Roasted Acorn Squash with Orzo, Caramelized Apples, Roasted Vegetables, Fresh Mozzarella, Thyme, Rosemary and Roasted Shallot-Sherry Vinaigrette : ($16.95)

Local hard-shelled squashes are at their best right now and what better way to use them but to feature them in a vegetaran entree? This one has ...

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Pairing: : 2006 Chateau la Tonnelle Bordeaux Superior 10.25/glass

apple and squash (specialty varieties)

Posted 10/08/12 - Share this entry

Belgian Endive, Watercress, Michigan Apples and Parmesan with Orange-Honey Vinaigrette : ($7.50)

I love bitter lettuces and fall is the perfect sason to combine them with sweet Michigan apples and salty Parmesan cheese. A slightly sweet Oran...

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Pairing: Recommended Wine: 2011 Kiona Riesling $8.25/glass

apple

Posted 10/05/12 - Share this entry

Creole-Spiced Whitefish with Cauliflower-Corn Gratin and Tomato Marmalade: ($23.50)

Chef Alfonso made this for me a few weeeks ago and I was surprised at how very light and seasonal it is. The Lake Huron whitefish is dusted with...

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Pairing: : 2011 Dry Creek Dry Chenin Blanc $8.25/glass

corn

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Grilled Becker Lane Organic Pork Rib Chop with Scalloped Potatoes, beet relish and Apple Mustard Cream: ($27.50)

Grilled Becker Lane Organic Pork Rib Chop! 12 ounces of magnificent juicy porky goodness with scalloped fennel and potatoes, an apple cream and ...

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Pairing: 2011 Bernard Griffin Rose $8.50/glass

apple, farmer (local/regional), and organic

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Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Roasted Beets, Avocado, Lemon and EVOO: ($7.50)

It takes skill and finesse to grill romaine. Too much oil and the lettuce taste resin-y; too little oil and nothing really happens. We annoint t...

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Pairing: : 2009 Condesa Eylo Verdejo $8.25/glass

Posted 09/07/12 - Share this entry