Amuse Restaurant

Starters

Ginger Carrot Soup | 6 v, gf, df
turmeric | black sesame

Roasted Eggplant Soup | 6
black tea | scallions

Local Greens Salad† | 9 v, gf
daikon radish | ginger soaked tofu | garam masala yogurt dressing

Roasted Beets† | 10 v
almond cream | fried bleu cheese doughnut

House Fries | 6 v
mustard | garlic aioli | ketchup

Cheese Plate | 14 v, gfo
fruit | honey | cracker bread

Mussels | 9 gf
coconut | yuzu | chilies

Curry Fried Oysters | 10
cucumber mint raita | pickled veggies

Entrées

Pan Seared Scallops† | 16 gf
Red lentil dal | spinach | chermoula | toasted coconut

Roasted Chicken Breast | 15
braised fennel & artichokes | grilled sweet onions | romesco

Braised Lamb Curry | 16 gf
Biryani | mint | parsley | preserved lemon | crispy chickpeas

Mustard Gnocchi | 14 v
roasted mushrooms | Brussels sprouts | arugula pesto | shaved reggiano

Market Fish | 17
farro | mushroom duxelles | dashi broth | lemongrass yogurt

The Burger* | 15
bacon | Hooks Cheddar | onion jam | dijonnaise | bibb lettuce | fries

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake | 16
chorizo celery root hash | shaved asparagus & radish salad | blood orange vinaigrette

Braised Beef Short Rib | 17 gf
bean thread noodles | spring peas | ramps | ginger tomato broth

Vegetable Momo Soup | 14 v, df
fermented rutabaga | cabbage | scallion | Swiss chard dumpling | Tibetan chili sauce

*These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked foods increases your risk of food borne illnesses.

† – Contains nuts
v – Denotes vegetarian options
gf/gfo – Denotes gluten-free items or items with a gluten-free option
df – Denotes dairy free item

Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions & we will be pleased to make recommendations.

No separate checks for parties of 10 or more.

Starters

Ginger Carrot Soup | 6 v, gf, df
turmeric | black sesame

Roasted Eggplant Soup | 6
black tea | scallions

Local Greens Salad† | 9 v, gf
daikon radish | ginger soaked tofu | garam masala yogurt dressing

Roasted Beets† | 10 v
almond cream | fried bleu cheese doughnut

House Fries | 6 v
mustard | garlic aioli | ketchup

Cheese Plate | 12 v, gfo
fruit | honey | cracker bread

Mussels | 9 gfo
coconut | yuzu | chilies

Curry Fried Oysters | 10
cucumber mint raita | pickled veggies

Entrées

Pan Seared Scallops† | 27 gf
Red lentil dal | spinach | chermoula | toasted coconut

Roasted Chicken Breast† | 24 gf
braised fennel & artichokes | grilled sweet onions | romesco

Braised Lamb Shank Curry | 30 gf
Biryani| mint| parsley| preserved lemon| crispy chick peas

Mustard Gnocchi† | 24 v
roasted mushrooms | Brussels sprouts | arugula pesto | shaved reggiano

Market Fish | 27
farro | mushroom duxelles | dashi broth | lemongrass yogurt

Cast Iron Ribeye* | 30 gf
stir fried baby bok choy | turnip puree | black garlic reduction | togarashi potato chips

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake | 27
chorizo celery root hash | shaved asparagus & radish salad | blood orange vinaigrette

Braised Beef Short Rib | 28
bean thread noodles | spring peas | ramps | ginger tomato broth

Vegetable Momo Soup | 23 v, df
fermented rutabaga | cabbage | scallion | Swiss chard dumpling | Tibetan chili sauce

*These items may be served raw or under cooked. Consuming raw or under cooked foods increases your risk of food borne illnesses.

† – Contains nuts
v – Denotes vegetarian options
gf/gfo – Denotes gluten-free items or items with a gluten-free option
df – Denotes dairy free item

Several menu items can be modified to accommodate a gluten-free or vegan/vegetarian diet. Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions & we will be pleased to make recommendations.

No separate checks for parties of 10 or more.

Starters

Ginger Carrot Soup | 6 v, gf, df
turmeric | black sesame

Roasted Eggplant Soup | 6
black tea | scallions

Local Greens Salad† | 9 v, gf
daikon radish | ginger soaked tofu | garam masala yogurt dressing

Roasted Beets† | 10 v
almond cream | fried bleu cheese doughnut

Biscuits du Jour | 6

House Fries | 6 v
mustard | garlic aioli | ketchup

Cheese Plate | 12 v,gfo
fruit | honey | cracker bread

Mussels | 9 gfo
coconut | yuzu | chilies

Curry Fried Oysters | 10
cucumber mint raita | pickled veggies | micro cilantro

Entrées

Omelet | 13 v, gfo
mushrooms | goat cheese | chives | toast

Stuffed French Toast | 13 vo
strawberries | whipped mascarpone | applewood smoked bacon | maple syrup

Shakshuka | 14 v, gf
baked eggs | couscous | cilantro

Crispy Pork Belly Benedict* | 16
poached eggs | charred brocollini | hollandaise | house English muffin

Vegetable Momo Soup | 14 v, df
fermented rutabaga | cabbage | scallion | Swiss chard dumpling | Tibetan chili sauce

Corned Beef Hash* | 15
poached eggs | fried Brussels sprouts| biscuits | hollandaise

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake | 16
chorizo celery root hash | shaved asparagus & radish salad | blood orange vinaigrette

Quiche† | 13 v
roasted garlic | grilled ramps | English pea puree

The Burger* | 14
bacon | Hooks Cheddar | onion jam | dijoniasse bibb lettuce | fries

*These items may be served raw or under cooked. Consuming raw or under cooked foods increases your risk of food borne illnesses.

