Grilled Romaine Salad / Parmesan Reggiano / Baby Tomato / Olive 13 Chef’s Garden Greens / Grapes / Walnut / Florida Tomme / Pancetta Vinaigrette 14 Butternut Squash Soup / Cranberry / Spiced Pecan / Vanilla Oil 15 Key West Pink Prawns / Georgia Grits / Green Tomato / Arugula 18 Beef Tartare / Poached Egg / Spinach / Bacon / Apple 15 Tuna Carpaccio / Heirloom Beans / Purple Potato / Quail Eggs 16 Labelle Farm Foie Gras / Peach / Mascarpone Cheese / Cinnamon Crumble 22
8 oz Painted Hills Beef Tenderloin / Pure Ocean Horseradish Salt 42 12 oz Wagyu N.Y. Strip / New Zealand Natural Peppercorn Salt 49 10 oz Braised Colorado Lamb / Creamy Polenta / Gremolata 39 14 oz Dutch Valley Veal Porterhouse / Pure Ocean Rosemary Salt 38 8 oz Nebraskan Free Range Chicken Breast / Adriatic Citrus Salt 27 5 oz Beef Tenderloin and Maine Lobster / Mediterranean Black Garlic Salt 59 6 oz “Steak & Eggs” / Asparagus / Served On A 250 Million Year Old Himalayan Salt Block 44
Mashed Potatoes 4 Sautéed Spinach 7 Logan Mill Grits 4 Autumn Vegetables 7 Quinoa “Risotto” 7 Green Asparagus 7
Atlantic Halibut / Artichoke / Celeriac / Grapefruit / Marcona Almond 39 Pappardelle Pasta / Bay Scallops / Prawns / Lobster / Wild Mushrooms 37 Florida Snapper / Calypso Beans / Clams / Kale / Rouille 34 Wild Salmon / Chick Peas / Heirloom Tomato / Feta / Serrano 39
Dark Chocolate Souffle / Milk Chocolate Hazelnut IceCream / White Chocolate Creme Anglaise 12 Orange Grand Marnier Souffle / Florida Orange Granite / Grand Marnier Anglaise 12 Mixed Berry Souffle / Lemon Sorbet / Chambord Vanilla Anglaise 12 Pumpkin Variations / Mousse / Pound Cake / Gelato / Caramel Sauce 13 Apple Tart Tatin / Vanilla Ice Cream / Spiced Marshmallow / Buttered Pecans 12 Assortment of Sorbets: Mango / Grapefruit / Strawberry Champagne / Blackberry / Pineapple Mint 10 Artisanal Cheese Selections 12
Chocolate Martini / Absolut Vanilla / White Godiva / Dark Godiva 12 XO Café Twist / Patron XO Café / Ketel One Citroen / Cream 13
Signature Tasting - 4 Courses85 or 130 paired with wine
For Your Enjoyment, Tasting Menus Are Reserved For The Entire TableRick Laughlin, Chef de CuisineNiko Anagnostou, Sous ChefHeidi Kabath, Pastry Chef“Dine with the Chefs” Unique, private seat in the kitchen experience with customized menu and wine pairing.
