*SUMMER MENU*

 Menu for the Late Summer 2010 Season.

( any custom combination can be accomodated )

Cream Puffs

Plain
filled w/ vanilla bean cream
Chocolate
filled with chocolate mousse with a hint of cinnamon and topped with chocolate ganache
Rose Eclairs
filled w/ French Heirloom Rose mousse, chocolate ganache topped
Peaches n' Cream
cream puff filled w/ local peaches

Sweet Tarts

Gingerberry Galette
filled w/ local mixed berries, candied ginger & zesty crumble
Fresh Fruit Tart
assorted seasonal fresh fruits and heirloom rose /lavender/violet/elderflower pastry cream
Chocolate Turtle
rich flour-less chocolate torte layered with salted cashews and spiced caramel
Peach Pithivier
gingered peaches, sultanas, & frangipane
Whole Pies/Tarts
Sweet Potato/ Pecan/ Coconut Custard/ Meyer Lemon Chiffon/ Gingerberry/Strawberries & Creme
Summer Cheesecake
rich white chocolate cheesecake atop an herbed-almond crust, garnished with fresh fruit & cream
Seasonal Brulee
assorted flavored creme brulee topped with mint creme fraiche & fresh strawberry in pastry cup
Cherry Cheese Torte
chocolate torte filled w/ fresh cherries & sharp goat cheese
Espresso Chocolate Tulips
white/dark chocolate edible tulips filled with chocolate-espresso mousse & fresh vanilla cream
Ras Malai
The owner's favorite Indian dessert- includes rose, saffron, & pistachio flavors
Pineapple Coconut Tart
fresh chunk pineapple cream baked w/toasted coconut & cinnamon
Pot de Creme
Dark Chocolate- Lavender
Rustic Rhubarb
Local rhubarb, spiked orange rind, and local strawberry...better than the classic.

Assorted Minis

~Mini's are not available everyday, please place an order for desired amounts~
Dipped Strawberries
white or dark chocolate, tuxedo, hearts, assorted
Mini Mousse
chocolate cake bar filled w/ chocolate mousse
Green Tea
tiny tea-cake filled with Gooseberry compote
Rose
falooda with rose milk, sabza custard, and vermicelli
Strawberries & Cream
shortbread filled w/ fresh strawberries,vanilla cream and whip
Lemon Tart
rich lemon curd on sugar-bread
Macarons
assorted seasonal flavors

Cakes

Mile High Chocolate
moist chocolate 7-layer cake filled with rich mousse, covered in chocolate ganache
Spiked Carrot
unique twist to traditional carrot cake filled with walnuts, topped with Cream cheese mousse
Earl Grey
earl grey tea-flavored cake filled with fresh strawberries and french pastry creme, topped w/ vanilla bean whip
Cinderella
lavender cream cake+rose pastry cream, garnished with an edible flower surprise
'Berries & Basil Creme'
fresh orange cream cake filled w/ mixed berry & basil pastry creme, covered in vanilla cream
Mocha Caramel Cream
burnt-sugar cream cake rolled w/ dense mocha mousse covered in cocoa cream
"Smith Island"
13 layers, vanilla cake, chocolate mousse/pastry cream & ganache
Pistachio Almond
gingered almond cake filled w/ pistachio pastry creme, covered in amaretto cream

Cupcakes

(special order only: 1/2 dozen min., occasionally available in-store retail)
Chocolate Chocolate
chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse, topped with sculpted chocolate ganache
Strawberry-Coconut
coconut cake filled with fresh strawberry bavarian cream
PB n' J
peanut butter cake filled with grape jelly and topped with a light cinnamon whip
Carrot Sage
walnut/sage pastry cream-filled carrot cake, topped with cream cheese mousse
Heirloom Rose
vanilla cupcakes filled w/ rose mousse & topped with French buttercream
Red Velvet
traditional cake, filled w/ chocolate mousse, topped w/ cream cheese mousse

