There's a new breakfast in town: Cafe at Adele's

Adele's is a Carson City landmark. This long-time restaurant — located in one of the oldest homes in town — attracts discriminating diners with its classical ambiance and reputation of its renown chef Charlie Abowd.

But now the restaurant is doing something new that will likely shake things up in Carson City early in the morning. They are serving breakfast.

When I first heard about this change, my first thought was, wow, I would love to taste what Charlie can do with eggs, but is there a market for high-end breakfast in this town, especially right now?

I was blown away by the answer. More about that in a minute.

When I went down to try out this new breakfast, Charlie's wife and co-owner of the restaurant Karen showed me some of the other changes. There is new carpeting. The table tops have been refinished, and the lace tablecloths are gone. New artwork hangs on the walls, some of it painted by Karen, others from the Artsy Fartsy Gallery in downtown Carson City.

And the new signs out in front also reflect the changes inside: Café at Adele's.

Looking at the breakfast menu, it suddenly became apparent why this change will work. I wasn't surprised by the delicious choices, but by the prices. Most items were in the same general range you would find at other breakfast places in town. Basically, you get Adele's fine-dining-quality food, service and ambiance for close to what you would pay at a national chain breakfast place.

If you don't believe me, the menu is below.

No words can do the food justice. The fresh-baked bear claw by pastry chef Elizabeth Moore will make you never want to touch the packaged versions again. The crab cake Eggs Benedict was beyond description, but I'm a sucker for anything that mixes eggs and fresh crab. The hash browns were fresh and crispy as they should be, but rarely are. The veggie black bean hash was something I was skeptical about, but turned out to be extraordinary. Other diners around us raved about the pancakes, waffles and omelets.

The food is so beautifully presented that you'll want to take pictures, if you can resist digging in long enough.

All of this in the elegant surroundings of Adele's, with soft music playing in the background, it makes you want to relax and enjoy the beginning of the new day. It's enough to get non-morning people (you know who you are) out of bed and looking forward to life before 8 a.m.

Maybe one of the specialty cocktails can provide some extra incentive for late risers, such as the Beermosa, a more masculine version of a Mimosa.

For those who can't get their minds around a traditional breakfast, try one of the breakfast pizzas.

Adele's is already well known as the place to be during the biennial sessions of the Nevada Legislature, popular with politicians and lobbyists. This new addition will likely turn it into the power breakfast place of choice during the next session.

The decision to add breakfast was a complicated one. Though the restaurant's dinner business had weathered the recession well, lunch was struggling. Getting rid of lunch would have saved money, but it also would have meant laying off several longtime employees the Abowds consider as family.

Their research showed there was an opening for a restaurant serving their kind of breakfast at a reasonable price, and that the breakfast service would help build lunch business as well.

So instead of laying off workers, they hired five new employees.

They have also reworked the lunch and dinner menus, featuring some lower prices as well (see below). Karen and Charlie’s youngest son Jeremiah worked with his father on all of the menus to help create something unique that has something for everyone.

Another byproduct of the breakfast pricing is that it opens up Adele's to more people who might not be able to afford a fancy dinner.

What makes Adele's special is the family behind it, and the immense passion they have for great food. Charlie is a fourth-generation chef whose family roots run back to Lebanon, a country known to foodies as a place where several cuisines of the world come together. In 2005, he was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as one of the great regional chefs in the country, and invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City.

One of the most amazing things I have learned about Charlie is that he has never eaten fast food.

"Unless someone slipped in some Kentucky Fried Chicken into a picnic basket without me knowing," he said. To be able to live in this fast-food culture and completely avoid the quick fix of the drive-thru window is a great feat, at least for me. But for someone who loves great food as much as Charlie, it just comes naturally.

On the morning I was there, I had the privilege of talking to Charlie's father Paul Abowd, who with his wife Adele created the basis for the restaurant we see today. Paul and Adele owned and operated two other restaurants in Reno before retiring in 2003. But that retirement was short lived as they soon began work on The Stone House Cafe, which is managed by daughter Cyrina. Adele died in 2004, but her spirit lives on in her family's restaurants.

Karen Abowd turned the family's passion for food in a new direction, spearheading the Greenhouse Project at Carson High School. The facility opened just a couple of months ago, and Karen said they are ready to harvest their first crop of lettuce, to be given to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center to help needy families.

An interior designer, Karen was in charge of the recent remodel of the restaurant. Her paintings that hang on the walls are for sale, with proceeds going to the Greenhouse Project.

Cafe at Adele's is open for breakfast 7 a.m.to 11:30-ish Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

While expanding operations and hiring more people during these challenging economic times is risky, I wouldn't bet against the passion the people behind Adele's have to bring great food to Carson City.

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Menu

Café at Adele’s

All breakfasts are served with your choice of Golden Hash Browns or Veggie Black Bean Hash and Housemade Biscuits.

