Beers

Pilsners, Lagers, and Lighter-Styled Beers

PBR (Wisconsin)  2.5            It’s good.

Pacifico (Mexico)   4            Crisp and light.  It brings me back to Cali.

Modelo Especial (Mexico)   4            Crisp, light, but still satisfying.

Sam Adams Light (Mass.)   4            You’ll never guess it’s a light beer.

Estrella Damm Daura Lager   4            A unique yeast that digests gluten makes this nearly gluten free.

Dos Equis Amber (Mexico)   4.            A fine and satisfying Mexican Amber.

Anchor Steam (California)    4.5             The first beer I ever had and an icon that barely needs introduction.

Victory Prima Pils (Pennsylvania)   4.5            Makes you think of the classic Czech pilsners.  Nervy but satisfying.

Lonerider Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen (North Carolina)  4.5            Tangy and refreshing with a subtle richness.

Sierra Nevada Kellerweis (California)    4.5             Perhaps the standard bearer for American German-style wheat.

Ales

Highland St Therese Pale Ale (North Carolina)   4.5            A really pretty beer. A nice change from hopped up monsters.

Terrapin Rye Pale Ale (Georgia)   4            Easy like Sunday morning.

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA (California)   4               A really great IPA at a really nice price.

Lagunitas Hoptimus Maximus IPA (California)   5               A big, sticky, enamel removing west coast IPA.

Stone Ruination IPA (California)  6            Considered by many, the gold standard in double IPAs.

Highland Gaelic (North Carolina)   4.5            Round, brown, and so damned tasty.

Founders Red’s Rye (Michigan)   5                    Nice ripe rye flavors with a nice brace from the hops.

Stone Oak Aged Arrogant Bastard (California)  6            This beer is down-right elegant.  Really nice stuff.

Dogfish Indian Brown Ale (Delaware)   5            Rich dark malt with a lively, hoppy bite. May be my favorite DFH beer.

Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale (New Hampshire)   5                    A smooth brown ale that’s as reliable as your best friend.

Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale (Michigan)  5            Rich, nutty, and satisfying.  I’m really starting to dig Scotch Ales.

Avery Maharaja Imperial IPA (Colorado) (750ml)   17            A big and lovely beer that leans on the malty side of IIPAs

Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Dark IPA (California) (22oz)   14            Dark and toasty, but still plenty hoppy.

Belgians and Belgian Style

Mother Earth Weeping Willow Wit (Kinston, NC)   5            A bright and delicious brew from some great guys out east.

Triangle Golden Ale (Durham, NC)   4.5            A fine Belgian-style golden made by the local boys.

New Belgium Abbey Ale (Colorado)   5            Dark and somewhat rich, but not as sweet as most Abbeys

Victory Golden Monkey (Pennsylvania)   5.5            Very fun and with quite a kick.  Tons of flavors coming at you.

Unibroue “Ephimere” Apple Ale (Canada)   5.5               Clean and refreshing with tart apple notes.

North Coast La Merle (California) (750ml)   12            At once, an opulent and totally regal Saison-style ale.

Stone Calii-Belgie (California) (22oz)  15            Belgian yeast plus lots of hops= one very cool beer.

Dark

Negro Modelo (Mexico)   4            Dark but still crisp and clean.

Smuttynose Robust Porter (New Hampshire)   5            As it should, this straddles the line of richness and balance.

Duck Rabbit Milk Stout (North Carolina)  4.5            Very smooth, very agreeable, very succulent.

But Wait!  There’s More!  Ask for our Extended Beer list for some particularly unique gems!

MARGARITAS

Classic    8
Fresh orange and lime juice, just a dash of sugar, and, of course, tequila.  If you agree that a margarita should be tart and refreshing, you’ll love it.

Mango Cayenne    9
Spicy sweetness, oh you obstreperous vixen, you.  First you lure me in with your come-hither fruit, then you slap me around a brace of heat.           

Skinny Dip   12
For the purists out there who don’t want anything to get in the way of great tequila.  Corzo Silver served rocks with muddled lime and Combier liqueur.

‘67 Cadillac   12
And for those who just can’t get enough of a good great thing. Don Julio Anejo, Royal Combier liqueur, agave nectar and lime.

