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

Hawkes Bay Caramelized Apples $16.00
- Apple Mousse, Vanilla, Jelly, Feullitine, Cashew and Candied Fennel Seed
Ice Cream $8.00
- 2 Scoops
Fish of the Day $35.00
- Curry Pumpkin, Seeds, Coconut Bisque, Cucumber, Bok Choy, Chilli
Milk and White Chocolate Mille Feuille $16.00
- Lime, Ginger, Hazelnut
Hawke's Bay Kalamata & Manzanilla Olives $8.00
- Fennel, Orange, Bay
Milk and White Chocolate Mille Feuille $9.50
- Pedro Ximenez San Emilio Sherry
Pork Rillette $20.00
- Balsamic Cherries, Rye Bread, Radish, Leek Ash
Kumara Gnocchi Veg $32.00
- New Zealand Shitake, Granny Smith, Celery, Parmesan, Hazelnuts

MINI KOFTA KEBABS (recommend satay)
- 2 x chicken / 2 x beef / 2 x lamb cocktail kebabs on skewers
450G FLINTSTONE $35.00
- (rib eye on the bone)
SALMON FISH CAKES (gf option available) $20.00
- a blend of regal salmon, crushed potatoes, cream cheese & dill, served with a side salad & alfresco dressing
REAL MEXICAN SPICY BEEF NACHOS (serves 1-2) (we mean spicy) $17.00
- Mexican beef & chilli nachos with grilled cheese, salsa & sour cream
HAM & POTATO FRITTATA (add a slice of garlic bread $3) (add bacon $4) $18.00
- sauteed ham, potato & onion, topped with beaten eggs, glazed with grilled cheese & topped with salad greens
HAWAIIAN
- baked leg ham, bacon, pineapple & red onion
POPCORN CHICKEN (recommend miso & honey)
- 200g of popcorn chicken
SAUCE OPTIONS - TARTAR / SWEET THAI CHILLI / SEAFOOD SAUCE / SATAY / AIOLI / PLUM / JAPANESE TERIYAKI / BBQ / SOY / VIETNAMESE / KOREAN BBQ / SALSA / MISO & HONEY DRESSING / TOMATO (choose any sauce per bowl)

Fresh salad $8.00
Hawkes Bay Ovation Lamb Rump $33.00
- Roasted Balsamic Beetroot on Fresh Tomato, Cucumber and Herb Cauliflower”couscous” Salad Or with Mashed Potato and Seasonal Greens
Prawn Laksa $17.00 - $30.00
- Lightly spiced and aromatic, Coconut Cream and Fresh Herbs on Rice Noodles, sprinkled with fried shallots
Small steak, Fries, Salad or Vegetables $14.00
- Includes fruit or soda drink
Cheese Board $25.00
- Three cheeses served with crackers, Crostini and Port Wine Jelly “Kikorangi” Blue, “Over The Moon” OMG triple Cream Brie and “Over the Moon” Red Planet (Red Leicester)
Scallops $18.00 - $33.00
- Freshly Panko Crumbed with our own Tartare Sauce Add Salad and hand cut Agria Fries for main option
Crumbed chicken or Fish and Fries, Salad $14.00
- Includes fruit or soda drink
Parmesan, herb and sea-salt flat bread $7.50

Mexican Salad $18
- Mesclun, tender pickled cactus, tomato, red onion, baby corn, halloumi, water chestnuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, tossed in coriander pesto. Add chicken or beef $4
Rice $7
- Mexican style rice of the day
Tortitas de Pollo (Sliders) $13.9
- Deep Fried Chicken breast in a slider roll with hot sauce, blue cheese, and topped with coleslaw
Churros $10
- fried doughnut sticks tossed in cinnamon and sugar served with dark chocolate sauce
Frijoles Black Beans $7
- homemade black turtle beans with a touch of cumin and topped with sour cream, cheese, tomato and coriander.
Vegetarian Quesadilla $14
- Pumpkin, courgette and mushrooms seasoned in mexican spices with melt cheese and served with salad
Camarones al Adobo prawns $17
- "street styled" pan fried prawns with pineapple chunks in guajillo chilli, topped with onion and coriander
Chocolate Coulant $10
- Baked-to-order, served with ice cream and red fruit compote

