CUISINE OF THE SUN

An eclectic fusion of different nations and their bounties prepared and placed creatively on one plate. Whether it is called Nuevo Latino, New World Caribbean, CaribAsian or Pan Asian, one thing is for certain, some wonderful creative mind with a passion for flavor has melded together our Earth's edible treasures.

Executive Chef Cindy Hutson

Chef de Cuisine Scott Houghton

 

 

~~~SOUP~~~

 

Soup of the Night                                                                                                                                                          5.-10.

 

~~~CARIBBEAN CEVICHÉ~~~

 

Ceviché Del Mar

                Fresh Seafood with Red and Yellow Peppers, Smoked Ancho Chilies, Cilantro,

                Avocado Salsa and Tostone Rounds or Bacalao Tater Tots                                                   Market Price

 

~~~SALADS~~~

 

Lemon Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad

                Romaine Hearts with Fresh Squeezed Lemon, Roasted Garlic and Citrus Crisped Wontons              9.

 

Citrus Avocado Salad

                Crumbled Feta Cheese, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Orange Segments

                with Fresh Avocado, Mixed Bitter Baby Greens and Roasted Shallot Lavender Vinaigrette            14.

 

Caribbean Fried Calamari Salad

                Tender Calamari Lightly Dusted with Caribbean Herbs and Spices, Tossed with Gourmet Greens,

                Julienne of Carrots, Diced Plum Tomatoes and Basil Tomato Vinaigrette                                             11.

 

Tropical Mango Salad

                Fresh Marinated Sabal Hearts of Palm, Julienne of Mango, Mesclun Mix,

                Toasted Candied Pecans and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette                                                                          12.

 

~~~HOT APPETIZERS~~~

(Please allow 15 minutes for preparation)

 

West Indian Curried Crab Cakes

                Fresh Lump Crabmeat, Blended Curries, Red and Yellow Sweet Peppers

                with Sorrel Flower Paint and Mango Papaya Salsa                                                                                 15.

 

Red Stripe Steamed Mussels

      Prince Edward Island Mussels in a Spicy Red Stripe Broth

      with Shallots, Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Tomatoes and Jamaican Thyme                                                        14.

 

Caicos Island Conch Fritters

                with Roasted Mount Diablo Sweet Corn Salsa and Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Coulis                   10.

 

Jerk Rubbed Hudson Valley Foie Gras

                Over a Warm Salad of Mâche, Crisp Potatoes and Duck Confit

                with a Burnt Orange Marmalade and Grand Marnier Drizzle                                                                 21.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~~~MAIN COURSE~~~

 

Chef's Penne Pasta

                 Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic Cloves, Shiitake Mushroom

                and Fresh Torn Basil in a Light Cream Sauce

                with Jerk Chicken                                                                                                                                   20.

                with Jerk Shrimp                                                                                                                                     25.

 

Thyme Roasted Cornish Game Hen

                with Piquant Brown Stew Sauce, Jamaican Rice & Peas and Sautéed Broccolini                       21.

 

Atlantic Salmon

                Please refer to Specials for today's preparation                                                                      Market Price

 

Pan Sautéed Bahamian Black Grouper

                Marinated in Teriyaki and Sesame Oil with an Ortanique Orange Liqueur

                and Bacardi Limon Sauce, Topped with Steamed Seasoned Chayote and Carrots

                on a Lemon Orange Boniato Sweet Plantain Mash                                                                          28.

 

Caribbean Seared Ahi Tuna

                Marinated in Sesame Oil and Caribbean Spices

                with Fresh Horseradish Smashed Potatoes and Tropical Mango & Papaya Salsa                     29.

 

West Indian Style Bouillabaisse

                Finest Seafood Selections from the Waters of the World

                with Aromatic Jasmine Rice in a Coconut Curried Broth                                                                29.-33.

 

Escovitch Whole Fish of the Day

                with Spicy Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Sautéed Sweet Vidalia Onions, Carrots & Chayote

                Served With Jamaican Rice & Peas                                                                                       Market Price

 

Black Angus Beef Tenderloin

                Served with Manchego Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Asparagus

                Topped with Shiitake Port Wine Demi Glace                                                                                     30.

 

Jerk Double Pork Chop

                with Guava Bacardi Spice Rum Sauce and South American Moros

                Topped with Drunken Raisin Tropical Fruit Flambé                                                                        26.

 

Black Pepper Crusted Veal Tenders

                with Tetilla Cheese and Sundried Tomato Polenta, Broccolini

                and Hen of the Woods Mushroom, Leek and Shrimp Ragout                                                       31.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUISINE OF THE SUN

An eclectic fusion of different nations and their bounties prepared and placed creatively on one plate. Whether it is called Nuevo Latino, New World Caribbean, CaribAsian or Pan Asian, one thing is for certain, some wonderful creative mind with a passion for flavor has melded together our Earth's edible treasures.

