cliqout, Brut Rose, NV
Taittinger, Brut, NV
Taittinger, “Comtes de Champagne”, 1998
Perrier-Jouët - Belle Epoque, Brut, NV
Perrier-Jouët - Belle Epoque, Rosé, Brut, NV
Salon, Blanc de Blanc, 1997
Dom Perignon, 2000
Louis Roederer, “Cristal”, 2002
Armand de Brignac Brut “Ace of Spades”, NV MERITAGE
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ZINFANDELS
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SYRAH
Terlato “Cardinal’s Peak”, Napa Valley, CA, 2005
Ferrari Carano “Siena”, Napa Valley, CA, 2007
Paraduxx, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Col Solare, Columbia Valley, WA, 2005
St Francis Zinfandel, Sonoma County, 2006
Rued Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 2006
Joseph Phelps Insignia, CA, 1983
Two Hands “Brave Faces”, Australia, 2007
Two Hands “Angels Share”, Shiraz, 2008
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Caymus, Napa Valley, CA, 2007
Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Silver Oak, Napa Valley, CA, 2005
Araujo Eisele, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Araujo Eisele, Napa Valley, CA, 1998
Araujo Eisele, Napa Valley, CA, 1999
Araujo Eisele, Napa Valley, CA, 2004
Bond (by Harlan Estate) “Eden”, Napa Valley, CA, 2003
Bond (by Harlan Estate) “Eden”, Napa Valley, CA, 2004
Bond (by Harlan Estate) “Vecina”, Napa Valley, CA, 2003 Bond (by Harlan Estate) “Pluribus”, Napa Valley, CA, 2004
Colgin IX Estate, Napa Valley, CA, 2004
Dalla valle “Maya”, Napa Valley, CA, 1998
Diamond Creek “Red Rock Terrace”, Napa Valley, CA, 1980
Cade, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Palmaz, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
La Sirena (by Heidi Barrett), Napa Valley, CA, 1996
Kenward Family Vineyard “Tor”, Napa Valley, CA, 2004
Groth “Reserve”, Napa Valley, CA, 1997
Pedemonte, Napa Valley, CA, 2004
Veraison Stagecoach, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Vineyard 29, Napa Valley, CA, 1996
Krupp “Veraison”, Napa Valley, CA, 2006
Mayacamas, Napa Valley, CA, 2007
Guardian Peak “Lapa”, South Africa, 2006
Concha y Toro “Marques de Casa Concha”, Chile, 2009
These bottles have been personally selected to
amp up your Vin experience. Cheers! -Lady Derek
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DOMESTIC REDS
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PINOT NOIR
Twomey (by Silver Oak), Anderson Valley, CA, 2007
Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2005
Freestone, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2007
Erath, Oregan, 2010
Flowers, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2010
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ITALIAN REDS
Michele Chiarlo “La Court” Nizza Monferrato
Barbera d’Asti, 2004
Ceretto “Zonchera”, Barolo, 2004
Giacosa “Gallina di Neive”, Barbaresco, 1998
Ceretto “Asij”, Barbaresco, 2005
Ceretto “Bricco Asili”, Barbaresco, 1999
Ceretto Bricco Asili “Faset”, Barbaresco, 2000
Ceretto “Bricco Asili”, Barbaresco, 2005
Gaja “da Gromis” Barolo, 2004
Marcarini “Brunate”, Barolo, 1996
Marcarini “Brunate”, Barolo, 2005
Elvio Cogno, Barolo, 2004
Ceretto “Bricco Rocche” Prapo, Barolo, 2004
Elio Altare “Vigneto Arborina”, Barolo, 1996
Elio Altare “Vigneto Arborina”, Barolo, 2000
Poderi Aldo Conterno “Cru Colonnello”, Barolo, 1997
Poderi Aldo Conterno “Cru Cicala”, Barolo, 1995
Poderi Aldo Conterno “Cru’ Romirasco”, Barolo, 1993
Giacomo Conterno “Cascina Francia”, Barolo, 1996
Giacomo Conterno “Cascina Francia”, Barolo, 1997
Giacomo Conterno “Cascina Francia”, Barolo, 1998
Giacomo Conterno “Monfortino”, Barolo, 1988
Giacomo Conterno ”Monfortino”, Barolo, 1995
Batasiolo “Vigneto Bofani”, Barolo, 1997
Conterno Fantino “Cru’ Vigna del Gris”, Barolo, 1996
Conterno Fantino “Sori Ginestra”, Barolo, 1990
Conterno Fantino “Sori Ginestra”, Barolo, 2005
Bruno Giacosa “Cru’ Villero”, Barolo, 1996
Bruno Giacosa “Cru’ Falletto”, Barolo, 1993
M. Marengo “Brunate”, Barolo, 1990
M. Marengo “Brunate”, Barolo, 1996
M. Marengo “Cru’ Cerrequio”, Barolo, 1990
Massolino “Cru’ Vigna Rionda”, Barolo, 2000
Parusso Armando “Cru’ Piccole Vigne”, Barolo, 1995
Parusso “Cru’ Mariondino”, Barolo, 1995
Schiavenza “Vigneto Prapo”, Barolo, 2000
Luciano Sandrone “Cannubi Boschis”, Barolo, 2001
Luciano Sandrone “Cru’ le Vigne”, Barolo, 1994
Luciano Sandrone “Cannubi Boschis”, Barolo, 1997
Gianni Voerzio, Barolo, 1996
Paolo Scavino “Rocche dell’ Annunziata”, Barolo, 1993
Paolo Scavino “Cru’ Cannubi”, Barolo, 1994
Paolo Scavino, Barolo, 1996
Paolo Scavino “Bric del Fiasc”, Barolo, 1998
Marchesi di Barolo “Cannubi”, Barolo, 2004
Paolo Conterno “Ginestra”, Barolo, 1990
Podere Rocche dei Manzoni “Vigna D’la Roul”
Barolo, 1997
Pio Cesare, Barolo, 2005
If You See Kay, 2010
Tenuta dei Pianali “Coronato”, 2005
Argentiera Bolgheri “Superiore”, 2003
Fattoria le Pupille “Saffredi”, 2000
Tenuta di Biserno “Insoglio”, 2006
Tenuta Sette Ponti, “Orma”, 2005
TOSCANA CHIANTI
Marchese di Antinori “Tenuta Marchese”, 2005
Barone di Ricasoli “Castello di Brolio”, 2006
Marchese de Frescobaldi, 2007
Terrabianca “Croce”, 2004
SUPERTOSCANI
Tenuta di San Guido “Sassicaia”, 2006
Marchese de Frescobaldi “Mormoreto”, 2005
Volpaia “Coltassala”, 2005
Other Reds
Kaiken Malbec, Argentina
Edi Simcic “Duet”, Slovenia, 2001
Domaine des Hauts Chassis, “Les Galets”, Crozes Hermitage
Domaine de Mourchon Seguret “Grande Reserve”, 2007
Montes “Purple Angel” Carmenere, 2008
VINTAGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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105
300
250
330
300
300
256
300
125
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256
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425
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125
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190
80
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170
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60
500
100
150
64
150
85
85
170