Flavors of the World
Fifth Stop...
Basque Country!
Half Moon proudly presents the 5th Dinner of our Flavors of the World Series!
Please join us Friday March 20th for a culinary tour of Spain's historic Basque Country region.
Beverage pairing soon to come!
FIRST COURSE
(Choose One)
Gilda
Guindilla pepper, anchovy, and olive skewer - the iconic Basque bar bite
Idiazabal Croqueta
Creamy croquette made with aged Idiazabal cheese, lightly fried (vegetarian)
SECOND COURSE
These two options will be in addition to the current selection of Pintxos
This course will be served at the Raw Bar.
Tortilla de Bacalao
Salt cod and potato omelet, soft-centered, parsley aioli
Piquillo Relleno
Roasted piquillo pepper stuffed with beef and rice, tomato-pimentón sauce
THIRD COURSE
(Choose One)
Pulpo a la Plancha
Grilled Spanish octopus, confit potato, paprika oil, olive tapenade
Txangurro Donostiarra
Baked spider crab with leek, tomato, brandy, gratinéed with breadcrumbs
FOURTH COURSE
(Choose One)
Carrilleras de Ternera
Braised veal cheeks in Rioja wine sauce, celery root purée
Bacalao al Pil Pil
Salt cod in olive oil and garlic, emulsified pil pil sauce
FIFTH COURSE
(Choose One)
Pastel Vasco
Basque cake with vanilla pastry cream
Pantxineta
Flaky pastry with almond custard, toasted almonds, powdered sugar
*menu subject to change without prior notice*