If there is one thing we know how to do here at the Bijou, that's Valentine's Day. Our delicious food, paired with a beautiful ambiance and ideal location for a downtown Sarasota stroll after dinner, makes your Valentine's day as simple as calling for a reservation.

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Thanksgiving is a time to spend relaxing with friends and family. Burning the sweet potato casserole and drying out the turkey shouldn't be part of it! Join us at the Bijou Cafe this Thanksgiving for a meal you'll never forget.

We can also help you look like a professional chef! Do you love our famous Pommes Gratin Dauphinois made with cream, garlic, Gruyère cheese and scalloped potatoes? Bring in your casserole dish and we will fill it for you so you can finish them in your oven at home.

Take a look at our amazing Thanksgiving menu. We've been working hard in the kitchen so you don't have to. See you soon!

Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 28, 2013

SOUPS DU JOUR

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with candied walnuts 6

Chilled Vichyssoise 6

Shrimp and Crab Bisque, fresh from the sea with a touch of cream and cognac 8

ENTREES

SAGE MAPLE ROASTED TOM TURKEY

with cornbread dressing, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, vegetables, giblet gravy and homemade cranberry sauce 28.95

Beaujolais Nouveau, Bouchard Aine & Fils, 28 bottle, 7 glass

PAN SEARED CARIBBEAN RED SNAPPER

With semolina gnocchi cake, grilled asparagus, lobster Thermidor sauce 34

2009 Grgich Hills Fume Blanc, Napa Valley, 40 bottle, 10 glass

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

Fork tender and glazed with a soy/molasses sauce, served with mashed potato and vegetables 34

2010 Chateau Tanunda, Grand Barossa, Shiraz 42 bottle, 10.50 glass

DESSERT

TRADITIONAL HOMESTYLE PUMPKIN OR PECAN PIE

with a dollop of fresh whipped cream 7

“Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow”. Edward Sandford Martin

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Friday night and there is wine involved... do you need any more excuses to join us? How about a raffle of Bijou goodies?

This Fri., Oct. 4, is our last wine tasting of the season! This Summer has been incredible and we have had some amazing tastings in our First Friday series. If you still have not joined us for a First Friday wine tasting, or even if you are a regualr, we want to see you tomorrow to help us send out an amazing Summer season.

Jenn "Queen 'O Wine", Joe "Country Joe" Davis and James "Let's Make a Deal" Slusarz will be here promptly at 5pm to pour some tasty wines! As always, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a groaning cheese board along with 18 reds, whites and rosés for only $18 per person. It's a steal!

Since it is our last wine tasting of the Summer, we want to do something special! When you attend October 4, you will be entered into a raffle where you could win a gift card, a bottle of wine, or who knows what! We promise, you won't want to miss it though!

Join JP and the gang tomorrow night, October 4, at the Bijou Cafe from 5-7pm for fun, wine, and surprises!

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It is officially Fall and we feel the weather cooling. And now that the rain is holding off, it's time to celebrate! This week's Summer in the CIty menus are new and delicious. Our chefs are whipping up a moist roasted mojo chicken with chipolte potato salad. These menus run from September 28 to October 5, so hurry on over for lunch or dinner this week!

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

SALAD MELANGE Chopped lettuce, radicchio, spinach, mushrooms, hearts of palm, bacon, egg, Point Reyes Blue, herb dressing

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:

ROASTED MOJO CHICKEN with chipolte potato salad and zucchini planks

BRAISED PORK SHANK with corn pudding and its own jus

ROASTED TOMATO CAPELLINI AND SHRIMP Olive oil, roasted garlic and tomatoes, sauteed spinach, basil, Grana Padano cheese

For Dessert: 

KEY LIME PANNA COTTA pistachio crumble

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

SALAD MELANGE Chopped lettuce, radicchio, spinach, mushrooms, hearts of palm, bacon, egg, Point Reyes Blue, herb dressing

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

ROASTED MOJO CHICKEN with chipolte potato salad and zucchini planks

GRILLED CLASSIC REUBEN Lean corned beef, marble rye, waffle chips

SAUSAGE PASTA PURSES with bacon scallion fresh tomato sauce

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

No meal is complete without a glass of wine, take a look at our menu.

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How can you go wrong with a happy hour? We are thrilled Sarasota Herald-Tribune food editor Brian Ries put the Bijou Cafe on his list of the best "High-End Happy Hours" in Sarasota. We think our Happy Hour is pretty special as well!

We pride ourselves on delicious drinks and tasty bar bites (click the links to see more). And when you combine those with great company, it makes for the perfect evening.

