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

Seasonal Menus

Winter/Spring 2008

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

$12.00

$8.00
Chicken $11.00

$9.50

$10.00

$8.50

$8.00

$13.50

Vegi $10.50

$27.50

$12.50

$22.50

$11.50

$27.50

$13.50

$25.50

$9.50

$27.50

$20.50

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 Cocktail - champagne with bitters, sugar cube and a twist Kir Royal - champagne with cassis and a twist	$7.50	Callebaut Belgian dark chocolate pudding with whipped cream and bittersweet chocolate shavings	$8.00
Soup Roasted kabocha squash soup with sage oil	$6.50	Crepes with winter fruit and lavender compote, topped with honey ice cream	$7.50
Appetizer Roasted organic chioggia beets on a bed of mâche with Laura Chenel goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil and reduced aged balsamic vinegar Wine suggestion: Dr. Heyden Riesline	$9.50	Coconut génoise with passion fruit mousse and blood orange créme anglaise	$7.50
Fish Pan-roasted sand dabs with basmati rice, grilled asparagus, cipollini onions and a grapefruit beurre blanc Wine suggestion: Syncline Viognier	$25.50	Fresh raspberry créme brulee	$7.50
Pasata Linguine tossed in a house-made, light cream marinara sauce with spinach, gypsy peppers, local chanterelles, organic shiitakes and feta cheese Wine suggestion: Argyle Pinot Noir	$20.50	Seasonal fruit crisp served warm with a scoop of Moosse’s rich vanilla bean ice cream	$7.50
House-made Desserts Peach sorbet with ginger snaps Amarena cherry ice cream with sugar cookies Espresso chocolate chunk ice cream with sugar cookies Summer berry crisp served warm with vanilla bean ice cream	$6.50 $7.00	Ice cream and sorbet – See our Specials menu for today’s flavors	$7.00
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		Cheese plate – Chef’s choice of artisan cheese with accompaniments	$9.50

Beverages

Extensive Wine List Available

Ramos Pinto Porto	$7.50
Graham’s 10-year Tawny Port	$8.50
Isole e Olena Vin Santo, 1998	$11.50

Navarro 2006 Gewurztraminer Grape Juice	$6.00
Navarro 2006 Pinot Noir Grape Juice	$6.00
Sonoma Sparkler Natural Pear	$3.50
Izze Sparkling Grapefruit	$3.00/bottle
Organic Apple Juice	$3.50
Cranberry Juice	$3.00
Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice	$4.00
Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer, Vanilla Cream	$2.75/bottle
Homemade Iced Tea	$2.75
Pellegrino Mineral or Evian Still Water – small or large bottle	$3.00/$5.00

Gold Rush Organic Coffee	$2.50
Flying Goat Organic Espresso	$2.75
Cappuccino	$3.50
Caffé Latte	$4.00
Mocha Caffé Latte	$4.50
Tea – Darjeeling, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Jasmine Green, Chamomile, Mandarin Orange Spice, Mint	$2.50

Wine List
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SPARKLING WINE

Roederer, Anderson Valley Brut, Mendocino * Fresh and balanced with a touch of toasty oak	$40.00
Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut, Green Valley, Sonoma, 2001 * Aged 4 years on the yeast, this sparkling wine is simply lovely	$51.00
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne, à Reims, France * Medium-bodied classic champagne with modest yeast, oak and a dry finish	Half $28.00/$53.00

