Flavors of the World
Second Stop...
Portugal!

Half Moon proudly presents the 2nd Dinner of our Flavors of the World Series!

Please join us Friday November 21st for a culinary tour of Portugal.

$100 per guest + $35 optional beverage pairing
plus tax & 20% gratuity

FIRST COURSE
(Choose One)

Pão com Azeitonas
 Olive bread with extra virgin olive oil

Queijo da Serra Croquette
 Fried croquette of creamy mountain cheese

SECOND COURSE
These two options will be in addition to the current selection of Pintxos.
This course will be served at the Raw Bar.

Pastéis de Bacalhau
 Salt cod fritters with parsley and potato

Peixinhos da Horta
 Tempura-style green beans with garlic mayo

THIRD COURSE
 (Choose One)

Polvo à Lagareiro
 Roasted octopus with smashed potatoes and garlic oil

Cataplana de Marisco
 Seafood stew with clams, shrimp, and peppers

FOURTH COURSE
 (Choose One)

Porco Preto
 Grilled black pork loin with migas and greens

Arroz de Pato
 Duck rice baked with chorizo

FIFTH COURSE
 (Choose One)

Pastel de Nata
 Custard tart with cinnamon

Toucinho do Céu
 Almond and egg yolk cake

Optional beverage pairing:

FIRST COURSE
(white wine)
Quinta de Soalheiro, Minho Allo Loureiro, Alvarinho
yellow and silvery-bright color, a balanced blend of loureiro and alvarinho grapes with
tropical fruit and floral notes and a light mineral finish

SECOND COURSE
(white wine)
Quinta de Soalheiro Vinho Verde Moncao e Melgaco Alvarinho
bright, lemon-yellow color, fresh and elegant fragrance, revealing the aromatic complexity of intense tropical and mineral notes

THIRD COURSE
(red wine)
Quinta do Portal Mural Douro Reserva
dark ruby color, with fresh aromas of red fruits and raspberries, 
full bodied, ripe tannins and a long complex finish

FOURTH COURSE
(red wine)
Quinta do Portal Reserva
intense ruby color, with aromas of blackberries and plumb, 
long finish of toasted oak and vanilla

FIFTH COURSE
(port)
Quinta do Portal 10 Year Tawny 
honeyed and nutty aromas, dried orange peel, toffee and
light caramel notes, long, spicy finish 

Did You Know?

Alvarinho is a variety of white wine grape grown in Galicia and in Northwest Portugal where it is also used to make varietal white wines. Albariño is the name for the grape in Galician (Spain). In Portugal it is known as Alvarinho, and sometimes as Cainho Branco

The Douro valley region located in northern Portugal, along the Douro River, was recognized as the world's first demarcated wine region in 1756, safeguarding its unique winemaking traditions!

*menu subject to change without prior notice*