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This is a sample menu for inspiration. This menu can be tailored to your budget, preferences and dietary needs.

Chef's Specials | Maximus Esparza

A sampling of Chef Maximus's favorite dishes, for inspiration.

ENTREES

Tagliatelle Bagna Cauda

Anchovy and garlic based cream sauce served with fresh egg noodles and seasonal herbs

Pappardelle Ragu

2 day slow cooked Ragu sauce done bolognese style

Shakshuka with Smoked Rosemary

Katsu Donburi

Rice bowl with pork or chicken cutlet, sauce, and pickles

Green Thai Seafood Curry

Local gems of the sea prepared with house curry paste

Indian Omelette

Traditional French omelette served with curry butter, fresh herbs, and seasonal chutney

APPETIZERS

Fromage and/or Charcuterie Board

A collection of artisanal cheeses and cured meats served with fresh focaccia and seasonal pickles

Pickled Mango and Shrimp Spring Rolls

Smoked Brisket Bao Buns

Tlayuda Board

A variety of the classic Oaxaca street food

Tex-Mex Sliders

Smoked pork belly or brisket (smoked minimum 12 hours) served with a charred tomato and pineapple salsa, cilantro, and pickled red onions

Takoyaki

Japanese pancake octopus balls, served with bonito flakes, furikake, kimchi, and kewpie mayo

Batata Harra

Lebanese spicy potatoes

Onigiri & Musubi Plate

Pickled plum salted onigiri & grilled pork musubi

SOUPS

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Deeply rich and hearty broth served with cilantro, lime, and avocado

Tonkotsu Ramen

Watermelon & Pickled Strawberry Gazpacho

Tomatoes, mint, and cucumber

Clam Chowder

Not Your Mama's Chicken Soup

Chicken broth made with curry leaf and herbs, fresh egg noodles, shredded chicken, pickled Thai chilies, crema

SALADS

Hot Crab Salad

Thin sliced cabbage, garlic, lemongrass, and onion tossed with Dungeness crab in a wok

Kale and Squash Salad

Roasted kale tossed in a sesame & buttermilk dressing served with squash

Prosciutto and Charred Pineapple Salad

Grilled pineapple served with crispy prosciutto and melon

Ensalada Tejana

Romaine lettuce & frisée served with a chili lime vinaigrette, roasted pistachios, pulled pork, pickled red onions, and queso fresco

Pickled Strawberry/Tofu Salad

Pickled strawberries, tofu, peach vinaigrette, pickled carrots, and oranges

DESSERTS

Turkish Saffron Milk Cake

Peach & White Chocolate Lava Cake

Lavender Ice Cream Profiteroles

Sicilian Style Cannolis and Fresh Fruit

Kouign-Amann

French puff pastry with layers of caramel

MEAL PREP FAVORITES

Yogurt Marinated Tandori Chicken

Served with roti, basmati rice, and pickles

Focaccia Sandwiches

Grilled steak with caramelized onions, arugula, garlic aioli, and tomato

Bún Bowls

Vietnamese rice noodles, grilled pork, lettuce, mint, bean sprouts, fish sauce

Fried Rice

Shrimp, squash, lemongrass, onion, chilies, garlic, water spinach, finished with cilantro and mint

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