The Usual Suspects
Two Eggs Your Style $6.25

With your choice of:
Pork Sausage Links $8.00
Basque Chorizo $8.50
Chicken Apple Sausage $8.50
Applewood-smoked Bacon $8.00
Free-range Pork Chop $9.00
New York Steak $12.00
Smoked or Maple-glazed Ham Steak $9.00
Fish of the Day and Eggs $Market Price

Chicken-fried Steak
Topped with Mississippi-style, pan Milk Gravy, enhanced with sautéed Chicken-Apple Sausage and Sage with just a bam! of Chili Sauce. $11.00

Omelets
Fresh Dungeness Crab and Dry Jack Cheese $12.50

Bay Shrimp and Pasilla Chili Pepper with Queso Fresco and Guacamole $12.50

Pasilla Chili, Pico de Gallo and Pepper Jack with Sour Cream $8.00

Cream Spinach and Provolone $9.00
Add Bacon $11.00

Mushroom and Spinach with Fresh Thyme and Sharp Cheddar $9.00

Seasonal Veggie topped with Goat Chevre $9.00

Crepes (French Pancakes)
Seasonal Fruit topped with Crème Fresh and Lime/Mint/Honey-infused glaze $8.00

Mushroom and Spinach $8.00

Dungeness Crab
Features a light Cheese Mornay Sauce and topped with Crème Fresh and Fresh Dill $11.00

Macaw Indian-style, Dry Smoked Salmon and Goat Chevre with Fresh Dill $10.00

Classic American Pancakes
Short Stack (two) $5.00
Full Stack (four) $6.50
Blueberry $8.75
Bananas Foster $9.00
Pancake Sandwich
A Short Stack with Bacon or Sausage and one Fried Egg $8.00

Belgian Waffles
Classic with Butter and Pure Maple Syrup $6.25
Candied Pecan topped with Whipped Cream $8.00
Seasonal Berry topped with Whipped Cream $8.00
Southern Fried Chicken $9.25
Chicken Fried Steak $9.25

French Toast
Adele’s Style
Double battered, Sourdough Bread with Pure Maple Syrup $6.00
Seasonal Berries $8.50
Sauteed Cinnamon Apple $8.50
Topped with Candied Pecans $1.75

House Breakfast Specialties
Charlie’s Signature Chili Relleno
Lightly encrusted in a Panko Bread Crumb crust stuffed with Jack Cheese, Oregon Bay Shrimp, Cilantro and Scallions, lightly pan-fried and served alongside Huevos Rancheros on a Black Bean and White Corn Hash $13.00

Corned Beef Hash
House-cured Corned Beef, served on a medley of Pepper, Potato and Onion Hash or (served with a) Veggie Hash and topped with two eggs $11.00

House Biscuits and Gravy
Served with Mississippi-style, pan Milk Gravy, enhanced with sautéed Chicken-Apple Sausage and Sage with just a bam! of Chili Sauce $7.50

Add your choice of:
House-smoked Pulled Pork $10.00
Chopped, House-smoked, Braised and Cured Pork Belly $10.00

Chilaquiles de Huevos features two eggs served on a bed of Corn Tortilla Chips with a fresh Corn and Black Bean Hash, nestled in a Fire-roasted Chili Sauce and topped with a combination of Jack Cheese, Queso Fresco, Fresh Scallions, Jalapeno and Cilantro $13.00

Add your choice of:
Smoked Pulled Pork $15.50
Dungeness Crab $16.75
Bay Shrimp $15.50

Eggs Benedict
Made with our housemade biscuits - your choice of
Jalepeno and Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Traditional Soda Biscuits.

Classic
With Honey-smoked, Glazed Ham $10.00

Crab Cake
Thin slice of Applewood-smoked Ham on our Housemade Biscuits, topped with Crispy Crab Cakes, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise $13.00

Pork Belly
Thin slice of Applewood-smoked Ham, grilled Pork Belly on our Housemade Biscuits with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise $12.00

Fillet Mignon
Two petite Fillet Medallions, grilled and served on our Housemade Biscuits and topped with Poached Eggs, Hollandaise and crumbled Applewood-smoked Bacon $14.00

Sides
Egg any style $2.50
Ham $6.00
Bacon - Four pieces $4.50
Link Sausage - Three pieces $4.00
Chorizo $2.50
Pork Belly $2.75
Pulled Pork $2.75
Biscuits $2.50

Breakfast items less than traditional, but fun!

Pizzas
For many years Karen and I have thought Northern Nevada, especially our area, lacked the type of pizzas we enjoy. Our dough recipe ingredients are inspired from our visit to Portofino, Italy where we spent time with two lovely families who shared their ideas with us. Our pizza ovens create an Italian Riviera-Style, Crispy, Thin-Crusted pizza we both love and savor.
Smoked Salmon
Lox-style Smoked Salmon on a White Pie with Goat Cheese, a creamy White Bechamel Sauce with sliced Red Onions, Fresh Dill and Capers $14.95

Pork Belly and Egg
Red Wine Marinara Sauce topped with Goat Cheese and Smoked Provolone. Sea Salt, Spinach and Arugala with two baked Eggs to smother the pie $15.95

Apple
A creamy White Bechamel Sauce topped with Seasonal Apples, Gorgonzola, Sharp Cheddar and a sprinkling of Caramelized Pecans $12.95

Pastry of the Day by our Pastry Chef Elizabeth Moore $ Market Price

Grains
Oatmeal Traditional $5.00
Cheerios Traditional $3.00
Garnished with Candied Pecans/Seasonal Berries/Bananas or Combo; $1 each or Combo of two choices $1.75

Above served with your choice of Cream, Milk or Half & Half, Brown Sugar or pure Maple Syrup.

