Crystal Basin Bistro Menu and Prices
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Crystal Basin Bistro Menu
| Tasty Shareable Plates |
| 8.99; Cheese Plate $12, Check out Lisa's Daily Specials on the Blackboard $8.99, Daily Soup/salad $6.99 |
| The Havana |
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Cubano Sandwich - Carnitas and Ham with Crunchy Pickles on a Ciabatta. Kind of like Fidel - an eternal constant
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| The P'ville |
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Broasted Beef Brisket on Texas Toast with Gorgonzola Crumbles A filling plate with big flavors. Order this one if you're really hungry. Side salad included. Wine pairing: Bada Boom!!
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| The Raleigh |
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Pulled Pork on Texas Toast with Gorgonzola Slaw A hefty meal for hungry diners. Think: ice cold beer, y'all. Bit of spiciness with a blue cheese crunch! Wine pairing: W.T.F
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| The Tijuana |
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Carnitas Tacos w/ Tomatillo Salsa A classic! Tender slow-cooked pork with a zesty tomatillo green salsa. A customer favorite! Wine pairing: W.T.F
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| The Belfast |
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Reuben Hoagie Corned Beef and Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese with Dijon Mustard on marbled rye or a bun. Irish fare with a German twist! Wine pairing: Bada Boom
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| The Saigon |
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Pork and Spinach Dumplings Six tasty pork and spinach dumplings in an Asian garlic and chili sauce. Great Flavors! Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid
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| The Bankok |
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Asian-Spiced Pork Lettuce Wraps Spicy Ginger Pork with Lettuce leaves that you can use to make your own wraps. Yum! Wine pairing: W.T.F
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| The Albuquerque |
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Blackened Southwestern Chicken Ciabatta with Anaheim Chilies Blackened Chicken with a PepperJack twist. Anaheim chilies provide some Zest and Zing! Add bacon for $1. Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid
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| The Washington, D. C. |
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Mushroom Caps Stuffed baked mushroom caps with a bit of crème sauce. Gorgonzola and sausage stuffing. Grown in the dark & mysterious. Bread to sop up the sauce. Wine pairing: Bada Bing!
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| The Lucca |
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Artichoke Mozzarella Raviolis in a Lemon-Cream Sauce An Italian Classic. Creamy and tangy at the same time. Awesome layered flavors! Wine pairing: Bada Boom
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| The Macau |
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Thai Shrimp Curry on Rice Savory Red Coconut Curry with medium shrimp surrounding an island of white rice. Just spicy enuf! Wine pairing: W.T.F
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| The Lisbon |
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Artichoke Jalapeno Empendadas with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Great mix of spicy and creamy flavors with a crunch and a tangy dipping sauce. Betcha can't get enough! Wine pairing: Suite Thang
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| The Vegas |
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Bacon Blue Cheese Salad Romaine lettuce and heirloom tomatoes with green onion with bacon and gorgonzola dressing. A Summer Treat! Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid
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| The Coloma |
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Grilled Cheese Au Contraire Melted Fontina Cheese and Artichoke Pesto and a layer of Roasted Tomatoes. Screamin'! Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid
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| The Marin County |
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Veggie Supreme Wrap or Bun! Luscious oil-cured eggplant plus oven-roasted yellow & red tomatoes with mozzarella in a tasty wrap or on a bun. Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid
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| The Casablanca |
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Hummus and Veggie Plate With roasted red peppers, olives & toasted pita bread. A healthy, low-calorie choice. Wine pairing: Kougar Coolaid
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| The Moscow |
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Cheesy Bread with Vodka Sauce We're famous for this one. You'll say 'Da!' as you dip your cheddar cheese bread into Babushka Lisa's tasty Vodka sauce. Wine pairing: Bada Boom!
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| The Santa Fe |
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Creamy Artichoke Dip with Jalapeño Gluten -free! Enjoy this tasty & filling dip with house-made chips. Then, get ready for a bit of the jalapeño burn! Wine pairing: Bada Bing!
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| The Specials!! |
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Check the Chalkboard! It Changes Daily depending on the mood in the kitchen! Special Prices Vary!