Here is an excerpt from the article:

"For many people, happy hour is about 2-for-1 draft beers and cut-rate martinis, discount drinking during prime after-work hours, probably when you need it the most. Great for socializing with your co-workers or sloughing off stress, maybe, but there’s more to life than cheap drinks. Cheap food, for instance."

To read the complete article from Ticket Sarasota, click here.

Thank you to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for the great coverage! Come in today to try it for yourself.

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Even though Fall has officially begun, we are still going to pretend it's Summer for a little while longer! This week's Summer in the CIty menus are filled with some hearty meals to get you through the transition. The chicken francaise with capers, mushrooms, and lemon sauce will make all your worries melt away, especially when it's paired with a delicious glass of wine! These menus run from September 21 to 27.

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

MOROCCAN SALAD Fresh Florida citrus, dates, almonds and apples, balsamic vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:

CHICKEN FRANCAISE Thin scallopini of chicken breast, egg-dipped and sauteed with caper, mushroom, lemon sauce

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK Served with rissole potatoes and creamy truffle demi glace

RAINBOW TROUT  Sauteed and served with bacon cheddar grits and herb salad with micro-greens

For Dessert: 

BANANAS FOSTER Vanilla ice cream

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

MOROCCAN SALAD Fresh Florida citrus, dates, almonds and apples, balsamic vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

SIRLOIN STEAK SLIDERS On potato buns, roasted garlic aioli, pommes frites

CHICKEN FRANCAISE Thin scallopini of chicken breast, egg-dipped and sauteed with caper, mushroom, lemon sauce

RAINBOW TROUT Sauteed and served with bacon cheddar grits and herb salad with micro-greens

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

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Everyone deserves a treat! This Summer in the City's special dessert is one of our regulars' favorites: crème brûlée. It's light and smooth with a crispy, sweet top! There are only a few weeks left of our prix fix menus, so hurry on over and join us in downtown Sarasota for lunch or dinner. These menus run from September 14 to 20.

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD Maytag Blue, pecans, tomato, spinach and romaine tossed in a cider vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:

CHICKEN PAILLARD Organic chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil and garlic and served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sauteed spinach, finished with lemon and butter

"BRAAILEIS" MIXED GRILL Farmer's sausage, lamb chop and strip steak, served with South-African grits, grilled tomato and chutney

FLORIDA FLOUNDER  Potato crusted served with brown butter and capers

For Dessert: 

AMARULA CREME BRULEE

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD Maytag Blue, pecans, tomato, spinach and romaine tossed in a cider vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

FLOUNDER ALA MEUNIER Brown butter suace and lemon, served with rice and veg du jour

HERBED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH On toasted marble rye served with sweet potato chips

"BRAAIVLEIS" FARMER'S SAUSAGE Served with South-African style grits and grilled tomato

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The rain is slowing down and the days seem a bit less hectic now. We want to enjoy every last day of "summer," so our unique weekly lunch and dinner prix fix menus continue at the Bijou! This week, try our fresh and delicious seasonal salmon with creole tomato-mustard glaze. Pair this dish with one of our light and crisp white wines and you will be in heaven. These Summer in the CIty menus run from September 7 to 13.

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

GRAVLAX SALAD Bibb lettuce, house cured gravlax, cucumber, tomato, capers, marble rye croutons and creamy herb dressing

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:

SEASONAL SALMON Creole tomato-mustard glaze, wilted spinach and mashed potato du jour

MARINATED SKIRT STEAK Chipolte mashed potato and chimichurri sauce

GRILLED CHICKEN & ORECCHIETTE PASTE  Asparagus, shiitake mushrooms in a lemon, thyme butter sauce

For Dessert: 

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH NUTS & BERRIES 

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

GRAVLAX SALAD Bibb lettuce, house cured gravlax, cucumber, tomato, capers, marble rye croutons and creamy herb dressing

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

GRILLED CHICKEN & ORECCHIETTE PASTA Asparagus, shiitake mushroom in a lemon, thyme butter sauce

MARINATED SKIRT STEAK SANDWICH Irish cheddar, caramelized onions, horseradish cream focaccia roll, with pomme frites and petite caesar

GRILLED SEASONAL SALMON Compound tarragon butter atop watercress, tomato and onion salad

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

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8After the nice Labor Day holiday, it's time to get back into the swing of things! What better way to do that than with a mouth-watering braised lamb shank with mashed potato du jour and veggies? Sounds like the perfect dish to start your September off, right? These menus run from August 31 to September 6, so hurry on by before you miss out!

