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The Green Goddess 

Freekeh Salad

cold, smoked, green grain mixed with fresh herbs, bright preserved lemon, currants and dried berries - served over fresh arugula topped with pickled turnips, seasoned roasted almonds, romesco and xxxtra virgin olive oil

The Green Goddess Wedge Salad

radishes, cucumber, hearts of palm, hearts of romaine, with sieved eggs, crumbled bacon, and romano cheese & green goddess dressing

Satsuma Shrimp Salad

arugula tossed with a satsuma vinaigrette, honey goat cheese, and pico topped with gulf shrimp sauteed in a rich satsuma gravy and crunchy fried onions

Muhammara

this classic syrian dip of roasted red peppers, walnuts & pomegranate molasses seems like just the dish for these revolutionary times in the turbulent middle east. served with various raw/cooked vegetables

Caramelized Heirloom Tomato

slices of heirloom tomato topped with manchego cheese, bruleed with various salts, spices and sugar. accompanied by toasted spiced almonds, garlic aioli and roasted green onions with romesco sauce, finished with sardinian saba and xxxtra virgin olive oil.

Toasted Coconut Seafood Salad

half an avocado stuffed with lafitte blue crab and gulf shrimp tossed in a coconut dressing on a bed of arugula topped with toasted shredded coconut and surrounded by balsamic-infused goat cheese balls incrusted with roasted coconut

Charcuterie Plate

fabulous local and imported meats with cheese, bread, and various condiments (ask you server for the chefs daily selections)

South Indian Savory Ivory Lentil Pancake

known as utthappam, featuring petite green peas, mustard seeds, kalonji, spiced tomatoes. served with tamarind chutney & crunchy, spicy dal.

Pressed Crab Sandwich

dong phuong french bread filled with lafitte blue crab, robiola cheese and remoulade, pressed to crispy perfection served with a side salad

Pork Belly and Red Eye Gravy

neiman farms pork belly braised cambodian style, then pan fried with an egg basted with red eye gravy and served with adobo collard greens, truffle grits, and toasted french bread

Shrimp and Pork Belly Bahn Mi

dong phuong roll dressed with foie gras mousse, fresh cucumbers, carrots, jalapenos, arugula, basil, and pickled turnips; then filled with pan fried cambodian style pork belly from nieman farms and gulf shrimp in a thai chili sauce and topped with fried onions. served with a side salad

Cuban Luau Sandwich

artisanal salame, pulled pork, manchego, pickled banana peppers, roasted pineapple & garlic aioli on pressed french bread

Adobo Mess o Greens Cuban Sandwich

collard greens cooked in a savory filipino style with coconut milk, served with everything that dresses our regular cuban sandwich. vegetarian

Bruleed Apple French Toast

dong phuong french bread filled with brandied apple filling pressed on grill then topped with melted manchego and bruleed sugar served with chicory cane syrup

Dorset, Bardwell Farms (Vermont)

luscious jersey cow cheese, thick creamy interior and although sporting a delicate washed rind, dorset isnt stinky

The Grayson (Virginia)

pleasantly stinky washed rind cows milk cheese proves that daring, creamy bombs of goodness are possible in the new world

Fleur du Maquis

corsican sheep cheese crusted with the wild herbs of the island.

Roth Kase, Moody Blue, Cows Blue

delicately smoked in wisconsin, the sumptuous holstein blue is creamy, delightful, and a subtle smokey partner for fall

Robiola Bosina

the original sexy cheese, this is a rich, creamy blend of cow & goat milk from great cheesemakers in piedmont, italy

Quadrello di Bufala (Lombardy, Italy)

rich, creamy, relatively rare, tomme style of cheese made from water buffalo milk. looks like a taleggio but not stinky

Pleasant Ridge Reseve (Wisconsin)

we scored a rather more aged version, at 19 months, of this modern classic. sharp, fruity, granular, firm, great

Ubriaco al Prosecco

big wheels of cows cheese from the veneto rubbed over & over again with the emblematic sparkling wine of the region. who or what wouldnt taste better if we could be rubbed down with prosecco, right

Very Old Dutch Gouda

known as the beemster, this walks a fine balance between creamy & salty with those crunchy crystals that aged cheeses can acquire. rich, mellow toffee notes make the beemster perfect with many after dinner liqueurs.

Pecorino Tuscano

sharp but agreebly moist and fruity sheep cheese from tuscany. a sensational eating cheese when sliced. a wine-drinkers delight

Chef s Cheese Wild Card

ask your server about our most recent cheese discovery.

