Little Blackbird in Hawkes Bay Menu

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7.30am - 2.30pm Mon - Fri
8am - 2pm - Sat
TOASTED CRUMPETS $19.00
- with peanut butter & honey or jam & curd
GRANOLA $10.50
- origin earth yogurt poached seasonal fruits
MUSHROOM TARTINE $16.50
- chipotle ricotta, lemon & smoked sea salt
BREAKFAST TARTINE $21.00
- poached eggs, black pudding, holly bacon & homemade baked beans
LITTLE BLACK BIRD BAKED EGGS $18.00
- wilted greens, confit tomato, chili, yogurt, toasted focaccia
BUCKWHEAT WAFFLES > hot smoked salmon, horseradish & sorrel $20.00
SOUP
- see specials board
THALI $22.50
- dahl, swaji, coconut & mint pesto beetroot raita, tamarind & puri
STEAMED BBQ PORK BUNS $24.00
- plum sauce, pickled red cabbage, toasted sesame
MEAT IN A BUN $25.00
- braised shortrib, smoked beetroot salsa melted onion with hand cut fries
HAND CUT FRIES $5.00
- aioli, ketchup, smoked paprika, salt

BUCKWHEAT WAFFLES
- seasonal fruits yogurt & maple syrup
TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICH
- fruit kebabs, homemade marshmallow
All $10.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Pepitas $4.00
- toasted pumpkin seeds
Ceviche $13.00
- red chilli & lime marinated raw fish w/ spring onion, coconut milk & corn chips
Tostadas $10.00
- spicy shredded chicken w/ mushroom tapenade, fried onion & coriander
De Puerco $9.00
- pulled pork shoulder, fresh slaw & crispy shallots topped w/ coriander & manzana chutney
Patata dulce Frita $14.00
- sweet potato & buckwheat fritter w/ portobello mushrooms & coriander vinaigrette
Arroz $4.00
- rice
De Arrachere Carne $16.00
- spice rubbed rump steak w/ toasted cumin chimmichurri & tomato salsa
Pumpkin & smoked cheddar $13.00
- w/ red onion salsa, parmesano & oregano

Gnocchi piemontaise $21
- Potato gnocchi shallow fried with chorizo sausage, young spinach served with fresh basil pesto
Veggie Burger $17
- Vegie patty, salad mix, pineapple, tomato, red onion and beetroot served on a toasted burger bap served with French fries
Bacon $6
Crispy chick $28
- Filter room chicken covered in our own special coating, cooked until crispy served on toasted brioche, garlic aioli and grilled pineapple served with our own chunky fries and sauces
Mushroom $4
Roast Veges $6
Fat Ass Platter (Serves 4-6 people) $55
- A selection of deep fried bite size nibbles, chips, wedges and sauces
Filters Platter (Serves 4-6 people) $40
- A selection of cold meats, cheeses, dips, breads and crackers

• ‘Taleggio' (Italy)
- – a semi-soft, whole cow's milk, washed-rind cheese from northern Italy, characteristically aromatic yet mild in flavour and features tangy, meaty notes with a fruity finish.
Pork & Pistachio “Farm House” Terrine, Cornichons, Dijon Mustard, Pickled Vegetables, Brioche $21
Confit Duck Pappardelle, Vanilla Tomatoes, Mizuna & Shaved Parmesan $34
Seared Salmon, Cauliflower Cream, Toasted Almond Oil, Mango Chilli Butter, Almonds $34,5
•‘Hohepa' Fenugreek (Hawke's Bay)
- – a hard cheese cow's milk cheese in the style of Danish Danbo flavoured with Fenugreek seed, a nutty caramel flavour - Cuisine Cheese Awards Silver
•‘Hohepa' Aged Tasty Danbo (Hawke's Bay)
- - a hard cheese cow's milk cheese in the style of Danish Danbo. Aged for 10 months or more, this is the the signature cheese of Hohepa - Cuisine Cheese Awards Gold & Champion of Champions
•‘Kapiti Kikorangi' Creamy Blue (Hawke's Bay)
- - Smooth and creamy with a delicate blue veining, this versatile cheese has a fine texture and a milk, savoury flavour
Rosemary Cured Hawkes Bay Beef Fillet, Roasted Onion Soubise, Crisp Polenta, Vine Tomatoes, Port Wine Glaze $38

