The Curious Palate
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📋 Menu
Starters & Soup
Double Pork Chili
roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ ale, pinquito beans, apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped w/ cheddar & scallions
Nachos El Curioso
double pork chili, havarti, aged white cheddar, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers & onions, pico de gallo, sour cream
Mac 'n' Cheese
havarti, cheddar, goat, and blue cheeses, topped w/ breadcrumbs
Hot Popcorn Shrimp
w/ cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge
Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild Shrimp
Allagash Curieux Ale, harissa, lemon honey butter, bay leaf
Spicy Broccolini
water chestnuts, candied kumquat, thai chili anchovy sauce
Crispy Kabocha Squash
chimichurri and salsa roja dipping sauce
Curry Roasted Cauliflower
w/ crispy shallots, chili flakes, monterey jack cheese and a cilantro yogurt sauce
Brussel Sprouts
bacon, burrata, strawberry shrub reduction
Spicy Roasted Garlic Hummus
olive oil, cucumber, tomato, feta, w/ grilled pita bread
Fat Asparagus
farmers' market special. chili rubbed, served w/ a wedge of lemon
Red Coconut Curry Mussels
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
garnished w/ scallions and avocado
Butternut Squash Soup
garnished w/ peanuts, dry cranberry and chili oil made w/ our house chicken broth
Handhelds
Angler Wrap
Panko-fried cod, remoulade, lettuce,tomato, pickled red onions and avocado in a flour tortilla.
Veggie Wrap
Vegetarian. Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds, red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens, aged white cheddar, tossed in cilantro yogurt in a flour tortilla.
Farmer Market Tomato Blt
hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, feta, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli.
Fried Shrimp Po’boy
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion,withremoulade on a hoagie roll.
Tonkatsu Wrap
Panko fried pork belly or chicken breastwith miso slaw and japanese pickles in a flour tortilla.
Spicy Thai Chicken Satay Sandwich
Hot and spicy. Thai-marinated chicken thighs, spicy house-roastedpeanut sauce, japanese pickles, avocado, scallions.
The Florentine
Vegetarian. goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette.
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Hot and spicy. Havarti cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro, scallions, mixed greens, chipotle aioli in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Club Sandwich
Grilled breast w/butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, hickory smoked bacon & mustard aioli.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hot and spicy. Black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato,scallions, pickled radish, aioli, harissa on a brioche bun.
Bánh Mi
Hot and spicy. Vietnamese street sandwich, choice of braised pork belly (+2), chicken breast, thai-marinated chicken thighs,or shrimp (+$4), pickled veggies, cilantro with chipotle aioli on a baguette.
Italiano
Sopressata salami, havarti cheese,tomato, lettuce, onion, pickled pepper,aioli, sherry vinaigrette, on a baguette.
Miso Short Rib Wrap
Short ribs simmered in a soy miso broth with miso slaw, harissa and pickles in a flour tortilla.
Wasabi Shrimp Wrap
Wild mexican blue shrimp, lettuce, pickled radish, nori, avocado, wasabi aioli, miso dressing, flour tortilla.
Pb&j
Choice of house made strawberry, raspberry or blackberry jam, house peanut butter.
Stuffed Squash Blossom Hero
goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.
Veggie Panini
Vegetarian. Havarti, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Swordfish Sandwich
Hot and spicy. Pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja, lettuce spicy pickled peppers, remoulade on a brioche bun.
Leaves & Roots
Spicy Kale Caesar Salad
Hot and spicy. cherry tomatoes, torn croutons,monterey jack cheese, roasted jalapeño caesar dressing.
Kale & Maple Candied Pecan Salad
With avocado, golden beets, marinated chick peas, blue cheeseand a sherry wine vinaigrette.
Spicy Thai Chicken Satay Salad
Hot and spicy. Thai-marinated chicken thighs, spicy house-roastedpeanut sauce, avocado, red bell peppers, Japanese pickles,pickled carrots, scallions, mixed greens, miso dressing.
Misto Garden Salad
Vegetarian. Cucumbers, seasonal fruit, red onion, cherry tomatoes,avocado, sherry wine vinaigrette, mixed greens.
Nectarine & Burrata Salad
Farmers' market nectarine, burrata, fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toasted almonds and drizzled with a blackberry shrub reduction.
Chopped Salad
Vegetarian. Hot and spicy. Marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives,torn croutons, cucumber, feta, spicy pickled peppers,butter lettuce, sherry wine vinaigrette.
Big Curious Salad
Vegetarian. Marinated chickpeas, feta, moroccan olives,red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini,mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette.
Fat Asparagus Salad
Grilled chili rubbed jumbo asparagus, cherrytomato, peas, burrata, hickory smoked bacon crumble,pickled onion & radish, butter lettuce, sherry vinaigrette.
