Za Restaurants: Dinner Menu

viva la za – dinner – 2008

appetizers

barnegat bay soft shell crab - fried blue claw crab served with pickle relish tartar sauce. $14

grilled portobello mushrooms & spring squash - served with a drizzle of balsamic reduction, arugula oil and shaved padano cheese. $9

roman semolina gnocchi - topped with broiled montrachet goat cheese and served with parmesan walnut sauce. $9

day boat scallops - hard seared scallops served over jalapeno salsa with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction $13

soup - lentil with white beans and arugula. $6

salads

field greens salad - mixed greens served with red onion and tomato tossed in sherry vinaigrette or asian pear vinaigrette. $6

hummus salad - hummus, tomato and grilled pita bread served with toasted walnuts, golden raisins & mixed greens tossed in lemon citronette. $11

goat cheese salad - montrachet goat cheese dredged in japanese breadcrumbs and sautéed until crispy brown; served with mixed greens, green apple cranberry chutney and sherry vinaigrette. $13

arabian lentil and spinach salad - hot cumin & coriander green lentils served with sautéed spinach, cherry tomato, curried pistachio nuts and raisins. $11

peanut noodle salad - spicy peanut bean thread noodles served with fried tofu, sautéed bok choy, shaved radish and green onion. $11

entrées

island beach lobster & scallops - chilled lobster and seared jumbo jersey day boat scallops served with spring greens & asian pear vinaigrette, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, mandarin orange and sherry butter broth. $39

risotto primavera - creamy arborio rice served with steamed asparagus, tomato, yellow squash, avocado, green onion and padano cheese. $23

smoked apricot pork chop - grilled apricot and smoked paprika barbecue glazed chop, served with bacon smashed potatoes and sautéed spring asparagus. $25

goat cheese ravioli with truffle sauce - house made montrachet goat cheese ravioli, served with truffle sauce, steamed asparagus, padano cheese and shaved radish. $27

sesame & black pepper crusted tuna - hard seared sushi grade tuna served with wasabi smashed potatoes, sautéed bok choy and ginger-soy dipping sauce. $29

cape may champagne scallops - seared sea-diver scallops served with classic smashed potato, spinach, pico de gallo & a drizzle of shallot bacon champagne vinaigrette. $29

point pleasant monkfish & shrimp - sautéed cilantro and citrus marinated monkfish & shrimp served over avocado salsa. $29

grilled filet mignon - char grilled to medium rare, served with sautéed cremini mushrooms, gorgonzola butter, natural jus & garlic roasted red bliss potatoes. $34

crispy chicken padano - anko breaded sautéed chicken breast filled with asparagus, roasted red pepper and padano cheese, served with smashed potatoes and lemon caper sauce. $24

sides sautéed mushrooms $5 • smashed potatoes $4 • sautéed spinach $4

desserts

chocolate soufflé - served fresh out of the oven with a side of whipped cream. $12

toasted almond crème brûlée - classic french vanilla custard finished with caramelized toasted almonds. $9

mini cannoli (two) - crispy pastry shells filled with grand mariner mascarpone cream. $5

chocolate mousse cake - served with fresh whipped cream and raspberry sauce. $9