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| Dinners |
| Served after 5pm |
| Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy |
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"The Livingston". The Classic Meal for the Regular Folks - Made Bistro Style!
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| Chicken Scaloppini over Pasta de Jour |
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"The Turin". Thin Sliced Chicken over Pasta with Artichokes, Mushrooms, Bacon & Capers in a Lemon Cream Sauce
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| Shrimp Scampi over Pasta de Jour |
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"The London". Shrimp with a Pleasant Garlic Glow!
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| Filet Mignon |
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'The Harris Ranch'. Topped with Gorgonzola Butter and Served with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Veggie's
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| Grilled Salmon |
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$18.99 |
'The Nova Scotia'. Served on a Bed of Pasta with a Lemon Caper Sauce and Seasonal Veggie's
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| Sample Menu's |
| Carnitas Tacos |
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$13.00 |
Includes: Rice, Beans, Salsa, Chips
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| Stuffed Flank Steak |
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$18.00 |
Includes: Feta Stuffed Endives, Rice Pilaf, Caesar Salad
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| Select One |
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$15.00 - $17.00 |
Pork Wings; Beef Brisket Sliders; Pulled Pork Sliders
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| Select One |
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$19.00 - $21.00 |
Stuffed Chicken Breast; Stuffed Flank Steak
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| Sides |
| Pasta Salad |
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| Baked Macaroni and Cheese |
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| Gorgonzola Mushroom Pasta |
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| Chili Beans |
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| Rice Pilaf |
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| Bottled Beers |
| $5 |
| Anchor Steam Liberty Ale |
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| Deschutes Mirror Pond |
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| Mendocino Red Tail Ale |
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| Redhook ESB |
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| Corona |
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| Rogue Dead Guy Ale |
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| Lagunitas Lil' Sumpin' Ale |
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| Sierra Nevada Pale Ale |
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| Duvel |
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| Hoegaarden |
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| Negra Modelo |
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| Longboard |
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| Great White |
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| Guinness |
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| Steelhead |
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| Downtown Brown |
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| Anchor Steam Liberty Ale |
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| Deschutes Mirror Pond |
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$5.00 |
| Mendocino Red Tail Ale |
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$5.00 |
| Redhook ESB |
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$5.00 |
| Corona |
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| Rogue Dead Guy Ale |
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$5.00 |
| Lagunitas Lil' Sumpin' Ale |
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$5.00 |
| Sierra Nevada Pale Ale |
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| Duvel |
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| Hoegaarden |
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| Negra Modelo |
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| Longboard |
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| Great White |
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| Guinness |
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| Steelhead |
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| Downtown Brown |
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| Draft Beers |
| $5 |
| Crystal Basin Bistro Rotating Tap |
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Ask What's On Tap!
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| Crystal Basin Bistro's Rotating Taps |
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| Glass of Bistro Wine |
| Glass of Bistro Wine |
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$6.00 |
| Iced Tea of the Day |
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$2.00 |
| Espresso Drinks |
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| Sodas |
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$1.50 |
| Bistro Wines |
| Bada Bing |
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$20.00 |
A fine Foothill Primitivo with graphite-soft tannins and a lingering mouthfeel. A stunner with vegetarian dishes. Try it and you'll be a fan just like that BadaBing! (2009)
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| Bada Boom |
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A natural accompaniment to BadaBing - Duh! This blended wine features 50% Mourvedre and 50% Zinfandel and shows racy tannins with a powerful fruit-bomb black-cherry-blackberry mouth feel. Enjoy! (201
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| Kougar Coolaid |
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Our Pinot Grigio has intense lime and grassy flavors that complement Crystal Basin Bistro's Patio fare. Grab a couple of bottles for your favorite Cougar today! (2011 )
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| Pommie |
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A tasty Blush Bubbly with a hint of Pomegranate. Known to have health benefits (we're not sure which ones...). Created to be a fun and tasty quaff and to satisfy the White Zin crowd at the same time.
