To classify Markus’ cooking has always been hard. When people ask what kind of food we specialize in they are expecting answers that encompass the whole menu like “Asian Fusion”, “French”, “Italian”, or something super trendy like, “West coast contemporary cuisine”. Unfortunately we can’t give one word to classify our menu. How do classify a Panna cotta that transports you back 20 years ago to your summer vacation in Italy where you had your first kiss from a handsome Italian boy? Or how do you linguistically define the best meal you have ever had in your life, on your 85th birthday? You can’t define the emotional flood gate that Markus’ food opens.
Out in the dining room, us servers see time and time again couples falling back in love as they eat Markus’ food in the romantic ambience of our restaurant. The flavors of his dishes are balanced, fresh and expertly prepared. Non- trendy, classical training, with local fresh ingredients, and disciplined creativity are combined in dishes that will keep you coming back again and again.
| Appetizers | |
| Grilled Romaine heart with crisp Pancetta, creamy garlic, anchovy and caper dressing, and Parmigiano Reggiano croûtons | $12.50 |
| Crisp duck confît with cassis gastrique, port wine figs and local organic fall greens | $14.00 |
| Baked goat cheese with fruit preserve, local organic greens and Balsamico vinaigrette | $14.00 |
| Seared scallops with double smoked bacon, orange reduction and marinated beets | $14.50 |
| Tuscan style seafood soup | $14.50 |
| Risotto of the day | |
| Main Courses | |
| Sautéed prawns with a white wine, lemon and garlic butter sauce, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes | $30.00 |
| Seared scallops with Kalamata olive and preserved organic lemon tapenade, roasted yukon potatoes and seasonal vegetables | $31.00 |
| Tuscan style seafood soup As a main course: | $29.00 |
| Catch of the day | Market price. |
| Grilled lamb sirloin with peppered Balsamico glaze, red wine demi-glace, pan seared Polenta and vegetables | $29.50 |
| Oven roasted 9oz free range, organic chicken breast with rosemary, sage, lemon and pan juices, roasted yukon potatoes and seasonal vegetables | $28.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce | $9.50 |
| Tiramisu with Amaretto Cream | $9.75 |
| Belgium Chocolate Mousse with Berry Compote | $9.75 |
| Trio of Desserts (Sampler size of Tiramisu, Panna cotta, and Mousse) | $15.75 |
