Piatto Pizzas, paper thin Margherita or Toulouse sausage
$12.00 per plate
SHARING PLATTERS
Hohepa Hawkes Bay Organic Cheese Board
- Danbo, firm mild cheddar
Our Down to Earth philosophy is all about giving you great flavours from products that have real traceability. We have showcased this in a sharing style menu. Our platters are designed to be shared between two people.
Groove in the Grapes… $35.00
salami, marinated selection of artichoke, silver skin onions, cornichons and Queen olives with garden cress pesto and crostini; recommended with our Syrah-Viognier 2014
Clapton’s Favourite… $40.00
sweet, smoky broth of coconut & cherry tomato with whole king prawns, garden salad & garlic loaf; recommended with Turanga Creek’s Pinot Gris ‘Le Pur’ 2015
Opposites Attract… $40.00
Fast baked Chatham Island Blue Cod fillet with slow braise of beef & pork; recommended the Down to Earth Pinot Noir 2012 from Nelson
On the Pond… $45.00
Confit Canter Valley duck leg, Harmony farm’s duck breast & toasted cashew salad with duck jus; recommended with the Down to Earth Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot 2011 from Languedoc, France
I Sea Land… $45.00
King salmon fillet with palm chilli glaze, coconut flour calamari fries, tender pork belly and shallot mayo; recommended with Turanga Creek’s Viognier ‘Par Nature’ 2014
La Farm… $45.00
Shaved lamb shoulder from our farm, chargrilled prime NZ beef scotch fillet 150grm and crisp fried whole hen’s eggs; recommended with Turanga Creek’s Merlot - Malbec ‘Notre Terroir’ 2014
- Blue, sharp soft cream
- Feta, light and tangy
with Mossop’s honey comb and crostini; recommended with Turanga Creek’s Late Harvest Viognier 2012 $35.00
The grain in Spain… $10.00
Warmed Wild Wheat sourdough with Organic avocado oil
5oo grams of Smokey BBQ ribs cooked in our own special sauce
Falafel & Tahini $16
Crisp lettuce greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and sweet carrot mixed with flaky falafel and chick peas and coated in a smooth tahini dressing.
Lamb & Feta Salad $17
New Zealand spring lamb served warm with caramelized baby beets and toasted pine nuts in a crisp green salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and sweet carrot and creamy feta coated with a balsamic glaze.
Cajun Wrap $11.95
Chicken Cajun seasoned tenderloins and crisp green salad dressed in a jalapeno dressing wrapped in a tortilla served with golden crisp fries.
Spicy Mex Burger $20
Flamed Angus beef mince patty with jalapefios, fiery mayo, melted cheese, avocado and crisp corn chips served in a soft sesame seed bun with tomato relish, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and red onion accompanied with golden chunky fries.
Tasting Plate $26
A selection of our shared plates menu suited for two people.
Saturday $15
Chef's Choice
Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry Sundae $7.50
Vanilla ice-cream covered in whipped cream topped with you flavor sprinkled with nuts, white chocolate and dark chocolate, topped with a wafer.
Feta cheese, spiced harissa and courgette fritters with a smear of minted yoghurt, sprinkled with prosciutto shards, topped with a charred corn salad
Big Breakfast (V)(GF) $21.50
Two eggs any way, streaky bacon, saute mushrooms, cheese kransky sausage, hash brown and roasted tomato with toasted multigrain or ciabatta
Chicken Roulade (GF) $22.00
Stuffed chicken breast with cotta and bacon, on polenta mash, harissa yoghurt, confit tomato & garlic with a roquette & parmesan salad
Coffee French Toast (V) $18.50
Cinnamon Brioche toast with caramelized banana, streaky bacon, coffee caramel, hazelnut praline and coffee whipped cream
Altura House Salad (GF)
Warm roasted pumpkin, kumara, beetroot, quinoa, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, pumpkin seeds, Danish feta, parmesan crisps and maple vinaigrette with your choice of