Ethnic Nights at the Bluebird
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Ethic Nites 2011-2012 Dec. 14-15 French Classic French Cuisine and incredible French wine. Dec. 21-22 Santa Fe Our take on Southwestern Cooking Dec. 28-29 New England Fresh Atlantic seafood and northwoods specialties Jan. 4-5 New Orleans Long a Bluebird staple, the Big Easy done right! Jan. 11-12 Greek Saganaki, Moussaka, the smells alone are intoxicating Jan. 18-19 Italian Southern Italy is the focus, and the wines are sublime. Jan. 25-26 Chinese Your favorites, and some unique creations Feb. 1-2 Mexico Authentic dishes from the real Mexico. Feb. 8-9 New England Great seafood fine wines from across the nation Feb. 15-16 French Great cuisine and the wines of the Rhone Valley Feb. 22-23 New Orleans Selections from the Great Cookbooks of N.O. Feb. 29-March 1 Greek Some old favorites, and some new discoverys March 7-8 Spanish Tapas Small plates, the inspiration for our new format. March 14-15 Asian The exciting foods of China, Thailand, Japan, India, etc. March 21-22 Italian The North, and fabulous wines of the Piemonte. March 28-29 New England Lobster, crab, clams, fresh fish, and wine to match April 4-5 French French peasant cooking with stunning Beaujolais and Burgundy April 11-12 Greek Flaming cheese, Lamb Bandit, and lots more. April 18-19 New Orleans More Cookbook selections from the great Chefs of N.O. April 25-26 Chinese/Thai Aromatic cuisine that we love to cook. May 2-3 Italian Great food and wine from across the Boot! May 9-10 Southwestern A little BBQ, some Mexico, and a lot of love. May 16-17 Greatest Hits A little bit of everything, and our famous Wine Sale! May 23-24 Greatest Hits Many great dishes, and lots of vino. |
As usual, we seek out the finest wine pairings from each region to pair with our food. Great care is taken to choose wines that are both appropriate with our food and representative of the region, yet priced for everyones budget. Anyone can spend a fortune for a great wine, but we relish the challenge of finding great wines that everyone can afford, and enjoy with dinner.
Items are served as Small Plate (Appetizer) portions, or as larger Entree portions that include Salad and Bread.
(Wed. and Thurs. nights 5 - 9:00 PM.)
February 1 - 2 Mexico
Chorizo and Potato Flautas
Shredded Pork w/tomatoes and chilis
Shrimp and Garlic over Green Rice
Duck Nachos w/black bean and corn salsa
Chicken Mole Tacos
Tamales Pork and Cheese
Red Pork Enchiladas
Masa Chicken Fried Steak w/tri-pepper cream
Empanadas de Carne
February 8 - 9 New England
Stuffed Shrimp
Roast Cornish Gam Hen
Grilled Scallops w/Pear ginger coulee
Pan Seared Trout
Grilled Duck Breast w/Cranberry Compote
Lobster and Shrimp Newberg
Skate w/Wild Mushrooms and Pearl onion
Flank Steak w/Shiitake
Mixed Green Salad w/Chai Balsamic Vinaigrette
February 15 - 16 French Cuisine
Haricort Vert Salad
Pampano en Papillote
Pot au Feu
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna AuPoivre
Crispy Garlic Duck Breast
Crepes filled with Chanterelles,spinach, and ricotta
Steamed Mussels, leeks, garlic and thyme
Orange/Tarragon Chicken Breast
Beef Navarin en Croute
...and great wines from the Rhone Valley!
February 22 - 23 New Orleans
Oysters Rockefeller
Delta Duck Jambalaya
Blue Crab Cake w/Creole Hush Puppies
Cajun Penne Bake w/Crawfish and Andouille
Espresso BBQ Scallops w/Apple Tarragon Cole Slaw
Bronzed Beef w/Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Creole Shrimp over Jasmine Rice and fresh Vegetables
February 29 - March 1 Greek
Venison Keftas
Lamb Bandit Style
Artichoke Saganaki
Greek Seafood Paella
Shrimp Pignoli
Grilled Swordfish w/Charmoula
Afelia - Pork Tenderloin w/wine sauce
Paneed Sole w/basil and citrus
Greek Salad
March 7 - 8 Spanish Tapas
Seared Scallops w/chickpea flatbread
Grilled Chicken w/Polenta Cheesecake and basil glace
Chicken Fritters w/spicy stewed tomato cream
Seafood Strudel
Oozy Egg Ravioli
Grilled Pizza Margherita
Sweet Potato Tortellini w/sage cream
Smoked Salmon Tortilla (Spanish Potato Omelette
Roasted Tomatoes w/Fresh cheese, duck breast, and tapenade
Manchengo Tostas w/walnuts and balsamic syrup
Portugese Sausage in red wine
Risotto Croquettes w/chevre and ham
March 14 - 15 Asian Cuisine
Chicken Adobo
Char Shu (Pork Tenderloin)
Lomi Lomi Salmon
Sweet and Sour Spring Roll w/shiitake, bamboo, cabbage, spicy lemongrass aioli
Indonesian Spiced Beef Satays w/kim chee, rice noodles, grilled scallion
Saifun Shrimp w/sriracha butter sauce
Singapore Spare Ribs
Black Bean Beef w/bok choy
5 Spice Seared Tofu w/broth and Asian Vegetables
Miso Soup
March 21 - 22 Italian
Basil Stuffed Chicken w/sundried tomato ragout
Seared Pork w/Polenta Cheese Cake
Caesar Salad
Sea Scallops alla Caprese
Cinnamon Pancetta Liguini Carbonara
Veal Chop w/white bean bruscetta $ grilled radicchio salad
Duck Confit $ Fried Egg Pizzetta, truffle oil, baby arugula
Wild Boar Chop w/Truffled Agnolotti
Beef Tenderloin Noisettes topp with Gorganzola Nebbiolo shallot sauce
...and wonderful Nebbiolo based wines of the Piemonte....
