The Bluebird Restaurant - Leland, Michigan

Ethnic Nights at the Bluebird

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Ethic Nites 2012 - 2013
Nov. 7 - 8 New Orleans
Nov. 14 - 15 Greek
Nov. 22 only Traditional Thanksgiving
Nov. 28 - 29 Italian

Dec. 5 - 6 New England
Dec. 12 - 13 Chinese
Dec. 19 - 20 Christmas in Santa Fe
Dec. 26 - 27 French Cuisine

Jan. 2 - 3 New Orleans
Jan. 9 - 10 Closed for Winter Break
Jan. 16 - 17 Closed for Winter Break
Jan. 23 - 24 Closed for Winter Break
Jan. 30 - 31 Closed for Winter Break

Feb. 6 - 7 Greek
Feb. 13 - 14 French
Feb. 20 - 21 New England
Feb. 27 - 28 Mexico

Mar. 6 - 7 Italian
Mar. 13 - 14 Chinese
Mar. 20 - 21 India
Mar. 27 - 28 New Orleans

Apr. 3 - 4 New England
Apr. 10 - 11 French
Apr. 17 - 18 Greek
Apr. 24 - 25 Italian

May 1 - 2 Mexico
May 8 - 9 Chinese
May 15 - 16 Greatest Hits
May 22 - 23 Greatest Hits


November 14 - 15 Greek
Saganaki
Keftedes w/Tsatziki
Fennel Snapper w/orzo tabbouleh
Falafel w/grilled flatbread & artichoke salad
Grilled Sea Bass w/green lentil hummus & roasted local beets
Citrus Marinated Lamb Muhamara
Red Quinoa Cakes
Halloumi Chicken Pasta
Spanikopita

...and some outstanding new Greek wines from Skouras and Alpha!


November 22nd, Thanksgiving Dinner!
Turkey with trimmings - 20.
Prime Rib with trimmings - 22.
Dinners include Salad Bar, sides, breads, lots of food!
Reservations highly recommended.


November 28 - 29 Italian Cooking
Pickled Cherry Tomato & Fennel Salad w/fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Game Hen a'Gradoles w/caramalized Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta
Local Smoked Rabbit Ravioli w/red peppers
Bruschetta Fagioli
Eggplant Bracciola
Pork Scallopini
Butternut Gnocchi w/wild mushroom glace
Saltimbocca
Lobster Friite w/Picatta aioli

...and outstanding Italian wines.


December 5 - 6 New England
Scarlett Boiled Dinner
Scallop Bisque
Blueberry Duck
Quail with Pretzel Dumplings
Local Veal Short Ribs w/Leelanau Parsnip Puree
Crab Cakes w/poached egg and mushroom sauce
Clams Rockefeller
Steamed Crab in Old Bay Crust

..and some beautiful domestic Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.

December 12 - 13 Chinese
Steamed Pork Dumplings
Crab Spring Rolls
Ginger Shrimp and Soba Noodles
Napa Rolls w/sausage and plum sauce
Fried Tofu w/miso & kohlrabi
Peppered Beef Rangoons and Cashews w/honey
Duck Breast w/Ginger and Pear Chutney
Squid and Black Bean sauce
Green Tea Chicken w/glass noodles and wok fried veggies


December 19 - 20 Christmas in Santa Fe
Agave Glazed Pork Chop w/grilled Jalapeno relish
Black Bean Tostadas
Chili Ribs w/jalapeno creamed corn
Chorizo Corn Chowder
Venezuelan Style Arepas w/grilled beef and pico
Lime and Chili Glazed Grilled Chicken
Tortilla Crusted Fresh Grouper
Shrimp and Smoked Chicken Floutas
Smoked Prime Rib w/green chili chimchurri

December 26 - 27 French Cuisine
French Onion Soup
Turkey Tenderloin w/whole grain mustard buerre blanc
Flat-Iron Steak Au Poivre w/cracked pepper mashed potatoes
Escargot in Lobster compound butter
Roast Game Hen w/pate au choux stuffing
Sole Meniuere w/local carrot puree
Wild Mushroom Crepes
Fresh Catch of the Day en Papillote
Crusted Pork Tenderloin

January 2 - 3 New Orleans
Frog Legs w/dirty rice and sauce Piquant
Fried Green Tomatoes
Andouille Crawfish & Tendeloin
Smoked Sausage and Collard Green Gumbo
Cajun Chicken w/beans & rice, leek confit
Southern Pork and Shrimp Kabob
Seared Duck Tchopitoulas
Creole Pot au Feu


February 6 - 7 Greek!

