It's "April in Paris" menu time again at Sly's. This month marks a full year that we've been serving our three-course menus of French food at Sly's in Carpinteria to (literally) thousands of happy customers. Priced at $35 for three courses, or $55 for three courses with complementary sparkling wine and two glasses of wine, the menu represents a great deal. We're even offering 10% off on any bottle of our French wine with the purchase of a fixed price menu. It's been a lot of fun for us to "change things up" and do something a little different.
I have fond memories of the French restaurants I've worked in, and especially of the time I worked in Paris, way back in the dark ages of the mid 70s. I spent time with a wonderful charcutier, M. Schlauder, then at the Ritz in Paris, and finally at Regine's club and restaurant on the Champs Elysées run by Nouvelle Cuisine pioneer, Michel Guèrard . My experiences weren't quite as "dark" as George Orwell's "Down and Out In Paris"- I had the time of my life. And I love revisiting more traditional French food.
As much as Paris - and our world - have changed in the decades that have passed, Paris will always be Paris. We hope you'll be able to find at least a little bit of it here at Sly's.
Sly's fixed price menu for April 2011:
First Courses
Chicken Liver Mousse with Cognac and a Salad of Lettuces
-or- Mussels “Marinére” in white wine with shallots
-or- Soupe a l’Oignon “Gratinée”
Main Courses
Breast of Chicken “Coq au Vin” in red wine with Mushrooms, Bacon, Onions - one of the more traditional French dishes
-or- Quenelles of Sea Bass in Lobster Sauce with Cream - fresh local Sea Bass, cream and eggs poached in a silky mousse, with a classic lobster sauce
-or- Tournedo of Beef “Bordelaise” Aged, USDA Prime Beef, cooked to order, with a rich red wine and shallot sauce.
All are garnished with Purée de Pommes de Terre, - mashed potatoes - and Carottes Vichy - traditional French style carrots.
Desserts
La Tarte au Citron - Lemon Tart, local organic lemons in a crisp and crunchy homemade crust.
-or- Mousse au Chocolat
-or- Café Liègeois -a seductive mix of Vanilla Ice Cream, Coffee, Chantilly
-or- a wonderful cheese course with Camembert from Santa Barbara's premier place for cheese, C'est Cheese
The menu is $35. per person, plus tip and tax, or $55. per person with complementary sparkling wine and two glasses of carefully selected French wine. The dishes are also available individually, should you wish, and Sly's very full menu of wonderful traditional food including steaks and seafood and our Blue Plate Specials is also available.
Next month, Sly's fixed price menu will be featuring The French Menu in America. Should be interesting!
And as always, you will find the tasty food, friendly service, and great hand made cocktails that Sly's is famous for.
Come down to Carpinteria, home of World's Safest Beach, for a great dinner. Or Lunch. Or weekend brunch. Or happy hour.
