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. March 31 - April 1 Italian - Great food, and of course, amazing wines from the boot. 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.)

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!


February 24 - 25 The Exotic Cuisine of India

Appetizers
Onion Bhajias
Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops
Vegetable Samosas

Entrees
Khara Masala Lamb
Karahi Prawns & Fenugreek
Tarka Dhal w/Chickpea Crusted Chicken
Seared Scallops w/Peanut Coriander Chutney
Fried Cod in Gram Flour
Vegetable Vindaloo
Goan Pork Vindaloo

...and a fine selection of lighter, aromatic red and white wines.


March 3 - 4 Southwestern Cooking
Appetizers
Posole - Pork and Hominy Soup
Chiles Rellenos w/chorizo stuffing
Masa Fried Nopales - w/tomatillo salsa and queso blanco
Seared Scallops w/lime cilantro tortilla

Cilantro, Jicama, and green cabbage slaw

Entrees
Duck Flautas
Tortilla Crusted Adobe Pork
Carne Asada - Tex/Mex rice, black beans
Chicken Taco's
Grilled Salmon w/Cilantro pesto


March 10 - 11 Asian Fusion
Sesame Crusted Atlantic Salmon
Thai Basil Seared Mahi-Mahi
Szechuan Peppercorn Crusted Yellowfin Tuna
Sumac Seared Sea Scallops
Mongolian Barbecue Pork Tenderloin
Basil/Lemongrass Mussels
Deep Fried Chicken w/Seaweed
Beef in Black Sauce w/Bok Choy
Chicken with Pineapple and Cashews
Fried Rice Noodle Pancake w/Garlic Pork


March 16 - 17 St. Patricks Day Feast
Corn Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
Bangers and Celeraic Mash - Watercress

Northern Waldorf Salad

Entrees
Guiness Braised Rabbit Shepard's Pie
Battered Walleye w/zesty slaw
Amber Bock Braised Venison

More to come.....

March 24 - 25 Southern Cookin'
Appetizers
Pork Loin Napolean
Panko Crusted Crab Cakes
Fried Oysters
Mushroom and Boursin Crepes
Chicken Livers

Entrees
Chicken Fried Steak
Bucanti All'Amatriciana
Noisettes of Beef Tenderloin
Red Snapper w/Citrus Veg Compote
Herb Mustard Glazed Rack of Lamb
Seared Chicken Breast w/Artichoke


March 31 - April 1 Italian
Appetizers
Mussels Italiano
Shrimp w/Artichoke Hearts
Pesto Chicken Parcels
Fried Calamari
Tortellini Pasticcio

Entrees
Osso Bucco Milanese
Sea Bass Palermo
Lamb Rack Balsamico
Chicken Scallopine w/sage and fontina
Tagliatelle w/Italian Sausage and tomato
Swordfish $ Shrimp Kabob w/citrus pesto

...and fine wines from all over Italy, North and South, and the Islands.


April 7 - 8 Greek Classics
Appetizers
Saganaki
Grilled Escargot Navarone
Bourekakia
Maltese Dolmadakia

Entrees
Lamb Bandit Style
Eggplant of the Gods
Aegean Swordfish
Moussaka
Chicken Souvlakia
Greek Shrimp

and tasty Greek wines.


April 14 - 15 New England
Appetizers
Crab Cakes
Clam Chowder
Ramps and Jerusalem Artichokes
Flambeed Duck Breast with Blueberries

Entrees
Boston Tea Smoked Pheasant
Pretzel Crusted Haddock
Live Lobster
Chicken Pot Pie
Maple Syrup Brined Pork Chop w/Pumpkin Gnocchi
Smoked Bison Ribeye
Tarragon Pasta w/Scallops and classic Bechemel

..and a U.S. vs France Pinot Noir/Chardonnay smackdown, who does it best?


Next Weeks Ethnic Dinner April 21 - 22 Classic French Cooking!
Appetizers
Lobster Crepes
Potato Croquettes
Gratineed Onion Soup
Camembert Fritters w/red onion marmalade

Entrees
Short Ribs Pot au Feu
Salmon Wellington
Herb Roasted Half Duckling ala Orange
Coq Au Vin
Seared Pork Loin w/Bleu Cheese
Steak au Poivre

...and Wines of the Rhone Valley, including Chateaneuf du Pape, Cote Rotie, and an Hermitage from 1990!

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