Menu Date: April 2009
First Course
Soup of the Day: Roasted Sweet Yellow Pepper and Fennel Bisque -- Fennel, Leek, Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese Beignets, Tiny Greens and Dill-infused oil. $9.00
Caesar Salad - Crisp red and green romaine, roasted garlic dressing, Parmigiano-Sonoma Jack Frico and pesto sourdough croutons $11.00
Salad of Watercress, Arugula, Spiced Chiogga and Gold Beets and Candied Walnuts - creamy Gorgonzola, blood oranges, artisanal walnut oil and blood orange vinaigrette $12.00
Our Chef's Degustation of Worldy Artisanal Cheeses - Five tasting portions - Raisins On The Vine, Spanish Membrillo, Honeycomb, Dried cranberry-sweet onion-golden apple compote $16.00
Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala, Yellow Beefsteak and Tiny Grape Tomatoes - Radicchio, Balsamico Syrup, Exotic Peppercorns, tiny basil, and Sicilian Olio Verde $15.00
Chilled Wild Gulf Shrimp Cocktail - frisee, shaved radishes, spicy hearts of palm, creamy verde sauce, chive-infused oil $17.00
Chardonnay-steamed Maine Coast Blue Hill Bay Mussels - fennel, chilies, pesto crema, grilled sourdough crostini $16.00
Crispy Sesame and Togarashi-scented Calamari - spiced green papaya, Wakame and Vegetables iwth Asian dipping sauce $14.00
Flying Fish Cafe Crisp Jonah Lump Crab Cake - savory vegetable slaw, roasted red pepper coulis, ancho chili remoulade $16.00
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with Far Eastern Accentuations - Hijiki seaweed, Yuzu Tobikko, sweet-spicy miso sauce, wasabi-cilantro oil, sesame crisps $16.00
Local Vero Beach Arugula and Red Watercress Salad -- Sweet-Spicy Eggplant, Saffron Onions, Radishes, Cucumbers, Oregano-scented Tiny Tomatoes, Manchego Cheese and Sherry Vinegar Caramel $12.00
Our Chef's Special Thunder Appetizer: Crispy Corn-dusted blue Point Oysters -- Mache, Celery Root, and Golden Apples, Horseradish-Dill Creme Fraiche, Dill-infused Olive Oil $14.00
Entrees
Our Chef's Thunder: "Surf and Surf" with Far Eastern Influences -- Panko-Sesame See-crusted EPCOT Land Pavillion Tilapia, Florida Rock Shrimp, and Tempura Soft-shell crab, Tiny Carrot, Snow Pea, Green Bean and Honshemeji Mushroom, and Lotus Root Stir-fry, Lemongrass, White Soy, Ginger and Wasabi Butter Emulsion $37.00
Our Signature Flying Fish Cafe Potato-Wrapped Red Snapper - Creamy Leek Fondue, veal glace, and Red Wine and Cassis Butter Sauce $36.00
Oak-grilled North Atlantic Bay of Fundy Salmon - sauerkraut-brandade torta, rainbow chard, Blue Lake beans, and vermouth-golden raisin caper butter emulsion $36.00
Citrus Zest and Schezuan Peppercorn-crusted Yellowfin Tuna Loin - bok choy, Asian mushrooms, carrots and radishes, light curried carrot-coconut infusion,$35.00
Oak-grilled Hand-harvested Maine Scallops -- English Pea, Pecorino, Basil and Mascarpone-laced Risotto di Carnarolli, Prosciutto di Parma Cracklins $36.00
Spring Asparagus, Arugula and Cultivated Mushroom-laced Orecchiette Pasta -- Pesto Crema, and Lemon Mosto-Basil Oil $27.00
Provencal-crusted Double Lamb Chops -- Tian of Grilled Vegetables, Provence Olive, Sun-dried and Fresh Tomato, Roasted Garlic, Thyme and Port Reduction $39.00
Our Signature Flying Fish Cafe: Char Crusted New York Strip Steak - Wilted Rhapini, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, rainbow carrots and Classic Sauce Foyot $42.00
Desserts
A Sweet Ending to Your Celebration - Florida Key Lime Delice Fantasie Key Lime-Pineapple sorget, chocolate accents $9.00
Trio of House-made Sorbets - guava, mango-citrus and cassis with fresh berries and vanilla-laced butter cookies $7.00
Gingersnap-crusted Deep-dish Apple Tart - Almond cream, morello cherry coulis, cinnamon anglaise, maple tuile and rum raisin ice cream $8.00
A Study in Winters Best Pears - White chocolate mousse filled baked tiny pear, crisp pastry of pears and dried cranberries, and Rustic red pear cobbler skillet $10.00
Warm Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bread Pudding- dark chocolate gelato, banana brittle, brulée bananas, and sauce mosaic $8.00
Our Chef's Special No Sugar Added Specialty - Walnut-crusted Florida Tangerine Cheesecake - winter citrus compote, pomegranate essence, anglaise sauce and creme fraiche $8.00