Spanakopita
Halloumi Zucchini Cakes
Moussaka
Herb and Feta Mussels
Seared Chicken w/Tomato Onion Chutney
Eggplant Napolean
Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Polpettes w/yogurt and lemon
Grilled Turkey w/Roasted Beet Salad
Plus, some fine Greek wine


February 13 - 14 French Cuisine

Vichyssous
Filet of Beef Au Poivre
Micro Green and Enoki Salad
Crisp Seared Salmon over Jardinierre
Chicken Ballotine
Mussel Lyonnaise
Mixed Baby Green Salad, Pear Vinaigrette
Tarte L'oignon
Escargot w/Grilled Baguette


February 20-21 New England Cooking

Sweet Marinated Lamb
Maple Glazed Scallops
Crab Fritters
Turkey and White Bean Pie
Lobster Corn Chowder
Veal Chop
1/2 Roasted Duck w/blueberry compote and braised cabbage
Dill Havarti Stuffed Chicken Breast w/wild rice pilaf
Garlic Shrimp with tomato caper relish


February 27 - 28 New Mexico
Carintes Pork Tamales
Pozole
Chipotle Chicken Enchilada
Beef Barbacoa
Shrimp Taco
Fresh Greens w/tequila lime dressing
Mojito Chicken & cold mango/rum sauce
Southwest Marinated Flank Steak & Rice
Carne Adovada w/black bean succotash


March 6 - 7 Italian
Pork Scallopini w/Pancetta & Parmesan Risotto
Vegetable Alfredo Lasagna
Artichoke Chicken
Smoked Rabbit Canneloni
Spinach & Pancetta Supoli
Chianti Marinated Flat-Iron Steak w/antipasto
Braised Lamb Shank and white bean relish
Modena Flatbread w/tomato confit


March 13 - 14 Chinese Cooking
Twice Fried Pork Stir-Fry
Crab Rangoon
Nori Rolls
Sesame Crusted Tuna w/soy wakaree salad
Lobster Spring Rolls w/lemongrass
Szechuan Pepper Wings
Egg Drop Soup
Cashew Crusted Chicken w/sweet and sour
Fried Rice w/egg & pepper steak


March 20 - 21 Cuisine of India
Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Shrimp
Grilled Snapper w/mango chutney
Marinated Pork Tenderloin w/curried cashews
Tumeric and Sweet Potato Soup w/roasted cauliflower
5 Onion Dahl w/candied ginger garni
Rajma (Red Kidney Bean Curry)
Shami Kabab (Ground Lamb and Lentil)
Chatpata Chicken


March 27 - 28 New Orleans Cooking
Sole Goujuns Boudreaux
Andouille w/Linguini saute
Muffuletta
Crawfish & Corn Chowder
Shrimp and Duck Jambalaya
Frog Legs & Dirty Rice w/Creole hollandaise
Chicken Waffle w/bourbon maple sauce
Blackened Duck w/pear chutney
Red Beans & Rice w/leeks and sausage

April 10 - 11 French Cooking
Mushroom Bisque
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Escargot w/tomato compound butter and pate a choux
Sole Meiunere w/celery root puree and asparagus
Scallops with Fennel and braised radish
Cassoulet
Leelanau Chesse Raclette w/yukon gold potatoes
Beouf Au Poivre

and wines from the French Countryside.


April 17 - 18 Greek
Mediterranean Baked Salmon
Flaming Saganaki
Calamari w/caper olive relish
Moussaka
Spanikopita
Lemon Rice Soup
Lamb Bandit Style
Bourekakia
Eggplant Napoleon


April 24 - 25 Italian
Spaghetti Bolognese
Bruschetta
Pork Tapenade
Bracciole (Rolled Flank Steak)
Zuppa de Pesce (Seafood Soup)
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Spring Greens Balsamic
Saltimbocca


May 1 - 2 Mexico
Carnitas Nachos
Shrimp Taco w/pico de gallo
Chorizo & Black Bean Chimichanga w/lobster avacado salsa
Tamales
Papas Rellenos
Chicken Thighs w/chipotle cream
..and LOTS more...

May 8 - 9 Chinese

May 15 - 16 Greatest Hits
Pretzel Crusted Haddock
Crab Puffs
Fried Oyster Po'Boy
Saganaki
Wine Braised Short Ribs
Chicken Flautas
Chili Rellenos
Osso Bucco
...and our massive Annual Wine Sale!
Starting our Ethnic Nites early this year! This will be our first November open in decades, and we are firing up the Ethnic Nites right out of the gate. If you would like a faxed menu for a given week, call on Tues. or Wed. and ask for Skip or Lynn and we will shoot one off to you. Or, feel free to email us and we will add you to our email list. (bluebird@chartermi.net)

As usual, we seek out the finest wine pairings from each region to pair with our food. Great care is taken to choose wines that are both appropriate with our food and representative of the region, yet priced for everyones budget. Anyone can spend a fortune for a great wine, but we relish the challenge of finding great wines that everyone can afford, and enjoy with dinner.

Items are served as Small Plate (Appetizer) portions, or as larger Entree portions that include Salad and Bread.

(Wed. and Thurs. nights 5 - 9:00 PM.)




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