Purple Haze Chevre

cypress grove goat cheese rubbed with fennel pollen & lavender for a memorable chevre

Cahills Irish Porter Cheddar (Ireland)

this buttery, rich cheddar from limerick is quite the spectacle, featuring a stained glass effect from being infused with guiness beer

Chef s Cheese Treasures

let us surprise & delight you with our selections, so you dont have to pick. smaller portions, but more diversity to sample more kinds of cheese. $16.00

The Sultans Nest

exotic combo of both pistachio gelato & absinthe ice cream featuring chocolate shavings & candied orange peel wearing a crown of shredded phyllo baked in saffron-infused honey, topped with whipped cream

Saturn Calling

sticky coconut black rice pudding with rings and stardust

Chocolate Norwegian-French Toast

ciabatta stuffed french toast filled with bittersweet chocolate and gjetost, a caramelized norwegian goat cheese, finished with steens cane syrup

Our Notorious Bacon Sundae

pecan praline ice cream with a creamy bacon caramel sauce carrying a bit of both pink himalayan & black lava salts, & micro-planed nueskes applewood bacon, layered with whipped cream, of course

St. Hilaire, Blanquette de Limoux (Languedoc, France)

believe it or not, this sparkling wine was the very first bubbly ever made, by the monks of the abbey at st. hilaire in 1531, from the mauzac grape. take our word, it rocks and its an absolute steal, so lets get this party started!

Punkt Genau, Rose of Zwiegelt, NV (Austria)

we are actually huge fans of robustly dark red zwiegelt wines, so no surprise we fell for this dry sparkling pink creature that evokes glamorous wonder at a sweet price for good bubbly!

Je TAime Rose Cremant de Limoux (France)

made near the famous roquefort caves in the same st. hilaire district where sparkling wines were miraculously invented, this pretty in pale salmon rose carries frothy, festive, exuberant bubbles with bone dry witticisms, making it very delicious with all sorts of food

Gianni Doglia, Moscato dAsti (Piemonte, Italy)

this is such a beautiful and deliriously fun sparkling wine that we could overlook this moscatos artisanal nature. white peaches, melon, and honey greeted by a sensual perfume when the bottle opens make this a frothy, romantic romp

Fantinel, Sparkling Rose (Friuli, Italy)

although this sparkling wine is styled similarly to a blanc de noir, it has the rich, earthy length that even blindfolded, the drinker immediately understands these bubbles belong to a pinot noir. strength and beauty, side-by-side

Murgo, Brut, Sparkling Nerello Mascalese, 2007 (Mt. Etna, Sicily)

although technically a stretch as a rose, this blanc de noir from the dark hillsides of sicilys active volcano illustrates why red wine grapes make such bombastic champagne.

Kiralyudvar, Tokaji Peszgo, Henye, 2008 (Tokaj, Hungary)

this beautiful rendering of sparkling tokaji is bone-dry but luscious, and leaves no doubt that the world would be a better place to live if we all drank bubbly from all around the world more often

Domaine Spiropoulos, Ode Panos, Moschofilero Brut

drink what chef drank on valentines day in nyc. only one barrel of this gorgeous pelloponese wine made per year

Billecart-Salmon, Rose Brut Champagne, 2004

sometimes nothing else but textbook, absolutely gaga, perfect champagne will do. even better if its a sensual rose capable of washing worries away in a hedonistic display of crispy bubbles and long, lingering finish

Movia, Puro, Rosso, 2004 (Brda, Slovenia)

ales kristancic makes this unbelievable adriatic sparkling pinot with a hook: the batonnage has never been released, and we open it with dramatic flair. it wouldnt matter one bit, except this pinot brings robust flavors from movias old vines in a wine of uncompromising celebration. i did it my way, the wine sing

Jacquesson, Cuvee 733

a marvelous blend with a whirlwind of fruits: quince, apricot, and nectarine to name a few of the prevailing aromas and tastes. structured like a cathedral, soaring yet balanced

Jacquesson, Millesime, 2000

a legendary vintage, 2000 set an impossibly high bar for sheer opulence for many great french wines, and this champagne shows why. if the idea that champagne should always be a profound pleasure makes sense, then this is your wine

Jacquesson, Dizy, Terres Rouges Rose, 2003

wow, this deep garnet, or almost blood red rose, is such a thrill to the senses. made from benchmark pinot noir vineyards, drinking this remarkable champagne is like sparkling volnay. memorable, to say the least

Exotic Asian Juices

our roster of flavorful juices from faraway lands changes with availability. ask your server for the latest

Sparkling Juices

grown-up sodas: (gus) grapefruit, pomegranate cranberry lime, or meyer lemon

Boylan Black Cherry

Creamy Red Birch Soda

Diet Cream Soda

Cane Cola

Abita Root Beer

Maine Root Ginger Brew

Bruce Cost, Jasmine Ginger Beer

Chicory & Coffee

plain & hot or iced; hot or iced with condensed milk

Todays Iced Tea

Biogenesi Italian Sparkling Water

Mountain Valley Spring Water

The Guava Jump

our pan-american salute to the tiki gods, with luxurious flor de cana rum, from nicaragua, aged 7 years and beautiful guava juice, pimms #1, and a float of px sherry

Solidarity Sunshine

polands terrific sobieski vodka, sparkling meyer lemon juice, a hint of basil, with booze & alchemy, makes a real good grown-ups lemonade

Pear 75

our twist on the classic new orleans champagne cocktail, featuring oregon pear brandy from clear creek distillery, a splash of austrian apricot liqueur & our ginger syrup, topped with bubbly. not a girly drink

The Sun Never Sets... Martini

the old raj, made in scotland by wm. cadenhead, is a powerful gin beautifully infused with saffron. matched to dolin dry vermouth, this martini may bring a nostalgia for pax brittanica

