Carpe Diem Restaurant & Caterers

Salads

• House Salad$9.00

  mixed greens, pears, butternut squash, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, Pecorino, maple vinaigrette

• Grilled Grape Salad$10.50

  romaine, arugula, grilled grapes, Bermuda onions, toasted pistachios, white balsamic reduction, Great Hill blue cheese vinaigrette

• Beet Salad$10.50

  red beets, shallots, spiced walnuts, goat cheese, arugula, black currant vinaigrette

• Warm Goat Cheese Salad$10.50

  mixed greens, hazelnut crusted goat cheese, wine poached onions, apricot-jalapeño vinaigrette

• Wedge Salad$12.50

  Young iceberg, bacon lardons, soft egg, roasted tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese, black eyed pea vinaigrette

Appetizers and Light Meals

• Korean Fried Carrots$9.50

  Gochujang, peanut, ginger

• Prince Edward Island Steamed Mussels*$12.50

  fennel, chimichurri, white wine, butter, grilled bread

• Grilled Spanish Octopus$14.50

  crispy duck fat potatoes, caramelized pearl onions, cashew chermoula, smoked paprika oil, vegetable ash

• Lamb Ragu$14.00

  house made buttermilk ricotta gnocchi, pecorino cheese

• Spring Rolls$13.00

  langoustine, red curry, winter vegetables spring rolls, pineapple chutney, sweet chili sauce

• Flatbread$13.50

  Spanish chorizo, shaved Brussel sprouts, roasted pear, muhammara spread, Gruyere

• Cheese Plate$14.50

  selection of 3 cheeses, seasonal mostarda, grapes, rosemary brown-butter cashews, dried apricots, cornichons, toast points

• Tuna Poke*$14.00

  diced raw sushi grade tuna, grapefruit-lime ponzu, cucumbers, avocado, green onions, jalapeno, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, tobiko, crispy leeks, chili mayonnaise

• Beef Carpaccio*$10.00

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

Entrees

We feature daily appetizer and entrée specials. Entrée split charge - includes extra sides $6

• Shrimp or Vegetarian Logan Turnpike Mill Grits

  NC shrimp or local oyster mushrooms, slow roasted tomatoes, jalapeno bacon, coffee bbq sauce

  • With Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms$19.00
  • With Sautéed Shrimp$25.00

• Maple Leaf Farms Grilled Duck Breast*$30.00

  smoked duck breast, Dijon-herb spaetzle, roasted root vegetables, pecorino broth, fried egg, bourbon glaze

• Filet of Beef*$34.00

  grilled 8oz filet of beef, roasted broccolini, crispy fried buttermilk shallots, Great Hill blue cheese fondue

• Venison*$29.00

  grilled, coffee juniper crusted venison filet, red Kuri squash-sorghum puree, braised turnip greens, blackberry gastrique

• Salmon*$28.00

  pan roasted Salmon, butternut squash tabbouleh, Moroccan spiced rainbow carrots, Chermoula

• Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast$21.00

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

• Mushroom Bolognese$19.00

  fresh house made tagliatelle with stewed mixed mushroom Bolognese sauce, shaved Pecorino

• Grain Bowl$16.00

  warm quinoa, maple roasted butternut squash, baked apples, toasted almonds, celery, carrots, onion, arugula, tahini-maple dressing

• Seared Sea Scallops*$32.00

  pan seared scallops, parsnip puree, arugula, shaved fennel, pistachio gremolata, burnt honey-orange vinaigrette

• Sautéed Spinach$6.00