Appetizers/Snacks

Question 1

Caviar Beggar’s Purse with Gold Leaf

Answer 1

A tender crepe is filled with caviar
and crème fraiche. It is folded to
look like a ‘beggar’s purse’ and tied
together with a blanched chive. It is
garnished with gold leaf and served
on a slice of lime. The lime is not to
be eaten. They can be ordered by the piece
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Crepe Batter: milk, eggs, flour, salt, butter
Garnishes: Ossetra caviar, crème fraîche, chive, lime, gold leaf

Allergies: Gluten, Egg, dairy, onion

Question 2

Egg Toast and Caviar, Chives and Dill

Answer 2

Slowly cooked egg yolk is sandwiched between 2 thin sliced brioche until crisp yet tender. It is topped with a spoon of Ossetra caviar, chives and dill.
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Brioche: flour, egg, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, butter
Garnishes: organic egg yolk, butter, Ossetra caviar, dill, chives

Allergies: Gluten, Egg, Onion

Question 3

Arugala and Fennel Salad, Parmesan and Lemon

Answer 3

Organic baby arugula is combined with shaved fennel, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, olive oil and lemon juice.
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Arugula, fennel, white mushroom, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper

Question 4

Sliced Avocado, Olive Oil and Lemon

Answer 4

Ripe avocado is sliced thin and seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice.
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Avocado, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon

Question 5

Steak Tartare, Frites

Answer 5

Beef tenderloin is diced and combined with a mustard and shallot sauce. It is garnished with a raw quail egg yolk and served with French fries.
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Beef, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, chipotle in adobo, red wine vinegar, salt, shallot, black pepper, olive oil, orange zest, tabasco sauce, basil.
Garnishes: French fries

Allergies: Egg, Onion

Question 6

Hamachi Sashimi, Soy-Ginger Dressing, Radish and Avocado

Answer 6

Raw slices of hamachi are combined with avocado, radish, herbs and a soy-ginger dressing.
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Hamachi sashimi, avocado, radish, chives, chervil, shiitake mushroom, safflower oil, ginger, shallots, soy sauce, rice vinegar, yuzu juice, red Thai Chili, salt, olive oil, sesame oil

Allergies: Onion, Gluten, Sesame

Question 7

Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup, Jasmine Rice

Answer 7

This traditional Thai style chicken soup combines chicken and shiitake mushrooms simmered in a spicy coconut broth. It is garnish with cilantro and jasmine rice on the side.
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Soup: onion, galangal, red curry paste, butter, chicken stock, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, garlic, Thai chili, lemongrass, lime juice, salt, fish sauce, coconut milk
Garnishes: steamed jasmine rice, shiitake mushrooms, chicken breast, kaffir lime leaves, scallions, cilantro

Allergies: Onion, Garlic, Butter, Shellfish (from curry paste).

Mise en Place: Soup Spoon

Question 8

Lentil Soup with Herbs and Parmesan

Answer 8

French lentils are simmered tender with herbs and vegetables and garnished with grated parmesan cheese.
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Lentils, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, olive oil, garlic, onion, carrot, celery root, plum tomatoes, salt, parsley, chives, chili flakes, lemon zest.

Allergies: dairy

Mise en Place: Soup Spoon

Question 9

Green Chickpea Hummus, Eggplant Dip, Honeynut Squash and Anchovy Dip, Crudité and Pita

Answer 9

An assortment of raw vegetables is served with three dips (green chickpea, eggplant and anchovy) and warm pita bread
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Hummus: jalapeno pepper, orange zest, salt, green chickpeas, garlic, lemon, olive oil, dill
Eggplant Dip: eggplant, tahini, fresh lemon juice, salt, olive oil, espelette pepper, basil, lemon zest
Anchovy Dip: garlic, milk, anchovies, olive oil, champagne vinegar, salt
Squash Dip: honeynut squash, salt, olive oil, tahini, red tabasco, lemon juice, sumac, ras al hanout, Aleppo chili, cumin, garam masala, pumpkin seeds, chives, mint.
Vegetables: gem lettuce, cucumbers, radishes, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, green beans, etc.

Allergies: garlic

Question 10

Vegetable Summer Roll, Plum Sauce

Answer 10

An assortment of raw vegetables are rolled in rice paper and served with plum sauce. The dish is vegan without the sauce.
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Summer Roll: cucumber, carrot , cilantro, mint, avocado, rice noodles, scallion, rice paper
Plum Sauce: finger chili, sugar, white vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, salt, plum vinegar, Thai chili, cilantro, onion, coriander white pepper, tomato paste, chili puree, lime juice

Allergies: Garlic, Fish

Mise en Place: Chopsticks

Question 11

Chez Margaux Chopped Salad

Answer 11

An assortment of vegetables (green beans, baby beets, celery/carrot, cauliflower, orange/yellow bell pepper, radish, fennel, cucumber) and fontina cheese are combined with a light vinaigrette and basil.
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Dressing: guar gum, champagne vinegar, red wine vinegar, salt, chili flakes, sunflower oil, olive oil
Vegetable mix: green beans, baby beets, celery, carrot, cauliflower, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, purple radish, fennel, cucumber, fontina cheese
Garnish: micro basil

Allergies: alcohol (vinegar), dairy

Question 12

Gem Lettuce, Avocado, Radish Salad with Fine Herbs, Mustard Vinaigrette

Answer 12

Gem lettuce is combined with sliced radishes, avocado, herbs and dressed with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
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Dressing: red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, olive oil, mustard oil
Vegetables and Garnishes: gem lettuce, avocado, chervil, tarragon, dill, chives, radishes, sea salt