Blue Moon over Funkytown

cloudy nigori sake takes on fractal light from jr. johnson moonshine, bols genever, & authentic blue curacao from the dutch antilles. tall, juicy, and a tad lethal

The Very Right Rev. Rob Roy

the classic scotch cocktail, featuring glenmorangies spectacular nectar dor --12 year single malt finished in old sauternes barrels. matched to dolin red vermouth and a perfect luxardo cherry

Col. Ferrari

a wintry bourbon concoction starring buffalo trace and bonal, an unusual wine spirit, and a few drops of fernet branca. a spicy riff on a manhattan, if you will, and you should

See Rock City! Mint Julep

our exotic take on the eternal verities of the mint julep, with ginger syrup, lychee juice, muddled mint and catdaddy carolina moonshine

D-Day Rum Sazerac

we invented this to imagine new orleans captured by german u-boats, leaving us without any rye whisky to make our home town sazeracs. navy strength smith & cross rum, steens cane syrup, peychauds bitters and absinthe rinse

Meantime

another fine scotch whisky cocktail featuring softly bewitching pigs nose 5 year scotch, rare & gorgeous white maury from la coume du roy, finished w/rhubarb bitters

The Gentle Giant

in homage to the giant pacific nw ecosystem, we blend green chartreuse, gvine french gin, lime, lotus tea & a float of clear creeks magnificent douglas fir eau-de-vie

The Daily Truth

todays special cocktail, likely something risky and new from the bar of the green goddess, or maybe just a riff on a classic cocktail. please check with your waiter or bartender for the latest

Under the Volcano

named after the novel by malcolm lowry, this celebration of drinking & getting lost in mexico features azunia tequila, aperol, dolin dry vermouth & lemon juice

Aviation MSY

a lovely pre-prohibition cocktail featuring millers gin, creme de violette, (an old-fashioned liqueur infused by violets) cherry liqueur from austria, with lemon juice and a twist

The Loup-Garou

this inspired riff on the zombie took a detour to the swampy heart of darkness. mae de ouro cachaca, krogstad aquavit from oregon, taylors falernum and allspice dram will have you agreeably howling at the moon

The Oregon Bog

clear creeks wonderful cranberry liqueur, from organic coastal oregon bogs; bruichladdichs the waves islay single malt scotch, italian orange liqueur, and angostura bitters

The French Guillotine

french gvine gin with floc de gascogne, a lovely white wine spirit blended with armangnac, & a few bloody drops of tru hibiscus liqueur

The Lightnin Mary

our bloody mary with roasted yellow tomatoes and our secret concoctions, featuring junior johnsons lemon moonshine, pickled okra and green beans. (non-alcoholic versions of our original cocktails are available regular $7.00; 2xl $10.00)

Pierde Almas, Tobala Mezcal

on axle-breaking, steep hillside climbs in the remote highlands of oaxaca, there grows a small agave cactus known as the tobala. it requires a shady ecosystem, and produces the rarest, most elegant mezcal weve ever tasted. we serve this gorgeous mezcal neat alongside a sangrita of pomegranate & orange with a chile rim.

Nola Brewing Co., Blonde (New Orleans)

after watching our local beer dudes at nola work with kegs, innovative beer boxes, and other devices, we are proud to welcome cold cans of their blonde ale to gg. celebrate with us by crushing a few

Covington Brewery, Strawberry Ale (Louisiana)

the same genius beermaster behind our northshore heiner brau makes this fabulous seasonal beer from local strawberries

Bayou Teche Brewing, LA 31 Pale Ale (Louisiana)

a newcomer from cajun country, this is an elegant style of pale ale, somewhere in color between golden and copper, with integrated hops. a great debut beer

Bayou Teche Brewing, LA 31 Boucanee (Louisiana)

these inspired country cajuns of arnaudville never stop making beers to go with louisiana cuisine. heres a hefe-weizen with the wheat smoked over cherrywood, then brewed in e classic method. talk about grilled winter fare...yeah, you right

Bayou Teche Brewing, LA 31 Biere Noire (Arnaudville, LA)

this dark roasted ale has the rich black color of a dark beer but none of the heaviness. inspired by strong black coffee, the knott brothers selected roasted german malts to mimic the satisfying flavors of dark french coffee; a superb food beer

Lazy Magnolia, Pecan Ale (Mississippi)

fine brown nut ale made with a pecan infusion as the beer brews

Heiner Brau, Kolsch (Louisiana)

a crisp, lighter style of beer with roots in cologne, germany

Southern Star, Buried Hatchet Stout (Conroe, TX)

based on a pre-revolutionary war recipe for malted stout beer, this is an excellent artisanal beer: deep without being heavy, and as with all southern star beers, it comes in a recyclable can

North Coast, Brother Thelonious (California)

made in bottle-conditioned belgian abbey style, a great example of where craft beers in america are headed. best yet, north coast dedicates money to the thelonious monk jazz institute, located here in nola, with every case sold

Schonramer, Gold (Germany)

this small production german brewery began in 1780. not very much makes it stateside, but this exquisite beer is very nearly platonic in perfection: bright, balanced in flavor of grains, malt, and the primal tang of fermentation. if this is old school beer, more please

Konig Ludwig, Hefe-Weizen (Bavaria)

the classic royal bavarian wheat beer, named for the mad king of bavaria who built castles and loved wagners operas!