1 x BATTERED OR CRUMBED FISH & GOLDEN FRIES $7.00
SAUSAGE $2.00
JACKET POTATO TOPPED WITH CHEESE, BACON & SOUR CREAM $5.00
PUNNET GOLDEN FRIES & TOMATO SAUCE $3.00
BROCCOLI & CHEESE BITES LACED WITH GARLIC BUTTER & SERVED WITH SALAD & CRISPY NOODLES $8.00
DEEP FRIED CRUMBED CAMEMBERT LACED WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE, SERVED ON A BED OF SALAD & TOPPED WITH CRISPY NOODLES $9.00
BAKED OR STEAMED FISH TOPPED WITH PARSLEY BUTTER & SERVED WITH POTATO & VEGETABLES $10.00
HAM STEAK, PINEAPPLE, EGG, SALAD & GOLDEN FRIES $8.00

Honey & lime anglaise, anzac & coconut crumble, chocolate soil, butterscotch snowMuscat De Beaumes De Venise $12.00
$50 per person seafood option
Hoki ceviche marinated in coconut cream & fresh lime, spiced with tabasco Seresin ‘Memento’ Riesling $12.00
Panko crumbed leg of lamb with creamed red lentils & cucumber. Bilancia Pinot Gris $11.00
Kapiti Brie with apricot & fig bread, local honey & mixed nuts Clearview Sea Red/ Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry/ Rutherglen Musca $14.00
Kapiti Brie with apricot & fig bread ocal honey & mixed nuts. Clearview Mar Rojo, Lustau Pedro Ximénez, Rutherglen Muscat $14.00
Asparagus tortellinis sauteed oyster mushrooms, shaved parmesan cheese. Clos Marguerite Sauvignon Blanc $11.00
Hoki ceviche marinated in coconut cream & fresh lime, spiced with tabasco. Seresin 'Memento' Riesling $12.00

Gintrap Platter $45.00
- Mushroom Risotto Balls, Rare Roast Beef, Fried Chorizo, Pickled Vege, Garlic Prawns, Potato Skins, Bread & Dips
Eggs Benedict $17.00
- Poached Eggs, Spinach, Bacon, Herb Hollandaise
Beef Sliders with Horseradish Aioli & Capsicum Relish $17.00
Tomato & Strawberry Salad with Sumac & Basil $8.00
Pasta of the day $26.00
NZ Bacon $4.50
Angus Beef Mince with Caramelised Onions, Balsamic & Rocket $22.50
Vege Pizza with courgettes, peas, mint & feta $22.00

Mushroom mutter $14.00
- button mushrooms and peas, cooked kashmiri style.
Non vegetarian banquet $32.00PP
- (Min - Two persons)
-FULL $17.00
Goan fish curry $17.00
- Pieces of fi sh cooked in fi ne onion tomato and coconut gravy fi nish with lemon.
Mix platter $17.00
- Combination of onion, bhaji, samosa, chicken tikka and sheekh kebab served with salad.
Methi mutter malai $14.00
- green peas and fenugreek leaves in rich creamy gravy
Lamb kadai $16.00
- Diced lamb cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato.
Lamb sheekh kebab $12.00
- Minced lamb fl avoured with exotic spices and herbs, pressed on skewer then cooked in the tandoor oven.

Burgers / Steak , Chicken, Fish $6.50
Oysters N /A
Garlic on Chips $ 1.00 / $ 1.00
Apple Turnover $2.80
Fish Bites $0.8
Butter Chicken Toppa $3.50
Pineapple Fritter $2.00
Grilled Hoki $3.5

Assorted cheeses served with seasonal fruits, honey, nuts and crackers. N/A
Panna cotta al liquore Nocino con confettura dolce di pere e polvere di cannella $16.00
- Nocino liquor Panna cotta served with fresh pear conserve and cinnamon dust.
Filletto di manzo ai funghi champignon $36.00
- Juicy eye fillet steak grilled then sautéed in creamy garlic, brandy and button mushroom salsa.
Paté di fegatini di pollo con confettura di cipolla rossa e pane croccante $17.50
- Artigiano Tuscan pâté of chicken liver, served with red onion conserve and crusty bread.
Carre`di agnello con salsa al profumo di mirto sardo, rapa rossa al timo. $36.00
- Frenched rack of lamb with 12 hour reduction of lamb jus perfumed with New Zealand myrtle, served with beetroot seasoned with thyme.
Calamari scottati su crema tiepida di funghi champignon, con sedano croccante, limone candito e scaglie di parmigiano $19.50
- Warm pan seared calamari salad served with mushroom cream, crispy celery, candied lemon, shaved parmesan.
Bistecca Fiorentina di manzo $38.00
- Classic Tuscan type 600gram T-bone steak grilled to perfection with garlic , rosemary & extra virgin olive oil
Petto di pollo al marsala con funghi champignon $33.50
- Chicken breast sautéed in sweet marsala salsa with freshly chopped button mushrooms.

