Ethnic Nights at the Bluebird

2009-10 ETHNIC NITE SCHEDULE Jan. 6 - 7 ...Italian – Food and the incredible Nebbiolo and Barbera-based Wines of Piemonte Jan. 13 – 14 ...Mediterranean – Southern Spain, France, Italy, and Greece Jan. 20 – 21 ...45th Parallel Feast – Food and Wine bounty from our region Jan. 27 – 28 ...South American Cuisine – Focus on glorious Malbec from Argentina Feb. 3 – 4 ..Chinese/Thai – Sparkling wines and aromatic whites from Leelanau Feb. 10 - 11 ..France – Celebrate Valentines Day, great food and the wines of Bordeaux Feb. 17 – 18 ..New Orleans – Wines you have never heard of. We will root out hidden gems. Feb. 24 – 25 ..The Cuisine of India – A sampling of this aromatic, delicious, healthy cuisine. March 3 – 4 ..Southwest – The “real” Tex/Mex March 10 – 11 .. Asian Fusion – A glimpse of China, Japan, Thailand, etc. March 17 – 18 ..St. Patrick’s Feast – Local Beers from Short’s and Right Brain Breweries March 24 – 25 ..The American South – Recipes from “Southern Living” and regional wines. April 7 – 8 Greek Islands – As always, great food, toss in some outstanding Greek wines April 14 – 15 New England – Enjoy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Burgundy and America April 21 - 22 France – The Rhone Valley – Chateauneuf du Pape, Cote Rotie, Hermitage April 28 – 29 Greatest Hits – An amazing array of Cuisine, and our legendary wine sale.

It's here again, our favorite time of the year, the Ethnic Night Season. 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.


Voted top honors for Best Ethnic Food for the past 5 years by publications such as Traverse the Magazine, Northern Express, etc.

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

January 20-21 45th Parallel Feast - The Foods of Northern Michigan
Appetizers
Smoked Whitefish Chowder
Fishtown Sushi Rolls
Duck Confit - Frisee Salad
Leelanau Frommage Blanc Fried Ravioli

Entrees
Lobster Stuffed Walleye w/tarragon Buerre Blanc
Bison Tournedos with Morels
Venison Osso Bucco
Herb Roasted Rabbit Pappardelle
45 Parallel Fish and Chips
Herb Roasted Pork Loin
...and great wines from our region.


January 27-28 The Cuisine of South America
South American Cuisine

Appetizers
Shrimp Ceviche
Empanada w/coriander
Stuffed Mesa Flatbread
Puchero Argentino
Chickpea Stew w/smashed Yucca Root

Entrees
Quinda Crusted Shrimp
Red Snapper w/grilled Vegetables
Moqueca de Peixe Receita (Seafood Stew)
Pollo Encebollada
Sweet Pepper Sirloin
Chimichurri Skirt Steak w/grilled corn

….and glorious Malbec from Argentina, and Carmenere from Chile.




February 3-4 Chinese/Thai

Appetizers
Tum Yum Soup - w/scallops and shrimp
Duck Spring Roll w/Hoisin
Mango Shrimp Rolls
Thai Pepper Pork

Entrees
Lemon Grass Poached Crab Legs
Wonton Fried Shrimp
Pad Thai
Green Curry Chicken Stir-Fry
Pad Siew - Beef Stir-Fry
Tod Man Moo - Pork Patty

...and the outstanding Sparkling wines of L.Mawby.


February 10 - 11 The Food and Wines of France
Appetizers
Salmon Napolean
Butternut Squash Soup w/Lobster Quenelles
Mussels and Fennel Provencal
Baked Brie en Croute

Entrees
Wild Mushroom Ravioli w/Sauce Lynonnaise
Boeuf Bourguignon w/grilled fingerling potatoes
Shrimp Pernod over handmade pasta
Pan Roasted Quail w/port sauce and braised fennel
Veal Chop w/mushrooms and sundried tomatoes
Roast Capon Breast w/Sweet potato fries

...and the wines of Bordeaux, including a sample flight: 2000 Chat. Laroque, 1998 Chat. Ferriere, and 1995 Grand Puy Lacoste.


February 17 - 18 New Orleans
Appetizers
Turtle Soup w/dash of sherry
Duck Confit/Duck Egg Pizza
Crawfish and Collard Green Crepes
Oyster Po' Boy

Entrees
Tenderloin of Ribeye w/Root Vegetables
Blackened Redfish w/fingerling potatoes
Pasta Jambalaya
Chicken w/white cheddar bacon grits
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish w/Andouille beans
Smothered Pork Loin

...and a bunch of great wines that you never heard of!

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