AMERICAN
GOURMET CAFE
536 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
530-542-1990

 
 
 

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The Menu Fare for Evans 

Scallop quenelles with sherry-lobster cream ... 12.

Napoleon of coconut cured lomi-lomi salmon,
crab, prawn and tobiko caviar with coconut
creme fraiche, mango reduction and chile oil ... 13.

Sauteed veal sweetbreads served in puff
pastry shell with morel mushrooms, tomato
concasse, aparagus, pine nuts and Marsala ... 15.

Hoisin and orange glazed prawns with
Asian style slaw, served with tangerine
 reduction, chives and sesame seeds ... 12.

Roast quail , stuffed with duck sausage and
dried cranberries, served on spring greens
with pomegranate honey and micro sprouts ... 12.

Seared foie gras with grilled pineapple and curried
ice cream, topped with slivered fried shallots ... 17.

We feature a fresh homemade pasta, 
pizza and soup of the day.
Please see the special board for details and prices.
 

Butter lettuce with julienne of apple, bleu cheese,
candied pecans and walnut oil vinaigrette ... 9.

Evan's Caesar salad featuring freshly 
grated parmesan cheese, romaine
lettuce and garlic crostini ... 9.

Lobster salad with avocado puree, shaved
fennel and preserved lemon vinaigrette,
served with asparagus spears and grapefruit ... 13.

Spinach salad with duck sausage, pancetta, 
toasted pine nuts, shaved Asiago cheese 
and balsamic vinegar dressing ... 9.

Our house salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes,
julienne of carrot and red cabbage, cured cucumber
and bay shrimp,  choice of creamy basil, preserved
lemon or house vinaigrette dressing ... 9.
 

Entrees

Grilled  filet of beef with foie gras butter
  and syrah reduction, served with white
  cheddar gratin potatoes and broccolini ... 33.

Pan roasted rack of lamb with papaya demi glace,
toasted fruit Israeli cous-cous, mint chutney
and sauteed zucchini ribbons ... 34.

Roast venison loin with pinot noir-dried cherry
demi-glace and parsnip mashed potatoes, served
with baby carrots and asparagus ... 34.

Herb and panko crusted breast of chicken
with jus de volaille, mascarpone risotto,
edamame panzanella salad and green beans ... 23.

Sauteed veal loin medallions with prosciutto,
  smoked mozzarella and sage, served with
wild mushroom risotto and marsala-caper glaze ... 34

Breast and confit leg of duck with Grand Marnier
duck glace, orange scented cous cous
and sauteed sugar snap peas ... 30.

Grilled pork rib chop with apple chutney and
apple-porter beer glaze, served with bacon
ragout mashed potatoes and grilled squash ... 26.

Seared day boat scallops with wild rice-saffron
orzo pilaf, served with preserved lemon
vinaigrette, arugula and asparagus ... 32.

Chef Jimi Lasquete selects seafood and other
items, according to their freshness
and availability, to comprise our daily specials.

Desserts

Our pastry chef, Paul Imbruglio, takes great pride
in creating the most luscious and lavish
desserts, designed to test your willpower.
Visit our Dessert Page!
Your server will tell you all about them, and 
dessert wines you might wish to enjoy as well.

Fresh roasted Alpen Sierra coffees 
and assorted teas ... 3.00
espresso ... 4.00    cappuccino ... 5.00

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We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
No personal checks, please.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
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