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| Suite Thang |
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A slightly sweet patio-friendly Muscat with a fruity zing. Enjoy some of this wine with someone you love! Muscat is America's fastest growing wine category find out why! (NV )
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| Crystal Basin Bistro Sharable Plates |
| Fall 2014 (with Suggested Pairings). |
| The P'ville - Broasted Beef Brisket on Texas Toast with Gorgonzola Crumbles |
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Bada Boom!! A filling plate with big flavors. Order this one if you're really hungry. Side salad included.
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| The Raleigh - Pulled Pork Sliders Topped with Gorgonzola Slaw |
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Nuthin'. A hefty meal for hungry diners. Think: ice cold beer, y'all. Bit of spiciness with a blue cheese crunch!
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| The Tijuana - Carnitas Tacos w/ Tomatillo Salsa |
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Nuthin'. A classic! Tender slow-cooked pork with a zesty tomatillo green salsa. A customer favorite!
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| The Belfast - Reuben Hoagie |
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$8.99 |
Bada Boom. Corned Beef and Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese with Dijon Mustard on marbled rye or a bun.
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| The Saigon - Pork and Spinach Dumplings |
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Kougar Coolaid'. Six tasty pork and spinach dumplings in an Asian garlic and chili sauce. Great Flavors!
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| The Albuquerque - Blackened Southwestern Chicken Ciabatta with Anaheim Chilies |
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Kougar Coolaid. Blackened Chicken with a PepperJack twist. Anaheim chilies provide some Zest and Zing!
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| The Washington, D. C. - Mushroom Caps |
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Fuget About it. Stuffed baked mushroom caps with crème sauce. Gorgonzola and sausage stuffing. Served with Bread
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| The Lucca - Artichoke Mozzarella Raviolis in a Lemon- Cream Sauce |
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Bada Boom. An Italian Classic. Creamy and tangy at the same time. Awesome layered flavors!
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| The Macau - Thai Shrimp Curry on Rice |
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Kougar Coolaid. Savory Red Coconut Curry with medium shrimp surrounding an island of white rice. Just spicy enuf!
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| The Bankok - Asian-Spiced Pork Lettuce Wraps |
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Nuthin'. Spicy Ginger Pork with Lettuce leaves that you can use to make your own wraps. Yum!
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| More Delicious Stuff - Vegetarian friendly, too! |
| The Lisbon - Artichoke Jalapeno Empenadas with Cilantro Dipping Sauce |
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Suite Thang. Great mix of spicy and creamy flavors with a crunch and a tangy dipping sauce.
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| The Vegas - Bacon Blue Cheese Salad |
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Kougar Coolaid. Romaine lettuce and heirloom tomatoes with green onion with bacon and gorgonzola dressing. A Summer Treat!
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| The Coloma - Grilled Cheese Au Contraire |
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Kougar Coolaid. Melted Fontina Cheese and Artichoke Pesto and a layer of Roasted Tomatoes. Screamin'!
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| The Moscow - Cheesy Bread with Vodka Sauce |
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Bada Boom! You'll say 'Da!' as you dip your cheddar cheese bread into Chef Lisa's tasty Vodka sauce.
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| The Marin County - Veggie Supreme Wrap or Bun! |
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Kougar Coolaid. Luscious oil-cured eggplant plus oven-roasted yellow & red tomatoes with mozzarella in a tasty wrap or on a bun.
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| The Juarez - Jalapeno Poppers |
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Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cheeses and bacon. Nice kick. Set to knock your socks off!
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| The Casablanca - Hummus and Veggie Plate |
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$6.99 |
Kougar Coolaid. With roasted red peppers, olives & toasted pita bread. A healthy, low-calorie choice.
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| The Santa Fe - Creamy Artichoke Dip with Jalapeño Gluten -free! |
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Fuget Aboutit. Enjoy this tasty & filling dip with house-made chips. Then, get ready for a bit of the jalapeño burn!
