A Neighborhood Eating Place • (714) 777-9646 • www.thewildartichoke.com
4973-A Yorba Ranch Road, at the corner of Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda,
California 92886
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Dinner Menu, May 2010 | |
Appetizers
Dave's Fried Calamari |
$7.50 |
with 3 dipping sauces, marinara, pesto aioli, and sriracha hot dip | |
The Wild Artichoke Napoleon |
$7.50 |
savory puff pastry triangles, layered with sauteed baby artichokes, fresh mushrooms, and tomatoes, reduced with minced garlic and chopped shallots, in a white wine heavy cream sauce with fresh basil and pine nuts | |
Louie D’s Tuscan Thin Crust Pizza Margherita |
$8.00 |
diced tomatoes, with a little house marinara, fresh basil and three cheeses all baked to crispy perfection just like one you’d find in Milan | |
Stuffed Mushrooms with Escargot |
$9.00 |
Served in a traditional garlic butter with lemon and herbs | |
Artichoke Beignets |
$8.00 |
Baby artichokes rolled with boursin cheese and battered then deep fried and served with a light marinara sauce and buerre blanc for dipping. Mangia my Friends! | |
Jack’s Mussels and Calamari |
$9.00 |
Prince Edward Island black mussels, fresh calamari, diced tomatoes, diced zucchini , fresh tomatoes, toasted fennel seeds, chopped garlic and beer, simmered to perfection | |
Soups & Salads
The Wild Artichoke Salad |
$7.50/Dinner $4.50/Side |
our version of a mixed green salad tossed with fresh baby artichokes, red tear drop tomatoes, mushrooms, and julienne carrots, served with homemade garlic croutons in a delicious Modena Balsamic vinaigrette topped with a dusting of parmesan | |
Caesar Salad, always the classic |
$7.50/Dinner $5.25/Side |
Hearts of romaine with a bold homemade Caesar dressing with just enough anchovy, garlic, lemon, and topped with croutons and fresh grated parmesan | |
Soup for the Soul |
$4.00/Cup $6.00/Bowl |
Hearts of Romaine and Blue Cheese |
$11.00/Dinner $5.50/Side |
Crisp wedges of romaine lettuce draped with a delicious creamy Maytag blue cheese dressing and garnished with a pile of fresh diced tomatoes | |
Youn’s (Tonys) Chilled Seafood Salad |
$10.00 |
Romaine lettuce slaw, chilled Asian noodles, chilled TD shrimp, lump crab meat, avocado, chive and mango vinaigrette with red chilis | |
Pasta
Barbara’s Bolognese |
$17.50 |
Your choice of pasta, tossed with imported Italian tomatoes, ground pork, veal, and beef, simmered with all the zesty tastes that my mother infuses in her sauce today. This dish is dedicated to all who like myself, can't live without pasta | |
Lori’s Favorite |
$15.95 |
Sauteed fresh baby artichokes, oven roasted eggplant, shiitake and white mushrooms, and diced pancetta with fresh basil chiffonade, in a zesty tomato cream sauce, tossed with a pinch of smoked mozzarella and topped with fresh parmesan cheese, and served with your choice of pasta | |
Eagle 5's Creole Shrimp and Hot Sausage Pasta-Jambalaya |
$19.95 |
sautéed with garlic, diced tomatoes, diced applewood smoked bacon, roasted red bell peppers, shallots, okra, fresh herbs and spice, simmered in a white wine and cream sauce tossed with your pasta of choice. Eagle 5 suggests a glass of Quadriga to go along with this dish. Eagle 5 Out! | |
Louie's Herb Roasted Breast of Chicken Florentine |
$17.50 |
sauteed with garlic and roasted eggplant and simmered in a gorgonzola cheese sauce with fresh spinach and homemade spinach gnocchi | |
Otoniel’s Over the Stove Top -Sausage and Bacon Pasta |
$17.50 |
chopped shallots, garlic, fresh chopped sage roasted red bell peppers, simmered with a creamy marinara sauce with New Orleans styled Cajun sausage, and chunky crispy bacon topped with parmasan cheese | |
Jack’s Seafood Fra Diavlo |
$23.95 |
Our version of a classic Southern Italian seafood stew of fresh fish, Mexican white shrimp, and Prince Edward Island mussels, in a delicious spicy light tomato sauce flavored with, chopped garlic, shallots, black pepper, red chili, with a touch of anchovy all tossed and served with a pasta of your choice. Mama Mia! That’s a meal! | |
Jimmy’s Herbed Chicken Breast Gorgonzola |
$17.50 |
Rosemary crusted chicken breast roasted golden | |
D’s Pasta with Proscuitto and Peas |
$16.50 |
