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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Mole and Avocado
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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Mole & Avocado

Chef Dwayne Childress

Private Estate Chef • Culinary Instructor

A beautifully plated contemporary appetizer featuring blistered shishito peppers, authentic mole sauce, fresh avocado, toasted sesame seeds and edible flowers. This original recipe showcases modern presentation while celebrating bold Mexican flavors with fine dining elegance.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free* Garde Manger Chef Submission
Suggested Wine Pairing: Albariño — bright acidity and citrus notes beautifully balance the smoky peppers and rich mole sauce.
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Shrimp cucumber cup
Seafood Bite

Shrimp Cucumber Cup

Lemon–pepper tiger shrimp nestled in crisp cucumber.

PescatarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Wine pairing: Vermentino — citrus & saline lift the shrimp.
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Steamed clams with hollandaise
Shellfish

Steamed Clams, Hollandaise & Prosciutto

Silky sauce, briny clams, crisp prosciutto.

Pescatarian
Wine pairing: Vermentino — bright acidity cuts the richness.
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Mozzarella in carrozza
Classic

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Crisp fried mozzarella sandwich, tomato confit.

Wine pairing: Prosecco — bubbles refresh between bites.
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Chicken liver crostini
Tuscan Crostini

Chicken Liver Crostini

Capers & Marsala pan sauce over warm toast.

Wine pairing: Chianti Classico — savory Sangiovese meets umami.
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Baccalà with chickpeas
Baccalà

Baccalà Quenelle with Chickpeas

Olive oil–lemon emulsion brightens the salt cod.

PescatarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Wine pairing: Vermentino — mineral saline echo.
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Baked artichokes with eggs and Parmigiano
Vegetable

Baked Artichokes

With soft scrambled eggs & Parmigiano.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Vernaccia di San Gimignano — handles artichoke’s bitters.
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Cured salmon on cucumbers
Seafood

Grappa-Cured Salmon

Cucumber, lemon citronette & greens.

Pescatarian
Wine pairing: Trentodoc/Prosecco — crisp & zesty.
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Fava beans with pecorino
Spring

Fava Beans & Tuscan Pecorino

Walnut, microgreens, extra-virgin olive oil.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Wine pairing: Vernaccia — herbal & stony to match favas.
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Quail egg with shaved asparagus
Asparagus

Quail Eggs on Asparagus Nest

White truffle oil finish.

VegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc — cuts through truffle aroma.
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Veal liver terrine
Terrine

Veal Liver Terrine

Mâche, balsamic glaze.

Wine pairing: Chianti Classico — savory, earthy balance.
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Balsamic jelly with pepper coulis
Modern

Balsamic Jelly

Aged balsamic set into a savory gel; pepper coulis.

VegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Wine pairing: Lambrusco secco — tangy fruit meets sweet-savory glaze.
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Bresaola with spinach and Parmigiano
Cured Beef

Bresaola

Thin-sliced cured beef, mustard, baby spinach, shaved Parmigiano.

Wine pairing: Valtellina (Nebbiolo) — alpine lift & subtle tannin.
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Zucchini scapece with ricotta salata
Vegetable

Zucchini Scapece

Marinated zucchini, shaved aged dry ricotta.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Falanghina — citrus and herb for marinated veg.
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Watermelon bites
Fresh

Watermelon Bites

Red wine vinegar–marinated watermelon.

VeganGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Wine pairing: Rosato Toscano — bright, juicy, refreshing.
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Crispy smelts with polenta
Fritto

Polenta & Smelts

Crispy smelts over creamy polenta, wild arugula.

Pescatarian
Wine pairing: Soave / Vermentino — clean, mineral finish.
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Grape tomato filled with orange jam and olive
Amuse Bouche

Grape Tomato & Orange Jam

Tomatoes filled with orange-mustard jam & black olive.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Prosecco Rosé — fruit to echo the jam.
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Burrata with prickly pear gazpacho
Estate

Fichi e Burrata

Burrata over prickly pear (fichi d’India) gazpacho.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Vermentino (dry) or Moscato d’Asti (off-dry) — choose your sweetness.
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Shrimp and barley salad
Grain Salad

Shrimp with Barley

Barley & shrimp salad with parsley oil.