Fruit
Berries and Crème $6.00
Fruit Medley Plate $8.50

Beverages
Pellegrino Water $3.50
Fiji Artesian Water $3.50
Milk $2.75
Soft Drinks $2.35
Brewed Iced Tea $2.35
Organic Hot Tea $2.35
Hot Chocolate $2.50
Lemonade $2.35
Fresh Orange Juice $3.75
Grapefruit Juice $2.75
Apple Juice $2.75
Tomato Juice $2.75
Coffee $
Espresso $ Double $
Cappuccino $
Hot or Iced Latte $

Inspiration by Jeremiah Abowd

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Adele’s Dinner Menu

All Natural Veal
Veal and Prawn Piccata
Medallions of Tenderloin and Prawns sautéed with Lemon, Capers and White Wine plus a touch of Garlic $29.95

Veal and Prawn Marsala
Medallions of Tenderloin and Prawns sautéed with Mushrooms, Onions, Dry Marsala Wine, Parmesan Cheese and Pine Nuts $29.95

Veal Marsala Scaloppini
Sauteed with Mushrooms, Onions, Dry Marsala Wine and topped with Parmesan Cheese $24.95

Veal and Crab
Medallions of Tenderloin seared and topped with Cram Legs in a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce and finished with Hollandaise $29.95

Veal Sweetbreads (Your Choice) $25.95
Sauteed – Mushrooms, Onions and Herbs flambéed with Sherry, White Wine and Cream
Broiled – Sliced, in a Rich Cabernet Sauvignon and Cassis Demi-Glace
Argentina – Lightly floured and sautéed in a White Wine, Lemon, Rosemary and Butter Sauce with Garlic and crumbled Bacon

Schnitzel Style Piccata Specialties
Lightly encrusted with Panko Bread Crumbs, pan-fried and finished with a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Veal $24.95 Pork $19.95 Chicken $19.95

Duck
Proudly serving duck from Sonoma, California

Duck Two Ways
Split Duck with the leg and thigh slow roasted to a fall-off-the-bone consistency and the breast broiled to your liking, topped with your choice of these two wonderful sauces:
Caramelized Seville Orange and Brandy Sauce with Sun-Dried Currants
Persian Sauce is a delectable combination of Cassis, Cranberry, Lingonberry and Balsamic Vinegar with Sun-Dried Cherries and Pine Nuts $27.95

Duck Confit
Slow roasted leg and thigh with White Beans, Pork Belly, Sausage, Mushrooms and Herbs to a succulent, rich texture. The perfect Winter Duck Dish $25.95

Pomegranate Breast
Grilled with Mediterranean Sumac and served on a sauce of Pomegranate Liqueur accented with Blackberry and Brandy then finished with Pine Nuts $25.95

Dijon Breast
Grilled with a light Brandy Dijon Sauce with elements of fresh Rosemary, Toasted Garlic, San Marzano Tomato Puree Finished with a touch of Marsala Wine. $25.95

Natural Lamb Specialties
We serve Nevada Lamb Whenever Possible

Blackberry Rack
Half Rack of Lamb broiled and served with a Blackberry, Cabernet and Cassis Reduction finished with Gorgonzola Cheese and Caramelized Pecans $35.95

Garlic-Crusted Chops
Prepared with a generous rub of Garlic and Rosemary accompanies with chopped Caramelized Garlic Cloves $35.95

Savory Chops
A medley of fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Sea Salt and Mint served with a Red Wine, Mustard Seed and San Marzano Tomato Puree and enriched with Butter. Inspired by our trip to Seville, Spain $35.95

From the Broiler/Cast Iron Skillet
Steaks and Chops

New York Steak
With a drizzle of Cabernet Demi-Glace and topped with Maitre-D’ Butter $28.95

New York Steak and Scampi-Style Prawns
Broiled and accompanied by large Gulf Prawns and Gulf Shrimp with a Scampi-style Garlic Butter Sauce and Demi-Glace and finished with chopped Bacon $43.95

Cracked N.Y. Pepper Steak
With Mushrooms, Demi-Glace and flambéed with Cognac and a touch of Cream $30.95

Filet Mignon, Bacon-Wrapped
With a drizzle of Cabernet Demi-Glace and topped with Maitre-D’ Butter $34.95

Filet Mignon “Adele”
Filet, nestled on pan-fried Sweet Onions topped with a Compote of Basil, Gorgonzola and topped with Tomato Confit $34.95

Stuffed Filet “Etouffee”
Stuffed with Lobster, Gulf Shrimp and smothered with Etouffee Sauce of Onions, Garlic, Spicy Peppers, Crab, Shrimp, and crowned with a fried Oyster and chopped Bacon $46.95

Porterhouse Pork Steak
The King of Pork Steak lightly coated with light Black Peppercorns, broiled and topped with a Black Peppercorn, Brandy Butter Sauce. Topped with a nest of lightly floured onion rings and served with a side of our House Apple Sauce $24.95

Western Veal Porterhouse Steak
Free-range, not formula fed, broiled and topped with a light, Dry Marsala-infused Demi-Glace and a nest of lightly floured onion rings $25.95

The Braiser
Beef Short Ribs
Braised with Sweet Onions, Carrots and Garlic in a Cabernet Demi-Glace. Carved and served off the bone $20.95

Lamb Shank
Lightly seasoned with Jamaican Jerk Spices topped with a Sweet and Sour Jamaican Relish, slowly roasted with Garlic, Cream Sherry Wine and served with White Beans and Seasonal Vegetables $23.95

Oso Bucco
Free-range, Western Veal Shank slow-roasted with Dry Marsala, shaved Garlic, Sweet Peppers and Onions and Mushrooms served with Seasonal Vegetables and Gemelli Pasta topped with Asiago and Parmesan Cheese $23.95

Fun Stuff!

