Seasonal Menu for the Moosse Cafe at the Blue Heron Inn, Mendocino, California

Seasonal Menus

Summer 2006

Monday Night Loyal Customer's Special!
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Lunch
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Dinner
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cup $4.50
bowl $6.50

bowl $6.50

$8.50

$11.50

$8.00
Chicken $11.00

$9.50

$13.50

$8.50

$8.00

$13.50

Vegi $10.50

$24.50

$11.50

$21.50

$10.00

$20.50

$10.00

$22.50

$9.50

$27.50

$17.50

We use local and organic ingredients when available.

If you have any food allergies, please let your server know.
A service charge of 18% will be added to parties of 5 or more.
Split charge $2.50; shared plates no charge.

Dinner Specials note: specials change daily click here to print out menu in pdf		Desserts All Moosse desserts are house-made click here to print out menu in pdf
Aperitif Champagne with nocino-homemade Italian-style green walnut liqueur	$8.00	Callebaut Belgian dark chocolate pudding with whipped cream and bittersweet chocolate shavings	$7.50
Soup Parsnip soup with toasted almond olive oil	bowl $6.00	Caramelized lemon mousse tart with seasonal berries	$7.50
Appetizer Prince Edward Island mussels with Thai red chili and garlic Wine suggestion: Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc	$10.00	Honey and lavender crème brulee	$7.00
Fish Pan-roasted Pacific opah with jasmine rice, sautéed leeks, fennel, chanterelle mushrooms and sweet chili sauce Wine suggestion: Navarre Gewürztraminer	$21.50	Whiskey ice cream profiteroles with chocolate sauce and candied almonds	$7.00
Beef Coleman Ranch natural New York steak with caramelized onions, Yukon Gold potato gratin, sautéed vegetables and parsley-garlic butter Wine suggestion: Duckhorn Merlot 1/2 bottle	$29.00	Seasonal fruit crisp served warm with a scoop of Moosse’s rich vanilla bean ice cream	$7.00
Pasta Gemelli pasta with sautéed gypsy peppers, shiitake mushrooms, baby roma tomatoes, white wine-butter sauce, parmesan and toasted walnutsWine suggestion: Livio Felluga Premiere Italian Pinot Grigio	$29.00	Ice creams – See our Specials menu for today’s flavors	$6.50
Homemade Desserts Green melon sorbet Lemon ice cream with gingersnaps Espresso-chocolate chunk ice cream with sugar cookies Mendocino apple crisp served warm with vanilla ice cream	$6.50	************
		Cheese plate – Chef’s choice of artisan cheese with accompaniments	$8.50

Extensive Wine List Available

Rosenblum Gallagher Ranch Black Muscat, 2002	$7.00
Bonny Doon Vin de Glacier	$8.50
Ramos Pinto Porto	$7.00
Graham’s 10-year Tawny Port	$7.75
Isole e Olena Vin Santo, 1998	$10.00

Navarro 2005 Pinot Noir Grape Juice	$7.50
Navarro 2005 Gewurztraminer Grape Juice	$7.50
Sonoma Sparkler Natural Pear	$3.50
Organic Apple Juice	$3.50
Cranberry Juice	$3.00
Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice	$4.00
Stewart’s Root Beer, Cream Soda or Ginger Beer	$2.75
Homemade Iced Tea	$2.75
Pellegrino Mineral or Evian Still Water – small or large bottle	$3.00/$4.50

Gold Rush Organic Coffee	$2.25
Flying Goat Organic Espresso	$2.50
Cappuccino	$3.00
Caffé Latte	$3.50
Mocha Caffé Latte	$4.00
Tea – Darjeeling, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Jasmine Green, Chamomile, Mandarin Orange Spice, Mint	$2.25

Wine List
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SPARKLING WINE

Roederer, Anderson Valley Brut, Mendocino * Fresh and balanced with a touch of toasty oak	$36.00
Iron Horse Brut Rosé, Green Valley, Sonoma, 1998 * Historically Robert Parker’s favorite; vibrant and surprisingly dry	$55.00
Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France * Elegant with remarkable fruity structure	Half $41.00/$75.00