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| Main |
| Cheese Plate |
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$12.00 | |
| Ask About Lisa's Daily Special |
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| Daily Soup/salad |
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| The Turin - Chicken Scallopini |
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$15.99 |
Thinly Sliced Chicken over Pasta du Jour with Artichokes, Mushrooms, Bacon, and Capers in Lisa's Lemon Cream Sauce
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| The Harris Ranch - Filet Mignon |
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$18.99 |
Topped with Gorgonzola Butter and Served with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Veggies
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| The Baton Rouge - Jambalaya |
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$15.99 |
Spicy Jambalaya Loaded with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, and Shrimp Served Over a Bed of Pasta or Rice
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| The Dozer Burger - Bacon Blue Cheese Burger |
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All Beef Patty with Crumbled Blue Cheese and Bacon on an Oil Top Bun. Garnished with The Works and Served with a Blooming Onion
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| The London - Shrimp Scampi |
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$15.99 |
Shrimp over Pasta du Jour Served with Your choice of Classic Garlic or Lisa's Lemon Cream Sauce
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| The Melbourne - Mushroom Crusted Pork Tenderloin |
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$15.99 |
Served Over a Bed of Mashed Potatoes with Seasonal Veggies
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| The Munich - Chicken Cutlet with Ham and Brie |
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Chicken Cutlet Topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Brie on a Bed of Mashed Potatoes with Seasonal Veggies
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| The Double Dozer Burger - Double Bacon Blue Cheese Burger |
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Two All Beef Patties with Crumbled Blue Cheese and Bacon on an Oil Top Bun. Garnished with The Works and Served with a Blooming Onion
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| 2010 Chardonnay El Dorado County |
| Source:Gold Hill Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Sept 2010 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 25 |
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| Time in Tank: 18 months |
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| Type of Oak:Stainless tank |
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| Alcohol: 13.0% |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 433 cases |
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| Winemaker's Notes |
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The classic flavors that make Chardonnay the king of Burgundy arebeautifully represented here in this wine. It is has hints of tropical fruit and kiwi, full and round in the mouth and is oaked "just
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| 2009 Renegade Red - El Dorado County |
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18% 09Malbec, 18% 09 Merlot, 18% 09 PetitVerdot, 18% 09 Sangiovese, 28% 09 Zinfandel
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| Harvest Date: October 2009 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Type of Oak: Neutral French & American |
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| Alcohol: 15.5% |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 253 cases |
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| Winemaker's Notes |
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Renegade Red has always been one of Crystal Basin Cellars most interesting wines, combining the flavors and characteristics of different grape varieties and regions to create a greater whole, a la Ge
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| 2010 RouMarNier - El Dorado County |
| Source: Sumu-Kaw, Holly Hill and Sauber Vineyards, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Rousanne, September 26, 2010 Marsanne, September 27, 2010 Viognier, October 4, 2010 |
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| Brix at Harvest: from 25.0 to 26.5 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Type of Oak: Stainless Tanks |
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| Alcohol: 13.5% |
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| Bottled: May 31, 2011 |
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| Production: 139 cases |
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| Winemaker's Notes |
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A light dry Rhone white wine made by blending equal parts of 3 grapes that are cousins from the Rhone Valley, Rousanne, Marsanne and Viognier. We created a very small batch of one ton of each grape.
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| 2009 Zinfandel - El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source: Madrona Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Sept 30, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 27.5 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Type of Oak:Neutral French & American |
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| Alcohol: 16% |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 241 cases |
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| Winemaker's Notes |
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Zinfandel represents the history and legacy of the foothills. We have been making Zin since 1981 under the house in Pollock Pines. We think that the best of Zin carries a Claret style in a medium-wei
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| 2010 Barbera Monopole El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source: Wohler Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: September 30, 2007 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 26 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Type of Oak: Neutral French & American |
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| Alcohol: 15.2% |
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| Bottled: April 9, 2009 |
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| Production: 248 cases |
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Barbera has its roots in the Piedmont region of Italy where it has grown for more than a thousand years. Italian immigrants brought Barbera rootstock to the Napa and Central Valleys in the early part