Executive Chef Cindy Hutson

Chef de Cuisine Scott Houghton

 

 

~~~SALADS~~~

 

 

Warm Broiled Mozzarella Salad

                Melted Mozzarella over Baby Field Greens, Fresh Torn Basil and Vine Ripe Tomatoes

                with a Drizzle of Balsamic Vinaigrette Topped with Sautéed Portabella Mushroom Strips                      8.

                with Boneless Jerked Chicken                                                                                                                           11.

 

Caribbean Fried Calamari Salad

                Tender Calamari Lightly Dusted with Caribbean Herbs and Spices Tossed with Gourmet Greens,

                Julienne of Carrots, Diced Plum Tomatoes and a Basil Tomato Vinaigrette                                               8.

 

Tropical Mango Salad

                with Fresh Marinated Sabal Hearts of Palm, Julienne of Mango, Mesclun Mix,

                Toasted Candied Pecans and a Passion Fruit Vinaigrette                                                                             7.

 

Lemon Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad

                Romaine Hearts with Fresh Squeezed Lemon, Roasted Garlic and Citrus Crisped Wontons                  7.

                with Boneless Jerked Chicken                                                                                                                          10.

 

Dry Aged Flank Steak Salad

                with Romaine Leaves, Sweet Bermuda Onion, Vine Ripe Tomatoes

                in a Worcestershire Vinaigrette                                                                                                                       15.  

                add Blue Cheese                                                                                                                                                2.

 

 

 

~~~HOT APPETIZERS~~~

(please allow 15 minutes for preparation)

 

 

West Indian Curried Crab Cakes

                Fresh Lump Crabmeat, Blended Curries, Red & Yellow Sweet Peppers

                with Sorrel Flower Paint and Mango Papaya Salsa                                                                                      14.

 

Caicos Island Conch Fritters

                with Roasted Mount Diablo Sweet Corn Salsa and Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Coulis                          8.

 

~~~SANDWICHES~~~

Served on a Fresh Toasted Bun with Bob's Fries

 

 

Jerk Rubbed Chicken

                Boneless Jerked Breast of Chicken with Caramelized Onions

                and Spicy Jerk Seasoning                                                                                                                                 9.

 

Tropical Tuna Burger

                Fresh Ground Tuna, Roasted Garlic, Scallion, Red Onion, Scotch Bonnet Peppers

                and Teriyaki Sauce Served with Papaya Ginger Mayonnaise                                                                   11.

 

 

~~~ENTREES~~~

 

 

Chef's Penne Pasta

                Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic Cloves, Shiitake Mushroom

                and Fresh Torn Basil in a Light Cream Sauce

                with Jerk Chicken                                                                                                                                            11.

                 with Jerk Shrimp                                                                                                                                             15.

 

Caribbean Seared Ahi Tuna

                Marinated in Sesame Oil and Caribbean Spices with Aromatic Jasmine Rice

                and a Sash of Papaya Mango Salsa                                                                                                            15.

 

Island Style Guava Barbecue Salmon Filet

                with Chef's Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Asparagus Spears

                and Vine Ripe Plum Tomato Salsa                                                                                                              13.

 

West Indian Style Bouillabaisse

                Finest Seafood Selections from the Waters of the World

                with Aromatic Jasmine Rice in a Coconut Curried Broth                                                       Market Price

 

Pan Sautéed Black Bahamian Grouper

                Marinated in Garlic and Teriyaki with an Ortanique Orange & Bacardi Limon Sauce

                Topped with Steamed Seasoned Christophine and Carrots

                with Citrus Boniato Sweet Plantain Mash                                                                                                 15.

 

Vegetarian Special

                Please refer to Specials for today's preparation                                                                     Market Price

 

 

 

OPEN FOR LUNCH MONDAY-FRIDAY 12:00-2:30

DINNER MONDAY -THURSDAY 5:30-10:00

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5:30-11:00

 

 

Ortanique, D.C.

 

Nightly schedules for entertainment & happy hour

 

 

Monday:                "Dinner & the Movie" with Dylan in our Oasis lounge

 Half price on all Oasis Bar menu, Beer & Wine by the glass

 

Tuesday:                Niki Gonzales Trio 6:30 - 8:30

                                    Half price on all bottled wines

 

Wednesday:        "Extended happy hour" to shorten your week

                             Half price on all draft Beer & selected house wines

                                    all evening!

 

Thursday:              The Tammy Griffin Jazz Quartet 8:30- 10:30

 

 

Friday:                     Carlos Barreto Orchestra

                                    Live Salsa, Meringue & Latin Jazz - Dancing begins @ 11:00

 

 

Saturday:               The Tammy Griffin Jazz Quartet 8:30- 10:30

 

Monday - Friday

Happy Hour 4:30 - 7:00

Draft Beer $ 3.50

Wine by the glass $ 4.00

                 

 

 

 

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