Corn Chips
- with Crushed Tomato, Basil & Jalapenos
Vegetarian
- Pine Nut & Te Mata Goat Cheese, Spinach Chiffonade & Green Onions
Kransky Sausage
- Organic Pork Kransky Sausage, Olives, Anchovies & Parsley
Steamed Greens & Almond Butter
Risotto
- Wild Mushroom Risotto with Pecorino
Potato Wedges
- With Hot Sauce & Cumin Sour Cream
Warm Citrus Oil Olives
Nachos
- Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Spicy Tomato & Beans with Cheesy Goodness & Sour Cream

Yum Nuea $21.50
- Thai salad with grilled beef, roasted sweet chilli, fish sauce, beef juice, tomatoes, red onion, coriander and spring onions
Gang Ped Yang $27.50
- Red Curry with roasted duck, pineapple, tomatoes, bamboo shoots, slice beans, capsicum, basil leaves in coconut milk
Thiki Tempura Prawns $14.50
- Tempura battered king prawns served with plum sauce
Chicken Satay $13.50
- Grilled marinated chicken served with peanut sauce
Roti Bread $4.00
- Roti Thai style flatbread served with peanut sauce
Mog Pad Ka Tim $27.50
- Stir fried pork with crispy garlic, coriander and white pepper, on bed with seasonal vegetables, served on a sizzling hot plate
Grilled River Prawns $ 89
- The grilled river prawns on side with spicy or mild dipping sauce of your choice, welcome to the speciality of Thai favorites chef recommended! 800g
Pad Char Talay $27.50
- Stir fried mixed seafood and seasonal vegetables with herbs sauce, served on a sizzling hot plate

Malai Kofta $14.50
- potatoes, homemade cottage cheese, nuts and spices, deep fried and served with cashew creamy gravy
Chicken Kadai $15.50
- rich flavoured curry with crushed tomato capsicum & green chiilies in a thick masala sauce
Raita $3.00
- yoghurt mixed with cucumber and ground spices
Punjabi Channa Massala $14.50
- chick peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy with a combination of massalas
Murgh Malai Tikka $12.00
- creamy kebabs of boneless chicken blended with cream cheese, malt vinegar, green chilli and coriander, grilled in the tandoori oven.
Veg Jalfrezi $14.50
- cooked with mixed vegetables, green and red peppers with sweet and sour sauce
Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.00
Beef Jalfrezi $15.50
- cooked green and red peppers, tomato, onion and fresh coriander in a tasty curry sauce

Winter Soups $9.80
- Home made vegetable and pearl barley soup from a hearty beef stock made just like your nana used to make back in the day or Roasted pumpkin onion and fresh ginger served in a cream broth served with your choice of sourdough or multi grain toast
Ham Cheese & Mushroom Omelette $19.50
- Three egg, free range omelette served with bacon, sourdough or multi grain toast or petite salad
Open Beef Sandwich $16.80
- Sirloin steak grilled rare with slow roasted tomato, onion jam, field mushroom & salad on your choice of sourdough or multi grain toast
Our own blend of honey roasted muesli with mixed macadamia nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and Greek yoghurt $10.60
Italian Basil Pesto Omelette $19.50
- Fresh Basil Pesto, spinach, olive and reggiano parmigiano cheese Omelette. Three egg omelette served flat with petite salad
Power Breakfast $22.50
- Our big breakfast with eggs any style, free range streaky bacon, mushrooms, hash browns, sausage and grilled tomato on chunky toasted sourdough or multi grain
Extras $4.50
- Each Extra: 2 Toast, 2 Eggs, Mushrooms, Tomato, Sausages, Bacon & potato rosti, Hash browns, Spinach, Ham off the bone, Corn fritters, Fried onions, Fried roast veg, Creamed mushrooms, Smoked salmon
Rosti Benedict $17.90
- Homemade bacon & potato rosti layered with grilled tomato, marinated mushroom, bacon and poached egg topped with our own home made hollandaise

KIDS FISH $10.00
SEASONED POTATO WEDGES with bacon, cheese and sour cream $15.00
ICE CREAM SUNDAE $12.00
- chocolate, berry or caramel
BEER BATTERED FISH $25.00
- beer battered fresh fish of the day served with salad and fries - see the blackboard for today's option
KIDS PLATTER $13.00
- a combination of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, fish, chips and tomato sauce
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $25.00
- oven baked crumbed chicken topped with cheese and tomato top served with roasted potato and salad
TRADITIONAL SCONE $5.00
- served with jam and cream
COOKIE CARAMEL SAUCE $5.00