Fullers ESB (England)

the classic extra special bitter ale has just the right refreshing bite to deal with rich nola cuisine. the brits have been making this beer long before the ipa rage took hold, and its worth your reconsideration

Spice Routes Rye Peppercorn (Montreal)

amazing, food friendly beer, with a slow, spicy finish & toasty pumpernickel body

Aventinus Doppelbock Dark Weisse, 16 oz. (Munich, Germany)

chriss favorite brewsky: massive, delightful, earthy, yet still bearing the crispness of wheat beer despite its darkness

Browerij Verhaeghe, Duchesse de Bourgogne (West Flanders, Belgium)

red flemish ale, in the sour style, tart with cherry and balsamic vinegar flavors, barrel aged for 18 months

Pannepot, Fishermans Ale, 2008 Reserva (Belgium)

rare, vintage belgian ale from de struise brewery, made in a rich, yet beguiling, crisp amber style aged in oak casks for two years. if only all beers were this perfect

La Roja, Jolly Pumpkin Brewers, 1 pint, 9.4 oz (Michigan)

beautiful large format wine bottle-size artisanal american interpretation of amber ale barrel-aged in the flemish red & sour style. a great autumn fare dining match, for the pirates who love great beers

La Yunta, Torrontes, Famatine Valley, 2010 (Argentina)

a delicacy of flowers & chamomile from the la rioja region, the strength of the wine shows in supple fruit unfolding on tendrils of minerality. its a different clone, handled with extravagant care, blooming in the glass

Urban, Riesling, 2010 (Mosel, Germany)

young winemaker gives us admirably dry riesling that retains the transparent, voluptuous fruit in racy minerality. steep, foggy mosel vineyards give a flourish of majesty

Domaine de la Tourmaline, Muscadet, Sevre et Maine, 2010 (Loire)

long considered the quintessential oyster wine, muscadet made in the classic, long skin contact method of sur lie supplies a handful of fat-bottomed plushness to a very crisp white wine

Domaine San de Guilhem (Gascony, France)

unusual grapes from the bas armagnac region: primarily aromatic colombard, with gros manseng, a classy if temperamental varietal, and a little ugni blanc. alain lalanne is a great producer from an underrated region

Ameztoi, Txakolina (Getairiko, Basque)

we adore these ameztoi txakos (pronounced choco) for their crisp, almost sparkling fizz, and that little heft of complexity from brief barrel aging make ameztoi a remarkable house in basque country

Vina Mein, Treixadura blend (Galicia, Spain)

we are falling hard for the wines of galicia lately, with this blend of 7 white grapes revealing a luscious, friendly personality. full, balanced, naturally expressive wine youll remember

Scholium Project, Midan Al-Tahrir 2009

abe schoener is a philosopher madman who makes utterly defiant wines. this blend (named for the same poet that tahrir square in cairo is named after) holds a bewitching, aromatic depth of feeling from equal parts verdelho, sauv blanc, chardonnay, & gewurz that welcomes a thirst for liberation

Tami, Grillo, 2010 (Sicily)

arianna occhipinti has a profound feel for her land, so when the old gentlemen farmers were insulted by the terrible prices the govt set for their old vine grapes, she stepped up to help. this rewarding, pretty grillo is deep & perfectly lush

Bastianich, Ribolla Gialla, 2009 (Friuli, Italy)

we adore the obscure yet regal grape, which we regard as the queen of the adriatic, and find fascinating every wine that features ribolla gialla, or rebula. plush yet brisk, a dreamy wine that is amazingly affordable, meet the queen

Albert Mann, Auxerrois (Alsace, France)

a golden cloud of unusual flavors, this rarely seen grape goes by a variety of aliases, but theres no reason to hide this delicious, dry alsatian winner

Oyster-absinthe Chowder

our chowder goes in search of aromatic wintry vegetables to provide a stellar, creamy supporting cast for gulf oysters roasted in absinthe, fennel pollen, & killer olive oil.

Father Pats Grilled Cheese

cahills irish porter cheddar cheese, made with guinness, and pear butter on wholegrain 3 seed bread

South Indian Savory Ivory Lentil Pancake

known as utthappam, featuring petite green peas, mustard seeds, kalonji, spiced tomatoes. served with tamarind chutney & crunchy, spicy dal

The Green Goddess Wedge Salad

boiled la. shrimp, radishes, cucumber, hearts of palm, hearts of romaine, with sieved eggs, crumbled bacon, and romano cheese & green goddess dressing

Char Siu Korean Pork Belly

our interpretation of rich korean barbecue, with niman ranch pork belly glazed with a rich sauce served on short grain rice with organic local garden greens & vegetables & a quail egg sunnyside up.

Muhammara

this classic syrian dip of roasted red peppers, walnuts & pomegranate molasses seems like just the dish for these revolutionary times in the turbulent middle east. served with various raw/cooked vegetables

Lafcadios Creole Curry Lamb Baklava

inspired by writer lafcadio hearn's caribbean proverbs, we imagine this savory lamb & mirliton baklava baked in jamaican coconut curry, with curried walnuts & local honey, would satisfy adventurous travelers looking for a meat pie.

