dinner menu

august 1, 2011

cold tapas

• Basil Humus(w,g,n) A creamy smooth chickpea and sesame spread
• Fava Bean Smash(w,g,n) Pureed fava beans with green onions and herbs finished with olive oil and tahini
• Spicy Red Lentil Balls(w,g,n) Pureed red lentil balls with onions, parsley, red peppers and mint
• Marinated Olives(w,g,n) Three types of olives marinated with fresh herbs and spices
• Mixed Leaves, Walnuts and Lentils(w,g) Mixed greens with toasted walnuts, oranges, and lentils dressed with lemon and olive oil
• Chickpea & Avocado(w,g,n) Marinated tomato, cucumber and chick peas tossed with baby spinach, avocado and a lemon herb dressing
• Beet & Mandarin Orange Salad(w,g,n,b) Cubed cooked beets and mandarin oranges with balsamic vinegar and herbs
• Jicama & Mango(w,g) Shredded jicama & mango marinated in lime, chilies, herbs and olive oil tossed with peppery arugula and almonds
• Babaganoush(w,g,n,b) Mashed roasted herbed eggplant with tahini finished with lemon and olive oil

Appetizers

• Spinach Blini(n) Warm avocado and corn salsa sandwiched between fluffy herbed poppy seed and spinach blinis
• Filo Pastry Mushrooms, spinach and a celery cream in a filo pastry puff served on a warm spinach and herb puree
• Polenta(w,g) Seared cornmeal polenta on herbed tomato sauce with sauteed shiitake mushrooms, spinach and a reduced balsamic glaze
• Eggplant Manicotti(w,g) Crumbled tofu, sun dried tomato, and pesto rolled in a wafer thin slice of seared eggplant with a tomato herb puree
• Asparagus Bundle(w,g) Steamed bundled asparagus on a bed of warm herbed quinoa with a light cream sauce and miso hemp butter
• Mixed Mushrooms(w,g,n) Pan seared king, shiitake and button mushrooms on sesame spinach with a lemon garlic sauce
• Tempeh Fish Styx(w,g,n) Battered and deep fried tempeh sticks with cucumber salsa and a tangy tahini tartar temptation
• Plantain Cakes(w,g,n) Seared plantain and rice flour dumplings served with greens and a mango, jalapeno and coriander salsa

entrees

• Pasta Special Ask your server
• Spelt Linguine(w) Thin pasta ribbons with mixed mushrooms, olives, asparagus and herbs in a light olive oil & white wine sauce topped with pesto
• Tomato Penne(n) Pasta pencils with mixed mushrooms, eggplant, olives, artichoke hearts in a light olive oil and tomato sauce
• Creamed Corn Rigatoni(w,g,n) Tasty pencil thin noodles made from corn in a white wine and celery root cream sauce with mixed seasonal vegetables
• Moroccan Stew(n) Stewed sweet potato, onion, carrots and chickpeas in a cumin Infused tomato broth served with brown rice
• Battered Tofu(n,b) Beer battered and crusted tofu served with fresh sauteed vegetables and roasted potatoes
• Crusted Tempeh(n,b) Crusted and seared tempeh served with fresh sauteed vegetables and grilled greens
• Grilled Black Bean Seitan(n,b) Charred black bean wheat steak served with fresh sauteed vegetables and grilled greens
• Grilled Tofu Kabobs(n) Skewered gluten, peppers, and mushrooms marinated in a tangy smoked BBQ sauce and served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables
• Crusted Tofu(n) Spicy onion crusted and seared stuffed tofu served with fresh sauteed vegetables, grilled greens and mango salsa
• Charbroiled Portabello(n) A charred giant marinated mushroom topped with chimichurri sauce and served with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables

brunch menu

august 1, 2011

entrees

• Corn FrittersSeared sweet potato & corn fritters filled with shredded celery root, zucchini, sweet peas and fresh herbs - Gluten Free - Comes with green salad, roasted roots, guacamole, salsa and corn hollandaise
• Tofu ScrambleScrambled seasoned marinated tofu with tomatoes, asparagus, watercress and corn - Served with green salad, roast potatoes, guacamole, salsa and 'sour cream'
• BBQ Tofu ScrambleOur famous scrambled tofu finished with a house made smoked BBQ sauce - Served with green salad, roast potatoes, guacamole, salsa and 'sour cream'
• Tofu Omelette du JourA herbed tofu and flax pouch. Ask your server about today's fluffy flavour. Served with green salad and roast potatoes
• Bangers and MashPan fried black bean and gluten sausage with fluffy mashed Yukon gold potatoes and roasted root vegetables, sauteed spinach and a garlic/basil corn sauce
• Roast Gluten and MashOur classic seared rolled gluten with fluffy mashed Yukon gold potatoes and roasted root vegetables with sauteed spinach and a garlic/basil corn sauce

sandwiches

• Avocado SandwichA toasted avocado sandwich with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and tempeh bacon with roasted potatoes and greens
• Veg*n BurgerA seared veg*n house made roasted vegetable patty on a toasted whole grain bun with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and tempeh bacon. Served with roasted potatoes and greens

sides

• Mac n' CheeseMacaroni noodles in cheese cream topped with toasty crumbles
• Green Salad Mixed greens with a light house dressing
• Toast and Homemade JamMulti Grain bread with seasonal berry jam
• Jicama SaladShredded jicama & mango marinated in lime, chilies, herbs and olive oil tossed with peppery arugula and almonds
• Black Bean SausageCharred black bean and wheat sausage
• Gluten RoastOur classic seared gluten rolled with tapenade and herbs
• GuacamolePerfectly seasoned mashed avocados 
• Chickpea SaladMarinated tomato, cucumber and chick peas tossed with baby spinach, avocado and a lemon herb dressing
• Roast PotatoesNew potatoes roasted with herbs
• Mash PotatoesFluffy mashed Yukon potatoes with hollandaise sauce

juice

• GoldApple, ginger, lemon
• RedBeet, carrot, apple, ginger, lemon
• GreenKale, cucumber, apple, ginger, lemon
• OrangeCarrot, apple, ginger, lemon
• CitrusGrapefruit or Orange

organic teas

• DecaffeinatedPeppermint, Hibiscus, Ginger, Chamomile, Cinnamon Rooibus, Blueberry
• CaffeinatedOrange Pekoe, English Breakfast, Green, Earl Grey

coffee

• Filter CoffeeFressen's fair-trade dark roast
• CappuccinoFair-trade dark roast with foamed soy milk
• EspressoSingle or double shot
• LatteEspresso with steamed soy milk
• MacchiatoEspresso with a dollop of soy foam

red wine

shiraz

• '08 RooibergSouth Africa
• '01 St. Mary's Australia
• '07 Bon Courage Robertson South Africa
• '09 Buenas Ondas Argentina

malbec

• '10 34 Degrees Mendoza, Argentina
• 10 Buenas Ondas Argentina

cabernet / merlot

• '08 Guilty Men Reserve Niagara ,Ontario

malbec / syrah

• '10 Buenas Ondas Argentina

cabernet sauvignon

• '03 St. Mary's Australia
• '07 Bon Courage Robertson South Africa
• '09 Buenas Ondas Argentina

valpolicella

• '04 Ripasso Italy

pinot noir

• '07 Whale Haven South Africa

pinotage

• '08 Whale Haven South Africa

gamay

• '08 Gamay Escarpment Niagara ,Ontario

marechal foch

• '08 Old Vines Foch Niagara ,Ontario

cocktails

• screwdriverfresh orange juice with vodka
• greyhoundfresh grapefruit juice with vodka
• sea breezefresh grapefruit juice with cranberry and vodka
• ginger spinfresh apple ginger juice with vodka, gin, rum, or rye, lemon and a touch of cinnimaon
• vegan caesarorganic tomato juice with vegan worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce and vodka

martinis

• ClassicVodka or gin, twist or olives, dry, perfect, dirty,rinse, straight up or on the rocks
• ManateeFresh apple and ginger juice with vodka or gin, lemon and a touch of cinnamon
• MonarchOrange and lime juice, peach schnapps and vodka
• CosmopolitanFresh lime and cranberry juice, triple sec and vodka
• MetropolitanFresh lime juice with cranberry, cassis and vodka
• PomegranateVodka, pomegranate liqueur, cranberry, lime and orang
• LycheeVodka, lychee liquer, lychee juice, lemon juice

white wine

chardonnay

• '08 Boplass South Africa
• '08 Malivoire Chardonnay Niagara
• '09 Buenas OndasArgentina

sauvignon Blanc

• '10 Bon Courage Robertson South Africa
• '09 Rooiberg South Africa

Gewurztraminer

• '07 Jean Geila Alsace

Torrontes

• '09 Buenas Ondas Argentina

Pinot Grigio

• '09 Malivoire Pinot Gris Niagara ,Ontario
• '09 Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio Italy

Grüner Veltliner

• '09 Weingut Leopold "Zechkumpan", Austria

rosé

• '08 Flamingo Bay Pinotage Argentina
• '09 Ladybug, NiagaraOntario

sparkling

chardonnay

• '08 Chardonnay Musque Niagara ,Ontario

Spanish

• Frixinette

France

• Brut Imperial Champagne Moet & Chandon
• Veuve Clicquot Reims

Special cocktails

• Grapefruit FizzGin, fresh grapefruit, soda, mint
• grand sidecarGrand Marnier, apple ginger juice, bitters,sugar rim, mint
• SunriseTequila, Casis, cranberry & orange juice, soda, lime
• ZombieMalibu, rum, fresh grapefruit, cranberry, lime, soda
• BeachVodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, soda
• Mango FizzMango liqueur, rum, fresh pineapple, lime, soda
• Gin CollinsTanqueray, cucumber, mint, soda, lemon
• Tropical PunchCoconut rum, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, lime
• ManhattanJack Daniels, vermouth, bitters, seasonal berries