Val 2012 second draft   

“Seafood Duo”

     Ahi Sashimi and Dynamite Scallop Dip

With spiced corn chips and palm heart ceviche

$16

“Seafood Cassoulette”

Cream baked seafood medley

Topped with champagne foam and

Served on a bed of truffled tagliatelle

$30

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HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
JUNE 19, 2011
Special Prefix Dinner Menu

First Course
“Ahi Nacho’s”
ahi tartare, smoked mozzarella and crispy mondu chips
served with Kamuela tomatoes and wasabi lime slaw $13.95
~Suggested Wine Pairing~
Selbach-Oster Riesling

Second Course
“Neptune’s Medley”
shrimp, scallops and fresh fish simmered in a truffle
and spinach béchamel, served over roasted red pepper
tossed fettucine pasta $24.95
~Suggested Wine Pairing~
Napa Cellars Chardonnay

Or

“Hapa Brown Ale Braised Kulana Short Ribs”
paired with apple wood smoked pork belly, garlic mashed potatoes and hamakua mushrooms $24.95
~Suggested Wine Pairing~
Pavilion Merlot

DESSERT
“Rocky Road Sundae”
marsh mellow and Belgium chocolate studded cookies
topped with Tahitian vanilla ice cream, hot caramel sauce
and whipped cream $7.95
~Suggested Pairing~
Keoki Coffee

Market Prices
Fresh Catch Entrée/Salad $31.95/$23.95
Pacific Island Risotto $35.95/ Seared Poke Salad $15.95
Chef’s Choice Steak-Kulana Natural Tenderloin$27.95/
With Shrimp, add $5.95

Grapes Alert:
Wine Pairing Dinner at Cafe Pesto
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
 
Yessiree boys and girls better buckle in before I tell you this – Grapes is having a wine pairing dinner at Café Pesto with Hahn Winery! Set for Tuesday, May 3rd from 5:30p-8:30p, start calling your baby-sitter or plan to share a table with your friends. As a special treat, Joni Hook and Holly Collins of Hahn Winery will be showcasing 9 of their wines for the first time in Hilo. Plus Chef Casey has created a spectacular tapas menu just for our event!
 
As a special bonus all of the wines will be offered pre-sale at 10% off the retail price!
 
Priced at $55.00 per person this dinner will sell out quickly so call fast for reservations!

“LOVE LETTER LUMPIA”

  Honshimeji Mushrooms and Asian Cabbage

Enveloped with Crisp Rice Paper

Paired with Pacific Lobster, Heart of Palm, and Cucumber ‘Slaw’

Thai Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

$14

“SHRIMP LOVERS LASAGNA”

Pan Seared Asian Tiger Shrimp

Deglazed with a Pernod Infused Lobster Cream

 Presented on a Ricotta and Florentine Lasagna

$28

“STUFFED KULANA BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIBS”

Braised with Local, Organic Leeks, Carrots and Celery

Offered with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Onion Whisps

$24/ with whole lobster tail $42

“KULA STRAWBERRY CUP CAKE”

Layers of Champagne Strawberry Lady Fingers, Sweet Fresh Island Strawberries

Nestled in Honey Mascarpone Cream Cheese and Vanilla Cream

Topped with a delicate Honey Whipped Cream

$7

DINNER SPECIALS

Sunday, February 13, 2011

~Island Salad Special~

“Seared Fresh Catch”

served on a bed of organic romaine lettuce

granny smith apples, toasted macadamia nuts

gorgonzola cheese, vine ripe tomatoes

with a citrus balsamic vinaigrette

$20.95

~Suggested Wine Pairing~Salviano Orvieto

~Pasta al Pesto~

“Shrimp and Lasagna”

garlic buttered jumbo shrimp

served with white truffle tomato lasagna

$22.95 

~Suggested Wine Pairing~

Raymond Estates Chardonnay

~Island Beef Special~

“Balsamic Braised Short Ribs”

served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

and sautéed vegetable medley with demi glace

$25.95

~Suggested Wine Pairing~Norante Sangiovese

~Desert Special~

“Strawberry Cupcake Goccia Bianca”

kula strawberries, vanilla cream

imported marscapone cream cheese

layered with lady fingers in a cup

$7.95

~Suggested Pairing~Keoki Coffee

 Market Prices

Fresh Catch Entrée/Salad $31.95/$23.95

Pacific Island Risotto $35.95/ Seared Poke Salad $15.95

Chef’s Choice Steak-Kulana Natural Tenderloin$27.95/

with Shrimp add $5.95

DINNER SPECIALS

Saturday, February 12, 2011

~Island Salad Special~

“Lobster Won Tons”

served on a bed of organic greens with pickled ginger

cucumber namasu, chinese cabbage

with a Lilikoi vinaigrette

$18.95

~Suggested Wine Pairing~Selbach-Oster Riesling

~Pasta al Pesto~

“Balsamic Braised Short Ribs”

bone in braise short ribs with tomato spinach lasagna

crispy green beans and demi glace

$22.95 

~Suggested Wine Pairing~

Norante Sangiovese

~Island Shrimp Special~

“Shrimp and Chips”

herb garlic grilled jumbo shrimps served with steak fries

truffle balsamic slaw and dill caper tartar sauce

$24.95

~Suggested Wine Pairing~

Raymond Estates Chardonnay

~Desert Special~

“Strawberry Cupcake Goccia Bianca”

kula strawberries, vanilla cream

imported marscapone cream cheese

layered with lady fingers in a cup

$7.95

~Suggested Pairing~Keoki Coffee

 Market Prices

Fresh Catch Entrée/Salad $31.95/$23.95

Pacific Island Risotto $35.95/ Seared Poke Salad $15.95

Chef’s Choice Steak-Kulana Natural Tenderloin$27.95/

with Shrimp add $5.95

DINNER SPECIALS

Friday, February 10, 2011

~Appetizer Special~

“Veal B.L.T. Slider”

breaded medallion of veal tenderloin with

bacon, lettuce and tomato

served on a potato roll and french fries

$9.95

~Suggested Pairing~Mehana Volcano Red Ale

~Pasta al Pesto~

 “Basil Grilled Jumbo Shrimp”

“Kalopa” tomato and lasagna Florentine

served with a lobster cream sauce

$24.95 

~Suggested Wine Pairing~

Raymond Estates Chardonnay

~Island Natural Beef Special~

 “Braised Short Ribs”

served with a vegetable medley

creamy mashed potatoes and demi glace

$22.95

~Suggested Wine Pairing~Norante Sangiovese

~Desert Special~

“Strawberry Cupcake Goccia Bianca”

kula strawberries, vanilla cream

imported marscapone cream cheese

layered with lady fingers in a cup

$7.95

~Suggested Pairing~Keoki Coffee

 Market Prices

Fresh Catch Entrée/Salad $31.95/$23.95

Pacific Island Risotto $35.95/ Seared Poke Salad $15.95

Chef’s Choice Steak-Kulana Natural Tenderloin$27.95/

with Shrimp add $5.95

MENU SPECIALS WILL BE POSTED FOR FRIDAY FEB 11 TO SUNDAY FEB 13

ALOHA AND MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT