1611 S. Catalina Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-540-1222
Larry Schaffer of Tercero Winery
Wednesday January 20th, 2010
6.30 Meet the Winemaker
2008 Rose
Passed Appetizers
2008 The Outlier Gewurztraminer
Kung Pao Calamari – Chinese Pancake
2007 Watch Hill Grenache
Meatballs – Sundried Tomato Risotto
2007 The Climb (50% Syrah/50% Petite Sirah)
Beef Short Ribs – Rice
2007 Larner Vineyard Syrah
Lamb Rack Chops – Potato and Rutabaga Gratin
Dessert
Pre Paid - $75.00 for Food and Wine
Plus Tax and Service
Chez Melange/Bouzy Newsletter January 5, 2010
Hello all! Daniel Franks here, son of the co-owner and fervent lover of any and all things food related.
Happy New Year!
Over the past three years since I have joined my dad i n business at Chez Mélange, our relationship has developed significantly moment by moment, balancing the roles of father and son with employer and employee. Some days this balance is challenging, others it couldn’t be easier; but, I suppose this see-saw of life is what’s required of a family working together. Every day we need to recognize where we’re at in this balance and apply ourselves efficiently and smoothly, to operate the restaurants the best way we know possible.
For over a year, Chez Mélange and Bouzy Gastropub have been open in our new location, at the north end of the Riviera Village. I feel like the relationship of what this restaurant means to its customers has had to develop significantly as well over that span of time; and only now are we beginning to understand where we’re at in this balance of creation.
When we reopened the doors of our new location on September 24th 2008, we had i n mind that Chez Mélange would be Redondo’s neighborhood bistro, simple but pure in its flavors, and at the same time we’d open a neighborhood pub with simple but gourmet items. After riding out the inconsistencies of the restaurant business in this economy, like a canoe in a hurricane in the middle of the Pacific, we knew as a family that for our business to succeed, we’d have to listen more than ever. So now, we’re adding another rhythm back into our beat: spontaneity, allowing our menus to change everyday.
We want your visit at Chez and Bouzy to be less about a “special occasion” and more about the fun of your neighborhood restaurant. Our menus are designed to be a daily account of what’s fresh, what’s in season, and what’s in Robert’s head that sounds exciting and fun to put on a plate. There’s something new everyday at Chez and Bouzy, whether it be the dishes spontane ously created for service that evening, events like wine and spirit dinners taking place, or local wines that have found their way from Santa Ynez or Santa Rita Hills onto our locally focused list. We’re excited to share with you the joy of what keeps us fresh. Please see samples of our new menus listed below!
Bread & Tortillas
Chez Toast bruschetta, gruyere, prosciutto, fried egg, truffle oil 11.
Tortilla Pie tortillas, red chile sauce, cheese, baked – avocado salad 7.
Warm Ciabatta Loaf plugra butter, black smoked sea salt 1.5
Cheese
Locally Made ‘Italian’ Fresh Mozzarella caponata, sea salt, crispy prosciutto, olive oil 7.
Artisan Cheese Plate choice of three 12. choice of five 18.
Soup
Tonight’s Selection 8.
Mostly Raw
Tonight’s Dinner Salad 6.
Lettuce Wraps pork carnitas – romaine – condiments – chipotle sauce – make your own 11.
‘Late’ Autumn Salad organic green beans, roasted butternut squash, tuscan farro, pecans, bacon, french vinaigrette 11.
Beet Salad tangerines, g oat cheese, frisee, candied walnuts, arugula, hazelnut oil 11.
Med Salad fennel, tangerine, frisee, radicchio, goat cheese, cured olive vinaigrette 9.
Nutty Salad pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, almonds, asian pear, shaved onion & fennel,
avocado, arugula, walnut dressing 11.
Wedge Salad iceberg, bacon, egg, blue cheese, ranch dressing 11.
Vegetables and Potatoes
Vegetarian tabouli, spinach, grilled zucchini, fennel, eggplant 15.
Cauliflower, Tomato, Cumin 5.5
Broccoli, Olive Oil, Lemon, Parmesan Cheese 5.5
Rapini, Garlic, Chile Flakes 5.5
Cheesy Grits 5.5
Handcut French Fries 5.5 Truffle Fries 8. Mashed Potatoes 5.5
Pasta & Rice
Pappardelle sweetbreads, porcini mushrooms, pancetta, cream & parmesan 19.
Butternut Squash Ravioli brown butter, sage, parmesan 13.
Seafood & Peking Duck Fried Rice 8.
Penne Bolognese beef, pork, lamb, tomato 15.
Sicilian Spaghetti italian sausage, rapini, garlic, parsley, olive oil, chile flakes, breadcrumbs, fried egg, truffle oil 21.
Breakfast for Dinner
“Confit” of Neuske’s Slab Bacon cheesy grits – two fried eggs 11.