Fleur De Sel is collected from the very top layer of the famous French salt ponds and is known as the “caviar” of salts. It is best used as a finishing salt as it breaks down other herbs and highlights individual flavors in foods. Small $20 / Large $30 Sel Gris is stone ground and no additives of any kind are mixed with the salt. It has a lower sodium content and is a perfect replacement for table salt. Small $15 / Large $20 Alaea is traditional Hawaiian table salt rich in trace minerals also found in sea water. This salt is enriched with the iron oxide of harvested red ‘Alaea clay. Alaea is wonderful for roasting or grilling meats. The red clay seals in the moisture and adds flavor. Small $15/ Large $20 Hiwa Kai has a stunning black color and silky texture. Solar evaporated Pacific Sea salt is combined with activated charcoal, this compliments the natural saline flavor and adds numerous detoxifying benefits. Small $15 / Large $20 Salish is a northwest Alderwood smoked sea salt. Pacific Sea salt is cold smoked for 48 hours until it absorbs the full flavor of the natural smoke. Small $15 / Large $20 Yakima salt has a subtle fruit wood flavor. Sweet applewood from the Yakima Valley fuels the fire that flavor this smoked sea salt. Small $15 / Large $20 Aguni is a very special salt from an obscure Japanese island, created by a highly complex natural process involving the crystal clear sea, wind, sun, bamboo trees, and slow heating with wood. This salt is good in coffee, neutralizing the bitterness and counteracting the mineral robbing effects of coffee consumption. Small $20 / Large $30 Mayan Sun from San Salvador is a tropical sea salt from ocean water trapped in manmade ponds. Pure ocean water is captured in the salt, imparting great flavor and high mineral content. Small $15 / Large $20Trapani Sea Salt is hand crafted from traditional salt pans along the famous “Salt Road” in Sicily. Best used as a finishing salt for gourmet dishes. Small $15 / Large $20 Flor Blanca is produced by the Salinas (salt farms) of Manzanilla, Mexico. This salt is hand harvested and carefully stored to ensure the highest quality possible. Small $15 / Large $20 New Zealand Natural has only one ingredient: seawater. There are no chemical additives or processing aids used in this Pacific Sea salt that is harvested from the deep clear waters of the great Southern Ocean. Small $15 / Large $20 Murray River is a delicate peach colored flake salt from South Australia’s Murray River and is produced naturally from the underground brines in the Murray Darling Basin. Ideal for roasting meats or as a delicate finishing salt. Small $30 / Large $40 Cyprus Black Lava is Mediterranean flake salt mixed with activated charcoal. The beautiful color is not the only benefit that the charcoal adds. It also gives it a unique taste and acts as a natural detoxifier. Small $30 / Large $40 Cyprus Flake is known for its large pyramid shaped crystals. Light and fluffy with the mild characteristic of Mediterranean salts, it is popular for cooking and baking. Small $30 / Large $40 Himalayan Pink is a pure, hand mined salt found deep within the pristine Himalayan Mountains. The crystals range in color from white to varying shades of pink and red, indicating a beneficial amount of trace elements. Small $15 / Large $20 Bolivian Rose is harvested from the Andes Mountain range in Bolivia. Ancient sea salt deposits were covered with volcanic lava creating this high mineral salt and protecting it from pollution. Small $15 / Large $20 Pure Ocean comes from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil. The pristine crystals are solar evaporated, carefully crushed, and screened to size in a state of the art European facility. No anti-caking agents or additives of any kind are used. Small $15 / Large $20 Kona Sea Salt is harvested off the coast of Kona Island, Hawaii. It is solar-dried ocean water found 2,000 feet deep that contains significantly less sodium than most other salts but is rich in several minerals that are necessary for a healthy diet. Small $20 / Large $30 Peruvian Pink Salt is harvested from a natural spring located 10,000 feet high in the mountains of Peru. Peruvian Pink has a strong flavor and is a great seasoning salt. Small $15 / Large $20