Senor Cabeza de Papa   9
Espalon Reposado, sweet potato juice, cinnamon, Licor 43.  Supple, ripe, and richly spiced.

Hot Guava    9
My favorite thing about this drink is how the sweet guava and the green, spicy nature of the jalapeno interact.  Guava, jalapeno, tequila, lime…

House Cocktails

House Cocktails

Dos Perros Sangria    7
Hibiscus, citrus, seasonal fruit and red wine, mixed into an addictive beverage.  Plan on having a second glass.

Passionfruit Caparinha    9
Though Brazilians are passionate enough we added a touch of passionfruit to their national drink.  Cachaca, passionfruit, and muddled lime.

La Isla de Manhattan    9
A south of the border take on the Manhatten cocktail.  100% agave gold tequila shaken with Cocchi Vermouth di Torino and served with a cherry.  A delicious rendition.

Maria Clara  v2.0  9
Tito’s hand-made vodka shaken with our house-made sangrita, lime juice, and pimenton salt rim.  Served on the rocks. 

La Perra Alex    9
Named for one of our dogs, Alex is certainly the less refined of the two but is love on four paws.  Bourbon, tamarind, orange, mole and orange bitters, and, well, love.

La Perra Nikki v3.0   9
Now Nikki, she’s a total priss.  So her drink has to be served up and contain pretty fruit, but like her, it’s got an edge.  This take on the classic daiquiri has Flor de Cana rum, hibiscus, St Germaine liqueur, and lime

Michelada 6
Modelo Especial with lime, pico de gallo, sangrita, and pimenton salt rim.

Drunken Horchata   9
House-made Horchata, shaken with Kraken dark rum and Licor 43.  A sweet and soothing elixir to be sure. 

WINE

WHITE

White

Santola Vinho Verde (Portugal)  22            Barely sparkling and ultra refreshing.

Paul D Gruner Veltliner 2009 (Austria) 5/24 (1 liter)            Way too tasty to be so affordable.

Four Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (Australia)  8/32            Bright and crisp with a lovely polish.

L.A. Cetto Chardonnay (Baja, Mexico) 7/28            Polished and balanced with tons of rich fruit.

Red

Evohe Garnacha 2009 (Spain)  6/24            As gregarious and lovable as a new puppy.

Finca La Linda Malbec, 2008 (Argentina)  9/36            Structured and deep but still approachable.

Block Nine Pinot Noir, 2009 (California)  9/36            Bright and regal but still with plush fruit.

Sparkling

Segura Viudas “Aria” Cava Brut NV (Spain)   7/28            Classy, well-hemmed, and a perfect way to start the evening.

Dessert Drinks

 

Garvey Cream Sherry (Spain) (2 oz)    4
-A lovely balance of bright fruit and rich nuttiness.

Calem Old Friends Tawny (2 oz)    6
-Ripe plums and spice highlight this delightful quaff.  

Ommegang Three Philosophers Quad (New York)  6
-A rich, deep, and chocolaty ale with just a touch of cherry.  Seductive and glorious

North Coast Brewery Old Stock 2011 (California) (12oz)  7
-Rich and sweet with gorgeous nutty nuance.  I must say, some time in bottle has certainly done this beer some good

Flying Dog “Horn Dog” Barleywine 2008 (Maryland) (7oz) 4
-What a great idea!  A sweet, aged, and heady brew in a perfectly small size.

Brooklyn Monster Barleywine 2007 (New York)  6
-An aged Barleywine that really shows the great tawny qualities that these can exhibit with time.

Rogue XS Imperial Scotch Ale (Oregon) (7oz)  6
-A rich, malty beer in a little bottle.  If you want to try a variety of high octane brews and still walk…

Terrapin Gamma Ray Wheat Wine (Georgia) 6
-Made with loads of Tupelo honey, this beer is hugely decadent but still quite drinkable.  Great with the tres leches cake.

Unibroue “Quelque Chose” Belgian-style Cherry Ale 2009 (Canada) (750)  20
You’re going to want at least 4 people to share this.  Very, very sweet, but with lovely fruit, tons of nuance, and amazing balance.  Really a dessert wine masquerading as a beer.  But it’s amazing.