Fresh shallots and garlic, sautéed in olive oil with petit peas, sliced prosciutto, lemon and mint in a light white wine cream reduction with grated parmesan | |
From The Oven
The Ranch Filet Flambe au Poivre |
$26.50 |
Cognac flambéed peppered filet, with sauce Bordeaux and roasted tomato, served with mashed potatoes and a fresh vegetable sauté | |
Chicken Milan |
$16.95 |
Skinless breast of chicken baked with roasted eggplant, roasted red bell peppers, caramelized onions, basil chiffonade, a melt of smoked mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar sauce. | |
Yogi's Crispy Buttermilk Battered Fried Chicken |
$17.95 |
Simply down home fried chicken with a country style bacon dripped gravy with potatoes and fall vegetables, that will remind you of Okatie South Carolina | |
Grandma Josephine’s Sicilian Meatloaf |
$17.50 |
Seasoned with the love from the heart of an Italian and shared with you. Ground veal, beef and pork and all the freshest ingredients flavored with the Mountains of Melilli in Northern Sicily, baked and topped with smoked mozzarella, and served with a side of vegetables and Pasta Bologonese, who says I’m not Italian | |
Chicken Olivo e Limone- |
$21.95 |
thin filets of fresh chicken breast lightly floured and pan sautéed with fresh baby artichokes, imported Italian green olives, lemon, white wine and cream, served with au gratin potatoes and fresh sautéed spinach | |
Pan Roasted Escolar |
$25.00 |
Fresh Escolar herb seasoned and then roasted to perfection and served with a fresh mango puree along with a herbed butter sauce with fresh farmed vegetables and rice pilaf | |
The Wild Artichoke Chef’s Tasting Menu- |
$40.00 |
This menu features smaller plated courses which allows you to enjoy the creativity of Chef/ Owner James, and his Line Chef Otoniel. The menu changes nightly or on a whim with the focus on fresh ingredients, fantastic flavors, and outside the box presentations. If you are interested in wine pairings, we can provide a matchmaker of wine for each course | |
Catalina’s Rosemary and Mint Crusted Saddle of Lamb |
$26.00 |
A boneless loin of lamb, seared and roasted then sliced and served in a minted Cabernet Sauvignon infused brown sauce, served with potatoes and fresh summer garden vegetables | |
Desserts
Lori’s Bread Pudding |
$6.00 |
Baked with sun-dried apricots, and red currants, drizzled with chocolate and served in a caramel mascarpone cream sauce. | |
Shirley & Gil’s Sweet Tart |
$6.50 |
A delicious sweet dough tart filled with the Chef's choice of filling, and topped with a touch of whipped cream | |
Harvey’s Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae |
$8.00 |
A rich chocolate chip brownie served warm, and topped with our own homemade vanilla ginger and mocha-chocolate ice-creams, garnished with whipped cream, warm ganache, and caramel sauce. It will knock your socks off! | |
Ice Cream and Sorbet |
$6.00 |
Fresh and home made. Ask your server for today’s flavors. | |
Spanish Coffee Creme Brulee |
$9.00 |
A rich intensely flavored coffee creme brulee with a taste of cinnamon and aged dark rum, served with some home made chocolate chip cookies on the side for dipping. Have fun! | |
Crème Brulee |
$8.00 |
Please ask for daily flavors | |
Chocolate Satin Cake with Heart |
$8.00 |
Served warm with white chocolate ice cream | |
Wines By The Glass
Cabernet Sauvignon and Meritage | |
Bliss 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino | $8.00 |
Chardonnay | |
Fluer, North Coast, California | $8.00 |
Merlot | |
Bliss, 2002 Mendocino | $8.00 |
Other Whites and Pinks | |
Mandolina 2009 Malvasia Biance, Santa Barbara | $8.00 |
Floresta-Emporda Vina Rosado, Spain | $8.00 |
Halter Ranch, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles | $8.00 |
Sparkling Wines And Champagne | |
Piper Heidsieck | $11.00 |
Zinfandel and other Reds | |
Opolo, 2007 Mtn. Zinfandel, Paso Robles | $12.00 |
Ricardo Santos, 2008 Mendoza Malbec, Argentina | $10.00 |
Bliss, 2009 Pinot Noir, Mendocino | $8.00 |
Fortunato 2008 Red Blend, Napa Valley | $8.00 |
The Wild Artichoke • A Neighborhood Eating Place • (714) 777-9646
4973-A Yorba Ranch Road, at the corner of Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda,
California 92886
www.thewildartichoke.com • Copyright 2010 The Wild Artichoke