Vidal seasonal soup n/a
Pork and sausage ragout, braised cabbage n/a
Slow braised lamb belly, aubergine puree, mint yoghurt & roast shallots n/a
Lemon and Herb salmon, Mediterranean rissoli & salsa verde n/a
Cheese cake of the day n/a
Sticky date pudding with cream n/a
Apple and blackberry crumble with vanilla ice cream n/a
2 courses / 3 courses $25.00 / $29.50

Eggs Benedict $15.00
- poached eggs on English muffin, salmon & tomato
Bubble & Squeak $15.00
- topped with bacon & 2 poached eggs
Chicken Nuggets (x5) Fries $6.00
- with sweet n sour
Fries $4.00
- with aioli
Warm Chicken Caesar Salad $15.00
- with croutons, egg, bacon, tomato
Avocado on Spelt $10.00
- Avocado, tomato, feta & pesto on seeded spelt sourdough
Eggs on Toast $8.00
- cooked however you like
bacon & tomato $14.00

Rustic Fries $8.00
Marlborough Salmon Rillettes $25.00
- With pickled cucumber, spiced carrot puree creme fraiche and ciabatta chips
Baby Spinach, Toasted Pinenuts, Tomato Salsa, Grana Padano $12.00
Your Choice of Cereals $8.00
- Homemade muesli, cornflakes, weet-bix, rice bubbles with yogurt & fruit compote
Te Pania Bread Selection $14.00
- With vegetable purees and relish
Te Pania Classic Breakfast $22.00
- Hash-brown, your choice of fried, poached or scrambled eggs, bacon & beef or lamb sausages
Crudo Kingfish $27.00
- Honey milk, ruby grapefruit, violets, sea asparagus, red vein sorrel
Selection of tea and espresso coffee to finish

Chilli Chicken $16.00
- Boneless fried flavoured with onion, green capsicum, chilli, tomatoes with chilli, soya sauce and spices.
Garlic Chicken $16.00
- Chicken cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, onion, capsicums, thai chilli sauce, soya sauce, lime juice and Indian spices.
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Vindaloo $15.00
- A West Indian curry cooked with a touch of vinegar.
Chilli Prawn (Dry) $16.00
Vegetable Biryani $10.00
Seekh Kebab $8.00
- Skewered marinated lamb mince with exotic spices, cooked in Indian Tandoor and served with mint sauce.
Allo Mutter $10.00
- Potatoes and green peas simmered in rich Indian sauce.
Garlic Prawn $14.00

Pork Spare Ribs $25.90
- Served with fries and salad
Creme Brulee $12.90
- Chef's Brûlée served with seasonal fruit salad and short bread
Cheese Board $27.50
- Selection of Whitestone Brie, Whitestone Blue and Kapiti Aged Waxed Cheddar served with onion jam, roasted pear, homemade chutney and grapes with water cracker
Paua Fritters $16.90
- NZ Paua fritters served above a mesclun salad finished with streaky bacon and aioli
- On side $3.00
Portobello Stack $24.90
- Portobello mushrooms infused with blue cheese, basil pesto and sweet chilli above spinach and roasted vegetables
- 1 leg $19.90
Lamb Rump Sandwich $21.90
- Seared lamb rump on toasted brioche with mesclun, caramelised onion jam, tomato, streaky bacon & aged cheddar topped with basil pesto

Eggs Benedict Bacon or Smoked Salmon $19.50
- Poached free range eggs on breads with bacon or salmon, spinach & hollandaise sauce
Fries with aioli $7.50
Cheeseboard $38.00
- A selection of premium NZ & local artisan cheeses typically a Brie, Aged & Smoked Cheddar, Kikorangi Blue and Hohepa Cumin seed; served with crackers, fruit & nuts & Chutney or Quince paste
or Baileys $16.00
Portobello Mushroom Stack (V) $19.50
- Portobello Mushroom stack on a bed of spinach with oven roasted tomato & finished with a Basil pesto
Our chalk board often has an additional dish of the day
the Cheese board selection below 2 Cheeses $17.50
Gluten free breads and crackers available on request please add $4.00