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
Thai Panang curry - with your choice of either Prawns, Chicken, Pork or Beef with coconut cream beans and capsicum
Yum Nua $20.00
Grilled tender Beef with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs and flavoured with mild chilli paste and lemon sauce.
Pad Thai (Rice Noodle)
Fried Thai style noodles with crushed peanuts, with your choice of either Chicken, Pork, Beef or Prawns.
Yum Talay $25.00
A combination of seafood, fresh herbs, mildly spiced with chillies and a touch of lemon juice.
Yellow Curry Chicken $20.00
Mild yellow curry, Chicken with coconut cream, chunky potatoes, carrots and peas.
Roast Duck $25.00
Roast Duck $25.00
Sweet Basil $25.00
Stir fried, with your choice of either Prawns, Squid, Scallops or Mixed Seafood with bamboo shoots, beans, onions and flavoured with chilli paste and sweet basil.
Curious Croppers Tomato Salad with Basil and Shallot Jersey Benne Potatoes with Bracu Garden Mint Butter Local Leaves, Salad Cream, Radish and Croutons $8.90
Market Sashimi, Pickled Cucumber, Puffed Rice, Soy and Coriander NZ Scampi, With Bacon, Sweetcorn, Potato and Leek Velouté Goats Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Flower, Tomato and Basil Pesto Venison Carpaccio, Beetroot, Horseradish, Potato. $22.90
Risotto of Faro & Lentils $32.90
Homemade Falafels and Goats Cheese
This is a sample menu, dishes may change with the seasons.
Duck Breast, Prune, Walnut, Apple, Celery and Parsnip Boneless Rack of Lamb, Cucumber, Mint, Pistachio, Ras El Hanout Market Fish, Cuttlefish, Capsicum, Chorizo and White Beans Roasted Fillet of Beef, Watercress, Mustard, Pommes ‘Mousseline’ $ 39.9
Ask our friendly team and trust the chef on this one
Affagato $9
Ashot of hot espresso coffee with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side
Seafood $55
Fresh fish, tender calamari, succulent prawns and shellfish, served with FSU tartare sauce, charred lemon and a selection of locally baked breads. This platter offers a wide selection of fresh Newzealand seafood
Stuffed chicken breast $27
Chicken breast stuffed with apricot, pine nuts, feta and cream cheese. Served on italian herb crusted potatoes with a sundried tomato and spring onion cream sauce
Minute steak sandwich served between toasted ciabatta, rocket, onion jam and vine tomatoes with a moutarde sauce and beer battered fries. Go for double steak and simply add $4 $14
Coffee icecream tiramisu $11
Served with chocolate sauce and a chocolate prallne