Daily Menu

Thursday, August 16, 2018

OAKLEAF IS NOW OPEN IN OUR NEW HOME IN CARRBORO!

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Lunch

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There may be last minute changes to the menu. Please call if your heart is set on a certain dish.

Lunch First Courses

  • Deviled Eggs, Smoked Alaskan Salmon, Pimenton
    8
  • Chickpea Panisses, Paprika Creme Fraiche
    8
  • Selection of Four Cheeses, Crostini, Today's Fruit
    15
  • Charcuterie, Confit, Cured, Preserved, Mustard, Our Pickles
    15
  • Summer Greens, Heirloom Tomato Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes
    10
  • Little Gem lettuce, Lemon Peppercorn Dressing, Parmigiano, Crunchy Bread
    10
  • Pea Shoots & Frisee, Marcona Almonds, Shaved Peaches, Lemon Oil, Fig Vincotto
    10
  • Griddled Sourdough, Whipped Ricotta, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Tomato Jus
    12
  • Gazpacho, Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Melon & Esplette Pepper, Really Good Olive Oil
    8
  • "You Say Tomato", Petite Heirloom Tomatoes, Marmalata, Parm Zabaglione
    11
  • Polenta Biologico, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    8
  • Dirt Candy, Pistachio Aillade
    8
  • Smoked Marble Potatoes, Charred Garlic Aioli
    8

Lunch Main Courses

  • Spaghetti Alla Chitarra, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Garden Basil, Parmigiano
    14
  • Tagliatelle, Red Wine Braised Pastured Pork Ragu Bolognese, Parmigiano
    14
  • Ricotta Gnocchi, Cacio E Pepe
    14
  • Mountain Trout, Haricots Verts, Lemon Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce
    15
  • Pastured Pork, Roasted Coppa, Braised Lady Peas, Fig Vincotto
    15
  • Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Basil Aioli, House Pickles, Petite Greens
    14
  • Wild Alaskan Salmon, Shishito Peppers, Aged Balsamico, Lemon Oil
    15
  • Culotte Steak, Smoked Marble Potatoes, Salsa Verde
    16

Lunch Prix Fixe

Childrens Lunch and Dinner

Under 12 years of age

Artisan Pasta with Butter Sauce & Parmesan

Pan Seared Fish

Chicken

Steak

Includes choice of

Vegetable

or

Fruit

and

Beverage (Milk, Tea, Soda)

10

Specialty Drinks

Shirley Temple

Sprite, Maraschino Cherry Juice, Cherry

3

Sweet

Choice of Housemade Ice Creams

3

 

 

Oakleaf uses peanut oil to fry some items.

Please inform your server of all allergies

 

Desserts Menu

  • Chocolate: espresso ganache, cocoa crumble, bittersweet fondant, sweet corn ice cream
    9
  • Maple-Mascarpone Cheesecake, glazed cherries, fresh cherries, pistachio shortbread
    9
  • Lemon, steamed lemon buttermilk pudding, summer berries, crunchy bits
    9
  • Brulee, cardamom & kaffir lime creme brulee
    9
  • Selection of Today's Cheeses, Crostini, Today's Fruit
    15

Dinner

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There may be last minute changes to the menu. Please call if your heart is set on a certain dish.

Dinner First Courses

  • Chickpea Panisses, Paprika Creme Fraiche
    8
  • Deviled Eggs, Applewood Smoked Wild Salmon, Pimenton
    8
  • This Evening's Selection of Artisan Cheeses, Today's Fruit & Crostini
    15
  • Charcuterie, Confit, Cured, Preserved, Mostarda, Our Pickles
    15
  • Summer Greens, Heirloom Tomato Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes
    10
  • Little Gem Lettuce, Parmigiano-Peppercorn Dressing, Crunchy Bread
    10
  • Soup, Heirloom Tomato & Sweet Melon Gazpacho, Really Good Olive Oil
    8
  • Griddled Sourdough, Goat Cheese, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Really Good Olive Oil
    12
  • "If You Like Creamy Burrata", Peaches, Pistachio, Shoots
    12
  • You Say Tomato, Petite Heirloom Tomatoes, Marmalade, Parm Zabaglione
    10
  • Tagliatelle, Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Roasted Juliet Tomatoes, Garden Basil
    14
  • Ricotta Gnocchi, Pastured Pork, Porcini & Beef Ragu Bolognese, Parmigiano
    14
  • Agnolotti, Summer Squash, Zucchini Romesco, Preserved Peppers
    14
  • Spaghetti, Foraged Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Mushroom Butter, Black Garlic
    14
  • Duck fat Potatoes, Smoked, Basil Emulsion
    8
  • Dirt Candy, Pistachio Aillade
    8
  • Braised Sweet Corn, Lime, Black Pepper, Sauce Romesco
    8

