The Menu at The Bench

Bench Starters

• Duck Fat Potatoes

  Truffle Salt, Black Pepper

• Crispy Falafel “Panzanella”

  Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mint, Cilantro, Lemon Vinaigrette

• GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN

  Queso Fresco, Chili Flake, Lime

• Prosciutto Americano

  Watonville Strawberries, Arugula, Balsamic

• Steamed Pork Buns

  Braised Pork, Bench Kimchi, Hoisin Glaze

• Seasonal Soup

Salads

• Heirloom Tomato-Watermelon Salad

  Feta cheese, mint, chili-lime vinaigrette

• Butter Lettuce

  Creamy Tarragon Dressing, Herbed Bread Crumbs, Pecorino

• Stone Fruit Salad

  Arugula, Bench Maple Smoked Ricotta, Whole Grain Mustard Dressing, Almond Granola

• Sweet Gem Lettuce

  Olives, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Herb Vinaigrette

From the Oven

• Fire-Roasted Beets

  Creamy Horseradish, Chives, Sea Salt

• Bread Balloon

  Mediterranean Dips, Dry Herbs

• Blistered Shishito Peppers

  Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon

• Mac & Cheese

  Fontina Cheese, Parmesan Bread Crumbs

• Crispy Pancetta Flatbread

  Broccolini, Caramelized Onions, Garlic-thyme Cream

• Margherita Flatbread

  San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil

• Grilled Steak Flatbread

  Monterey Jack, Zesty Tomato Sauce, Pickled Fresno Chilies, Scallions

• Organic Mushroom Flatbread

  Triple Cream Brie, Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinegar

• Spicy Pepperoni Flatbread

  Calabrian Chili Oil, Dry Oregano, Belfiore Mozzarella

Mains

• WOOD GRILLED SWORDFISH

  Forbidden rice, soy, ginger-sesame aioli, cilantro

• Quinoa Medallions

  Tahini, Fava Beans, Roasted Cauliflower, Lacinato Kale, Pecans

• Tortiglione Bolognese

  Hearty Veal & Pork Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Love

• Carrot Cavatelli

  Maitake Mushrooms, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Pea Puree, Pecorino

• Manila Clams

  Coconut Chili-lime Broth, Ginger, Cilantro, Garlic Rubbed Grilled Bread

• Pan-Seared Verlasso Salmon

  Yukon Gold Potato Hash, Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce

• Herb Marinated Steak

  Fennel-radish Salad with Horseradish Chimichurri, Charred Onion Puree, Creamed Sweet Summer Corn

• Bench-Smoked Berkshire Pork Chop

  White Beans, Broccolini & Kale, Queso Fresco, Bench Tomatillo Bbq Sauce

• Sonoma Lamb Cannelloni

  Piquillo Pepper-saffron Pearl Pasta, Fontina Glaze, Herb Yogurt Sauce

• Wood Grilled Jidori Chicken

  Summer Tomato Risotto, Green Garlic Broth, Radish Salad