Mississippi Pork Chop
Lightly breaded and pounded thin, pan-fried and smothered with a semi-spicy Pork Belly and Pan Milk Gravy $24.95

Chicken Fried Steak
Filet Mignon Tips battered and fried served with a Pan Milk Gravy and chopped Bacon $20.95

Medallions of Filet Diane
Charlie’s rendition of this classic Delmonico Dish with Garlic, Dijon Mustard, Mushrooms, Spanish Brandy, Currants and Worcestershire Sauce $30.95

Seafood Specialties
Seafood Jambalaya
Shrimp, Prawn, Shellfish, Andouille Sausage and Ham with a zesty, Tomato-Pepper Sauce on a bed of Adele’s Rice $26.95

Cajun Barbecue Shrimp
Spiced Cajun Seasonings Sauteed with Peppers, Garlic and Onions to make a Spicy Cajun BBQ $26.95

Prawns Scampi Style
Sauteed with Garlic, Mushrooms, Herbs Wine and a touch of Lemon $26.95

Scalone Sauteed
Abalone-Scallop Patty sautéed in a Wine, Lemon, Caper Sauce $22.95

Oysters Southern Fried
Lightly breaded, pan-fried and served with three Dipping Sauces –m Sweet Corn Relish, Romolade and Creole-style. Served with Roasted Potatoes $23.95

Oysters Sauteed
Lightly floured and dipped in an Egg Wash, sautéed in a Lemon, Wine, Herb Sauce with Capers $23.95

Maryland Blue Crab Cakes
Lightly seasoned and pan-fried, served with your choice of Saffron Sauce or Lemon and Caper Sauce $25.95

Pasta
Served with your choice of Linguine, Gemelli or Angel Hair Pasta

Crab and Linguine Supreme
Sauteed with Mushrooms, Scallions, Dry Wine and enriched with Butter $16.95

Fruits of the Sea
A medley of flambéed Shrimp and Shellfish in a Dry Wine, Saffron, Tarragon Sauce crownedwith a Prawn and Lobster Chunk $16.95

Pasta Carbonara … Charlie’s Way
Pancetta Sausage and Prosciutto with Mushrooms and Oniuons tossed with Parmesan and Egg $14.95
Pasta Portofino
A medley of flambéed Shrimp and Shellfish with Wine, a dash of Red Pepper and a touch of Anchovy, crowned with a Prawn and Lobster Chunk and sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese $16.95

Italian Sausage
Sausage, Sweet Peppers and Mushrooms in a light Tomato Herb Sauce with fresh grated Cheese $13.95

Pasta
Served with your choice of Linguine, Gemelli or Angel Hair Pasta

Crab Supreme
Sauteed with Mushrooms, Scallions, Dry Wine and enriched with Butter $23.95

Fruits of the Sea
A medley of flambéed Shrimp and Shellfish in a Dry Wine, Saffron, Tarragon Sauce crowned with a Prawn and Lobster Chunk $27.95

Pasta Carbonara … Charlie’s Way
Pancetta Sausage and Prosciutto with Mushrooms and Onions tossed with Parmesan and Egg $21.95

Pasta Portofino
A medley of flambéed Shrimp and Shellfish with Wine, a dash of Red Pepper and a touch of Anchovy, crowned with a Prawn and Lobster Chunk and sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese $27.95

Italian Sausage
Sausage, Sweet Peppers and Mushrooms in a light Tomato Herb Sauce with fresh grated Cheese $19.95
Organic Chicken

Garlic Mint
Chicken Breast baked with a crust of Middle Eastern Sumac, Garlic and fresh Mint served with a tangy Yogurt Sauce $19.95

Orange Saffron
Baked Breast perfumed with Saffron, Seville Orange Marmalade and Spanish Brandy, finished with a dusting of fresh Tarragon and Pine Nuts $20.95

Curry
Mild Madres Curry topped with Peanuts, coconut, Banana and Strawberries with Rice $20.95

Stuffed Breast
Avocado Style – Stuffed with Avocado, Tomato and Cheese and baked and topped with a light Mustard Dill Sauce $25.95
Goat Cheese – Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts baked and finished with a Jalapeno-Cilantro Sauce $25.95

Finger Foods
Falafel Wrap – A Lebanese Tradition
A cake made of Garbanzo Beans, Garlic and Onions served with a Fattoush Salad $11.95

Tacos –Adele’s Style
House made Corn Tortillas served with Cilantro, Garlic and Scallions on a Lime marinated Red Cabbage Slaw, topped with Queso Fresco, Avocado, Jalapeno and Dan’s Sour Cream Baja Sauce. Served with a Black Bean Salad
Grilled Fish of the Day $13.95
Broiled Chicken $12.95
Broiled Steak $13.95