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| 2009 Grenache El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source: David Girard Vineyard and Duarte Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Oct 2, 2009 / Oct 10, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 27.5 and 23.5 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Type of Oak:Neutral French & American |
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| Alcohol: 15% |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 185 cases |
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| Winemaker's Notes |
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The Grenache grape is the number one grown grape in California. This classic Southern Rhone wine grape is packed with rich ripe strawberry flavors with a tough of spiciness and a lighter fruit-burst
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| 2009 Syrah El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Varietals and Sources: BushBrothers Sumu-Kaw Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: 4 Different Clonal Lots: Sept 24, 2009 / Oct 3, 2009 / Oct 9, 2009 / Oct 10, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 26.5 to 27.5 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Alcohol: 15.5% |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 311 cases |
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| Winemaker's Notes |
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The classic Northern Rhone wine grape is packed with rich ripe fruit and blackberry flavors with a touch of spiciness. We have a great history with this vineyard dating back to 1993. These grapes are
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| 2009 Mourvedre - El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source: Faetta Vineyard and Spanish Creek Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Oct 2, 2009 / Oct 29, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 26 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Type of Oak: New and used French & American |
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| Alcohol: 16% |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 155 cases |
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| Winemaker's Notes |
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Gold Medal and Best of Region El Dorado County Fair! Called " Merlot of the Rhone" by the winemakers of Crystal Basin Cellars, this wine shows depth, complexity and a rich, round mouth feel along wit
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| 2009 Malbec El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source: Duarte Georgetown Vineyard and Sauber Vineyards, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Oct 10, 2009 / Oct 21, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 27 & 26.5 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Alcohol: 15.5% |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 276 cases |
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Malbec is known as a lesser Bordeaux grape variety used in making red wine. Nonetheless, Malbec wines tend to have an inky dark color, a brooding spicy element and significant tannins. Long known as
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| 2009 Merlot - El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source: Gold Hill Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Sept 29, 2009 / Oct 25, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 26 |
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| Bottled: April 21, 2011 |
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| Production: 231 cases |
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This Merlot shows deep classic dark fruit, caramelized apple and powdery cocoa flavors that are redolent of the Right Bank of Bordeaux's Gironde River (not your Grandma's merlot). This is a powerful
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| 2010 Cabernet Franc El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source: Gold Hill Vineyard and Sauber Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Brix at Harvest: 28.5 & 25.5 |
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2009 marked the 14th harvest of one of Crystal Basin Cellars flagship wines. Cabernet Franc is primarily from the Gold Hill Vineyard in El Dorado County which overlooks the American River Canyon. The
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| 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon - El Dorado 'Reserve' |
| Source:Gold Hill Vineyard and Duarte Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: Oct 12, 2009 / Oct 30, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 27.5 and 26 |
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| Alcohol: 15.8% |
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| Production: 509 cases |
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The Cabernet Sauvignon vines that produced this wine are both now just under 30 years old and are near their optimal maturity. Growing at altitudes of 3000 and 1200 feet respectively these vines have
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| 2008 Victorie El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' |
| Source: David Girard Vineyard, Sumu-Kaw Vineyards and Spanish Creek Ranch, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: October and November, 2008 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 25 to 26 |
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| Alcohol: 15.5% |
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| Bottled: April 14, 2010 |
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| Production: 170 cases |
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This wine is truly another Victorious achievement for Crystal Basin Cellars. We performed many tasting trials over the 18 months our wines typically age and found the unique blend for this year's win
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| 2009 Triumphant El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' |
| Source: Gold Hill Vineyard and Sauber Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: SSept 29, 2009 / Oct 25, 2009 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 27 |
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| Bottled:April 21, 2011 |
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Gold Medal winner and Best of Region California State Fair. The Cabernet Franc vines that produced 60% of this wine are now 27 years old and are near their optimal maturity. Growing at an altitude of
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| 2008 Petit Verdot El Dorado |
