Greetings from the new boss...
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Greetings from the new restaurant manager of Audubon's Restaurant at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center! I take over the position effective April 1, 2008...a little more time to be Daddy and then it is into the fire. I didn't get the Director of Food and Beverage spot I was in hopes of but this is a very nice second place prize.

I am going to try posting our dinner menu and current wine, Scotch and beer lists in this post....

Audubon's Restaurant
Dinner Menu

Beginnings
Warm Potato Chips
Maytag Bleu Cheese and Bacon or Roasted Garlic and Asiago. $5

Duck Spring Roll
Maple Leaf Farms Duck, Vegetables and a Raspberry Hoisin Sauce. $5

*Charred Tequila Shrimp
Iced Chili Cumin Shrimp, Cilantro, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Garlic, Lime. $7

Hazelnut Brie
With Fresh Fruits and Crostini. $7.50

Bruschetta & Tapenade Flatbread
Basil and Parmesan Bruschetta, Kalamata and Garlic Tapenade with Grilled Flatbread. $5

*The Stack
Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Sea Salt, basil, Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar. $7

*Cyclone's Mix
Endive, Field Greens, English Cucumber, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Radish, Chive Lemon Vinaigrette. $4.50

*Mediterranean Flat Bread Salad
Grilled Mediterranean Flat Bread topped with Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Artichoke, Olives, Feta Cheese. $5

Add Seared Tuna $4

Audubon's Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tequila Lime Chicken, Roasted Vegetables, Jalapenos and Tortilla Strips. $4 Cup / $5 Bowl

Iowa Corn Chowder
Andouille Sausage, Fried Leeks, Corn Cream and Apple-wood Smoked Bacon. $4 Cup / $5 Bowl

Entrees
All Entrees served with Chef's Vegetable of the Day.

Meatloaf 101
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Basil, Portobello Mushroom Gravy, Roasted Root Vegetables, Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes. $14

Audubon's Brown Sugar BBQ Plank Salmon
Butternut Squash, Pear Hash, Maple Syrup infused White Butter Sauce. $19.50

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken
Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Apple-wood Smoked Bacon, Corn Relish. $16

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
Farm Raised Duck Breast with California Merlot Reduction, Currants and Spiced Pecans. $19

Maple Glazed Iowa Pork Chop
Chipotle Grilled Apples and Mashed Potatoes. $17

*Eggplant and Portobello Napoleon
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Vinegar and Vegetable Caponata. $14

Flat Iron Steak
Marinated in Garlic and Fresh Herbs, Grilled and finished with White Wine and Creamery Butter. $18

Prosciutto Wrapped Filet
Bleu Potatoes, balsamic Glazed Asparagus, Marsala Demi. $21

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Roasted Corn
Pan-Seared Lump Crab Cakes with Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Roasted Corn. $16

* Moderate in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium

Reds
Pinot Noir, Five Rivers, Santa Barbara
medium bodied, crisp with velvety finish. $7.50 glass $29 bottle

Pinot Noir, Cuvaison, Carneros
elegant & refined. $36 bottle

Merlot, Red Rock, California
Ripe Bing cherry flavors with soft vanilla oak. $6.50 glass $25 bottle

Merlot, Markham, Napa Valley
Vibrant with toasty oak. $37 bottle

Shiraz, McWilliams Hardwood Estate, Australia
spicy & rich. $6.50 glass $25 bottle

Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot Blend, Houghton, Australia
soft yet full-bodied with berry overtones. $8 glass $30 bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon, J.Lohr "Seven Oaks", Paso Robles
full-bodied, rich & spicy. $8 glass $30 bottle

Cabernet, St. Supery, Napa
classic Napa, full-bodied & perfect. $39 bottle

Zinfandel, Rancho Zabaco, Lodi
Big, bold and fruity, with raspberry and cherry flavors. $7 glass $26 bottle

Whites
Riesling, Starling Castle, Germany
lush, fruity & light. $7 glass $26 bottle

Riesling, Jekel, Monterey County
crisp, fruity, & semi-sweet . $28 bottle

Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy
light, crisp, & refreshing. $7 glass $26 bottle

Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Italy
medium-bodied, firm & fresh. $37 bottle

Sauvignon Blanc, Trinchero Family, Santa Barbara
bright, medium-bodied and acidic. $6.50 glass $25 bottle

Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, New Zealand
vibrant & fruity. $38 bottle

Chardonnay, McWilliams, Australia
creamy & fruity. $6.50 glass $25 bottle

Chardonnay, Frei Brothers, Sonoma
Lush tropical fruit flavors. $7.50 glass $28 bottle

Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, California
sensual & sweet. $32 bottle