Dinner Second Courses

  • Agnolotti, Summer Squash, Zucchini Romesco, Preserved Peppers
    24
  • Tagliatelle, Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Roasted Juliet Tomatoes, Garden Basil
    24
  • Ricotta Gnocchi, Pastured Beef & Pork Ragu Bolognese, Rosemary, Parmigiano
    24
  • Spaghetti, Foraged Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Mushroom Butter, Black Garlic
    24
  • Roasted Cullote Steak, Smoked Fingerling Potatoes, Nardello Peppers, Romesco Sauce
    27
  • Caramelized Duck Breast, Roasted Bing Cherries, Baby Bok Choy, Aged Balsamico
    29
  • Black Sea Bass, Poached Potatoes, Pea Shoots, King Richard Leeks, Shellfish Jus
    24
  • Caramelized Scallops, Braised Corn, Shallot-Corn Coulis, Roasted Beech Mushrooms
    28

Dinner Prix Fixe

5 Course Chef's Tasting Menu

full table only

68

Childrens Lunch and Dinner

Under 12 years of age

Artisan Pasta with Butter Sauce & Parmesan

Pan Seared Fish

Chicken

Steak

Includes choice of

Vegetable

or

Fruit

and

Beverage (Milk, Tea, Soda)

10

Specialty Drinks

Shirley Temple

Sprite, Maraschino Cherry Juice, Cherry

3

Sweet

Choice of Housemade Ice Creams

3

 

 

Oakleaf uses peanut oil to fry some items.

Please inform your server of all allergies

 

Desserts Menu

  • Chocolate: espresso ganache, cocoa crumble, bittersweet fondant, sweet corn ice cream
    9
  • Maple-Mascarpone Cheesecake, glazed cherries, fresh cherries, pistachio shortbread
    9
  • Lemon, steamed lemon buttermilk pudding, summer berries, crunchy bits
    9
  • Brulee, cardamom & kaffir lime creme brulee
    9
  • Selection of Today's Cheeses, Crostini, Today's Fruit
    15

Brunch

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There may be last minute changes to the menu. Please call if your heart is set on a certain dish.

June 2018

Brunch Menu

  • cheese, evoo crostini, today's fruit +2 wildflower honey/+2 smoked pecans/+2 castelvetrano olive/+2 compote (full cheese treatment +6)
    15
  • charcuterie, confit, cured, preserved, mostarda, our pickles
    15
  • summercrisp lettuce, tomato vinaigrette, crispy quinoa, bacon jam
    10
  • gem lettuce, lemon peppercorn dressing, crunchy bread, parmigiano-reggiano
    10
  • soup, heirloom tomato & sweet melon gazpacho, really good olive oil
    8
  • french toast, maple syrup, butter
    9
  • ricotta flapjacks, maple syrup, butter
    9
  • french toast, maple syrup, butter
    9
  • our daily hash, shishito peppers, corn, cherry tomato, sunny egg
    12
  • gruyere & egg sandwich, chicken bridge sourdough, arugula, garlic aioli
    14
  • mountain trout, hazelnut meuniere, pea shoots
    15
  • crispy chicken sandwich, pickled peppers, basil mayonnaise, frites
    14
  • pastured pork coppa, smoked potatoes, salsa verde
    16

Additions

  • breakfast potatoes, "that sauce"
    4
  • two eggs, soft scramble
    3
  • hickory smoked bacon
    4
  • chicken bridge sourdough toast, house strawberry jam
    3

fancy day drinking

  • cava, 15 cavas naverran, brut nature, penedes, Spain
    12
  • pinot noir, '16, avaraen, vvillamette valley, oregon
    14
  • vermouth blanc, Bolin, chambery, France
    8
  • vermouth rosso, bordiga, torino, Italy
    11
  • citrus vodka punch, tito's vodka, citrus, jasmin green tea
    12
  • mimosa, naveran cava, orange juice
    8
  • bloody mary, smirnoff vodka, tomato puree, celery root, olive juice, tabasco
    9