Smoked Duck & Chestnut Pasta

italian chestnut flour tagliatelle tossed with smoked magret duck breast, wild mushrooms, caraway & duck fat braised napa cabbage, aged dutch gouda & a splash of cream.

Louisiana Bangers & Mash

our range of local louisiana sausage all-stars changes from time to time, but we always proudly feature paul marciantes duck sausage alongside other great producers. the sausages are served on mashed local sweet potatoes, and finished with steens cane syrup

Cochon De Lait/lei

smoky pulled pork seasoned w/hawaiian black lava salt & wrapped in banana leaves, with sweet potato cakes, adobo mess o greens

Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding

comfort food takes a detour as foraged mushrooms, shallots & carrots converge in a savory bread pudding. topped with exotic mushrooms, a tweak of mirepoix, brandied apples, valdeon blue cheese and red, red dolin vermouth braised shallots

Oysters Delacroix

plump louisiana oysters poached in a creamy horseradish sauce, on griddled ciabatta with butter-braised romaine lettuce, and nueskes applewood bacon.

Shrimp wearing A Grass Skirt

roasted louisiana shrimp wrapped in shredded phyllo, with new orleans barbecue shrimp sauce, roasted pineapple & young coconut slaw

freaky Tabouli With Smoked Wheat

freekeh is the green grain smoked in the fields of the fertile crescent. we dress this young bulgur wheat with loads of herbs, tiny currants, crunchy pistachios, good olives & spectacular olive oil, finished with a homemade ajvar. layered on slabs of roasted acorn squash.

Andouille-crusted Gulf Fish

our friend and local chef, greg sonnier, makes a smoky andouille sausage we blend to make a topping for panroasted thickly filleted gulf fish. served with creamy potato gratin & rapini greens, and foie gras vinaigrette

Golden Beet ravioli

filled with truffled chevre, finished with pomegranate molasses, sardinian saba, & avocado oil

Armagnac-soaked Mission Figs

these boozy morsels are stuffed with strathdon blue cheese, wrapped in serrano ham, quick-roasted, and finished with leonardi ciliegio balsamico aged 20 years, patiently & exclusively in cherrywood barrels

Dorset, Bardwell Farms (vermont)

luscious jersey cow cheese, thick creamy interior and although sporting a delicate washed rind, dorset isnt stinky

The Grayson (virginia)

pleasantly stinky washed rind cows milk cheese proves that daring, creamy bombs of goodness are possible in the new world

Fleur Du Maquis

corsican sheep cheese crusted with the wild herbs of the island.

Roth Kase, moody Blue, Cows Blue

delicately smoked in wisconsin, the sumptuous holstein blue is creamy, delightful, and a subtle smokey partner for fall

Robiola Bosina

the original sexy cheese, this is a rich, creamy blend of cow & goat milk from great cheesemakers in piedmont, italy.

Quadrello Di Bufala (lombardy, Italy)

rich, creamy, relatively rare, tomme style of cheese made from water buffalo milk. looks like a taleggio but not stinky.

Pleasant Ridge Reseve (wisconsin)

we scored a rather more aged version, at 19 months, of this modern classic. sharp, fruity, granular, firm, great

Ubriaco Al Prosecco

big wheels of cows cheese from the veneto rubbed over & over again with the emblematic sparkling wine of the region.

Very Old Dutch Gouda

known as the beemster, this walks a fine balance between creamy & salty with those crunchy crystals that aged cheeses can acquire. rich, mellow toffee notes make the beemster perfect with many after dinner liqueurs.

Pecorino Tuscano

sharp but agreebly moist and fruity sheep cheese from tuscany. a sensational eating cheese when sliced. a wine-drinkers delight

Chefs Cheese Wild Card

ask your server about our most recent cheese discovery.

Purple Haze Chevre

cypress grove goat cheese rubbed with fennel pollen & lavender for a memorable chevre.

Cahills Irish Porter Cheddar (ireland)

this buttery, rich cheddar from limerick is quite the spectacle, featuring a stained glass effect from being infused with guiness beer!

Chefs Cheese Treasures

let us surprise & delight you with our selections, so you dont have to pick. smaller portions, but more diversity to sample more kinds of cheese.

The Sultans Nest

exotic combo of both pistachio gelato & absinthe ice cream featuring chocolate shavings & candied orange peel wearing a crown of shredded phyllo baked in saffron-infused honey, topped with whipped cream

Saturn Calling

sticky coconut black rice pudding with rings and stardust.

Chocolate Norwegian-french Toast

ciabatta stuffed french toast filled with bittersweet chocolate and gjetost, a caramelized norwegian goat cheese, finished with steens cane syrup

Our notorious Bacon Sundae

pecan praline ice cream with a creamy bacon caramel sauce carrying a bit of both pink himalayan & black lava salts, & micro-planed nueskes applewood bacon, layered with whipped cream, of course

St. Hilaire, Blanquette De Limoux (languedoc, France)

believe it or not, this sparkling wine was the very first bubbly ever made, by the monks of the abbey at st. hilaire in 1531, from the mauzac grape. take our word, it rocks and its an absolute steal, so lets get this party started!

