November 6-12: Sofreh by Nasim Alikhani

A joyous celebration of one of the world’s great cuisines, “to sit at the sofreh,” refers to setting the table with a spread of delicious, soul-satisfying Persian food to be shared with family & friends.

SOFREH

By Nasim Alikhani

APPETIZERS

Eggplant Yogurt Dip + page 39   homemade yogurt, saffron water, mint oil, crispy garlic chips, Sofreh Bread (page 271)   15

Butter Bean Stew +   page 97   fresh dill, turmeric, onion, lemon, poached egg, garlic chips   15

Beef Tongue Sandwiches   page 273   jalapeno aioli, red onion, sumac, pita bread   17  

SALAD

Spicy Tahini Date Salad +   page 277   Medjool dates, little gem lettuce, shaved watermelon radish, toasted sesame seeds, tahini dressing    14  

ENTRÉES

Sour Cherry Chicken +   page 164   braised chicken thighs, pickled cherries, turmeric & onion, Pink Lady apples, Saffron Basmati Rice (page 56), fresh herbs  34  

Spicy Shrimp Rice +   page 65   butter-poached red shrimp, herb basmati rice, tamarind sauce, Crispy Fried Onions (page 194), parsley, cilantro   36  

Duck Fesenjan Stew +   page 285   braised duck leg, butternut squash, toasted walnut, pomegranate molasses, saffron rice   38  

Short Rib +   page 150   beef & bean “stew”, caramelized onions, turmeric, black lime, Yukon gold potatoes, chives, cilantro, parsley, shaved red onion, sour pickles    42  

DESSERT

Rosewater-Cardamom Tart   page 293   rosewater-cardamom custard, cookie crust, sour cherry gelee, salted pistachios   12

HOUSE DINNER MENU

APPETIZERS

French Roll   sea salt & whipped butter   1 each

Smoked Whitefish Pâté +   scallions, light cream cheese, capers, house-made pickles & crackers   14

Olive Twists   puff pastry, feta cheese, olive tapenade, orange pepper cream   15

Cheese Plate +   a selection of three cheeses, foie gras custard with berry gelée, pickled vegetables, mostarda, fennel toast, sea salt crackers, Marcona almonds   23

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes   corn & bell pepper, parmesan breadcrumbs, caperberry remoulade, fresh arugula    24

SOUPS

French Onion +   with melted mozzarella cheese & croutons   7/12

Tomato Soup en Croute   our signature soup with a puff pastry crust   12

SALADS

add white anchovy $3 / 5 oz Amish chicken breast $9 / 5 ea red shrimp $11 / 5 oz salmon $14 / 4 oz steak $14 /

House Greens +   organic lettuce, parmesan cheese, grape tomatoes, creamy parmesan vinaigrette   12

amical Salad +   organic lettuce, feta cheese, dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, tomato vinaigrette    12

Caesar Salad +   romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing    12

ENTRÉES

Cauliflower Steak +   grilled, truffle risotto, cauliflower purée, vegan oyster mushroom demi-glace, baby kale, crispy shallots, caper relish   32 

Roasted Chicken +   one half bird, herbs de Provence, dijon cream, buttermilk mashed potatoes, haricot verts   32

Fresh Whitefish +   choice of parmesan, fresh herb, nut crust or blackened, jasmine rice, haricot verts   37

Faroe Islands Salmon* +   seared, cauliflower purée, brown butter cauliflower, farro, poached pears, red wine reduction   39      

Hanger Steak*+   seared, confit potatoes, Brussels sprouts, black garlic aioli, pickled green tomatoes, shoot salad    44

+Denotes a dish that can be prepared gluten free

*Michigan Food Law warns of certain risks associated with the consumption of raw or undercooked proteins