Daily Menu

Monday, August 19, 2019

Quicktab: Lunch/Dinner Menu

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, Applewood Smoked Mountain Trout
    8
  • Arancini, Summer Corn Risotto Fritters, Ricotta'd Corn Soubise
    8
  • Chickpea Panisses, Shallot, Basil, Lemon Aioli
    8
  • Selection of Four Cheeses, Crostini, Today's Fruit
    15
  • Pea Shoots, Crispy Quinoa, Sungold Tomatoes, Thyme-Ginger Vinaigrette
    10
  • Arugula, Toasted Pistachio, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Fig Vincotto, Peach
    10
  • Creamy Burrata, Peaches, Really Good Olive Oil, Pistachio, Balsamico
    12
  • Chilled Pamlico Shrimp, Watermelon Jus, Candy Onion, Pickled Pepper
    14
  • Duck Fat Potatoes, Smoked, Umamayo
    8
  • Dirt Candy, Pistachio Aillade
    8
  • Polenta Biologico, Ridiculous Amounts of Parmigiano-Reggiano
    8

Lunch Main Courses

  • Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Roasted Sungold Tomatoes, Garlic Confit, Ricotta, Basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    14
  • Lemon Tagliatelle, Sungold Tomatoes, Espelette Pepper, Chives, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    14
  • Oakburger, Brioche Bun, Aged Cheddar, Our Pickles, Lettuce, Frites
    14
  • Mountain Trout, Braised Corn, Roasted Sungold Tomatoes, Hazelnut-Lemon Meuniere
    16
  • Agnolotti, Braised Sweet Corn, Chive Burro Fuso, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    14
  • Golden Tilefish, Braised Field Peas, Red Wine Sauce, Sunflower Shoots
    18
  • Chicken al Mattone, Seared Shishito Peppers, Peaches, Pea Shoots, Chicken Jus
    16
  • B.E.L.T., Our Pumpernickel, Mt. Magic Tomato, Lettuce, Bacon, Sunny Egg, Frites
    12

Lunch Prix Fixe

Lickety Split Lunch - Choose Any Two of the Following

(sorry, no sharing)

 

Naverran Brut Vintage Cava, Catalonia, ESP

Satellite Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ

Petite Sirene, Cabernet-Merlot, Bordeaux, FR

"A Little Cheese": Two cheeses, Crostini, Local Fruit

Deviled Eggs, Smoked Trout, Creme Fraiche

Arugula, Peach, Pistachio, Fig Vincotto, Lemon Oil

Braised Sweet Corn, White Miso Butter, Espelette Pepper

Dirt Candy, Pistachio Aillade

Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Roasted Sungold Tomatoes, Basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Agnolotti, Braised Sweet Corn, Chive Burro Fuso, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Chocolate Tart, Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Lemon Buttermilk Pudding, Fig-Hibiscus Caramel

18

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

  • Triple Chocolate Tart, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Cocoa Shortbread Crumble
    9
  • Durham Distillery Coffee Liqueur, Ladyfingers, Mascarpone, Shaved Chocolate
    9
  • Piemontese Hazelnut Financier, Chocolate Gelato, Cappucino, Granola
    9
  • Lime Chiffon Cake, Ginger Ice Cream, Rum Espuma, Lime Curd
    9
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Creme Brûlée
    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

  • Deviled Eggs, Applewood Smoked Trout, Creme Fraiche
    8
  • Chickpea Panisses, Caramelized Shallot, Lemon Aioli
    8
  • Arancini, Summer Corn Risotto Fritters, Scamorza Affumicata, Corn Soubise
    8
  • This Evening's Selection of Artisan Cheeses, Today's Fruit & Crostini
    15
  • Pea Shoots, Crispy Quinoa, Sungold Tomatoes, Thyme-Ginger Vinaigrette
    11
  • Arugula, Peaches, Toasted Pistachio, Sicilian Lemon Oil, Fig Vincotto
    11
  • Roasted Heirloom Zucchini, Sweet Corn, Heirloom Tomatoes, Tomato Vinaigrette
    11
  • Little Gem Lettuce, Black Peppercorn-Parmigiano Dressing, Lemon, Crunchy Bread
    11
  • Chicken Bridge Sourdough, Burrata, Roasted Sungold Tomatoes, Balsamico
    12
  • Carpaccio of Dayboat Scallops, Red Miso "Bagna Cauda", Ginger, Lime
    14
  • Mission Fig Crostata, Black & Blue Cheese, Cocoa, Caramelized Onion
    12
  • Chilled NC Shrimp, Watermelon Jus, Candy Onion, Pickled Peppers
    14
  • Braised Field Peas, Tomato, Olive Oil, Summer Agrodolce, Pangratatto
    12
  • Lemon Tagliatelle, Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Cherry Tomato, Piment d'espelette, Fines Herbs
    15
  • Ricotta Gnocchi, Our Berkshire Pork Ragu Bolognese, Rosemary, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    14
  • Tortellini di Funghi, Chive Burro Fuso, Pea Shoots, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    14
  • Agnolotti of Ricotta, Cherry Tomatoes, Chive Burro Fuso, Ubriaco Cheese
    14
  • Francoboli of Coppa and Corn, Braised Sweet Corn Burro Fuso, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    14
  • Dirt Candy, Pistachio Aillade
    8
  • Smoked Duck Fat Potatoes, Umamayo
    8
  • Polenta Biologico, Ridiculous Amounts of Parmigiano-Reggiano
    8