March 28 - 29 New England
Sassy Slaw
Maryland Crab Cakes
Live Lobster
Steamed Cherrystone Clams
Braised Lamb Shanks
Linguini w/Clams
New England BLT - Pancetta, Lobster, roasted tomatoes, arugula
Pistachio, chorizo, poblano crusted Mahi
April 4 - 5 French Cooking
Salad - Lentil Prosciutto Salad
Morel & Chanterelle Tart
Filet w/Gorganzola
Duck Confit Ravioli
Savory Parmesan French Toast w/spinach and garlic
Sole Meuniere
Summer Tomato Bouillabaise
April 18 - 19 New Orleans
Crisp Fried Catfish w/remoulade and Hush Puppies
Oyster and Bacon Brochettes w/Brie cream
Crabmeat Stuffed Artichoke Hearts w/bechamel
BBQ Salmon & Tasso Crawfish Ravioli
Artisan Cajun Pizza - Crawfish, Jalapeno cheese, roasted tomato, etc.
Sausage Gumbo - Rich and meaty!
Grilled Andouille over Cheddar Grits
Beignets - Shrimp & Catfish, with Collard Greens
...and an eclectic group of really fine wines.
April 25 - 26 Chinese/Thai
Szechuan Chicken
Cashew Noodles w/Asian Pork Loin
Shrimp w/Spicy Garlic Sauce
Duck Pot Stickers w/Scallion Pancakes
Crispy Honey Scallops w/Jasmine rice cake
Pineapple Cranberry Teriyaki Glazed Salmon w/wasabi mirin
Black Pepper Honey Tenderloin Skewers
Spicy Pork & Shrimp Eggroll Duo
Eggdrop Soup w/Crispy WonTon and Teriyaki Chicken
May 2 - 3 Italian
Grilled Octopus w/Fennel
Goat Cheese Gnocchi w/Ramps & Morels
Wild Boar Agnolotti
Shrimp Scampi w/roasted garlic & Flatbreads
Seared Beef Medallions w/sundried tomatoes
Seafood Stuffed Fresh Pasta
Red Grape Balsamic Onion and Chevre Pizzetta w/basil oil and baby greens
Sourdough Panzanella w/Grilled Chicken
Duck and Roasted Garlic Calzone w/arugula and fresh Mozzarella
May 9 - 10 Southwestern Cooking
Camarones Cozumel - Coconut Pan-Fried Shrimp
Sarape - Sliced Tenderloin of Beef
Quesadillas Del Norte - Pork 'Dillas
Tortilla Crusted Snapper
Chili Fritters w/Sweet Potato Bisque
Manchengo Chicken Chili Satays
Mussels in Green Chili Broth
Black Bean, Corn, and Portugese Sausage Nacho w/fire roasted bell peppers & Jalapenos
Pork Tenderloin w/Pumpkin Salsa
May 16 - 17 Greatest Hits, Volume I
Saifun Shrimp
Veal Tendeloin Oscar
Bacon Wrapped Scallops w/Swiss chard and Maple syrup reduction
Tenderloin Medallion w/Bleu cheese
Seared Kasseri w/roasted tomatoes & artichokes
Duck Nachos
Valpolicella Caesar Salad
Fried Oysters in Brie Cream
...and our legendary Wine Sale!
May 23 - 24 Greatest Hits - Vol. II
Crabmeat Stuffed Artichokes
Braised Lamb over Feta Mozzarella Crepes
Duck Confit Ravioli
New England Lobster BLT
Sea Scallops alla Caprese
Crusty Shrimp w/Country Pesto
Chorizo/Chicken Flautas
French Green Lentil Salad
Sweet & Sour Spring Rolls
...and more Wine Sale!
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