Slowly Roasted & Braised Smoked Ham Shank lentils ley puy – two fried eggs 10.
Sautéed, Pan Seared
Sea Scallops seared to medium, apple juice reduction – chestnut, pancetta, butternut squash risotto 28.
Sweetbreads seared frisee endive, crispy sweetbreads, poached egg 12.
Crabcake remoulade sauce 11.
Foie Gras seared – pannetone french toast – balsamic reduction – pomegranate 19.
Jimi’s ‘Spicy’ Creole BBQ Shrimp country green beans - cheesy grits 24.
Grills
Rib E ye Steak smothered with caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese – tuscan black kale, cannellini beans 32.
Local Swordfish southwest style – ‘spanish rice’ risotto – green chile, avocado, pumpkin seed, yogurt sauce 26.
USDA Prime Flatiron Steak smoked tomato butter – black beans, goat cheese – grilled zucchini 24.
Italian Sausages soft polenta, rapini 15.
Filet Mignon stroganoff sauce – spinach – bacon, chive, caramelized onion mashed potatoes 29.
Foie Burger 70% beef, 30% foie gras – tomato, lettuce, onion – pickle 19.
Pan Roasted
Butterfish ratatouille vegetables – cured olive, orange, pistachio relish 28.
Australian Barramundi ‘sautéed salad’ of radicchio, frisee, bacon, red onion, pomegranate – goat cheese vinaigrette 28.
Shelton Farms Chicken Breast lemon riesling – roasted winter vegetables – mashed potatoes 22.
Slow Roast ed
Pork Belly and Clams tomatoes, garlic, oregano, mint, chorizo, lemon zest, sherry wine, fried potatoes 21.
Asian Style Beef Short Ribs garlic, ginger, orange, black beans – steamed rice – wok stir fried vegetables 23.
Twice Cooked Pork braised, grilled, glazed pork shoulder – country green beans – cheesy grits 18.
Bouzy 1.4.10
To Snack On
House Marinated Olives 4.5
Caramelized Pistachios 5.
Spiced Pecans 5.
Marinated Goat Cheese 3.5
Deviled Egg 3.
Warm Ciabatta Loaf plugra butter, black smoked sea salt 1.5
Chez Chips & Dips 3.
Sharing
Shrimp Tostada 2 Large Shrimp, Cabbage, Cilantro, Lime Salad - Sope 7.
Locally Made ‘Italian’ Fresh Mozzarella Caponata, Sea Salt, Crispy Prosciutto, Olive Oil 7.
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Chicken Breast, Three Cheeses, Hot Sauce 12.
Chicken Liver Pate Pickles, Bread, Dijon 7.9
Hand Cut French Fries 5. Side of Ranch Dressing .75
Truffle Parmesan Fries 6.9
“Italian” Chile Fries Bolognese Meat Sauce, Parmesan, Mozzarella Cheeses 8.5
Artisan Cheese Plate Three Cheeses 12. Five Cheeses 18.
Soup and Salads
Tonight’s Soup 7.
Dinner Salad 6.
Wedge Salad Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon, Egg, Blue Cheese, Ranch Dressing 8.9
Classic Cobb Chicken, Bacon, Iceberg, Stilton, Avocado, Tomato, Boiled Eggs, Ranch Dressing 15.9
The Chez’ Signature Southern Fried Chicken Salad Red Leaf Lettuce, Mache, Corn, Chopped Pecans, House Made Ranch Dressing 14.9
Burgers and Sandwiches
Chinese ‘Bao’ Sandwiches (2) Sweet and Spicy Pork, Fuyu Persimmon, Mizuna Greens,
Steamed Bun 8.
The Pancho Burger ‘Knife & Fork’ Bacon, Avocado, Chile Relleno,
Frank’s Hot Sauce Vinaigrette 12.9
Chez Burger Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cheddar, Mayonnaise 8.9
Grilled Ch eese Bacon, Cheddar, Tomato, Sour Dough 7.9
Pulled Pork Sandwich Slowly Braised, Cole Slaw, Carolina BBQ Sauce, Pickle, Traditional 7.9
“Kogi” Dog All Beef Hot Dog, Kim-chee, Chinese Mustard, Shishito Peppers 5.
Crazy Dog All Beef Frankfurter with the Works 5.
Large Plates
Chile Verde Slow Cooked Pork, Green Chilis, Tomatillos, Flour Tortillas I1.9
Mac & Cheese Three Cheeses, Jalapenos, Bacon 11.9
Shrimp and Chips Five Beer Battered Shrimp, Hand Cut French Fries, Curry Tartar Sauce 13.9
New York Steak & French Fries Dinner Salad can be substituted for French Fries 16.9
See you at the Table!
Please visit us at www.Ch ezMelange.com
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