Dinner Menu

APPETIZERS and SALADS

Oysters on the Half Shell*
Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Cucumber Relish    2.25 ea

Baked French Onion Soup Gratinée
Muenster & Swiss Cheese Crouton    8

Spinach & Frisée Salad
Sunny Side Egg, Bacon Lardons, Pommery Mustard Vinaigrette    8

Hand Chopped Steak Tartare*
Traditional Accompaniments, Grilled Baguette    10

Duck Confit & Foie Gras Terrine
Fresh Poached Cherry Tart, Plum~Black Pepper Coulis, Lavender Honey   10    

Hand Crafted Basil~Ricotta Gnocchi
Pommodoro Arrabbiata, Braised Veal, Black Olives, Ricotta Salata   11

Chilled Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
Avocado, Poblano Cream, Smoked Paprika Oil   8

Apricot & Fennel Salad
Baby Arugula, Treviso, Sweet & Spicy Pecans
Apricot~White Balsamic Vinaigrette   8

Small Plates

Semolina Crusted Calamari
Cherry Peppers, Brown Butter   8

Roasted Eggplant & Goat Cheese Hummus
Olive Oil Baked Pita Chips   5

Warm Brie Cheese
Dried Fruit Compote and Grilled Baguettes   6

Sliced Imported Prosciutto
Parmesan Cheese, Truffle Honey    6

Grilled Lamb “Lollichops”  
Grain Mustard, Black Olive Tapenade    8 ea

Pan~Seared Sea Scallop
Creamed Corn, Lump Crabmeat   7

MAIN COURSES

Seared Idaho Trout
“Deviled Egg” and Smoked Bacon Butter Sauce, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Baby Beets, Dill   24

Blackberry BBQ Duck Breast
Confit Duck Leg, Honey Butter Corn Bread, Sweet Potato Gratin   25

Moroccan Lamb Tagine
Braised Lamb, Harissa Cous Cous & Lentils
Minted Yogurt, Pistachios, Golden Raisins   26

Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
Soft Mascarpone Polenta, Marsala Wine Plumped Figs, Walnut Green Beans    23

Pan Seared Organic Salmon Filet
Saffron & Green Olive Risotto, Shucked PEI Mussels
Caper & Piquillo Pepper Salsa, Micro Cilantro   26

Black Angus NY Sirloin Steak Frites
Red Wine~Shallot Butter, Sea Salt & Horseradish Fries
Watercress & Shaved Red Onion Salad, Caramelized Onion~Balsamic Catsup    32

Pan~Seared Sea Scallops
Lump Crabmeat Creamed Corn, Sea Salt & Butter Poached Fingerling Potatoes
Heirloom Tomato and Arugula Salad   28

CASUAL FARE

Grilled Black Angus Burger   12
Smoked Cheddar, Caramelized Onions
Horseradish & Smoked Sea Salt Fries

Fresh Maine Lobster Roll
Napa Cabbage & Jicama Slaw, Hand Cut Fries   20

Caesar Salad
 with Free Range Chicken   15 

Hand Crafted Basil~Ricotta Gnocchi
Pommodoro Arrabbiata, Braised Veal, Black Olives, Ricotta Salata   22

Dessert Menu

Classic Crème Brulée
Cookie   6

Chocolate~Cherry~Almond Torte
Layered Chocolate~Almond Cake
Vanilla Buttercream, Dark Chocolate Ganache
Cherry Coulis, Cracked Toasted Almonds   8

Peach~Blueberry Cornbread Shortcake
Sweet Cornbread with Fresh Peach & Blueberry Compote, Whipped Cream   7

Signature Chèvre Cheesecake
Roasted Pineapple Compote, Dark Rum~Caramel Sauce    7         

Gelato & Sorbetto
Specially crafted by Coldstone Creamery of Westwood
Ghirardelli Chocolate or Tahitian Vanilla Bean Gelato
Seasonal Sorbets   5

Cookies & Truffle Plate
Assorted Cookies & Truffles    5

Duo of Desserts
Perfect for sharing…
Selection of Any Two of Our Dessert Offerings   12

SEASONAL COCKTAILS

Herb Melon Gimlet
Melon Infused Vodka, Herb Simple Syrup
Fresh Lime Juice, Rocks

Prickly Pear Margarita
Heradura Silver Tequila, Cactus Fruit Nectar
Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice  

Carambola
Sake, Muddled Star Fruit, Local Basil

Apricot Iced Tea
Apricot & Citrus Infused Brandy
House Brewed Black Tea

Gazpacho Martini
Roasted Sweet Pepper Vodka, Tomato Water

Sangria Selection
House Made White & Red Sangrias
Choose: White Peach or Red Passion Fruit

Lavender Kir Royale
Crémant, Lavender Simple, Crème de Cassis

INNOCENT CONCOCTIONS
non-alcoholic cocktails

Chiara Temple
Cranberry, Grenadine, Ginger Ale, Cherries    

Sparkling Limeade
Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Water

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Spinach & Frisée Salad
Sunny Side Egg, Bacon Lardons, Pommery Mustard Vinaigrette  
06  Célestin Blondeau, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France

Baked French Onion Soup Gratinée
Muenster & Swiss Cheese
07   Rhein River, Riesling, Germany

MAIN COURSES
Choice of:

Seared Idaho Trout
“Deviled Egg” Butter Sauce, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Baby Beets, Dill
09 Domaine Houchart, Côtes de Provence, France

Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
Soft Mascarpone Polenta, Marsala Wine Plumped Figs
Walnut Green Beans
08   Annabella, Pinot Noir, Carneros

DESSERTS
Choice of:

Crème Brulée
Pacific Rim, Vin de Glacière, Grandview, Washington

Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream & Sorbet
Rich Chocolate or Vanilla Bean Ice Cream &
Seasonal Sorbet
Graham’s Six Grapes Port

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Catering by Chiara

We offer a variety of solutions to bring Chiara into your home.

Prepared Foods
Made to order & available to pick up for your next event

Seasonal Soups
Hors d'oeuvres & Appetizer Platters
Seasonal & Traditional Salads
Pasta Dishes
Chicken, Beef, Veal, Pork & Lamb Entrees

Fully catered events in your home or office
Bring a team of Chiara's Chefs & Servers to your next event. Customize your menu, wine selection and service from hors d'oeuvres through dessert.

Private Chef In~Home Dinners
Chef LaCount will come to your house and cook for friends and family. A simple dinner or complete in~home tasting menu, with wine pairings and presentations.

Please call for our current menus & pricing
781.461.8118