da Luca

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Soups & Salads~


Zuppa del Giorno or Panzanella

Asiago Crisp Salad- Field Greens, Cucumber & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Greek Salad- Cucumber, Peppers, Tomato, Black Olives, Feta & Romaine

Baked Goat Cheese, Roasted Grapes, Strawberry Balsamic, Field Greens & Candied Nuts

Moroccan Spiced Tuna with Herb Pesto & White Balsamic Vinaigrette served over Mixed Greens


Tapas~ (this section is smaller plates, meant for ordering multiple dishes & sharing)


Bruschetta Trio- Olive Tapenade, Tomato Bruschetta, Oyster Mushroom Duxelle

Toasted Almond Hummus- Grilled Pita

Citrus Marinated Olives with Baguette and Pesto Olive Oil

Olive Polenta with Mushrooms, Garlic & Asiago

Artichoke Gratin- Artichokes, Fontina & Crostini

Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola & Pancetta

Mussels Toscano- White Beans, Red Pepper, Tomato & Garlic Broth

Tuna Napoli- Big Eye Tuna (sushi grade), Olives, Tomato, Basil & Feta Cheese

Shrimp & Chourico Risotto with Balsamic Reduction

Hop Braised Pork Ribs with Balsamic BBQ Sauce

Butter Poached Scallops over Wilted Arugula & Pancetta Cream Sauce


Sandwiches~(served with choice of Chips, Olive Polenta, or Asiago Crisp Salad)


Chicken Liguria – Chicken, Olive, Cucumber, Tomato, & Lettuce on Honey Wheat

P.L.A.T. – Pancetta, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato & Herb Mayo on Baguette

“Chef” - House Ground Burger with Apples & Sliced Brie

” Domenico” - Gorgonzola Stuffed House Ground Burger

with Caramelized Onions



Entrées~


Seafood Paella- Shrimp, Mussels, Scallop, & Chourico in Tumeric Risotto

Mona Lisa® Pasta Spinach Ravioli with Romesco Cream Sauce

Hop Braised Ribs with Wild Mushroom Risotto

Linguini Nero with White Clams, Garlic, & Parsley

Chicken Involtini- Chicken Breast Stuffed with Pancetta, Arugula, & Goat Cheese

Over Olive Polenta


Trailside® Espresso Rubbed Petit Tender over Romesco Sauce with Potato & Arugula Panna Cotta


Desserts


Lemon Panna Cotta with Peach and Basil Puree


Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake


Almond Tiramisu- Mascarpone Trailside Dark Roast Soaked Lady Fingers


Blonde Brownies-served warm with whipped cream


Mascarpone Bread Pudding with Golden Raisins and Caramel


Citrus Honey Cheesecake with Phyllo Crust and Ganache



Gearharts® Gourmet Chocolate Pairings

Chocolatier Tim Gearhart has paired several of his artisan chocolates with a few of our favorite wines


Prosecco Delight –

Apricot-Brandy-milk chocolate ganache w/ dried apricots soaked in

French cognac, finished in both white & milk chocolates &

Vanilla Bean Brulee –white chocolate ganache w/ vanilla bean &

“torched” sugar caramel, dipped in white chocolate


Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone –

Criolla - extra bittersweet Venezuelan single bean chocolate ganache w/

natural cacao nibs, dipped in dark chocolate &

Michigan Cherry – semi –sweet chocolate ganache w/ Kirsch & dried

Michigan cherries, dipped in dark chocolate


San Lorenzo Montepulciano –

Taj – bittersweet chocolate ganache w/ candied ginger, cardamom &

rose, dipped in dark chocolate &

Criolla - extra bittersweet Venezuelan single bean chocolate ganache w/

natural cacao nibs, dipped in dark chocolate


Powers Cabernet Sauvignon –

Michigan Cherry – semi –sweet chocolate ganache w/ Kirsch & dried

Michigan cherries, dipped in dark chocolate &

Raspberry – Zin –semi-sweet chocolate ganache with raspberry –

zinfandel conserves, dipped in dark chocolate


Kids Menu ~ $5

Pita Pizzette- tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese

Baked Penne- with choice of marinara & fontina cheese or pesto & mozzarella

Kids Ravioli- spinach & cheese ravioli with pesto sauce

Asiago Crusted Baked Chicken Fingers- served with tomatoes and fresh greens

 

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