crema de zanahoria

7

light cream of carrot soup garnished with smoky chipotle chiles and frizzled beets
wine suggestion: Domaine Bott-Geyl Les Elements Muscat, Alsace, France 2004

ensalada de pulpo

10

grilled baby octopus marinated in orange and lime juice with fava beans, roasted corn, poblano strips, grape tomatoes and Mexican oregano
wine suggestion: A to Z Wineworks Pinot Blanc, Oregon 2006

sopes surtidos

9

small, thick country tortillas topped with a molcajete sauce and queso añejo; black beans and chorizo; and roasted tomatillo sauce with a grilled shrimp
wine suggestion: Abbazia di Novacella Kerner, Varna, Alto Adige, Italy 2006

salpicón de jaiba

12

fresh lump blue crabmeat salad with potatoes and avocado with a spicy chipotle vinaigrette and teardrop tomatoes
wine suggestion: Bastianaich Tocai Friulano, Collio, Friuli, Italy 2006

flores de calabaza

9

squash blossoms stuffed with goat cheese and epazote, dipped in a light batter, sautéed and served with a roasted poblano cream sauce
wine suggestion: Vinum Africa Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2006

pescado al chipotle

26

wild Alaskan halibut fillet wrapped in sweet potato strands, sautéed and served on a chipotle cream sauce with oyster mushrooms; accompanied by herbed white rice and baby carrots
wine suggestion: Stuhlmuller Vineyards Chardonnay, Estate, Alexander Valley, California 2005
wine suggestion: Laetitia Limité Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley 2006

langostinos san miguel

26

char-grilled freshwater prawns in a creamy tomatillo-serrano sauce; served with arroz blanco with peas and fried plantains
wine suggestion: Fincas Patagonicas Torrontés, Zolo, Mendoza, Argentina 2007
wine suggestion: Emilio Bulfon Piculìt Neri, Valeriano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2006

pato en mole negro

24

Grimaud Farms breast of Muscovy duck grilled rare and duck leg confit served with an Oaxacan black mole;
accompanied by a butternut squash tamal and roasted brussel sprouts
wine suggestion: Domaine Bott-Geyl Les Elements Muscat, Alsace, France 2004
wine suggestion: Yangarra Estate Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2006

codornices en salsa de chile con miel

28

garlic-marinated and grilled Manchester Farm quail served in a sauce of ancho chiles, garlic, caramelized onions and honey
with a potato, cilantro and queso añejo cake
wine suggestion: Firelands Winery Gewurztraminer, Isle St. George, Sandusky, Ohio 2006
wine suggestion: Cosentino Zinfandel, The Zin, Lodi, California 2005