| Source: Duarte Vineyard, El Dorado County |
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| Harvest Date: October 13, 2008 |
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| Brix at Harvest: 26.5 |
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| Time in Barrel: 18 months |
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| Alcohol: 15.3% |
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Petit Verdot creates a "spice box" element with dense fruit, dark color, powerful flavors, and a cedary-pencil shavings nose. This tasty wine us occasionally, but rarely bottled anywhere as a stand-a
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| Glass of Bistro Wine |
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| Ask What's On Tap! |
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| Beer Maker’s Dinner |
| 4-Course $30 |
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| 1st Course - Jalapeno & Artichoke Empanada |
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| 2nd Course - Tomatillo Gazpacho |
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Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib Slider w/Horseradish & Kettle Chips w/ Gorgonzola & Balsamic Drizzle. Paired with Imperial Double Down IPA
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| 4th Course - Apple Tart with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts |
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| Friday Night Live Music At Crystal Basin Bistro |
| Featuring “Bijou Baszt” on February 28th Great Three Course Meal for Only $17. It all begins at 5:30 pm until 8 pm or so! Bijou has been writing and playing music since 1964. Bijou is fond of experimenting with many different sounds to create an exciting musical experience. His fluid guitar lines carry listeners away to musical places that defy categorization. Musical styles Bijou likes to play are Rock, Funk, Reggae, Latin, Blues, Jazz, New Age, World Beat, Country and Folk. |
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Sundried Tomato Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops On A Bed Of Stuffing Served w/ Sautéed Carrots & Parsnips
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| The Burning Oyster Festival! |
| Saturday March 8th. $1 a Shuck. Noon to 5pm at the Winery. |
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| Events |
| Welcome to this week's Newsletter where you can find out what's happenin' this week in Camino! It's "Toe Tappin' Rock" weekend here at Crystal Basin! We've got 4 nights of music for you to dig on while enjoying our Legendary Hospitality, Wonderful Wines, Fabulous Food, and the Bestest Beers! On a side note: Apple Hill Season is almost upon us, so if you head up here over the next few weeks you can avoid the crowds and relax at Crystal Basin!! |
| Thursday August 18th - Open Mic Night Hosted by Scott Walshaw |
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Time: 5:00-8:00 pm. Open Mic Nights up here at the Bistro are a fun-filled family-friendly way for you to get out of the house and check out some of the best talent here in El Dorado County. All roun
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| August 19th - Friday Supper Club |
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Time: 6-8:30pm. Story teller, producer and multi instrumentalist Patrick Walsh brings a fresh sound from the world of no genres. Born and raised in the gold rush towns of Northern California he often
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| Saturday August 20th - Merry Mac Band!! |
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Time: 4:30-8:00 PM. Merry Mac is your 'everything you've ever wanted to hear at a party' band. Playing a variety of blues, pop, rock country and soul they are sure to entertain! They've played here b
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| Sunday August 21st - Ken Simms Band |
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Time: 4:00-7:30 PM. Ken Simms started his first band at age 13 in the Bay Area. In junior high school in 1958, it was unusual to have a band. He was in the vanguard of rock and roll, and was right th
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| Our Celebration Wine |
| Crystal Basin Bubbly, NV Calfornia |
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A fun and slightly sweet Sparkling Wine. Made especially for CBC. Designed for pure enjoyment. Ask about our wedding deal!
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| Our White Wines |
| Chardonnay, 2013 California |
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Very little oak aging is used on this flavorful 'Stainless Steel' Chardonnay. Pure fruit jumps from the glass. We call it Vineyard Style!
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| Grenache Blanc, 2012 Sierra Foothills |
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This is an excellent expression of pears with a silky and creamy unctuousness. A nice alternative to Chardonnay. Clear and cool - we just love this wine with oysters!
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| Our Dessert Style Wines |
| Dolce Bottino, 2009 El Dorado |
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Late Harvest Style Barbera and Sangiovese with 2.5% residual sugar. This wine will satisfy those looking for an off-dry red wine that is lighter than a Port. Dark bramble-berry nose with a long finis
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| Syrah Port, 2006 El Dorado 'Reserve' PORT |
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Rich with sweet fruit and a hint of chocolate and oak. A bit like a Tawny but more like a LBV.
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| Our Featured Blended Red Wines |
| Renegade Red |
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El Dorado; Our iconic blended wine has Mourvedre at 50% followed by Zinfandel at 20%. Merlot, Petite Sirah and Cab Sauv are 10% each. Unique and flavorful, Ren Red is our favorite everyday red! Best
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| Mystery Juice |
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El Dorado anything more would just be ironic. Ask and we 'might' tell you the story. Don't expect the same story from everyone. Another customer favorite
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| Our Featured Red Wines |
| Mourvedre, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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Superb expression of Mourvedre fruit with Foothill Spice and a hint of white pepper! This fan favorite is a medium weight wine with a bright mid-pallet and a long finish. Enjoy with a garlicky dish!
