APPETIZERS
AHI TUNA TARTARE
Wasabi Cream, Pea Tendril, “Caviar” 18.
FLORIDA STONE CRAB
Asian-style “Broil”, Sesame Salad, Tobbikkos 22.
POPCORN BISQUE
Stone Crab, Coconut, Togarashi 14.
FOIE GRAS
Ginger Tangelo Jus, Vanilla Rice Pudding, Toasted Brioche 26.
ONION SOUP “AU GRATIN”
Gruyere, Thyme 11.
LOCAL ORGANIC GREENS
Shaved Vegetables, Grapes, Verjus Vinaigrette 10.
CAESAR SALAD
Organic Romaine “Wedge”, Reggiano, Soft Egg 12.
ENTREES
LEMON SOLE
“Krispie Crust”, Ratatouille, Meyer Lemon Emulsion 34.
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Lobster “Macaroni and Cheese”, Spinach, Truffled Lobster Emulsion 48.
ORGANIC SALMON
Ginger Glazed Carrots, Shrimp “Fried Rice”, Tempura Green Beans 28.
PAN ROASTED TURBOT
Salsify, Hon Shimenji, Tomato “Aigre Doux” 44.
OLIVE OIL-POACHED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Truffled Pomme Puree, Root Vegetables, Sauce Bearnaise 45.
TANGLEWOOD FARMS CHICKEN BREAST
Asparagus, Parsnips, Morel Jus 26.
PAINTED HILLS FARMS DELMONICO STEAK
Prime Natural Beef, Organic Potato Pave, Peppercorn Sauce 48.
VEAL “OSCAR”
Organic Asparagus, Local Crab, Sauce Hollandaise 47.
SPRING 2008 SEASONAL TASTING MENU
“CELEBRATION OF SPRING”
85. / 135.
SPRING PEA SOUP
Porcini Flan, Lobster Salad, Tarragon
CHILLED ORGANIC SHRIMP
Wild Miners Lettuce, Watermelon, Chevre, Icewine Vinaigrette
FLORIDA COBIA
Morel Mushroom Grits, Local Kale, Lobster Emulsion
PAINTED HILLS SHORTRIB
Fiddlehead Ferns, Butternut Squash, Organic Cider Jus
STRAWBERRY COBBLER
Sour Cream Sorbet, Oatmeal Crust
SIGNATURE TASTING MENU
105. / 165.
POPCORN BISQUE
Stone Crab, Coconut, Togarashi
BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER
“Macaroni and Cheese”, Organic Spinach, Shaved Black Truffle
LEMON SOLE
“Krispie Crust”, Ratatouille, Meyer Lemon Emulsion
OLIVE OIL-POACHED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Truffled Pomme Puree, Root Vegetables, Sauce Bearnaise
CHOCOLATE TASTING
Molten Fondant, Sorbet, Mousse, Tart
VERNONA RESTAURANT IS COMMITTED TO USING EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIC,
AND WHERE POSSIBLE, LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE FOR OUR CUISINE. THIS EFFORT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE HARD WORK OF THESE FARMS:
HAMMOCK HOLLOW FARMS; ISLAND GROVE, FL (HERBS, LOCAL VEGETABLES)
BRADEN RIVER ORGANICS; BRADENTON, FL (BABY LETTUCE, BABY ROOT VEGETABLE)
JESSICA’S LOCAL CITRUS; BRADENTON, FL (TANGELOS, CITRUS)
WORDEN FARMS; PUNTA GORDA, FL (TOMATOES, ORGANIC HERBS)
GLOBAL ORGANICS – SARASOTA, FL
Menu items and prices may change without notice as our menus are frequently enhanced with the availability of seasonal ingredients.