Teriyaki Beef $16.5
- Beef sauteed in a teriyaki sauce Topped with crispy noodle salad
Wedges S $7.00 / L $9.50
Seafood Selection $16.5
- Battered piece of gurnard, calamari ring, prawn Twister, crumbed mussel with chips and salad
Sauce (Aioli/Tartare) $1
Toasted Sandwich $4.5
All Day Breakfast $15
- Bacon, sausage, hash brown, tomato, 2 eggs & toast
Fish & Egg Burger $14
- Fresh battered gurnard served with chips
Tomato $3

Winter harvest hash $3.00
- add spinach
Seafood chowder $18.00
- prawns, calamari, salmon and mussels gently simmered in a creamy potato and sweetcorn chowder with garlic bread
Free range eggs on toast $5.00
- add Aoraki salmon
Free range eggs on toast $10.00
- five grain, ciabatta or gluten free (add $1), poached/fried/scrambled eggs
Free range eggs on toast $4.00
- add mushrooms
Asian beef salad $18.00
- sirloin steak marinated and glazed in asian spices, egg noodles salad, roasted cashew and coriander pesto
Mixed field mushrooms $16.00
- thyme cream on toasted ciabatta and shaved parmesan (add bacon $4)
Planet harvest salad $5.00
- add Aoraki salmon

English Tea & Green Tea $3.50
Blue Cheese Tart $10.00
- beetroot chutney
Pork Scotch Steak $24.00
- Lightly crumbed with spices, served with a chef made chutney
Seared Scallops $14.00
- fennel seafood sauce, spicy kimchi salad
Angus Beef Scotch Fillet $29.00
- 300g scotch fillet with steak fries & red wine jus
Seafood Risotto $25.00
- a selection of prawns, scallops & salmon poached with tomato beurre blanc
Baked Passionfruit Cheesecake
Steamed Green Lip Mussels $25.00
- poached prawn cutlets, spicy laksa, toasted garlic bread

Pork belly, black pudding, apple, pickled grapes & red cabbage $19
Confit duck leg agnolotti, beef & anise liquor, “Hillcroft” shiitake, spring onion, coriander $19
“Ovation” lamb short loin, braised lamb dumpling, carrot, ginger, bok choy $37
Beef, charred leek, smoked potato, salted caramel onions, fried bread, pan jus $39
“Bostock’s” chicken thigh, tomato capsicum mustard, prosciutto, fennel, granola, parmesan $37
Baked ricotta, charred eggplant puree, caper vinaigrette, pine nut, pickled raisins $28
Marinated olives $8
Shoestring fries, confit garlic aioli, smoked salt $7

BEEF BONE BROTH, POACHED EGG, SORREL GF $13.50
SUMMER LEAF SALAD / SHOESTRING FRIES $7.50
AVOCADO, TOMATO & BASIL ON WHOLEGRAIN TOAST DF/VE $16.50
- 10.00 match w/ balanced pinot Gris, 2015
NEW SEASON FIGS, HOUSE MADE RICOTTA, HONEY, ALMONDS GRILLED SOURDOUGH V $19.50
- 7.50 match w/ fresh carrot, apple, lemon and ginger juice
OMELETTE; SMOKED FISH, KUMARA CRISPS, WATERCRESS GF $21.50
ALL DAY PLATTER; ITALIAN MEATS, CHEESE, CHICKEN LIVER PATE, OLIVES, CROSTINI $32.50
- 58.00 match w/ blank canvas Gruner veltliner, 2015
HOUSE SMOKED SALMON $8.50
GRILLED SALMON, SALT ROASTED BEETROOT, AVOCADO, HORSERADISH $25.50
- 12.00 match w/ cypress terraces chardonnay 2015

Fish
- Beer battered guanard served with fried, salad, tomato, beetroot, relish and fries
Lamb kebab
- Skewered inidian spiced lamb pieces with riata dressing served with fries and salad
Steak sandwich
- Scared scotch fillet served on fresh bread with salad tomato beetroot relish and fries
Beer burger
- Prime beef patties in a fresh bun with a salad, tomato, cheese and tomato relish served with fries
Arancini balls
- Breaded risotto balls stuffed with sin dried tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto dressing served with fries and salad
Squid
- Salt and pepper squid with lemon chilli mayo, fries and salad