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| Grenache, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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Classic Rhone flavors! Full bodied with a strawberry burst. It ain't no sissy pink Grenache. Try it chilled when you're BBQ'ing in the heat or dining on the patio! Gold Medal SF Chronicle Wine Comp 2
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| Barbera, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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Big Classic Italian Barbera flavors with vibrant acidity! The Wohler vineyard produces fruit that makes the best Barbera you may ever taste. Wine Geeks - Ask what Monopole means!
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| Zinfandel, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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Classic, bright Zin with layers of berry and tobacco. Full Bodied with nice, long-tannins and a lingering blackberry finish. Fruit from new and older vines from two premiere vineyards in El Dorado Co
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| Syrah, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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This classic Northern Rhone grape is packed with rich ripe fruit and berry flavors with a touch of smoky spiciness. Big with silky tannins that will go well with most meat dishes. Ageable up to 5 yea
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| Merlot, El Dorado 'Reserve' Gold Hill Vineyard |
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Smooth and velvety, rich with a dusty cocoa finish. Packed with ripe fruit. Textured and elegant. A stunner! Thought you didn't like Merlot? This will fix you
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| Cabernet Franc, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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It is all here; violet and rose petals in the nose, full mid palette with rich and lingering black cherry finish. Not like any Cab Franc you've had before - Welcome to the Foothills! Gold Medal SF Ch
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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This luscious wine structure, with a layered warmth and petals in the nose, long and lingering mouthfeel and a clean finish. Contains at least a bit of each of the "other four" Bordeaux varietals
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| Malbec, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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A brooding earthiness with soft tannins. Plum flavors and spice dominate a finish featuring a long and a mysterious spiciness. Keep this for a couple of years or have it tonight with a nice steak
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| Petite Sirah, El Dorado 'Reserve' |
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This inky gem may be our best Petite yet! It features an earthy nose and the distinct flavor of blueberries with a baking chocolate finish from the healthy tannins. This wine will improve for at LEAS
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| Wines You Can't Taste |
| Sangiovese, El Dorado 'Reserve' Sauber Vineyard |
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An Italian-Foothill favorite featuring a spicy, round mouthfeel and soft tannins. We don't make much, so if you are lucky enuf to taste our Sangio - get it quick! Or buy it as a Future. Wine Clubbers
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| Ascendance Wines |
| Our top rated and favorite blended wines - these special bottles are brought to you directly from the palettes of our winemaking team. You can purchase these wines individually or JOIN the ASCENDANCE WINE CLUB, and enjoy huge savings on our best wines! |
| Pinot Noir, 2012 El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' |
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his classic Burgundian wine grape is packed with classic rich ripe fruit and berry flavors with a touch of smoky spiciness. This is a big Pinot with supple tannins that will go well with most meat di
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| Victorie, 2011 El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' Rhone Style Red Wine |
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This mélange has 4 Rhone varietals: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Petite Sirah all from El Dorado County Vineyards. A deep stone fruit foundation with a long rich finish. Our version of Chateauneuf-
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| Campione, 2011 El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' Super Tuscan-Style Blend |
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with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Petite Sirah. Lovely fruit and smooth and velvety. A show-stopper!
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| Quijote, 2012 El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' Super Spaniard Blend |
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a knee-knocker featuring 50% Tempranillo and 50% Grenache. Believe us - it's worth the endless quest!
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| Xpealidocious, 2011 El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' Super Californian Style Red Wine |
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This wine is uniquely Californian and uniquely Crystal Basin! Our 2011 features 50% Syrah, 30% Petite Sirah and 10% each of Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc. We've loved this blend from the start! Great
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| Triumphant, 2011 El Dorado 'Grand Reserve' Bordeaux Style Red Wine |
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This is our special blend of all 5 Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec - all from El Dorado Vineyards! This wine has elegance, depth and texture. V
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| First Course |
| Seared Sea Scallop with Tomato Fennel Relish Over Microgreens |
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| French Onion Soup |
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| Third Course |
| Arrabbiata Penne Pasta |
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| Lamb Pops with Artichoke Pesto |
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