CHARDONNAY

Handley, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2003 * Soft with pear and mineral flavors	$29.00
Navarro, Premiere Reserve, Mendocino, 2003 * Rich with butterscotch and lemon	$32.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma, 2003 * Smooth with tastes of apple and honey	Half $21.00/$37.00
Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley, 2002 * Layers of rich tropical fruit flavors and oak	$50.00
Ancien, Carneros, Napa, 2002 * Big, rich with creamy vanilla and macadamia nuts	Half $29.00/$53.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Patianna, Mendocino, 2003 * 100% organic with vibrant grapefruit and lemon	$30.00
Handley, Dry Creek, Sonoma, 2003 * Refreshing mélange of grapefruit, pear and mint	$29.00
Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, 2004 * Hints of grass with bright citrus flavors	$32.00
Chateau Potelle, Napa Valley, 2003 * Beautiful balance with apricot and mineral flavors	$28.00
Selene, Carneros, Napa, 2004/2003 * Rich viscosity with flavors of apple and green pear	Half $26.00/$46.00

GEWURZTRAMINER

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2003 * Gold medal winner with lots of spiciness	$30.00
Gundlach Bundschu, Rhinefarm Vineyard, Sonoma, 2004 * Great fruit and acid with a touch of sweetness	$38.00

RIESLING

Nelson Family Vineyards, Mendocino, 2004 * Peaches and a hint of spice works well with the off-dry finish	$26.00
Greenwood Ridge, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2003 * Mango and apricot flavors with a touch of sweetness	$29.00
Domaines Schlumberger, Prince Abbes, Alsace, France, 2002 * Wine spectator top 100 with beautiful fruit and a dry finish	$31.00
Dr. Heyden, Oppenheimer “Diamant”, Rheinhessen, Germany, 2004 * Amazing balance of fruit, mineral and acid with a bone-dry finish	$33.00

OTHER WHITE VARIETALS

Jepson, Viognier, Mendocino, 2002 * Alluring fresh peach and flower blossom aromas with a hint of sweetness	$33.00
Syncline, Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2004 * Pear with a rich, opulent vanilla finish that is truly beautiful	$40.00
Robert Sinskey, Pinot Blanc, Los Carneros, Napa, 2003 * Huge flavors of nectarine and melon, with a terrific, bright finish	Half $31.00
Tablas Creek, Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc, Paso Robles, 2003 * Beautiful apricot and honey, with a touch of anise and a smooth finish	Half $33.00
WillaKenzie Estate, Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2004 * Surprisingly full and round with peach and apricot tones	$30.00
Marc Bredif, Vouvray, France, 2003 * Intense and vibrant with a terrific finish, the way a Chenin Blanc should be	$29.00

RED WINES

ROSÉ

Ruby Wine Company, Napa, 2003
* Bandol-like from the Titus makers – cinnamon, clove and a crisp, dry finish

$26.00

PINOT NOIR

Navarro, Mendocino, 2003 * Black cherry and some oak ; another gold medal winner	$38.00
Esterlina Vineyards, Mendocino, 2001 * Dark, intense berry flavors	$42.00
Migration, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2003 * Bright with black currant and plum	$49.00
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2002 * Velvety with cherry and toasted clove	$79.00
Steele, Carneros, Napa, 2002 * Rich black fruit with a hint of spice and oak	Half $22.00/$39.00
Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros, Napa, 2003/2002 * Red fruit flavors with a hint of minerality	Half $27.00/$47.00
Argyle Winery, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2004 * Wine spectator top 100 with bright fruit, earthiness and a great finish	$36.00

MERLOT

Greenwood Ridge, Mendocino, 2001 * Notes of blackberry and chocolate with tons of awards	$36.00
Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, 2002 * Red jam with a hint of anise	$46.00
Shafer, Napa, 2003 * Intense black cherries with hints of pepper and earthiness	$79.00
Duckhorn, Napa, 2002 * Smooth and perfectly balanced with loads of berry flavors	Half $43.00/$82.00

SYRAH

Eaglepoint Ranch, Mendocino County, 2001 * Explosive fruit with an elegant finish	$29.00
Truchard, Carneros, Napa Valley, 2001 * Plum and blackberries with a rich and dry finish	$35.00
David Bruce Winery, Petite Sirah, Central Coast, 2003 * Great balance of fruit and spice with a hint of green pepper	$33.00
Bonny Doon, California, 2003 * Balance of dark fruits and spice with a smooth finish	Half $19.00