Charlie’s Signature Chili Relleno
Lightly encrusted in a Panko Bread Crumb crust stuffed with Jack Cheese, Oregon Bay Shrimp, Cilantro and Scallions, lightly pan-fried, topped with a Fire-Roasted Green Chili Sauce and served with a Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad $9.95

Burgers & Sandwiches
Burgers served dry with choice of French Fries, Potato Wedges, sliced Tomato with Onions, Pea Salad, or a Small Tossed Green Salad

Hamburger $9.95
Add Cheese – Swiss, Sharp Cheddar or Bleu $1.50
Add Bacon $1.00

Charlie’s Chubby Chuck
Pan-Fried Ground Chuck with grilled Onions, Chilies, Pork Belly, Avocado Sharp Cheddar $12.95

Pork Belly
Ground Chuck, grilled Pork Belly and fried Egg topped with Sharp Cheddar $12.95

Roasted Pepper
Roasted Red and Pasilla Peppers with Jalapenos, grilled Onions and a medley of White Cheddar, Jack and Provolone Cheese $12.95

Nevada Lamburger
Fresh Ground Lamb, grilled Onions on a Dutch Crunch Roll with Jamaican Relish $12.95
* Add Goat Cheese $1.50

Open-Faced New York Steak Sandwich
Grilled and served open-faced on a Basil, Garlic, Sourdough topped with Demi-Glace and grilled Onions $15.95

Open-Faced Short Rib Sandwich
Sliced, boneless Short Rib, baked with Horseradish Cream, Provolone Cheese on a House made Traditional Soda Biscuit $10.95

Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Southern Fried Boneless Chicken Breast with Sage Honey, grilled Onions, Bread and Butter Pickles, Sharp Cheddar with Charlie’s Secret Spices on your choice of Chiabatta or Focaccia Bread $12.95

Peppered Ahi Burger
Ahi Filet topped with Roasted Red Peppers, Pasilla Chilies and grilled Onions served on your choice of Whole Wheat Bun or Focaccia Bread $14.95

Seattle Club
Ahi Filet with Dungeness Crab and Bay Shrimp Salad, Avocado, Tomato and Sprouts served on Focaccia Bread $16.95

Salmon Burger
Fresh Salmon, hand-chopped with a light touch of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Garlic, Shallots and a Jamaican Sweet and Sour Relish, grilled and topped with Sauteed Red Onions, Provolone and Crispy Bacon Strips. Served with your choice of Whole Wheat Bun or Focaccia Bread $13.95

Sides

Sherry Sauteed Mushrooms $6.95
Creamed Spinach Au Gratin $5.95
Grilled Asparagus $6.95
Garlic Whipped Potatoes $3.95
Rice Pilaf $3.95
Potato Wedges $3.95
Gemelli and Cheese
Adele’s version of Mac and Cheese with Gemelli Pasta and our Five Cheese Blend $6.95
Marinated Olives $4.95
Roasted Mixed Nuts $1.95

All products are Open-Range, Organic and Humanly Raised as available

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Café at Adele’s
Lunch Menu

Antipasti Plate
Artisan Cured Meats and Cheeses with today’s selection of acrudements and toasted Ciabatta Bread $14.95

Fun Stuff!
Falafel Wrap – A Lebanese Tradition
A cake made of Garbanzo Beans, Garlic and Onions served with a Fattoush Salad $11.95

Tacos –Adele’s Style
House made Corn Tortillas served with Cilantro, Garlic and Scallions on a Lime marinated Red Cabbage Slaw, topped with Queso Fresco, Avocado, Jalapeno and Dan’s Sour Cream Baja Sauce. Served with a Black Bean Salad
Grilled Fish of the Day $13.95
Broiled Chicken $12.95
Broiled Steak $13.95

Charlie’s Signature Chili Relleno
Lightly encrusted in a Panko Bread Crumb crust stuffed with Jack Cheese, Oregon Bay Shrimp, Cilantro and Scallions, lightly pan-fried, topped with a Fire-Roasted Green Chili Sauce and served with a Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad $9.95

Appetizers

Sweety Sweet Onion Rings
Onions hand cut, beer battered, deep fried and served with Dipping Sauces $8.95

Hummus
A family recipe of Garbanzos, Roast Red Pepper and Eggplant over Sauteed Spinach topped with Yogurt. Served with Lavash Crackers $9.95

Nachos Veranda
Tortilla Chips topped with fresh Jalapenos, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Melted Cheese, Guacamole and Sour Cream $8.95

Baked Brie
Danish Blue Brie with fresh Fruit and Focaccia $14.95

Baked Goat Cheese
French Chevre baked over fresh Spinach drizzled with Olive Oil then finished with Pine Nuts and Zahtar and served with Lavash Crackers $14.95

Deconstructed Pork & Beans
House cured Pork Belly grilled and glazed with a Root Beer-infused Barbecue Sauce served over baked Pork Belly and Beans $9.95

Carpaccio
Thinly sliced Filet with a Basil Olive Oil with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Oven Roasted Tomato $$14.95

