Carpe Diem Menu

Spinach Sauteed In Olive Oi

Shrimp or Vegetarian Anson Mills Rice Grits w/ Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms

Shrimp or oyster mushrooms, sea island red peas, swiss chard, cippolini onions, roasted garlic, aromatic white wine broth, aged gouda

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast

Yukon gold mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, shallot-black pepper gravy

Mushroom Bolognese

Fresh house made tagliatelle with stewed mixed mushroom Bolognese sauce and shaved pecorino

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Confit

Crispy fried confit leg, pumpkin waffle, whipped butter, urfa maple syrup, crispy kale

Shrimp or Vegetarian Anson Mills Rice Grits w/ Sauteed Shrimp

Shrimp or oyster mushrooms, sea island red peas, swiss chard, cippolini onions, roasted garlic, aromatic white wine broth, aged gouda

Heritage Farms Pork Tenderloin

Herb and mustard breaded pork tenderloin, house ricotta cavatelli, caraway scented sauerkraut, sunny side up egg, caper butter

Seared Sea Scallops

Pancetta, brussels sprouts, parsnip puree, orange-truffle vinaigrette

Filet of Beef

Grilled 8oz filet of beef, creamed kale, olde mecklenburg copper ale battered onion rings, great hill Blue cheese, veal demi

Pan Roasted Arctic Char

NC littleneck clams, sweet and Yukon potatoes, chorizo, chili threads, aromatic clam broth

Venison

Grilled leg filet, pancetta and roasted garlic braised kale, red wine-muscadine grape reduction

House

Anson mills farro, butternut squash, cauliflower, hazelnuts, arugula, lemon-herb dressing

Grilled Grape Salad

Romaine, arugula, grilled grapes, Bermuda onion, toasted pistachios, white balsamic reduction, blue cheese vinaigrette

Beet Salad

Roasted red beets, shaved chioga beets, radishes, orange supremes, chapel hill creamery feta, toasted almonds, blood orange-sorghum vinaigrette

Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Mixed greens, hazelnut crust, wine poached onions, apricot-jalapeno vinaigrette

Kale Caesar

Overnight tomatoes, kale, pecorino, garlic croutons, harissa-caesar dressing

Beef Carpaccio

Seared beef tenderloin, whole grain mustard, capers, cornichons, shallot, herbs, arugula, grilled ciabatta bread

Prince Edward Island Steamed Mussels

Carrot top chimichurri, shaved radish, carrots, white wine, garlic butter, toast

Pizza

House made naan, roasted cauliflower, caramelized shallot, merguez sausage, pickled garlic spread, gruyere

Meatballs

Moroccan spiced lamb meatballs, shakshuka, farm egg

Squid

Besan battered and fried, green olives, preserved lemon, chermoula

Cheese Plate

Selection of 3 cheeses, house made hot pepper jelly, strawberry mostarda, rosemary brown butter cashews, grapes, dried apricots, cornichons, toast points

Tuna

Seared yellowfin tuna, squid ink pasta, eggplant caponata, basil