Sparkling
Freixenet Blanc De Blanc
crisp, citrus & dry. $20 bottle

Korbel Natural, Sonoma
crisp, delicate & dry. $28 bottle

Moscato D'asti, Luccio, Italy
light, effervescent & sweet honeydew melon. $7 glass $26 bottle

Scotch
Glenkinchie 10-year. $10
Laphroaig 10-year.$8
Cragganmore 12-year. $10
Highland Park 12 year . $10
Macallan 12-year. $10
Glenfarclas 17-year. $12
Glenmorangie 18-year. $16
Balvenie 21-year portwood $16

Beer
Domestic:
Miller Lite
MGD
Bud Light
Budweiser
Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
AmberBock
Smirnoff Ice
O'Doul's

Imports:
Corona
Heineken
Anchor Steam
Bass
Newcastle
Killian's Red
Samuel Adams
Guinness

Hot diggity dog it worked...

I am kind of confused on the Beer List as I know as a New Englander that Samuel Adams is NOT an import, nor is Killian's Irish Red...must talk to the F&B about that one...

I am technically the Chef's boss but do NOT plan on stepping on toes at all but do plan on learning how EVERYTHING is done so I am welcome to come play on the line. Not full time in the kitchen but it is Monday through Friday "9 to 5" and pays better than I have been paid in years...

I know it is off topic but I wanted to share...
"Ponder well on this point: the pleasant hours of our life are all connected, by a more or less tangible link, with some memory of the table."-Charles Pierre Monselet, French author(1825-1888)
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  Re: Greetings from the new boss... by firechef (Greetings from the n...)
Congratulations!
If blueberry muffins have blueberries in them, what do vegan muffins have?
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  Re: Greetings from the new boss... by firechef (Greetings from the n...)
WOOOOOHHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! You go boooooy!

YIPPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!
Daphne
Keep your mind wide open.
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  Re: Greetings from the new boss... by firechef (Greetings from the n...)
Holy cow congrats are in order!

The Stack reminds me of a Caprese Salad. I would love to try the Salmon the Flat iron steak, and that Maple Leaf Duck breast...oh my mouth is watering!

I agree with you on the beers. I just don't classify Corona as beer. You have a very nice wine list.

Did I mention that duck dish?

I can't wait to hear of how things go! You are going to do fantastic. They are really in good hands.
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  Re: Greetings from the new boss... by firechef (Greetings from the n...)
Congratultions, I'll have a glass of Highland Park.
"He who sups with the devil should have a. long spoon".
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  Re: Re: Greetings from the new boss... by Gourmet_Mom (WOOOOOHHOOOOOOOO!!!!...)
The Hotel GM doesn't think I am "ready" for the F&B post yet...oh well. It pays almost as good and on paper the hours are just as good. My responsibilities are just about as high too. Pretty much the "assistant F&B Director" is the job description.

At least I will have time for my eyes and broken thumb to heal...

BTW...Thanks guys!
"Ponder well on this point: the pleasant hours of our life are all connected, by a more or less tangible link, with some memory of the table."-Charles Pierre Monselet, French author(1825-1888)
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  Re: Re: Greetings from the new boss... by firechef (The Hotel GM doesn't...)
Does this mean things are turning up? I hope so...At least "one of my boys is making good on his dream!"
Daphne
Keep your mind wide open.
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  Re: Greetings from the new boss... by firechef (Greetings from the n...)
Yipee! That sounds like a great job. You're back in the saddle and there are good things in your future.

If you ever do business with the College of Engineering at ISU, say "hey" to the Dean for me. He's a really great guy and a former colleague who I consider a friend.
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  Re: Re: Greetings from the new boss... by HomeCulinarian (Yipee! That sounds ...)
Will do...as you can tell by the "Loc:" on my info I am a big ISU fan and it is nice working at a place technically owned by the school and an alumni trust. Great College of Engineering at ISU so your friend must be very talented...

I hope "growing up" with me at this job will help "convince" Kambree to go to ISU and not Iowa or Northern Iowa...not that Dad will put any pressure on her (will offer to pay for higher education if she goes to ISU and will not allow her to do laundry at home if she does not...) lucky for me there is still 17 years and 4 months until she is 18.
"Ponder well on this point: the pleasant hours of our life are all connected, by a more or less tangible link, with some memory of the table."-Charles Pierre Monselet, French author(1825-1888)
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  Re: Re: Greetings from the new boss... by firechef (Will do...as you can...)
Congratulations, LJ! I am so excited for you. So glad things are finally turning your way. And "normal" hours will give you more opportunity to nurture that precious baby. Just wait until you see how those years fly by!
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