Pescatarian
Wine pairing: Vermentino — green herb notes suit parsley oil.
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Avocado crab salad
Seafood

Avocado Crab

Avocado shell filled with fresh crab salad.

PescatarianGluten-Free
Wine pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay — clean texture for crab & avocado.
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Rosemary shrimp skewers on agrodolce vegetables
Grill

Rosemary Shrimp Skewers

Sweet-and-sour vegetables, balsamic glaze drops.

PescatarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Wine pairing: Vermentino — citrus and herb align with rosemary.
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Beef carpaccio with Parmigiano basket and arugula
Raw

Carpaccio

Beef tenderloin with Parmesan basket & arugula.

Wine pairing: Young Sangiovese — bright cherry, gentle tannin.
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Fettunta with porcini and groviera
Tuscan Bread

Fettunta con i Funghi

Toasted bread with fresh porcini & groviera.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Chianti — earthy porcini loves Sangiovese.
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Bacon-wrapped pear with goat cheese millefoglie
Sweet-Savory

Bacon-Pear Millefoglie

Port wine sauce, goat cheese crisp.

Wine pairing: Vin Santo (or dry Sagrantino for bold) — caramelized pear & bacon.
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Chicken and mushrooms terrine on mache
Terrine

Chicken & Mushrooms Terrine

Mâche with lemon-tomato dressing.

Wine pairing: Chardonnay — gentle oak supports chicken & mushrooms.
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Heirloom tomato basil burrata tower
Estate

Tomato-Basil Burrata Tower

Heirloom tomatoes, basil, creamy burrata.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Wine pairing: Rosato / Vermentino — bright acidity for creamy cheese.
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Tuna tartare tower
Tartare

Ahi Tuna Tartare Tower

Olive crackers, bell pepper relish.

Pescatarian
Wine pairing: Vermentino — citrus & herb notes mirror the relish.
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Eggplant croquette on pepper coulis
Fritto

Eggplant Croquette

Crisp croquette over red pepper coulis.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Chianti — acidity for fried eggplant richness.
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Molecular burrata on pasta shell
Modern

Pasta Shell Burrata

“Molecular” burrata on pasta cup, crisp basil.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Prosecco — bubbles for creamy textures.
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Poached artichoke with tuna on dried tomato cluster
Vegetable & Fish

Poached Artichoke with Tuna

Olive-oil poached artichoke, tuna, oven-dried tomato.

PescatarianGluten-Free
Wine pairing: Vermentino — herbal citrus complements artichoke & tuna.
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Shrimp croquette on pea purée
Fritto

Shrimp Croquette

Crispy shrimp croquette over sweet pea purée.

Wine pairing: Vermentino — bright acidity for fried seafood.
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Spinach fondant with prosciutto
Crunchy

Spinach Fondant

Crispy spinach fondant with oven-dried prosciutto.

Wine pairing: Chianti — savory note pairs with prosciutto.
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Chicken faux gras with artichoke tart and port wine sauce
Rich

Chicken Faux Gras

Warm artichoke tart, port wine sauce.

Wine pairing: Pinot Noir — red fruit & gentle tannin for richness.
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Ahi tuna chiffonade with strawberry horseradish sherbet
Raw

Ahi Tuna Chiffonade

With strawberry–horseradish sherbet.

PescatarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Wine pairing: Sparkling Rosé — fruit & lift for cold tuna.
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Duck prosciutto on asparagus with orange citronette
Charcuterie

Duck Prosciutto & Asparagus

Orange citronette, toasted asparagus.

Wine pairing: Pinot Noir — savory duck loves red fruit & spice.
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Quiche with onion, Brussels sprouts and potato
Baked

Onion, Brussels Sprouts & Potato Quiche

For the love of savory pies.

Vegetarian
Wine pairing: Chardonnay — creamy texture meets custard.
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Whipped baccalà with caviar
Signature

Whipped Baccalà with Caviar

Chickpeas, blanched onion petals, luxurious finish.

PescatarianGluten-Free
Wine pairing: Franciacorta — fine mousse complements the caviar.
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Grilled whipped stoccafisso sandwich
Street-Style

Grilled Whipped Stoccafisso Sandwich

Olives, red pepper, wild arugula.

Pescatarian
Wine pairing: Vermentino — herbal citrus for salty cod.
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