Burgers
The Curious Palate Grass-fed Beef Burger
Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato,red onion, pickles, aioli, house ketchup.
California Grass-fed Beef Burger
Guacamole, aged white cheddar, tomato,mixed greens, red onion, mustard aioli.
The Acropolis Grass-fed Beef Burger
Hickory-smoked bacon, feta, pickled peppers,pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce,chimichurri aioli, cilantro yogurt sauce.
Bacon Bleu Grass-fed Beef Burger
Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, aioli.
“tonkatsu” Grass-fed Beef Burger
With miso slaw and havarti cheeseslathered in tonkatsu sauce.
Starters & Soup
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Vegetarian. Havarti, cheddar, goat, and blue cheesestopped with breadcrumbs.
Hot Popcorn Shrimp
Hot and spicy. With cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Vegetarian. Golden beet purée, burrata, balsamic reduction.
Double Pork Chili
Hot and spicy. Roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon brewed in ale,pinquito beans, apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped with cheddar and scallions.
Hot Popcorn Chicken
Hot and spicy. With cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge.
Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild Shrimp
Allagash Curieux Ale, harissa, lemon honey butter, bay leaf.
Spicy Thai Chicken Satay Skewers
thai-marinated chicken thighs, spicycucumber salad, spicy peanut sauce
Curry Roasted Cauliflower
Vegetarian. Topped with chili flakes, monterey jack cheese and a side of cilantro yogurt sauce.
Spicy Broccolini
Hot and spicy. Candied kumquats, thai chili anchovy sauce.
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Vegetarian. olive oil, cucumber, tomato, feta, w/grilled pita bread.
Asparagus Farmers’ Market Special
Vegetarian. Chili rubbed, served with a wedge of lemon.
Three Sisters Native American Soup
w/hominy, beans, squash and swiss chard
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Hot and spicy. garnished with scallions, avocado and aged monterey jack cheese.
English Pea Bisque
English peas, potatoes and scallions, pureed and garnished with bacon
Kids
Kids Handmade Pasta With Butter & Cheese
Kids Fish And Chips
Kids Fish and Chips: Breaded fish served with choice of hand-cut fries, crudités, or fruit salad.
Kids Cheese Quesadillas
Cheese quesadillas for kids, served with choice of hand-cut fries, crudités, or fruit salad.
Kids Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Kids House Made Pb&j
House-made Peanut Butter & Jelly on artisan bread. Choose from strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry jam. Served with hand-cut fries, kids' crudités, or fruit salad.
Kids Chicken Fingers
Chicken tenders served with a choice of hand-cut fries, kids' crudités, or fruit salad.
Kids Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger with a choice of hand-cut fries, kids crudités, or fruit salad.
Kids Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese with choice of hand-cut fries, kids crudités, or fruit salad.
Kids Farmers’ Market Fruit Salad
Entrees
Steak Frites
Harissa rubbed hanger steak, roasted couliflower, hand cut fries, scallions, aged monterey jack cheese, garic aioli.
Fish ‘n’ Chips
Cod, handcut fries, cole slaw, house tartar sauce.
“kung Pao” Chinese Style Fried Chicken
Hot and spicy.Black bean marinated half chicken tossed w/chilies, peanuts,cilantro and scallions, served w/choice of side.
Pan Roasted Salmon
Romesco sauce, vegetable medley
Chili Rubbed Grilled Wild Shrimp
Mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower, broccolini.
Chili Rubbed Grilled Swordfish
Mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower, broccolini.
Fries
House Fries
Hand-cut potatoes, house ketchup.
Diablo Garlic Fries
cajun spice, aged monterey jack cheese, harissa & aioli
Onion Rings
w/house made ranch and salsa roja dipping sauce
Tacos
3 Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Hot and spicy. Pickled peppers, radish, and mango salsa, scallions, salsa roja.
3 Baja Style Fish Tacos
Batter-fried fresh cod, pickled red onion,shredded cabbage, aged monterey jack, cilantro yogurt.
3 Spicy Swordfish Tacos
Hot and spicy. Pickled peppers, radish, and mango salsa, scallions, salsa roja.
3 Spicy Satay Chicken Tacos
Hot and spicy. Thai-marinated chicken thighs, japanese pickles, cucumbers, pickled peppers, harissa.
3 Squash Blossom Tacos
goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms, havarti and monterey jack cheese, caramelized onion, w/red bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream
3 Veggie Medley Tacos
Vegetarian. cauliflower, broccolini, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, feta cheese, pico de gallo, salsa roja and avocado.
Handmade Pastas
Spicy Drunken Noodles
Hot and spicy.stir fried mushrooms, carrots, onion, basil and thai chili.