House Smoked Salmon
Honey cured, slow smoked with Cracked Pepper, Dill and essence of Citrus. Served with Crème Fresh $13.95

Maryland Soft-Shell Crab
Southern fried Soft Shell Crab with three great Dipping Sauces $14.95

Maryland Lump Crab Cake
Served with Saffron or Lemon Caper Sauce $13.95

Dungeness Crab Infused Tater Tots
Winnemucca potatoes infused with fresh Dungeness Crab served with three Dipping Sauces
Half Order (five) $9.00
Full Order (nine) $14.00

Sweet Thai Chili Prawn
Prawn and Shrimp in a Spicy Sweet Thai Chili Sauce and garnished with fresh Chilies and Cilantro $13.95

Barbecued Cajun Shrimp
Prawn and Shrimp in a Spicy Cajun-Style Barbecue Sauce $13.95

Ahi Tartare
Finely chopped Ahi marinated with a Salsa of Mango, Jalapeno, Roma Tomatoes and Avocado drizzled with a Mango Chili Oil $13.95
Sashimi Traditional or Seared

Adele’s Style
Coated with Cajun Spices and seared in a hot iron skillet scew $15.95

Escargots En Casserole
Baked with your choice of:
Herbed Garlic Butter $11.95
Gorgonzola or Goat Cheese $13.95
House Special – Gorgonzola, Apples, Sundried Cranberries, Grapes with Butter and Garlic $14.95

Spoons

Falafel
Charlie’s traditional family recipe bite size Falafel served on layer of Roasted Red Pepper Eggplant Hummus, topped with a Lemon Garlic Olive Oil Vinaigrette and finished with Yogurt-enhanced Tahini Sauce
Half Order (five) $6.95
Full Order (nine) $11.95

Ahi
Seared Ahi on a Wakame Salad with Sherry Wine Vinegar Syrup , Ginger and Wasabi

Salmon
House Smoked Salmon on Ciabatta toast points with Crème Friache, Capers and Fresh Dill

Ahi and Salmon Half Order (five) $8.95
Full Order (nine) $14.95

Oysters & Clams
Oysters Rockefeller
Spinach, Bacon and Shallots perfumed with Pernod and baked with Cheese $17.95

Oysters Casino
Baked with Garlic, Herbs, Bacon and Butter topped with Parmesan $17.95

Charlie’s Barbecued Oysters
A zesty Barbecue Sauce topped with Broiled Pork Belly $17.95

Oysters Combination
Your choice of six any style $18.95

Steamed Clams with a Garlic Bordelaise
Small Bucket $10.95
Large Bucket $15.95

Freshly-Shucked Oysters On The Half Shell
Daily Selections $ Market Price

Pizzas
For many years Karen and I have thought Northern Nevada, especially our area, lacked the type of pizzas we enjoy. Our dough recipe ingredients are inspired from our visit to Portofino, Italy where we spent time with two lovely families who shared their ideas with us. Our pizza ovens create an Italian Riviera-Style, Crispy, Thin-Crusted pizza we both love and savor.

Margherita
A White Pie with Olive Oil, Basil Oven-Roasted tomatoes, Toasted Garlic, Arugula, Spinach and fresh Mozzarella $13.95

Classic White
A classic White Pie made with smoked Provolone, Aged Mozzarella, Sea Salt and a sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese $10.95
Add Anchovies $11.95

Pear or Apple
A creamy White Bechamel Sauce topped with seasonal Pears or Apples, Gorgonzola, Sharp Cheddar and a sprinkling of Caramelized Pecans $13.95

Mushroom Marsala
Red Wine Marinara Sauce topped with fried Sweet Onions, Roasted Garlic, Crimini Mushrooms sautéed with a Dry Marsala Wine and accented with Smoked Provolone Cheese $14.95

Mediterranean
Marinated Olives, Hummus, Spinach, Arugula and fresh Tomato with Goat cheese, Pine Nuts and Lebanese Zaater $14.95

Escargot
A White Pie with Bechamel, Basil, Olive Oil, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Escargot, Pine Nuts and Goat Cheese $15.95

Smoked Salmon
Lox-style Smoked Salmon on a White Pie with Goat Cheese, a creamy White Bechamel Sauce with sliced Red Onions, Fresh Dill and Capers $14.95

Smoked Italian Sausage
Red Wine Marinara Sauce, Organic Smoked Sausage, Mozzarella, Arugula, Spinach and Kalamata Olives $14.95

Crispy Prosciutto
Spicy Marinara Sauce, Arugula, Red Onion and Roasted Tomato topped with Provolone Parmesan and crispy fried Prosciutto $15.95

Pork Belly and Egg
Red Wine Marinara Sauce topped with Goat Cheese and Smoked Provolone, Sea Salt, Spinach and Arugala with two baked Eggs to smother the pie $15.95

Salads

Herb Salmon
Orange Marmalade and Herbed Filet of Salmon, Baby Greens tossed with a Tarragon Vinaigrette, Macadamia Nuts, Sweet Peas and batons of Apples $14.95

Sesame Chicken or Seared Ahi Salad
Broiled Chicken Breast or Seared Ahi, chopped on a bed of Mixed Greens, chopped Vegetables and Fruit in a Honey/Lime/Sesame Dressing accented with Cilantro and Baked Rice Noodles $13.95

