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
Salt and pepper calamari rings served with freshly tossed salad, fresh lemon and herb aioli
Antipasto $38.00
Selection of cured meats, smoked salmon, cheese and condiments accompanied with our own pâté, crostini and simple Italian flavours (serves 2)
Chicken Livers $16.00
Peppered & pan seared with garlic, fresh herbs, field mushroom and a marsala wine cream sauce
Cajun Chicken Sandwich $14.50
Tender chicken breast, grilled with Cajun spice and served with mesculun, aioli, chargrilled field mushroom and basil pesto - Add a side of fries $3.00
Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings $15.50
Hand-made and fried until crispy, and served with a sweet tomato & ginger jam
Caesar Salad $25.00
With fresh parmesan, croutons, anchovies, soft poached egg, cos lettuce and bacon, tossed in Caesar dressing and served with crispy panko crumbed chicken / fish
Fettuccine al Pollo $16.00 / $22.00
Fresh chicken pieces pan fried with button mushrooms, onions, fresh herbs then tossed in a tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare $17.00 / $24.00
Fresh seafood cooked with white wine, virgin oil, fresh coriander and garlic with a touch of chilli, tomato & cream