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

BEET & ARUGULA SALAD With goat cheese, red onion, croutons and white balsamic vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:

BRAISED LAMB SHANK Braised in natural juice and red Zinfandel, with mashed potato du jour and vegetables

GRILLED PORK LOIN Served with a sweet corn pudding

SEARED SCALLOPS  With creamy bacon grits and a black mustard seed cream sauce

For Dessert: 

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKE 

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

BEET & ARUGULA SALAD With goat cheese, red onion, croutons and white balsamic vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

MOLLY'S COBB SALAD Chicken, tomatoes, onions, avocado, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, Point Reyes bleu, Dijon vinaigrette

GRILLED PORK LOIN Served with sweet corn pudding

SEARED SCALLOPS With creamy bacon grits and black mustard seed cream sauce

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

Don't forget about our wine tasting this Friday! Bring your friends and we will see you at 5pm.

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Like the used car salesman screaming at you from the TV — “We’ve got to make room on our lot for new cars, so we’re ready to make a deal and move ‘em out!” — I’m screaming, a little more politely, “We've gotta make room in the wine cellar for new wines, so we’re making all kinds of deals!”

Here is a list of some excellent wines at rock bottom prices during our ongoing "Bin End Sale!"

Look carefully, there are some amazing deals here. Be forewarned though: because these prices are so low, your first or second choice may already be sold. You can also purchase bottles to go!

Buy any 12 bottles, mix and match, and receive an extra 10% off. Seriously, I have gone mad...take advantage of my temporary insanity!

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Summer showers can be a bit daunting every afternoon, but when you are sitting inside at the Bijou with our friendly staff and delectable food, you'll forget all about the rain! This week's Summer in the City menus are unique — the panko custed Veal Milanese topped with an arugula salad has been all the rage! These menus run from August 24 to 30, so stop by soon. 

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD With cucumber and sliced red onion drizzled with red wine vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

PANKO CRUSTED VEAL MILANESE Sauteed, topped with an arugula salad tossed with EVOO with Pecorino slivers

BLACKENED SALMON Served with baby sauteed spinach and topped with pepperocini cream sauce

MUSHROOM RAVIOLI  Light lemon cream tossed with portabellas, spinach and goat cheese finished with truffle oil

For Dessert: 

DARK CHOCOLATE AND BANANA CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING Callebaut chocolate sauce, crushed pretzels

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD With cucumber and sliced red onion drizzled with red wine vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

VEAL CARCIOFI Artichokes, garlic, shallots and capers with a white wine butter sauce over rice

BLACKENED SALMON Served with baby sauteed spinach and topped with peperoncini cream sauce

NEUSKI'S "BLT" Lightly tossed Semolina bread, with a choice of a petite caesar or pomme frites

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

Our "First Friday" wine tasting is coming up on Sept. 6 with passed hors d'oeuvres, finger foods and a huge artisanal cheese board to accompany the wines! Bring your friends and stay for dinner afterwards, it's quite a party.

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The kids are back to school which means there is finally some quiet time to relax. Enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal at The Bijou to start the school year off right! Our Summer in the City menus for the week have some of our favorites, especially the crab cakes! Lump crab, pan fried with Creole Remoulade mashed potatos and vegetable du jour will become your favorite as well, we just know. These menus run from August 17 to 23. 

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD Basil crusted chevre with watercress, tomato and raspberry vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

ASIAN SPICED DUCK BREAST Pan seared and served with sesame noodle slaw

GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK Topped with chipolte and lime butter served with sweet potato nest and fresh vegetable du jour

BIJOU CRAB CAKES Lump crab, pan fried and served with Creole Remoulade mashed potato and fresh vegetable du jour

For Dessert: 

BIJOU TRIFLE Pound cake, lemon cream, berries, rum and whipped cream

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD Basil crusted chevre with watercress, tomato and raspberry vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

ASIAN SPICED DUCK BREAST Pan seared and served with sesame noodle slaw

JAMBALAYA Cajun style stew, chicken, ham, sausage and shrimp with rice and gumbo file

LOBSTER RAVIOLI With shrimp, spinach, tomato and finished with a lemon butter sauce

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

Don't forget about our amazing happy hour as well! Monday through Friday, 5-6:30pm.

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The summer is winding down, which means it's time to enjoy the last few warm, long evenings. Join us at The Bijou Cafe for new summer menus each week. Grilled cheese may seem like a child's dish, but we whip it up with Gruyere cheese and shitake mushrooms — it will blow your mind! This special menu runs from August 10 to 16! See you soon.