ZINFANDEL

Edmeades, Mendocino County, 2003 * Dark blackberry and earthy tones	$38.00
Seghesio, Sonoma, 2004 * Juicy, dark fruit richness with a balance of spice	$33.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Husch, Mendocino, 2001 * Soft tannins with cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, and a round finish	$31.00
Esterlina Vineyards, Alexander Valley, 2000 * Ripe and elegant with soft tannins and gentle oak	$40.00
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma, 2000 * Firm tannins with berry flavors and a long finish	$34.00
Murphy-Goode, Sonoma, 2002/2001 * Rich, chewy tannins with herbs and blackberry flavors	Half $21.00/$38.00
“R” Runquist, Paso Robles, 2002 * Velvety texture with flavors of cassis and boysenberry; winemaker of the year	$45.00

OTHER RED VARIETALS

Bonny Doon, Clos de Gilroy Grenache, 2004 * Youthful with plum and dark jam flavors	$28.00
Bonny Doon, Cigare Volant, 2002 * Soft and balanced with violets and anise	$41.00
E. Guigal, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2001 * Wine spectator top 100 with tons of herbs, plums and a sumptuous finish	Half $39.00/$75.00
Mount Veeder, Meritage Reserve, Napa, 2000 * Intense fruit flavors with notes of chocolate and leather; power and finesse	$95.00

WINES BY THE GLASS

WHITES

Roederer Anderson Valley Brut Sparkling Wine, Mendocino	$9.00
Navarro Premiere Reserve Chardonnay, Mendocino, 2003	$8.00
Handley Chardonnay, Mendocino, 2003	$7.25
Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 2004	$8.00
Chateau Potelle Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2003	$7.00
Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer, Sonoma, 2004	$9.50
Dr. Heyden “Diamant” Riesling, Germany, 2004	$8.25
WillaKenzie Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2004	$7.50
Marc Bredif Vouvray, France, 2003	$7.25
Syncline Viognier, Washington, 2004	$10.00
Mastroberardino Bianco del Vesivio, Italy, 2003	$7.00

REDS
Ruby Wine Company Rose, 2003	$6.50
Bonny Doon Grenache, Clos de Gilroy, 2004	$7.00
Navarro Pinot Noir, Mendocino, 2003	$9.50
Esterlina Pinot Noir, Mendocino, 2001	$10.50
Greenwood Ridge Merlot, Mendocino, 2001	$9.00
Truchard Syrah, Napa Valley, 2001	$8.75
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma, 2004	$8.25
Husch Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino, 2001	$7.75

DESSERT WINES
Quady Essencia – Orange Muscat	$6.00
Rosenblum Gallagher Ranch Black Muscat, 2003	$7.00
Bonny Doon Vin de Glacier Muscat	$8.50
Ramos Pinto Porto	$7.00
Graham’s 10 year Tawny Port	$7.75
Isole e Olena Vin Santo, 1998	$10.00

BEER BY THE BOTTLE

Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, Anderson Valley, Mendocino		$3.75
Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, Mendocino	$3.50
Red Tail Ale, Hopland, Mendocino	$3.50
Scrimshaw Pilsner, Fort Bragg, Mendocino	$3.50
Anchor Steam, San Francisco	$3.50
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Chico	$3.50
Chimay Premium Belgian Ale	Sm $7.00/Lg $14.00
Amstel Light, Holland	$3.50
Clausthaler, Non-alcoholic, Germany	$3.50

OTHER BEVERAGES

Sonoma Sparkler Natural Pear		$3.50/glass
Organic Apple Juice		$3.50/glass
Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice		$4.00/glass
Cranberry Juice		$3.00/glass
Stewart’s Root Beer, Cream Soda or Ginger Beer		$2.75/bottle
House-made Iced Tea		$2.50/glass
Pellegrino Sparkling/Evian Still Mineral Waters	Sm $2.75/Lg $4.00

Gold Rush Coffee	$2.00
Flying Goat Espresso	$2.25
Cappuccino	$2.75
Caffe Latte	$3.50
Mocha Caffe Latte	$3.75
Pot of Tea – Ask your server for our selections	$2.00

We use local and organic ingredients when available.

If you have any food allergies, please let your server know.
A service charge of 18% will be added to parties of 5 or more.
Split charge $2.50; shared plates no charge.

For room availability and reservations, please call 707-937-4323.
You can email us at innkeeper@theblueheron.com for general questions concerning the inn
and manager@themoosse.com for questions concerning the restaurant. Our mailing address is: PO Box 246
and location is: 390 Kasten St. Mendocino, CA 95460

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