Carlos at 429 Temple Ave HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
Carlos Menu in Highland Park
Meat and Game Degustation Menu
Degustation $100.00 Degustation with Wine 155.00
2000 Jacques Cacheux '1er Cru La Croix Rameau' Vosne-Romanée Burgundy
Grilled California Squab Breast with Tart of Spinach, and Mushrooms with a Natural Jus
2006 Greg Norman Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County
Pan Seared Duck and Duck Confit with Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Baby Carrots and a Grape Reduction
2003 Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Grilled Lamb Chop with Ox-Tail Ravioli, Baby Spinach and a Caramelized Shallot and Sherry Gastrique
2005 Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cocoa Crusted New Zealand Venison with Caramelized Fennel, Root Vegetables and a Cherry Reduction
2006 Cantena Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Grilled Ribeye with Butter Poached Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower and a Cabernet-Rosemary Reduction
NV Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne
Symphony of Dessert
$100
Petits Four
Shell Fish and Fish Degustation Menu
Degustation $100.00 Degustation with Wine 155.00
2006 Balthazar Ress Riësling-Kabinett Rheingau Germany
Scottish Smoked Salmon and Butter Poached Fingerling Potato Terrine with a Caviar and Vodka Cream Reduction
2006 Torresella Veneto, Italy Pinot Grigio
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat with Kiwi, Mango and a Sunchoke Puree
2006 Kathy Lynskey Wines Marlborough, New Zealand Pinot Gris
Chervil and Black Truffle Crusted Ahi Tuna with Roasted Kobacha Squash and a Truffle-Thyme Reduction
2006 Olivier Leflaive ' Les Deux Rives' Chablis
Pan Seared Jumbo Prawn with Parsnip Custard and a Caramelized Popcorn Reduction
2006 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Alexander Valley
Red Snapper with Braised Kale, Salsify Puree and a Stone Ground Mustard Beurre Blanc
NV Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne
Symphony of Dessert
$100
Petits Four
Vegetable Degustation Menu
Degustation $100.00
Wild Mushroom Terrine
with Tempura Enoki Mushrooms,
Truffle Espuma and a Wild Cream Reduction
'Vegetable Gratin'
Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Pepper and Asiago Cheese
with a Piquillo Pepper Reduction
Celery Root and Truffle Ravioli
with Caramelized Celery Emulsion
Celery Root and Truffle Ravioli
with Caramelized Celery Emulsion
Celery Root and Truffle Ravioli
with Caramelized Celery Emulsion
'Winter Risotto'
Kobacha Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Roasted Crustnut Cream and a Parmesan Tuile
Symphony of Dessert
Petits Four
Appetizers
Soup Du Jour
$9.5
Osetra Caviar 1 oz.
$120
with Assorted Garnishes
'Hot and Cold Foie Gras'
$23.5
Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Grenadine Infused Caramelized Onion; Medallion of La Belle Farms Cold Foie Gras on Banana Bread with Vanilla Syrup Additional $15.00 on Degustation Menu
European Butter-Poached Lobster Tail on Herbed Brioche Timbale
$24.5
with Saffron Reduction and Crispy Vegetables
Pan Seared 'Mano de Leon' Sea Scallop
$17.5
with Panko-Fennel Crusted Hearts of Palm and a Carrot-Ginger Emulsion
'Trio of Asparagus'
$14.5
Grilled Asparagus with Persian Feta Cheese wrapped in Feuille de Brick, Asparagus Terrine, and Asparagus-Crème Fraiche Bisque
Salads
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad
$18.5
with Carrot and Spring Radish Carpaccio, Shaved Fennel and Frisee Salad, with a Champagne-Shallot Emulsion
Montchevré Cheese Medallion
$16
with Baby Beets, Petite Salad of Arugula and Frisee, with a Hazelnut-Walnut Relish
Organic Baby Mixed Greens
$11.5
with Oven-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette and Chef's Selection of Gourmet Cheese
Entrees - Seafood
Katifi Crusted John Dory and Hawaiian Shrimp
$39.5
with Spring Onion Risotto, Fiddlehead Ferns and a Almond Beurre Noisette
Nori Crusted Alaskan Halibut, Fava Beans
$39.5
with Cauliflower Brandade, Grilled Ramps and a Sumac Beurre Blancc
Olive Oil Poached Chilean Sea Bass and Little Neck Clams
$40.5
with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Milk Poached Salsify and a Mounier Emulsion
Entrees - From The Grill
Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Colorado Lamb Rack
$41.5
with Creamy Polenta and Marsalis Reduction with Lamb Sweat Breads, Lemon-Basil Puree and Candied Lemon
Miso and Coffee Glazed Muscovy Duck Breast
$38.5
with Green Asparagus En Croute, Tapioca-Duck Confit Ragout, Peanut Puree and a Cabernet-Chocolate Reduction
12 oz. Grilled Rib Eye
$40.5
with Lobster, Shitake Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Pea Pods, English Peas, Pearl Onions, and a Smoked Bacon-Watercress Coulis
Herb Crusted 12oz Bone in Tenderloin
$45.5
with Grilled Vegetables, Shallot-Roquefort Whipped Potatoes and a Cabernet-Rosemary Reduction
Mushroom Crusted 12 oz. Strip Loin
$42.5
with Smoked Heirloom Potato Gnocchi with Artichoke Fricassée and a Thyme Reduction
Esserts
Just a few desserts from the cart
Gateau Chocolat
Pumpkin Mousse Cake
Almond-Lemon Tart
with Mixed Fresh Berries
Grand Marnier Cheesecake
Creme Brulee
Debbie's Brownies
Chocolate Pave
with Vanilla Ice Cream and Espresso Sauce
Roasted Macadamia Fig Tart
Poached Pears
with Creme Fraiche and Caramel Spirals