Nicoise
Baby Greens, Olives, Green Beans and Diced Potatoes with Vinaigrette, Poached Egg, Anchovies, seared rare Ahi Tuna and Goat Cheese $14.95

Crab and Beefsteak Tomato
Beefsteak Tomatoes on a bed of Baby Greens with Roquefort Dressing, Dungeness Crab, chopped Black Olives and Red Onions $15.95

House Smoked Salmon Filet
Salmon Filet, smoked and served alongside a bed of Baby Greens, Cabernet Vinaigrette with Strawberries, batons of Apples and Goat Cheese. Topped with Dill Crème Fresh $14.95

Louis, A San Fran Tradition
Greens, Boiled Eggs, Asparagus, Avocado, Tomato, Pickle and Thousand Island Dressing
Shrimp $15.95 Crab $16.95 Combo $17.95

Fattoush
Middle Eastern Peasant Salad
Chopped Lettuce, Cucumbers, Red and Green Peppers, Scallions, Tomatoes and Mint tossed with a Lemon Garlic Olive Oil Dressings and topped with Diced Avocado and Tomato $10.95
Add Chopped Grilled Chicken $13.95
Add Falafel $12.95

Cobb
Chopped Romaine Lettuce with Vinaigrette Dressing, broiled Organic Chicken, Crumbled Blue Cheese, chopped eggs, Bacon, Avocado and Tomato $13.95

Chopped Seafood
Chopped Romaine Lettuce with Vinaigrette Dressing with rows of chopped Egg, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, seared Ahi Tuna and Salmon $13.95

Caesar Combination
Our Caesar with either a Peppered NY Steak or with today’s fresh fish selection, either blackened or sautéed with a Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $14.95

Custom Sandwiches
Pastrami*
House Cured Brisket served with sliced Tomatoes and Lettuce $10.95

Corned Beef*
House Cured and hand sliced with Lettuce and Tomato $10.95

Reuben
Corn Beef or Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Thousand Island Dressing $11.95

Open-Faced Pulled Pork
Served on our Jalapeno Cheddar House made Biscuit with sautéed Onions, Barbecue Sauce and melted Provolone $10.95

Open-Faced Short Rib Sandwich
Sliced, boneless Short Rib, baked with Horseradish Cream, Provolone Cheese on a House made Traditional Soda Biscuit $10.95

* Add cheese to any sandwich for an additional $1.50

Burgers
Burgers served dry with choice of French Fries, Potato Wedges, sliced Tomato with Onions, Pea Salad, or a Small Tossed Green Salad

Hamburger $9.95
Add Cheese – Swiss, Sharp Cheddar or Bleu $1.50
Add Bacon $1.00

Charlie’s Chubby Chuck
Pan-Fried Ground Chuck with grilled Onions, Chilies, Pork Belly, Avocado Sharp Cheddar $12.95

Pork Belly
Ground Chuck, grilled Pork Belly and fried Egg topped with Sharp Cheddar $12.95

Roasted Pepper
Roasted Red and Pasilla Peppers with Jalapenos, grilled Onions and a medley of White Cheddar, Jack and Provolone Cheese $12.95

Nevada Lamburger
Fresh Ground Lamb, grilled Onions on a Dutch Crunch Roll with Jamaican Relish $12.95
* Add Goat Cheese $1.50

Specialties of the House
Choice of Two: Rice, Potato Wedges, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Veggies, Pea Salad, Sliced Tomato with Onions or a Small, Tossed Green Salad

Fresh Fish Filets
(market priced)
We are proud to offer an extensive daily selection of the finest, freshest fish available. We prepare them in an array of styles designed to enhance the unique flavor of each particular variety. Your server will describe today’s choices and preparations.

Seafood
Old English-Style Fish & Chips
The Fish of the Day lightly battered in an Old English Beer Batter and served with Potato Wedges, Dipping Sauces, Malt Vinegar and our House Pea Salad $12.95

Scalone Sauteed
Abalone-Scallop Patty sautéed in a Wine, Lemon, Caper Sauce $15.95

Maryland Blue Crab Cakes
Lightly seasoned and pan-fried, served with your choice of Saffron Sauce or Lemon and Caper Sauces $16.95

Oysters Sauteed
Lightly floured and dipped in an Egg wash, sautéed in a Lemon, Wine, Herb Sauce with Capers $15.95

Oysters French Fried
Lightly breaded and quickly fried served with an array of Relishes $15.95

Cajun Barbecue Shrimp
Spiced Cajun Seasonings sautéed with Peppers, Garlic and Onions to make a Spicy Cajun BBQ $15.95

Brunch, Eggs and Such

Crab Cake Eggs Benedict
Thin sliced Applewood smoked Ham on our Housemade Biscuits, topped with Crispy Crab Cake, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise $15.95

Pork Belly Eggs Benedict
Applewood Smoked Ham, grilled Pork Belly on our Housemade Biscuits with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise $13.95

Cream Crab Omelet
Dungeness Crab, Bechamel, Fresh Dill, Sherry Wine and Brie Cheese $14.95

Cream Spinach Omelet
Finely chopped, fresh Organic Spinach with a medley of Asiago, Parmesan, White Cheddar, Provolone and Muenster cheese $11.95