Savories

Seasonal Mixed Vegetable Tart
local vegetable tartlette in a zesty crust.
Candied Applewood-smoked Bacon & Roasted Corn Quiche
creamy quiche filled w/ a sweet and savory combination of bacon, mixed sharp cheeses, roasted corn succotash
Leek & Feta Spiral
leek, dill, & feta in twisted flaky phyllo dough. Also available w/ spinach
Squash Blossom
summer squash, caramelized onion, bleu cheese & fresh herbs on a pastry blossom
Spicy BBQ Pulled Pork & Avocado Empanada
pulled pork & avocado in buttery pastry moon
Duxelle Danish
wild mushroom & shallot blend, topped with Chevre- thyme cream
"Chicken Pot Pie" Pastry
local summer peppers, mixed vegetable & roasted herbed chicken

Breakfast

Fruit & Yogurt Cup
fresh fruit and vanilla bean yogurt layered and finished with rolled-oat pumpkin seed granola
Wild Blueberry Scone
buttery blend of coarse cane sugar and wild blueberries with a hint of Meyer lemon and vanilla
Sesame Carrot Morning Muffin
power blend of carrot, summer squash, oatmeal blend, topped w/mixed toasted sesame seeds
Croissant Sandwich
flash fried egg, cheddar, heirloom tomato & fried shallot. Choice of andouille sausage, honey ham, smoked turkey, or applewood-smoked Bacon (optional)
Honey Ham & Muenster Croissant
buttery croissant filled w/ a savory ham & cheese blend

Cookies

Almond Shortbread Tokens
small, traditional almond-flavored shortbreads
Walnut Baklava
roasted walnuts & light wildflower honey
Toasted Sesame & Pine Nut Kataifi
kataifi pastry roll with assorted nuts and sesame seeds
Chocolate Chunk
the best chocolate chunk cookie you've ever had...

Brownies

Plain
dusted with cocoa or topped w/ white chocolate & raspberry preserves
Walnut/ Pistachio Ganache
walnut or pistachio topped w/ chocolate ganache

Drinks

San Pellegrino
limonata, aranciata- 12oz.
Perrier
sparkling mineral water
Coffee/Espresso
Lavazza
Tea
numi teas- organic: gunpowder green tea, aged earl grey, white rose, golden chai
Hot Chocolate
artisanal, made-to-order
Acqua Panna
still water, from Italy
Bottled Water
still

Breads

Croissants
baked everyday
Everything Baguette
seasoned, french-style
Multigrain Ciabatta
panini-style
French Roll
Dipped Croissants
chocolate ganache dipped croissant
Almond Croissant
filled with blend of French pastry creme and frangipane, topped with toasted sliced almond

Parisian Style Sandwiches

(Daily Specials available)
Turkey Apple Brie
served hot w/ Swedish honey mustard & savory cream
Roasted Chicken Salad
pulled chicken, roasted pistachios, cranberry, sesame, fresh herbs
3 "Grilled Cheese"
assorted cheeses, changes daily, your choice w/ or w/o bacon, mixed greens, heirloom tomato
Fried Egg + Bleu
egg and bleu cheese combo w/ seasonal vegetable, always changes daily
P&P BLT
fresh summer heirloom tomato, greens, applewood-smoked bacon, & 'basil guacamole'
MIso Tofu & Mixed Vegetable
spicy soy-miso tofu w/ fresh vegetable & herbs. Vegan
Strawberry-Bacon
fresh local strawberries, applewood-smoked bacon, assorted sharp cheese (changes daily)
Crispy Eggplant Caprese
traditional caprese stack w/ heirloom tomato & crisp eggplant

Confections

Bacon-Chocolate Bars
applewood-smoked bacon & a special sweet SECRET house blend of flavors. dare to try?
Wallaby Red Licorice
imported all-natural cherry licorice from Australia
Tiramisu Cordials
a classic dessert in a truffle morsel

Wedding/ Special Occasion Cakes

Please call or email for more information. Birthday & Special occasion cakes may be placed 24 hrs in advance. Custom wedding tastings are done appointments only.

Ice Cream, Baltimore's Own

By Taharka Bros., flavors change frequently
Key Lime Pie
Cardamom
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Cherry Almond Chip
Salted Caramel