Dinner Second Courses

  • NY Strip Steak, Mt. Magic Tomato, Nardello Peppers, Whipped Ricotta, Balsamico
    32
  • Ricotta Gnocchi, Our Berkshire Pork Ragu Bolognese, Rosemary, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    24
  • Agnolotti of Ricotta, Cherry Tomatoes, Chive Burro Fuso, Ubriaco Cheese
    24
  • Tortellini di Funghi, Chive Burro Fuso, Pea Shoots, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    24
  • Lemon Tagliatelle, Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Cherry Tomato, Piment d'espelette, Fines Herbs
    26
  • Francoboli of Coppa and Corn, Braised Sweet Corn Burro Fuso, Parmigiano-Reggiano
    24
  • Pork Tenderloin, Brown Turkey Figs, Smoked Potato, Red Wine Sauce, Star Anise
    26
  • Dayboat Scallops, Baby Bok Choy, Pea Shoots, Roasted Paris Mushrooms, Thyme
    29
  • Chicken al Mattone, Toasted Farro "Risotto", Caramelized Peaches, Chicken Jus
    25.5
  • Golden Tilefish, Braised Sweet Corn, Roasted Tomato, Butter Poached Crab Meat
    31
  • Red Snapper, Fava Shoots, Nantes Carrot-Ginger Coulis, Roasted Young Carrots
    26.5

Dinner Prix Fixe

Chef's Spontaneous Tasting Menu $72/pp

Vegetarian or Vegan Tasting Menu $62/pp

Wine Pairings $38/pp

(prepared for the full table only)

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

  • Triple Chocolate Tart, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Cocoa Shortbread Crumble
    9
  • Durham Distillery Coffee Liqueur, Ladyfingers, Mascarpone, Shaved Chocolate
    9
  • Piemontese Hazelnut Financier, Chocolate Gelato, Cappucino, Granola
    9
  • Lime Chiffon Cake, Ginger Ice Cream, Rum Espuma, Lime Curd
    9
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Creme Brûlée
    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.

December 2018

Brunch Menu

  • deviled eggs, applewood bacon jam
    8
  • risotto fritters, summer corn, scamorza affumicata, corn soubise
    8
  • cheese, evoo crostini, today's fruit +2 wildflower honey/+2 smoked pecans/+2 castelvetrano olive/+2 compote (full cheese treatment +6)
    15
  • creamy burrata, really good olive oil, peaches, balsamic, pistachio
    11
  • poached nc shrimp, watermelon jus, pickled peppers, candy onion
    14
  • meathead hash: pork bolognese, potatoes, eggplant, corn, wax beans, sunny egg, fig vincotto
    14
  • our daily hash, potatoes, eggplant, wax beans, corn, tomatoes, sunny egg, fig vincotto
    12
  • vanilla buttermilk flapjacks, maple syrup, butter
    7
  • chicken bridge bakery sourdough french toast, powdered sugar, maple syrup, butter
    7
  • B.E.L.T., applewood bacon, sunny egg, lettuce, tomato, our pumpernickel, dijonnaise, frites
    12
  • ricotta gnocchi, our slow cooked Berkshire pork ragu bolognese, parmigiano-reggiano
    14
  • B.E.C., our english muffin, applewood smoked bacon, sunny egg, 3 year aged cheddar, frites
    12
  • golden tilefish, braised field peas, chicken jus, sunflower shoots
    18
  • red snapper, braised corn, corn-lime coulis, roasted tomatoes
    18

Additions

  • breakfast potatoes, umamayo
    4
  • two eggs, your way
    3
  • hickory smoked bacon, 2 pieces
    3
  • chicken bridge sourdough toast
    2.5
  • polenta biologico, ridiculous amounts of parmigiano
    8
  • put an egg on it
    1.5
  • breads: pumpernickel, english muffin, sourdough, baguette, house preserves, whipped butter
    6

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