Tavern Menu
Summer 2010
Appetizers
Tavern Caprese Salad
fresh buffalo mozzarella, yellow & big red tomatoes, basil pesto, wild arugula, balsamic vinaigrette $13
Crispy Fried “Icy Bay” Calamari
lightly seasoned flour, zesty tomato & parmesan dipping sauce $12
Crispy Duck Leg Confit & Panzanella Salad
Bermuda onions, plum tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, toasted bread, bibb lettuce, & romaine, Greek olive oil $13
Braised Mississippi Rabbit Leg & Grilled Maple Sausage Crepe
garlic braised escarole & Swiss chard, cannellini bean ragout, arugula, rutabaga puree, mustard scallion jus $13
Empire Seabreeze Salad
romaine, spinach, hearts of palm, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, walnuts, dried cherries, pears, creamy tamarind dressing $12
Latin Roasted Pennsylvania Duck Taquitos
avocado, grilled pineapple, jicama, marinated seaweed, red onion, corn, sweet potatoes, chipotle & tomato vinaigrette $12
Crispy Coconut Pacific Bluefin Tuna Salad
Asian cellophane noodles & fermented black beans, pickled Bok choy, lotus root, snow peas, wasabi & cilantro cream $14
Creamy Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Chorizo Sausage Dip
crispy pita bread, avocado, spinach, cumin, grilled Bermuda onions, Monterey jack cheese sauce $14
Traditional French Onion Soup
Gruyere cheese, toasted garlic croutons, rich broth $10
Empire Greek Salad
baby romaine lettuce, grape tomato, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, black olives, zesty garlic & herb vinaigrette $12
Entrees
Grilled N.C. Black Grouper Tacos
black beans & Latin rice, fried green tomato, corn & pear salsa, avocado, Napa cabbage, mango tomatillo vinaigrette $23
Grilled Certified Angus Beef Steak & Egg Plate
hickory smoked fingerling potato hash, broccolini, sliced big red tomato, Swiss chard, red wine & shallot reduction $29
Empire Seafood Paella
steamed clams, scallops, seasonal fish, saffron rice, chicken, chorizo sausage, shrimp, fish fumét & herbs $23
Pulled Chicken Penne Pasta
buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, spinach, cremini mushrooms, vegetables, grape tomatoes, soft cream sauce $19
Roasted Stuffed Pork Loin
cabbage & dried cherry stuffing, zucchini, feta, curry Yukon gold potatoes, spicy pickles, cider vinegar reduction $23
330 Tavern Risotto
rutabaga, Oregon wild mushrooms, asparagus tips, baby romaine, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese, Greek olive oil $21
Roasted Ashley Farm Chicken Breast
creamy polenta & buffalo mozzarella, garlicky spinach, ratatouille, mango salsa, arugula, chipotle & black currant jus $22
Grilled North Carolina Mountain Trout
creamy southern rice, baby arugula & peach salad, ham lardons, haricot vert, tapenade, orange & fennel vinaigrette$22
Tavern Veal Picatta
citrus & wild mushroom risotto, ginger braised Bok choy, roasted asparagus, lemon & parsley caper jus $22
Grilled Mancho Farms Lamb Loin Chops
cous cous, roasted bosc pears, spicy baby zucchini, sweet potato puree, green tomato salsa, sweet garlic & thyme jus $26
Daniel Schurr