Allergies: alcohol (vinegar), onion

Question 13

King Crab Salad, Russian Dressing, Onion Rings

Answer 13

Fresh king crab is combined with Russian dressing, crispy onion rings, lettuce, and herbs.
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Russian Dressing: ketchup, Dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, sriracha sauce, salt, eggs, sunflower oil, olive oil, shallots
Onion Rings: yellow onion, flour, club soda, canola oil, salt
King Crab: king crab, salt,
Vegetables and Garnishes: celery, boston lettuce, chervil, lime zezt, olive oil, salt, espelette pepper

Allergies: shellfish, alcohol (vinegar), onion, eggs, gluten

Question 14

Foie Gras Terrine, Toasted Brioche

Answer 14

Duck Foie gras is combined with bananas, and spices. It is cooked in a terrine, chilled and sliced. It is served with toasted brioche.
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Foie terrine: duck foie gras, freeze dried banana, sugar, salt, pink salt, Balinese peppercorns

Allergies: gluten

Question 15

Black Pepper Shrimp, Sundried Pineapple

Answer 15

Fresh shrimp are sauteed with dried pineapple, jicama in a black pepper sauce.
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Black pepper sauce: sunflower oil, ginger, garlic, scallion, fermented black beans, black peppercorns, sweet soy, light soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, salt
Garnishes: dried pineapple, fresh shrimp, jicama, baby pea leaves

Allergies: garlic, onion, gluten, shellfish

Question 16

Mushroom Spring Roll, Galangal Dipping Sauce

Answer 16

A mix of mushrooms are cooked and made into spring rolls. They are fried crisp and served with an herbal galangal sauce.
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Mushroom mix: garlic, butter, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, Thai chili, salt, lemon zest, young ginger, chervil
Galangal Emulsion: galangal, lime juice, rice vinegar, tarragon leaves, egg yolk, sunflower oil, salt
Garnishes: boston lettuce

Allergies: garlic, butter, egg

Mise en Place: chopsticks

Question 17

Chicken Samosas, Cilantro Yogurt

Answer 17

Crispy chicken and spices are fried crisp and served with a cilantro-yogurt sauce
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Samosas: chicken breast and thighs, sunflower oil, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, coriander cumin, turmeric, cayenne, tamarind paste, salt, black pepper, cilantro, egg, spring roll wraps
Cilantro Yogurt Dip: cilantro, Thai chili, lime juice, yogurt, cumin, salt, sugar, lime juice

Allergies: onion, garlic, gluten, dairy

Question 18

Crispy Rice Sushi with Salmon, Avocado, Chipotle Mayo and Ponzu

Answer 18

Sushi rice is crisped in the deep fryer and topped with a spicy mayonnaise and thin slices of raw salmon and avocado. The salmon is glazed with sweet ponzu and garnished with cilantro and mint.
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Sweet Ponzu: Soy sauce, honey, sherry vinegar and rice vinegar.
Chipotle Mayo: eggs, red wine vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, chipotle in adobo, grape seed oil and olive oil.
Sushi Rice: sushi rice, mirin, kombu and salt, flour, canola oil.
Garnish –raw salmon, avocado, cilantro, and mint.

Gluten, Egg

Mise en Place: Chopsticks

Question 19

Smoked Salmon, Farm Egg, Caviar

Answer 19

Thinly sliced smoked salmon is topped with threads of hard cooked egg and caviar
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Smoked Salmon, egg, caviar, dill

Allergies: egg

Question 20

Shrimp Cocktail

Answer 20

Jumbo wild shrimp are simmered and chilled. They are served on ice with cocktail sauce, lemon and a mini tabasco.
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Shrimp, white vinegar, salt, black peppercorns, bay leaves, shallots, garlic, dill, ketchup, prepared horseradish, sherry vinegar, shiso leaves, lemon wedge, mini tabasco

Allergies: shellfish

Question 21

Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Ginger

Answer 21

Ahi tuna is combined with shallots, ginger, avocado and served with a white soy and ginger sauce.
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Ahi tuna, shallots, ginger, olive oil, avocado, white soy sauce, yuzu juice, mirin, ginger

Allergies: onion , gluten

Question 22

Tuna New Style

Answer 22

Raw tuna is sliced thin and topped with a sauce of soy sauce, yuzu juice, ginger hot sesame oil olive oil, scallion and sesame seed.
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Raw tuna, white soy sauce, yuzu juice, ginger, salt, sesame oil, olive oil, scallion, sesame seeds, shiso

Allergies: onion, sesame, gluten

Question 23

Salmon Avocado Roll

Answer 23

Raw salmon and avocado is combined with sushi rice and nori into a sushi roll. It is served with wasabi and pickled ginger. Soy Sauce is served tableside.
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Rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, kombu, sushi rice, raw salmon, avocado, grated wasabi, pickled ginger

Allergies: gluten

Mise en Place: Chopsticks

Question 24

Spicy Tuna, Sesame, Puffed Rice Roll

Answer 24

Raw tuna is combined with a spicy mayo, sushi rice, cucumber, toasted sesame and shiso into a sushi roll.
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Sushi Rice: rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, kombu, sushi rice
Spicy Mayo: habanero mash, garlic, orange peppers, orange peel, salt, elderflower cordial, guar, kewpie mayo, salt, sriracha sauce
Garnishes: raw tuna, nori, toasted sesame seed, shiso, cucumber, puffed rice, micro shiso

Allergies: sesame, garlic

Mise en Place: Chopsticks

Question 25

Omelet with Fine Herbs, Mesclun Salad with Mustard Dressing

Answer 25

Organic eggs are soft cooked with fine herbs and served with a small gem lettuce salad dressed with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Can be make with egg whites.
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Organic eggs or egg whites, butter, olive oil, parsley, tarragon, chervil, gem lettuce, radishes.
Dressing: red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, olive oil, mustard oil

Allergies: Dairy, Eggs, alcohol (vinegar)