Punkt Genau, rose Of Zwiegelt, Nv (austria)

we are actually huge fans of robustly dark red zwiegelt wines, so no surprise we fell for this dry sparkling pink creature that evokes glamorous wonder at a sweet price for good bubbly!

je Taime Rose Cremant De Limoux (france)

made near the famous roquefort caves in the same st. hilaire district where sparkling wines were miraculously invented, this pretty in pale salmon rose carries frothy, festive, exuberant bubbles with bone dry witticisms, making it very delicious with all sorts of food

Gianni Doglia, Moscato Dasti (piemonte, Italy)

this is such a beautiful and deliriously fun sparkling wine that we could overlook this moscatos artisanal nature. white peaches, melon, and honey greeted by a sensual perfume when the bottle opens make this a frothy, romantic romp

Fantinel, Sparkling Rose (friuli, Italy)

although this sparkling wine is styled similarly to a blanc de noir, it has the rich, earthy length that even blindfolded, the drinker immediately understands these bubbles belong to a pinot noir. strength and beauty, side-by-side.

Murgo, Brut, Sparkling Nerello Mascalese, 2007 (mt. Etna, Sicily)

although technically a stretch as a rose, this blanc de noir from the dark hillsides of sicilys active volcano illustrates why red wine grapes make such bombastic champagne.

Kiralyudvar, Tokaji Peszgo, henye, 2008 (tokaj, Hungary)

this beautiful rendering of sparkling tokaji is bone-dry but luscious, and leaves no doubt that the world would be a better place to live if we all drank bubbly from all around the world more often!

Domaine Spiropoulos, ode Panos, Moschofilero Brut

drink what chef drank on valentines day in nyc. only one barrel of this gorgeous pelloponese wine made per year.

Billecart-salmon, Rose Brut Champagne, 2004

sometimes nothing else but textbook, absolutely gaga, perfect champagne will do. even better if its a sensual rose capable of washing worries away in a hedonistic display of crispy bubbles and long, lingering finish

Movia, puro, Rosso, 2004 (brda, Slovenia)

ales kristancic makes this unbelievable adriatic sparkling pinot with a hook: the batonnage has never been released, and we open it with dramatic flair. it wouldnt matter one bit, except this pinot brings robust flavors from movias old vines in a wine of uncompromising celebration.

Jacquesson, Cuvee 733

a marvelous blend with a whirlwind of fruits: quince, apricot, and nectarine to name a few of the prevailing aromas and tastes. structured like a cathedral, soaring yet balanced.

Jacquesson, Millesime, 2000

a legendary vintage, 2000 set an impossibly high bar for sheer opulence for many great french wines, and this champagne shows why. if the idea that champagne should always be a profound pleasure makes sense, then this is your wine

Jacquesson, Dizy, terres Rouges Rose, 2003

wow, this deep garnet, or almost blood red rose, is such a thrill to the senses. made from benchmark pinot noir vineyards, drinking this remarkable champagne is like sparkling volnay. memorable, to say the least!

Exotic Asian Juices

our roster of flavorful juices from faraway lands changes with availability. ask your server for the latest

Sparkling Juices

grown-up sodas: (gus) grapefruit, pomegranate cranberry lime, or meyer lemon

Boylan Black Cherry

Creamy Red Birch Soda

Diet Cream Soda

Cane Cola

Abita Root Beer

Maine Root Ginger Brew

Bruce Cost, Jasmine Ginger Beer

Chicory & Coffee

plain & hot or iced; hot or iced with condensed milk

Todays Iced Tea

Biogenesi Italian Sparkling Water

Mountain Valley Spring Water

The Guava Jump

our pan-american salute to the tiki gods, with luxurious flor de cana rum, from nicaragua, aged 7 years and beautiful guava juice, pimms #1, and a float of px sherry

Solidarity Sunshine

polands terrific sobieski vodka, sparkling meyer lemon juice, a hint of basil, with booze & alchemy, makes a real good grown-ups lemonade!

Pear 75

our twist on the classic new orleans champagne cocktail, featuring oregon pear brandy from clear creek distillery, a splash of austrian apricot liqueur & our ginger syrup, topped with bubbly. not a girly drink!

the Sun Never Sets... Martini

the old raj, made in scotland by wm. cadenhead, is a powerful gin beautifully infused with saffron. matched to dolin dry vermouth, this martini may bring a nostalgia for pax brittanica

Blue Moon Over Funkytown

cloudy nigori sake takes on fractal light from jr. johnson moonshine, bols genever, & authentic blue curacao from the dutch antilles. tall, juicy, and a tad lethal

The Very Right Rev. Rob Roy

the classic scotch cocktail, featuring glenmorangies spectacular nectar dor --12 year single malt finished in old sauternes barrels. matched to dolin red vermouth and a perfect luxardo cherry

Col. Ferrari

a wintry bourbon concoction starring buffalo trace and bonal, an unusual wine spirit, and a few drops of fernet branca. a spicy riff on a manhattan, if you will, and you should!

see Rock City! Mint Julep

our exotic take on the eternal verities of the mint julep, with ginger syrup, lychee juice, muddled mint and catdaddy carolina moonshine

D-day Rum Sazerac

we invented this to imagine new orleans captured by german u-boats, leaving us without any rye whisky to make our home town sazeracs. navy strength smith & cross rum, steens cane syrup, peychauds bitters and absinthe rinse

Meantime

another fine scotch whisky cocktail featuring softly bewitching pigs nose 5 year scotch, rare & gorgeous white maury from la coume du roy, finished w/rhubarb bitters.