CHARDONNAY

Handley, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2004 * Soft with pear and mineral flavors	$36.00
Navarro, Premiere Reserve, Mendocino, 2004 * Rich with butterscotch and lemon	$38.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma, 2005 * Smooth with tastes of apple and honey	Half $23.00/$39.00
Dehlinger, Russian River Estate, Sonoma, 2004 * Unfiltered pineapple, fig and lemon with a touch of anise and light oak	$57.00
Ancien, Carneros, Napa, 2005/2004 * Big, rich with creamy vanilla and macadamia nuts	Half $34.00/$59.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Patianna, Mendocino, 2005 * 100% organic with vibrant grapefruit and lemon	$32.00
Handley, Dry Creek, Sonoma, 2005 * Refreshing mélange of grapefruit, pear and mint	$29.00
Longboard Vineyards, Russian River, 2006 * Guava, lime zest and crisp minerality	$38.00
Frog’s Leap, Napa Valley, 2006 * Hints of grass with great acid from organically grown fruit	Half $20.00/$36.00
Chateau Potelle, Napa Valley, 2006 * Beautiful balance with apricot and mineral flavors	$30.00
Selene, Carneros, Napa, 2005 *Rich viscosity with flavors of apple, pear and lycee	$52.00

GEWURZTRAMINER

Navarro, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2006 * Gold medal winner with lots of spiciness	$33.00
Gundlach Bundschu, Rhinefarm Vineyard, Sonoma, 2006 * Great fruit and acid with a hint of cinnamon and sweetness	$40.00

RIESLING

Greenwood Ridge, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2006 * Mango and apricot flavors with a balance of sweetness	$34.00
Domaines Schlumberger, Prince Abbes, Alsace, France, 2004 * Wine spectator top 100 with beautiful fruit and a dry finish	$35.00
Dr. Heyden, Oppenheimer “Diamant”, Rheinhessen, Germany, 2005 * Amazing combination of fruit, mineral and acid with a bone-dry finish	$38.00

OTHER WHITE VARIETALS

Elk Cove, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2006
* Lovely with orange blossom and stone fruit with a smooth, clean finish

$36.00

Andrew Rich, Roussanne, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2006
* White peach and balance of acid and fruit make this a great food wine

$38.00

Syncline, Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2006
* Pear with a rich, opulent vanilla finish that is truly beautiful

$48.00

Abel Clement, Côtes du Rhône, France, 2006
* Marsanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier make a crisp, fruity aperitif

$24.00

Domaine Paul Autard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2005
* Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Roussanne – apricot, licorice and a never ending finish

$70.00

RED WINES

ROSÉ

Ruby Wine Company, Napa, 2004 * Bandol-like from Cabernet Franc fruit – cinnamon, clove and a crisp, dry finish	$28.00
Iron Horse Vineyards, Green Valley, Sonoma, 2006 * Beautiful rosé from pinot noir grapes, full of strawberry jam	$30.00

PINOT NOIR

Esterlina Vineyards, Mendocino, 2005 * Dark, intense berry flavors with spicy undertones	$56.00
Migration, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2005 * Bright with black currant and plum	$60.00
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, 2004 * Velvety with cherry and toasted clove	$89.00
Saintsbury, Carneros, Napa Valley, 2005 * Fresh plum and strawberry with a bright finish	Half $30.00/$54.00
Gainey Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynex Valley, 2005 * Mid-weight pinot with red currant and smooth tannins	$58.00
Bethel Heights Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon, 2006 * Sustainably grown estate pinot with boysenberry, lively acidity and balance	$50.00

MERLOT

Matanzas Creek, Sonoma, 2003 * Red jam with slight anise and spice	$54.00
Selby, Sonoma, 2004 *Plum and rose with nice balance of fruit and tannins	$40.00
Duckhorn, Napa, 2004/2003 * Smooth and perfectly balanced with loads of berry flavors	Half $46.00/$87.00
Seven Hills Winery, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2004 * Bright berry fruit and a rounded, elegant finish	Half $25.00/$44.00

SYRAH & PETITE SIRAH

Bonny Doon Vineyard, Syrah, Central Coast, 2005/2004 * Plum and fig with a dry finish	Half $19.00/$33.00
Eaglepoint Ranch, Petite Sirah, Mendocino County, 2005 * Dark fruit with notes of blackberry and licorice	$36.00
David Bruce Winery, Petite Sirah, Central Coast, 2005 * Great balance of fruit and spice with a hint of green pepper	$37.00