† – Contains tree nuts
v – Denotes vegetarian options
gf/gfo – Denotes gluten-free items or items with a gluten-free option
df – Denotes dairy free item

Several menu items can be modified to accommodate a gluten-free or vegan/vegetarian diet. Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions & we will be pleased to make recommendations.

No separate checks for parties of 10 or more.

Signature Cocktails

Cocktails Inspired by Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment

Wishing Well ∙ 11
Turmeric infused vodka ∙ Becherovka ∙ ginger beer ∙ sichuan peppercorns ∙ lime

Roof of the World ∙ 13
Genever∙ Tanqueray ∙ carrot juice ∙ curry b rown sugar simple syrup ∙ egg white ∙ lemon

Heaven’s Lake ∙ 13
Smith & Cross and Flor de Caña rums ∙ Himalayan black tea ∙ Salted orange cordial ∙ lime

Land of Saffron ∙ 14
Reposado tequila ∙ Strega ∙ lemon ∙ saline ∙ coriander saffron bitters

Snowcap* ∙ 15
Brown Butterwashed Dickle Rye ∙ Campari ∙ Alvera Cream Sherry ∙ Pasubio Amaro ∙ Black Walnut Bitters

The Summit ∙ 16
Johnnhie Walker Black ∙ Cap Corse Rouge ∙ cardamom bitters ∙ frankincense wash

Sparkling Cocktails ∙ 9

7 Years
Johnnie Walker Black ∙ salted orange cordial

Mntn. Mama
Canton ∙ carrot juice

Highlife
Lemoncello ∙ coriander saffron bitters

Permafrost
Alvera Pale Cream Sherry ∙ cardamom bitters

Soda du Jour* ∙ 5
Spiked Soda du Jour* ∙ 9
Ask your server for today’s selections

Craft Beers | 12 oz bottles & cans

Buskey ∙ 5
Hard Cider ∙ Buskey Hard Cider ∙ Richmond, Va

Heineken ∙ 5
Euro Pale Lager ∙ Heineken Nederland ∙ Netherlands

Brown Sugar Cow ∙ 8
American Brown Ale ∙ D9 Brewing Company ∙ Cornelius, NC

Liquid Truth Serum ∙ 8
American IPA ∙ Dogfish Head Craft Brewing ∙ Milton, DE

Vanilla Oatis ∙ 8
English Oatmeal Stout ∙ Ninkasi Brewing Company ∙ Eugene, OR

Seasonal Beer ∙ 7
Ask your server for today’s selection

Wines by the Glass | 8oz carafes

NV Cristalino Cava
Spain ∙ split ∙ 8

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Brut
France ∙ split ∙ 18

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé
France ∙ split ∙ 18

2015 VMFA Viognier by Michael Shaps
Virginia ∙ 13 ∙ 39

2016 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay
California ∙ 13 ∙ 39

2017 Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc
Martinborough, NZ ∙ 11 ∙ 33

2016 Empire Estate Dry Riesling
Fingerlakes, NY ∙ 11 ∙ 33

2015 Lupino Pinot Grigio
Provincia di Pavia, Italy ∙ 11 ∙ 33

2017 J. Mourat Rosé
France ∙ 11 ∙ 33

2015 Balleto Pinot Noir
California ∙ 12 ∙ 36

2017 Cane and Fable Cabernet
Paso Robles ∙ 13 ∙ 39

2015 Ramsay Merlot
California ∙ 12 ∙ 36

2015 VMFA Meritage by Michael Shaps
Virginia ∙ 13 ∙ 39

Daily Happy Hour Specials:

Saturday–Wednesday 2:30–4:30 pm
Thursday & Friday from 2:30–6 pm
$2 off Signature & Sparkling Cocktails

Aperitifs, Digestifs, Scotch & Spirits

 We proudly brew:

illy© Espresso (Regular or Decaf) single | 3.50 double | 4.50
Blanchard’s© “Dark as Dark” Regular Coffee | 3.50
Blanchard’s© “Swiss Water Brazillian” Decaf Coffee | 3.50
Café Latte or Cappuccino | 5
Iced Irish Coffee with Fresh Whipped Cream | 9

Vivreau Purified Water – Complimentary Unlimited Refills – Available in Sparkling by Request Please inform your server if you are a VMFA member to receive a 10% discount!

A 20% gratuity may be added to parties of six or more. No separate checks for parties larger than ten.