Sandwiches
Choice of Multigrain, Jewish Rye, Sourdough, Ciabatta or Focaccia
Sides include Steak Fries, Potato Wedges, Small House Salad, Steamed Veggies, Pea Salad or Sliced Tomatoes with Onions

Hot Turkey
Sliced Oven-Roasted Turkey served open-faced on toasted Sourdough Bread and served with Mashed potatoes and Gravy $10.95

Chicken Cordon Bleu
Panko encrusted and pan sautéed, topped with Swiss Cheese, Maple Cured Ham, Crisp Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing $12.95

Grilled Chicken
Skinless Free-Range chicken Breast with Sage Honey, grilled Onions, Bread and Butter Pickles, sharp Cheddar with Charlie’s Secret Spices $12.95

Southern Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Boneless Chicken Breast with Sage Honey, grilled Onions, Bread and Butter Pickles, Sharp Cheddar with Charlie’s Secret Spices $12.95

Italian Sausage
Grilled Italian Link Sausage, Roasted Red peppers, grilled Onions, topped with Parmesan Cheese and served open-faced on your choice of Chiabatta or Focaccia Bread $12.95

B.L.T.
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato $9.95
Add Avocado $1.50

Vegetarian
Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Onions, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, seared Spinach, Shitake Mushrooms and Goat Cheese on your choice of Chiabatta or Focaccia Bread $10.95

Sliced Cold Turkey Breast
Served with Cranberry Sauce, Lettuce and Tomato on Focaccia Bread $10.95

Open-Faced New York Steak*
Grilled and served open-faced on a Basil, Garlic, Sourdough topped with Demi-Glace and grilled Onions $15.95

French Dip*
Smoked and slow roasted Prime Rib with au jus on a Sourdough Roll $12.95

* Add cheese to any sandwich for an additional $1.50

Seafood Sandwiches
Peppered Ahi Burger
Ahi Filet topped with Roasted Red Peppers, Pasilla Chilies and grilled Onions served on your choice of Whole Wheat Bun or Focaccia Bread $14.95

Shrimp and Crab Salad
A blend of Crab and Shrimp with Radish Sprouts, sliced Tomato served on Focaccia Bread or Chiabata Bread $14.95

Seattle Club
Ahi Filet with Dungeness Crab and Bay Shrimp Salad, Avocado, Tomato and Sprouts served on Focaccia Bread $16.95

Salmon Burger
Fresh Salmon, hand-chopped with a light touch of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Garlic, Shallots and a Jamaican Sweet and Sour Relish, grilled and topped with Sauteed Red Onions, Provolone and Crispy Bacon Strips. Served with your choice of Whole Wheat Bun or Focaccia Bread $13.95

Pork, Chicken & Beef

Petite Filet Mignon
Wrapped in Bacon, broiled and served with Cabernet Demi-Glace topped with Bearnaise $17.95

New York Steak
Grilled New York Steak served with Demi-Glace $15.95

Calf’s Liver
Wisconsin Calf Liver in a Balsamic Demi-Glace served with grilled Onions and crisp Bacon $15.95

Chicken Fried Steak
Filet Mignon Tips battered and fried and served with a Pan Milk Gravy and chopped Bacon $13.95

Chicken Curry
Mild Madres Curry topped with Peanuts, Coconut, Banana and Strawberries with Rice $13.95

Stuffed Ground Lamb or Chuck
Stuffed with Spinach and Cheese and topped with sautéed Onion, Garlic and Bell Peppers $11.95

Sweetbreads Argentina
Lightly floured and sautéed in a White Wine, Lemon, Rosemary and Butter Sauce with Garlic and crumbled Bacon $15.95

Schnitzel Style Piccata
Lightly encrusted with Panko bread crumbs, pan-fried and finished with a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Veal $15.95 Pork $14.95 Chicken $14.95

Pasta
Served with your choice of Linguine, Gemelli or Angel Hair Pasta

Crab and Linguine Supreme
Sauteed with Mushrooms, Scallions, Dry Wine and enriched with Butter $16.95

Fruits of the Sea
A medley of flambéed Shrimp and Shellfish in a Dry Wine, Saffron, Tarragon Sauce crowned with a Prawn and Lobster Chunk $16.95

Pasta Carbonara … Charlie’s Way
Pancetta Sausage and Prosciutto with Mushrooms and Onions tossed with Parmesan and Egg $14.95

Pasta Portofino
A medley of flambéed Shrimp and Shellfish with Wine, a dash of Red Pepper and a touch of Anchovy, crowned with a Prawn and Lobster Chunk and sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese $16.95

Italian Sausage
Sausage, Sweet Peppers and Mushrooms in a light Tomato Herb Sauce with fresh grated Cheese $13.95

Sides

Sherry Sauteed Mushrooms $6.95
Creamed Spinach Au Gratin $5.95
Grilled Asparagus $6.95
Garlic Whipped Potatoes $3.95
Rice Pilaf $3.95
Potato Wedges $3.95
Gemelli and Cheese
Adele’s version of Mac and Cheese with Gemelli Pasta and our Five Cheese Blend $6.95
Marinated Olives $4.95
Roasted Mixed Nuts $1.95

All products are Open-Range, Organic and Humanly Raised as available