ZINFANDEL

Edmeades, Mendocino County, 2005 * Dark blackberry and earthy tones	$41.00
Limerick Lane, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, 2004 * Raspberry, plum and a little peppery spice in this old vine winner	$38.00
Chateau Montelena, Napa, 2004 * Silky and luscious with beautiful balance and finesse	$51.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Husch, Mendocino, 2004 * Soft tannins with cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, and a round finish	$36.00
Hook & Ladder, Russian River Valley, 2005 * Amazing rich fruit with a touch of pepper and a beautiful finish	$40.00
“R” Runquist, Paso Robles, 2004 * Velvety texture with flavors of cassis and boysenberry; winemaker of the year	$48.00

OTHER RED VARIETALS

Dare (part of Viader), Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, 2004 * Hints of tobacco, vanilla and caramel with a long, textured finish	$55.00
Mount Veeder, Meritage Reserve, Napa, 2000 * Intense fruit flavors with notes of chocolate and leather; power and finesse	$95.00
McCrea, Mourvedre, Ciel du Cheval Vyd., Washington 2005 * With 8% Syrah, flavors of tart berry, currant, truffle and earthy notes	Half $27.00/$50.00
E. Guigal, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2001 * Wine spectator top 100 with tons of herbs, plums and a sumptuous finish	Half $40.00

WINES BY THE GLASS

WHITES

Roederer Anderson Valley Brut Sparkling Wine, Mendocino	$10.00
Navarro Premiere Reserve Chardonnay, Mendocino, 2004	$9.50
Handley Chardonnay, Mendocino, 2005	$9.00
Longboard Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River, 2006	$9.50
Chateau Potelle Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2006	$7.50
Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer, Sonoma, 2006	$10.00
Dr. Heyden Diamant Riesling, Germany, 2005	$9.50
Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2006	$9.00
Andrew Rich Roussanne, Washington, 2005	$9.50
Syncline Viognier, Washington, 2006	$12.00

REDS
Iron Horse Rosé, Sonoma, 2006	$7.50
Saintsburry Pinot Noir, Napa, 2005	$13.50
Bethel Heights Pinot Noir, Oregon, 2006	$12.50
Seven Hills Merlot, Washington, 2004	$11.00
Eaglepoint Ranch Petit Sirah, Mendocino, 2005	$9.00
Limerick Lane Zinfandel, Sonoma, 2004	$9.50
Husch Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino, 2004	$9.00

DESSERT WINES
Ramos Pinto Porto	$7.50
Graham’s 10 year Tawny Port	$8.50
Isole e Olena Vin Santo, 1998	$11.50

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

Navarro 2006 Gewurztraminer Grape Juice		$6.00/glass
Navarro 2006 Pinot Noir Grape Juice		$6.00/glass
Sonoma Sparkler Natural Pear		$3.50/glass
Izze Sparkling Grapefruit		$3.00/bottle
Organic Apple Juice		$3.50/glass
Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice		$4.00/glass
Cranberry Juice		$3.00/glass
Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer, Vanilla Cream		$2.75/bottle
House-made Iced Tea		$2.75/glass
Pellegrino Sparkling/Evian Still Mineral Waters	Sm $3.00/Lg $5.50

Gold Rush Organic Coffee	$2.50
Flying Goat Espresso	$2.75
Cappuccino	$3.50
Caffe Latte	$4.00
Mocha Caffe Latte	$4.50
Tea – Darjeeling, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Jasmine Green, Chamomile, Mandarin Orange Spice, Mint	$2.50

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.

email for reservations

events & specials

You can email us at innkeeper@theblueheron.com for questions concerning the inn
and manager@themoosse.com for questions concerning the restaurant.
Telephone us at (707) 937-4323. Our mailing address is: PO Box 246
and location is: 390 Kasten St. Mendocino, CA 95460

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