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

WATERMELON & FETA SALAD Watercress and leaf lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette and pancetta crisp

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

MINI OSSO BUCO Served with risotto Milanese

GRILLED SALMON Loch Duart filet, served with summer tomato vinaigrette sauteed spinach

MOJO CHICKEN BREAST Char-grilled and served with jasmine rice and grilled pineapple vinaigrette

For Dessert: 

CHOCOLATE POTS DU CREME With coffee cloud and candied walnuts

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

WATERMELON & FETA SALAD Watercress and leaf lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette and a pancetta crisp

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

MUSHROOM AND GRUYERE GRILLED CHEESE Shitakes and Creminis, creamy Gruyere, semolina bread, and a petite Caesar salad or pommes frites

GRILLED SALMON Loch Duart filet, served with summer tomato vinaigrette and sauteed spinach

MOJO CHICKEN BREAST Char-grilled and served with jasmine rice and grilled pineapple vinaigrette

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

And of course, no meal is complete without a glass of perfectly paired wine. Take a look at our wine menu!

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Looking for a delicious meal and great atmosphere? Our Summer in the City menus at The Bijou are the perfect solution! Chef has been busy creating a varity of lunch and dinner options. This week the special menu includes our Chicken Paillard with Mediterranean vegetables and sauteed spianch. These menus run from August 3 to 9, so don't miss out!

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD With housemade blue cheese dressing, tomato, cucumber and onion

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK With mashed potato, vegetable and truffled mushroom cream sauce

CHICKEN PAILLARD Organic chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil and garlic and served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sauteed spinach, finished with lemon and butter

LOBSTER RAVIOLI With thyme scented sherry cream sauce

For Dessert: 

STRAWBERRY JALAPENO PROFITEROLES

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD With housemade blue cheese dressing, tomato, cucumber and onion

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

CUBAN TURKEY WRAP With spicy mustard, pepperoncini, Swiss cheese

CHICKEN PAILLARD Organic chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil and garlic and served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sauteed spinach, finished with lemon and butter

LOBSTER RAVIOLI With thyme scented sherry cream sauce

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

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Can you believe that it's already the first Friday of the month again?! Although we are sad the summer months are flying by, we are thrilled to host a wine tasting this Fri., Aug. 2.

Every month we have new and unique wines from around the world for you to sniff, swirl and savor. This specific wine tasting will be run by Bob "Buli" Bulifant, Joe "Country Joe" Davis, and Jon "The Punster" Samelian, pouring and sharing their impressive wine knowledge with you.

This is one of our favorite events, not just becuase of the delicious wines (that's a given), but also because it's a great time to spend with new and old friends. This event turns into quite the party and many guests stay for dinner afterwards.

As always, there will be passed hors d'oeuvres, finger foods and a huge artisanal cheese board as well as 18 reds, whites and roses! For only $18 per person, this is the perfect Friday night activity for a group of friends.

All of the wines served at the tasting are available by the bottle or case at an amazing price. If you buy a case of wines, you can even mix and match and save 10%. It's a deal you won't want to miss.

See you all Friday!

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Summer is winding down, so it's about time you go out and enjoy it, while it lasts! This week, our chefs whipped up quite a delicious entree, if we do say so ourselves. If you love truffle oil and mushrooms, you must try the lunch ravioli special, it melts in your mouth. Join us this week for the new menus from July 27 to August 2!

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

GEORGIA PEACH AND ARUGULA SALAD With watercress, candied walnuts, feta cheese and balsamic vinagrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST Barley/hazelnut risotto, cherry Merlot sauce

PORK LOIN MEDALLIONS With gingered sweet potato mash, hot and sour pepper brunoise

SHRIMP AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA With roasted tomato sauce

For Dessert: 

KEY LIME TART With toasted pistachios and mango syrup

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

GEORGIA PEACH AND ARUGULA SALAD With watercress, candied walnuts, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

PORK LOIN MEDALLIONS With gingered sweet potato mash, hot and sour pepper brunoise

MUSHROOM RAVIOLI In light lemon cream broth with chopped Portabella, spinach and goat cheese, truffle oil

PESTO CHICKEN SALAD Pulled roast chicken with house made pesto dressing and arugula on a croissant

Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today. Are you on Google+? See what we have been up to and follow us to keep up to date on all our specials and events!

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It feels as if summer is flying by, but don't worry, we have new Summer in the City menus to help you enjoy these nice, relaxing days. This week, enjoy the signature Bijou caesar whipped up in a unique, delicious way. Stop by and try the new menus for July 20 to 26!