Insalata Mediterranea
Pasta salad of cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives,spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, feta cheese, peas,tossed in torchio pasta with sherry vinaigrette and pesto.
Spicy Miso Braised Short Rib Ragu Tagliatelle
Hot and spicy. Niman Ranch beef, harissa, mushroom and cilantro.
Pea Pesto Pasta
Torchio pasta, cherry tomato, spinach, topped with aged monterey jack cheese.
Spicy Seafood Red Coconut Curry
Hot and spicy. Swordfish, salmon and shrimp served over tagliatelle, cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers, water chestnuts, onion, carrots, peas, basil.
Beer in Growlers
310 Blonde Ale 1qt Growler
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of American blonde ale 4.8% ABV
Seafarer Kölsch Style Ale 1 Qt Growler
Three Weavers Brewing Inglewood, CA 32 oz growler of Kölsch style lager/ale. 4.8% ABV
Purgatory Hefeweizen 1 Qt Growler
Absolution Brewing Torrance, CA 32 oz growler of a Bavarian Style Hefeweizen. 4.8% ABV
Raspberry Gose 1 Qt Growler
Claremont Craft Ales Claremont, CA 32 oz growler of a tart wheat Leipzig style Gose, 5.5% ABV
Pale Chocolate Heaven Golden Porter 1 Qt Growler
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32 oz growler of PCH, golden milk porter, 6% ABV
Subtle Smurk Hazy Ipa 1 Qt Growler
Lincoln Beer Co. Burbank, CA 32 oz growler of a hazy New England style juicy IPA, 6.1% ABV
Davy Brown Dark Ale 1 Qt Growler
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Westlake Village, CA 32 oz growler of smooth mocha-colored ale, 6% ABV
Juuci Tart Acai, Blueberry Sour 1 Qt Growler
Absolution Brewing Company Torrance, CA 32oz growler of Fruited Sour Ale 4.8% ABV
Mayberry Ipa 1 Qt Growler
El Segundo Brewing CA 32 oz growler of a west coast style wet hopped IPA, 7.2% ABV
Curieux Barrel Aged Triple 1 Qt Growler
Allagash Brewing Portland, ME 32 oz growler of a bourbon barrel-aged Belgian style Tripel, 10.4% ABV
Rail Splitter Hard Cider 1 Qt Growler
Honest Abe Cidery Gardena, CA 32 oz growler of farmhouse hard cider, 6.9% ABV
Passion Fruit, Orange, Guava Organic Kombucha 1qt Growler
June Shine San Diego, CA 32oz growler of Organic Passion Fruit, Orange, Guava Kombucha 6% ABV
Danish Style Red Lager 1 Qt Growler
Figueroa Mtn Brew Westlake Village CA 32 oz growler of a caramel/malt forward amber lager. 5.5% ABV
Between Normandie & Western Pale Ale 1qt Growler
Eureka Brewing Gardena, CA 32 oz growler of an American Pale Ale 5.2% ABV
Shhhwheat Apricot Wheat Ale 1 Qt Growler
Brewery X Anaheim, CA 32oz growler of Apricot Wheat Ale 5% ABV
Mic Czech Pilsner 1 Qt Growler
Boomtown Brewery LA, CA 32 oz growler of a classic czech style pilsner. 5.6% ABV
Coffee Porter 1 Qt Growler
Smog City Brewing Torrance, CA 32 oz growler of a robust coffee aged porter, 6.0% ABV
Inclined Ipa 1 Qt Growler
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32 oz growler of a west coast style beach brewed, dry-hopped IPA, 7% ABV
Wild Blueberry Kombucha Very Low Alcohol 1 Qt Growler
Kombucha Dog LA, CA 32 oz growler of organic, raw fermented wild blueberry tea.
Wine by the Bottle
Bennett Valley Cellars Bin 6410 Pinot Noir 750ml Bottle
Sonoma, CA
Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon | 750ml Bottle
Sonoma, CA
Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel | 750ml Bottle
Sonoma, CA
Obvious Bold Red Blend | 750ml Bottle
Central Coast, CA
La Villaudière Sauvignon Blanc | 750ml Bottle
Val de Loire, France
Kuranui Sauvignon Blanc 750ml Bottle
Marlborough, NZ
Macon-villages Chardonnay | 750ml Bottle
Bourgogne, France
No Love Lost Rose | 750ml Bottle
Napa, CA
Blanc De Blanc Sparkling | 187ml Bottle
France
Oro Bello Chardonnay | 750ml Bottle
Napa Valley, CA
Petites Diables Rose | 750ml Bottle
Canella Brut Rose 187ml Bottle
Veneto, Italy
Lagaria Pinot Grigio | 750ml Bottle
Delle Venezie, Italy
Canella Prosecco | 187ml Bottle
Veneto, Italy