The Gentle Giant

in homage to the giant pacific nw ecosystem, we blend green chartreuse, gvine french gin, lime, lotus tea & a float of clear creeks magnificent douglas fir eau-de-vie

The Daily Truth

todays special cocktail, likely something risky and new from the bar of the green goddess, or maybe just a riff on a classic cocktail. please check with your waiter or bartender for the latest

Under The Volcano

named after the novel by malcolm lowry, this celebration of drinking & getting lost in mexico features azunia tequila, aperol, dolin dry vermouth & lemon juice

Aviation Msy

a lovely pre-prohibition cocktail featuring millers gin, creme de violette, (an old-fashioned liqueur infused by violets) cherry liqueur from austria, with lemon juice and a twist

The Loup-garou

this inspired riff on the zombie took a detour to the swampy heart of darkness. mae de ouro cachaca, krogstad aquavit from oregon, taylors falernum and allspice dram will have you agreeably howling at the moon

The Oregon Bog

clear creeks wonderful cranberry liqueur, from organic coastal oregon bogs; bruichladdichs the waves islay single malt scotch, italian orange liqueur, and angostura bitters

The French Guillotine

french gvine gin with floc de gascogne, a lovely white wine spirit blended with armangnac, & a few bloody drops of tru hibiscus liqueur

The Lightnin Mary

our bloody mary with roasted yellow tomatoes and our secret concoctions, featuring junior johnsons lemon moonshine, pickled okra and green beans. (non-alcoholic versions of our original cocktails are available: regular $7.00; 2xl $10.00)

Pierde Almas, Tobala Mezcal

on axle-breaking, steep hillside climbs in the remote highlands of oaxaca, there grows a small agave cactus known as the tobala. it requires a shady ecosystem, and produces the rarest, most elegant mezcal weve ever tasted. we serve this gorgeous mezcal neat alongside a sangrita of pomegranate & orange with a chile rim. $18 or

Nola Brewing Co., blonde (new Orleans)

after watching our local beer dudes at nola work with kegs, innovative beer boxes, and other devices, we are proud to welcome cold cans of their blonde ale to gg. celebrate with us by crushing a few

Covington Brewery, Strawberry Ale (louisiana)

the same genius beermaster behind our northshore heiner brau makes this fabulous seasonal beer from local strawberries

Bayou Teche Brewing, la 31 Pale Ale (louisiana)

a newcomer from cajun country, this is an elegant style of pale ale, somewhere in color between golden and copper, with integrated hops

Bayou Teche Brewing, la 31 Boucanee (louisiana)

these inspired country cajuns of arnaudville never stop making beers to go with louisiana cuisine. heres a hefe-weizen with the wheat smoked over cherrywood, then brewed in e classic method. talk about grilled winter fare...yeah, you right

Bayou Teche Brewing, la 31 Biere Noire (arnaudville, La)

this dark roasted ale has the rich black color of a dark beer but none of the heaviness. inspired by strong black coffee, the knott brothers selected roasted german malts to mimic the satisfying flavors of dark french coffee; a superb food beer!

Lazy Magnolia, Pecan Ale (mississippi)

fine brown nut ale made with a pecan infusion as the beer brews

Heiner Brau, Kolsch (louisiana)

a crisp, lighter style of beer with roots in cologne, germany

Southern Star, buried Hatchet Stout (conroe, Tx)

based on a pre-revolutionary war recipe for malted stout beer, this is an excellent artisanal beer: deep without being heavy, and as with all southern star beers, it comes in a recyclable can

North Coast, brother Thelonious (california)

made in bottle-conditioned belgian abbey style, a great example of where craft beers in america are headed. best yet, north coast dedicates money to the thelonious monk jazz institute, located here in nola, with every case sold

Schonramer, gold (germany)

this small production german brewery began in 1780. not very much makes it stateside, but this exquisite beer is very nearly platonic in perfection: bright, balanced in flavor of grains, malt, and the primal tang of fermentation. if this is old school beer, more please

Konig Ludwig, Hefe-weizen (bavaria)

the classic royal bavarian wheat beer, named for the mad king of bavaria who built castles and loved wagners operas

Fullers Esb (england)

the classic extra special bitter ale has just the right refreshing bite to deal with rich nola cuisine. the brits have been making this beer long before the ipa rage took hold, and its worth your reconsideration

spice Routes Rye Peppercorn (montreal)

amazing, food friendly beer, with a slow, spicy finish & toasty pumpernickel body

aventinus Doppelbock Dark Weisse, 16 Oz. (munich, Germany)

chriss favorite brewsky: massive, delightful, earthy, yet still bearing the crispness of wheat beer despite its darkness

Browerij Verhaeghe, Duchesse De Bourgogne (west Flanders, Belgium)

red flemish ale, in the sour style, tart with cherry and balsamic vinegar flavors, barrel aged for 18 months