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

BIJOU CAESAR SALAD Our version of the classic

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

BRAISED PORK SHANK With corn pudding, vegetable and braising broth

SEASONAL SALMON Grilled, tarragon compound butter atop watercress, tomato and onion salad

JERK ROASTED HALF CHICKEN With tomatillo salsa, yellow rice and beans

For Dessert: 

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TART With coffee cloud

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

BIJOU CAESAR SALAD Our version of the classic

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

FRIED OYSTER SALAD Green leaf lettuce, candied walnuts. Red grapes, crumbled blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette

SEASONAL SALMON Grilled, tarragon compound butter atop watercress, tomato and onion salad

JERK ROASTED HALF CHICKEN With tomatillo salsa, yellow rice and beans

Remember to like us on facebook and keep up with our special events and news! Click here for a reservation, or call 941.366.8111 today.

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Even though our days have been rainy, it hasn't stopped us from having a great time! This week's menu is just what the doctor ordered to help forget about the bad weather, like our pulled roast duck sandwich! Moist and delicious! This unique menu runs from July 13 to 19.

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

SUMMER MIXED GREENS With dried cherries, strawberries, roasted pecans, raspberry vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

RAINBOW TROUT Cornmeal encrusted, sauteed and served with ranch vegetable ragout and buttermilk chive aioli

CHICKEN PAILLARD Organic chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil and garlic and served with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sauteed spinach, finished with lemon and butter

GRILLED DELMONICO STEAK Sweet potato rissole, button mushroom, fresh thyme jus

For Dessert: 

MANGO PANNA COTTA With macadamia nut brittle 

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

SUMMER MIXED GREENS With dried cherries, strawberries, roasted pecans, raspberry vinaigrette

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

RAINBOW TROUT Cornmeal encrusted, sauteed and served with ranch vegetable ragout and buttermilk chive aioli

SPINACH AND ROASTED TOMATO CAPELLINI Olive oil, sauteed spinach, roasted garlic and tomatoes, basil, Grana Padana

PULLED ROAST DUCK SANDWICH Maple Farms Roasted duck on Ciabatta bread with melted brie and mango chutney. Served with petite Caesar salad or pommes frites

Click here for a reservation, or call  941.366.8111

We serve wine by the glass and bottle! If you get here early, join us for happy hour as well, starting at 5pm.

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Wine savvy experts will pour wines from Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, France and of course South Africa and USA, this Fri., July 12 at The Bijou for our monthly wine tasting!

For only $18 per person you can try unlimitted wines, chat about them with friends and vendors and relax! Plus, small plates and passed hors d' oeuvres are included as well as a scrumptious artisanal cheese board.

The wine tasting runs from 5 to 7 p.m. in the "Bird Room." Afterwards, we invite you to join us for our "Summer in the City" three course prix fixe menu.

See you all soon! To prepare, check out some of our regularly featured wines here.

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We love seeing so many new and old faces at the Bijou for our special "Summer in the City" menus! I am so excited this week for everyone to try the seasonal salmon, with a tarragon compound butter sauce. It's moist, fresh and delicious! This unique menu runs from July 6 to July 12.

SUMMER IN THE CITY Dinner:
$32.95 per person

Choice of Starter:

SALADE MELANGE Chopped radicchio spinach, sweet onion, mushroom, bacon, eggs, hearts of palm, blue cheese, creamy herb dressing

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:   

BOB JOHNSON'S CHICKEN BREAST Stuffed with herbed goat cheese, served with roasted red pepper and thyme cream sauce, pancetta orzo

SEASONAL SALMON Grilled, tarragon compound butter atop watercress, tomato and onion salad

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA Tossed with blackened shrimp

For Dessert: 

MANGO AND PAPAYA CREPES With mascarpone lemon curd and almonds 

SUMMER IN THE CITY Lunch:
$16.95 per person

Choice of Starter:  

SALADE MELANGE Chopped radicchio spinach, sweet onion, mushroom, bacon, eggs, hearts of palm, blue cheese, creamy herb dressing

SOUP DU JOUR Hot and chilled specialties of the Chef 

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE Add $2

Choice of Entree:  

NEUSKE'S BLT On semolina toast with local vine ripe tomato, avocado and mayonnaise

SHRIMP PIRI PIRI Shrimp sauteed with a spicy sauce of lemon, garlic and cayenne, with South African style grits

BOB JOHNSON'S CHICKEN BREAST Stuffed with herbed goat cheese, served with roasted red pepper and thyme cream sauce

Click here for a reservation, or call  941.366.8111

We have a great variety of wines to choose from to pair with these different dishes. Take a look at our wine menu! We'll see you this week!

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