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"Cortessé's Bistro offers incomparable cuisine in an elegant, yet casual atmosphere."

STARTERS

ARTICHOKE SOUP .......................... 3.75

Our house specialty
ZUPPA DI GIORNO ... Cup 3.25, Bowl 3.75
Made fresh daily
MARINATED KALAMATA OLIVES .... 2.50
With fresh citrus and Greek seasonings
BLUE CRAB & CORN CAKES ........... 6.95
With lemon garlic aioli
HOUSECURED DILL- DILL-
PEPPERED SALMON ....................... 7.95
Served with garlic crostini, herbed cream cheese, diced
tomatoes, and capers
ITALIAN
ITALIAN SUMMER SALAD ............... 7.95
Fresh imported Italian mozzarella topped with fresh
basil virgin olive oil, and house marinated olives
BISTRO CHEESE BOARD ................ 9.95
A selection of imported cheeses with genoa salami,
marinated olives, fresh fruit, crostini, and savory virgin
olive oil for dipping
THE DELUXE CHEESE BOARD ....... 15.95
A larger selection of imported meats and cheeses with
all the accompaniments
CALAMARI ...................................... 7.95
Tender strips of calamari hand breaded and fried golden
brown, dusted with parmesan cheese and served with
remoulade sauce
FRIED OYSTERS ............................. 6.95
Lightly dusted oysters deep fried, served on
a bed of fried spinach with creole hollandaise sauce

SALADS
House Dressings
Raspberry Vinaigrette or Italian Herb

ALL SALADS MAY BE ENHANCED WITH

THE ADDITION OF:
GARLIC CHICKEN .................... 3.95
GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP ....... 5.50
GORGONZOLA CRUMBLES ....... .99
MIXED FIELD GREENS .................... 4.95
And Romaine lettuce, fresh vegetables and a choice of
dressing
with an entree ................................ 2.95
CAESAR SALAD .............................. 6.95
The classic...Romaine lettuce tossed with garlic
croutons, romano cheese, and our traditional creamy
caesar dressing
with an entree ................................ 3.95
BISTRO SPINACH SALAD ............... 7.95
Fresh spinach leaves, tossed with a warm bacon,
walnut vinaigrette, sliced apples and topped with
gorgonzola cheese & red onion
MEDITERRANEAN
GREEK SALAD ................................ 6.95
Crispy Romaine lettuce with kalamata olives, red onion,
cucumber, tomato, feta cheese tossed in a herb dressing
COBB SALAD .................................. 8.95
A "Big City Style" salad including mesquite smoked
turkey, avocado, smoked Gouda cheese, pecans, and
bacon with field greens and fresh vegetables.

LIGHT PLATES

TOMATO TART ............................. 5.95

A Cortesse's favorite...fresh tomatoes and basil layered
with three cheeses, baked in a flaky crust, with assorted
field greens
QUICHE DI GIORNO ..................... 6.95
Quiche of the day...Served with assorted field greens,
ask your server for today's selection
JAMAICAN JERK
CHICKEN SANDWICH .................. 7.95
A Caribbean spiced breast of chicken chargrilled, served
on a french roll with a beefsteak tomato, alfalfa
sprouts, and a cool tropical mayonaise
CORTESSE'S BURGER ................ 7.95
A 1/2 pound handformed prime angus beef grilled to
perfection, with your choice of white cheddar or
gorgonzola cheese

PASTA SPECIALS

All pastas are served with fresh baked rolls and herb infused virgin olive oil.
All pastas may be enhanced with the addition of:
GARLIC CHICKEN .................. 3.95
GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP ...... 5.50

STRAW & HAY ................................. 8.95.

Spinach and egg fettuccini tossed with creamy alfredo sauce
PASTA VERDE ................................. 9.95
Fresh onions, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers tossed in pesto cream sauce with spinach fettuccini
PASTA PRIMAVERA ....................... 10.95
Fresh asparagus, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers & seasonal vegetables in a light garlic cream
sauce with angel hair pasta
PENNE DEL NORTE ........................ 12.95
A roasted corn cream with diced roma tomatoes and fresh basil over penne pasta with grilled apple
chicken sausage
JUMBO CHEESE AND
HERB RAVIOLI ............................... 14.95
In a rich pink vodka cream sauce surrounded by cajun spiced crawfish
PENNE AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE ..... 11.95
Sweet italian sausage with onions, tomatoes, and marinara sauce tossed with penne pasta then topped
with provolone cheese

CHEF'S SPECIALS
Prepared daily from the Chef's favorite recipes

ON THE BLUE PLATE ............ Market Price

FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY .. Market Price

THE BISTRO MENU

CHICKEN CORTESSE ....................... 14.95

Fresh breast of chicken stuffed with prosciutto and provolone cheese, sauced with white wine, tarragon
and capers
GRILLED SALMON ........................... 15.95
Fresh Atlantic salmon crusted with a peppercorn melange and chargrilled, served over tomato coulis with
wilted spinach
MINORCAN FISH STEW ................... 20.95
A specialty from the south of Spain - fresh lobster, fish, shrimp, scallops, mussels, and vegetables in a rich
fish stock, topped with romesco sauce
VEAL OSCAR .................................. 19.95
Sauteed veal scallopini sandwiched with crabmeat, served over fresh asparagus and sauce bernaise
HERB CRUSTED LAMB RACK .......... 22.95
New Zealand lamb crusted with dijon mustard and herb bread crumbs roasted to your liking and finished
with brandy mustard demi glaze
ANGUS BEEF FILET ........................ 21.95
Eight ounces of succulent hand cut certified angus beef hand-rubbed with our own blend of seasonings
grilled to your liking
GRILLED ANGUS N.Y. STRIP .......... 22.95
A 12 oz strip coated with cracked peppercorns and kosher salt chargrilled and finished with a wild
mushroom demi glaze
PORK TENDERLOIN ........................ 19.95
Chargrilled medium to well, sliced and set on herbed polenta, topped with marinara and two jumbo
shrimp