Adriatic Citrus Salt is harvested off of the island of Pag, the northernmost salt-pan in Croatia, formed in the 16th century where an amazing salt magazine lies consisting of nine rooms made from rock called Prosika. We blend the pure Adriatic salt with peels of Florida citrus to create this delightful Croatian citrus salt. This salt is a great compliment to fish and poultry dishes. Small $30 / Large $40 Trapani Balsamic Sea Salt is harvested from the northwest coast of Sicily using century-old methods. Ancient windmills power the stone wheel that grind the salt dried by the Sicilian sun. We reduce Italian balsamic vinegar to create a sweet and sour flavor. The reduction is then mixed with the salt by hand to instill the unique taste. This salt adds great flavor to pasta and salad dishes especially tomatoes, olive oil, and mozzarella. Small $30 / Large $40 Kona Vanilla Flavored Sea Salt is harvested off the coast of Kona Island. Ocean water found at 2,000 feet deep is brought to the surface and salt is harvested with the process of solar evaporation. This fine salt is then infused with dehydrated Tahitian vanilla beans and mixed by hand. A wonderful compliment to seafood, especially lobster. Great for finishing as well as cooking. Small $30 / Large $48 Chipotle Flor Blanca is produced by the Salinas (salt farms) of Manzanilla, Mexico. This salt is hand harvested and carefully stored to ensure the highest quality possible, then mixed with smoked dried jalapeño peppers. For a little spice and flavor add this salt to a variety of foods. Small $20 / Large $30 Chocolate Sel Gris is stone ground and then flavored with cocoa nibs and Valhrona chocolate. It has lower sodium content and is a perfect compliment to desserts and game meats alike. Small $30 / Large $40 Aguni Togarashi is a unique salt from an obscure Japanese island, created by a complex natural process involving the crystal clear sea, wind, sun, bamboo trees, and slow heated with wood. This salt is then combined with Togarashi, a common Japanese spice mixture containing seven ingredients, mandarin orange peel, sesame seed, poppy seed, hemp seed, nori and Sichuan pepper. This unique combination is perfect for adding flavor to soups and noodles. You can also sprinkle it over rice, vegetables, meats, poultry and fish or any food that needs a bit of perking up. Small $30 / Large $48 Pure Ocean Rosemary is harvested from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil. The pristine crystals are solar evaporated and carefully crashed. We enhance this pure sea salt with our homegrown rosemary leave. Rosemary’s assertive flavor blends with the ocean salt and is great for cooking and finishing, lamb, meat stews and potatoes. Small $20 / Large $30 New Zealand Natural Peppercorn Sea Salt is harvested from the deep clear waters of the great southern oceans that sweep through Cook Strait between New Zealand's North and South Islands and into the solar salt field. At the end of each summer Pacific Natural Sea Salt is gathered so as to maintain the balance of minerals present in salt harvested from the sea. The salt is then combined with Tellicherry black pepper, Sarawak white pepper, and green peppercorns to create its light zesty flavor. This unique combination of pepper and salt is a zesty accolade to any cooking creation. Small $25 / Large $35 Mediterranean Black Garlic Mediterranean sea salt is harvested in South Italy, where tradition of harvesting salts dates back to 200BC. Salt is infused with black garlic which is known to have great health benefits. Suitable for a variety of foods preferably pasta and salad dishes. Small $30 / Large $45 Aguni Ginger is a unique salt from an obscure Japanese island, created by a complex natural process involving the crystal clear sea, wind, sun, bamboo trees, and slow heating with wood. This salt is then combined with fresh sliced ginger that is caramelized in sugar and water and then dehydrated for one week to create a crisp sweet taste. Small $30 / Large $48 Kona Coffee Salt is harvested off the coast of Kona Island, Hawaii. It is solar-dried ocean water found 2,000 feet deep that contains significantly less sodium than most other salts but is rich in several minerals that are necessary for a healthy diet. This beneficial salt is combined with grinded Hawaiian Kona Coffee beans, one of the most sought-after coffees in the world. It is a great compliment to red meats, seafood’s and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream. Small $30 / Large $48 Horseradish Pure Ocean comes from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil. No anti-caking agents or additives of any kind are used. This salt is then combined with fresh sliced horseradish. This salt really adds a gourmet twist of flavor to your favorite steak, sandwich or soup. Small $20 / Large $30 To order salts: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, Fl 32034, Tel: 904-491-6723 isabelle.chety@ritzcarlton.com
Winemaker Dinner Series in Salt Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 6:30 p.m. Hogue Vineyards 2012 1st Course 2007 Chardonnay King Crab Bisque En Croute / Fish Dumpling / Black Truffle / Heirloom Vegetables / Tarragon 2nd Course 2005 Cabernet Savignon Seared Squab / Foie Gras / Carrot Ravioli / Celeriac / Romaine / Pickled Mustard Seed / Cider Jus 3rd Course 2005 Merlot Spiced Bison Tenderloin / Maitake Mushrooms / Green Asparagus / Poached Egg / Blackberry Dessert 2010 Riesling Honey Cake / Lemon Cream / Strawberry Mint Panna Cotta / Meringue Crisp