Pannepot, Fishermans Ale, 2008 Reserva (belgium)

rare, vintage belgian ale from de struise brewery, made in a rich, yet beguiling, crisp amber style aged in oak casks for two years. if only all beers were this perfect

la Roja, Jolly Pumpkin Brewers, 1 Pint, 9.4 Oz (michigan)

beautiful large format wine bottle-size artisanal american interpretation of amber ale barrel-aged in the flemish red & sour style. a great autumn fare dining match, for the pirates who love great beers

La Yunta, Torrontes, Famatine Valley, 2010 (argentina)

a delicacy of flowers & chamomile from the la rioja region, the strength of the wine shows in supple fruit unfolding on tendrils of minerality. its a different clone, handled with extravagant care, blooming in the glass

Urban, Riesling, 2010 (mosel, Germany)

young winemaker gives us admirably dry riesling that retains the transparent, voluptuous fruit in racy minerality. steep, foggy mosel vineyards give a flourish of majesty

Domaine De La Tourmaline, Muscadet, Sevre Et Maine, 2010 (loire)

long considered the quintessential oyster wine, muscadet made in the classic, long skin contact method of sur lie supplies a handful of fat-bottomed plushness to a very crisp white wine

Domaine San De Guilhem (gascony, France)

unusual grapes from the bas armagnac region: primarily aromatic colombard, with gros manseng, a classy if temperamental varietal, and a little ugni blanc. alain lalanne is a great producer from an underrated region

Ameztoi, Txakolina (getairiko, Basque)

we adore these ameztoi txakos (pronounced choco) for their crisp, almost sparkling fizz, and that little heft of complexity from brief barrel aging make ameztoi a remarkable house in basque country

Vina Mein, Treixadura Blend (galicia, Spain)

we are falling hard for the wines of galicia lately, with this blend of 7 white grapes revealing a luscious, friendly personality. full, balanced, naturally expressive wine youll remember

Scholium Project, midan Al-tahrir 2009

abe schoener is a philosopher madman who makes utterly defiant wines. this blend (named for the same poet that tahrir square in cairo is named after) holds a bewitching, aromatic depth of feeling from equal parts verdelho, sauv blanc, chardonnay, & gewurz that welcomes a thirst for liberation

Tami, Grillo, 2010 (sicily)

arianna occhipinti has a profound feel for her land, so when the old gentlemen farmers were insulted by the terrible prices the govt set for their old vine grapes, she stepped up to help. this rewarding, pretty grillo is deep & perfectly lush

Bastianich, Ribolla Gialla, 2009 (friuli, Italy)

we adore the obscure yet regal grape, which we regard as the queen of the adriatic, and find fascinating every wine that features ribolla gialla, or rebula. plush yet brisk, a dreamy wine that is amazingly affordable, meet the queen

Albert Mann, Auxerrois (alsace, France)

a golden cloud of unusual flavors, this rarely seen grape goes by a variety of aliases, but theres no reason to hide this delicious, dry alsatian winner

Kenneth Volk, Negrette (san Benito, Ca)

sometimes ingredients travel far from home before finding acclaim. negrette, a mysterious grape from the south of france, is thriving under ken volks tutelage, where its juicy complexities allow us to play what is it? games while delightfully engaged

Olivares, altos De La Hoya, Monastrell (jumilla, Spain)

a wonderful example of old vines in action; in fact, these are some of the very few vines that never succumbed to phylloxera because the louse doesnt tolerate sandy soils. rich flavor, with hints of blueberry and smoke

Pavillon De Chavannes, ambassades Cuvee, Gamay, 2010 (brouilly, Beaujolais)

this is the main house wine of french embassies around the globe, and here the lovely essence of brouilly in its dark fruits, tensile strength, and supple depths would make anyone proud to fetch a bottle from their cellar for dear friends

Three Trees, cougoumeilles, 2009 (french Catalonia)

this rich blend of grenache & carignan from the sunny south of france comes from a favorite national importer, louis/dressner, who feature organic wines. this wine is dedicated to eating, drinking, & dancing.

Carlos Basso, vina Amalia, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, 2009

from a single vineyard, high altitude pedigree deep in the valle de uco in mendoza, argentina, this big red brings rich savory flavor into a surprisingly soft finish. a lucky find from our intrepid wine sleuths!

Thimiopoulos, young Vines, Xinomavro, 2010 (naoussa)

celebrate this young wine makers biodynamic deep and woodsy xinomavro that will drink most pinots under the table at the same or more expensive price point

Nicolas Potel, Bourgogne Rouge, 2008

one of our favorite winemakers sources his elegant everyday pinot noir from nuits st. georges, where the delicacy of old vines & natural yeasts supply memorable bang for the buck from burgundy

Tre Donne, joan Darc, Langhe Rosso (piedmont, Italy)

this is an original, daring blend of 4 grapes by an award-winning team of three sisters who had to prove to their father they could make great wine. this is primarily a blend of barbera & pinot noir, exquisite balance and depth, utterly irresistible

Le Bine, Valpolicella Ripasso, 2008 (veneto, Italy)

how we love the smooth textures and richness of valpo! its among the first wines chef ever loved, and while there are always new exotic wines to discover, nothing much beats an old dear friend for reliable drinking