Zuzda Tapas Restaurant and Bar, Banner Elk

Progressive Alternative Dining
*Food is presented randomly as it is prepared

Soup Type Stuff
Lobster Bisque Sherried and hearty	$4.95
Gumbolaya A great combination of gumbo and jambalaya	$6.89
Cioppino Hearty seafood stew in a tomato leek broth	$6.85
Chili and Cheese On the spicy side!!!	$4.89
French Onion Soup Au Gratin Only because of Diann	$4.86
Chilled Gazpacho	$3.00

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From the Garden
Iceberg Wedge Applewood Bacon, red onion and Bleu Cheese	$4.18
Mixed Garden Greens Cranberries, Nuts, Feta, Balsamic Glaze & Olive Oil
Spinach Salad Chopped egg, Mushrooms, Bacon Vinaigrette	$3.75
Grilled Vegetable Salad Balsamic Vinaigrette	$4.59
Caesar Salad Et Tu Brute!	$4.59
Mozzarella and Tomato Pesto, Balsamic Glaze & Olive Oil	$4.75

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Seafood/Fish Health warning: consuming raw shellfish / fish may compromise a weakened immune system
Escargot Vol Au Vent Ah! Le Piece de Resistance!	$6.95
Zuzdalamari Crispy calamari, Marinara Sauce	$5.72
Sautéed Squid Steak Garlic Chili Sauce	$4.25
Sesame Seared Tuna Sashimi Seaweed, pickled ginger and wasabi	$6.56
Tuna Tar Tare With an oriental touch, Croutes	$5.12
Rocky Oysters Not to be Confused with Rocky Mountain	Each $2.09
Clams Casino Set Your Own Limit	Each $2.16
Pei Steamed Mussels Pleasantly Happy, Half Pound and Pound	$4.95/$7.95
New Zealand Stuffed Mussels Shallots, Garlic, Breadcrumbs	$1.89
Steamed Clams Sounds Relaxing...ahhhhhhh!	$5.56
Conch Fritter Remoulade Beach Mountain?	$4.25
Saffron Paella Chicken, Seafood, Chorizo	$7.97
Coquille St. Jacques Scallops in Cheese Sauce	$6.29
Shrimp Crustade Chardonnay, Lemon & Asiago	$4.92
Shrimp and Grits and Collard Greens Cheesy and Creamy	$7.45
Shrimp Grilled, Blackened, or Tempura Fried... by the each	By the piece $1.46
Bang Bang Shrimp Crunchy Popcorn style Sriracha chili sauce	$4.82
Dim Sum Shrimp, Fried Soba noodles, Thai peanut sauce	$4.62
Shrimp Scampi Garlic, Lemon, Chardonnay, Asiago, and Angel Pasta	$6.92
BBQ Applewood Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Yee-Haw!	$4.66
Baked Stuffed "Jumbo" Shrimp Spinach, Crabmeat, Artichokes	$8.71
Blackened Something We will let you know...	$7.25
Fish Fingers If chicken why not fish?	$4.89
Nut Crusted Carolina Trout Lemon Butter	$8.62
Grilled Salmon Citrus Butter	$8.61
Baked Salmon in Pastry Hollandaise Sauce	$6.49
Fried Oysters Cornmeal Batter, Remoulade Sauce	$5.31
Gazpacho Oyster Shooter Don’t Live in Fear	$2.55
Tempura Dynamite Sushi Roll	$7.50
Lump Crabcake Lobster Sauce	$6.25
Soft Shell Crab Almandine or Tempura	$9.21
Crabmeat Stuffed Two Ounce Lobster Tail Lemon Butter	$12.24
Tempura Lobster Tail Cocktail Sauce	$12.01

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Fowl and Friends
Pecan Crusted Chicken Spinach, dried cherries, red onion marmalade	$6.82
Chicken Pot Pie Once upon a time... so so long ago...	$5.89
Chicken Francaise Caper Butter	$6.32
Boneless Buffalo Chicken You Dip the Sauce and Ranch Dressing	$5.41
Thai Style Chicken Egg Roll Ponsu	$3.45
Chicken and Saffron Risotto Asiago Cheese	$7.89
Oriental Chicken Stir Fry Basmati Rice	$8.10
Crispy Dusted Buffalo Wings They fly in "pairs", Ranch Dressing	$1.96
Whole Duck Leg Bed of greens, crasins, and balsamic dressing	$7.91
Seared Duck Breast Medium rare, pecan rice and demiglace	$12.56
Duck Confit Spinach Grilled Tortilla Red Onion Marmalade	$4.35
Almond Duck Tenderloins Sweet and sour Sauce	$4.98
An 18% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more.

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Carnivore Corner
Filet Mignon Gorgonzola Butter, Fried Onions	$8.96
Steak Au Poivre A Good idea from the French!	$8.96
Jerk Beef Filet Kabob Nothing Personal	$5.26
"Sliders" Meatball and cheese or some other animal	$1.82
Braised Beef Short Ribs Jardinere Tomato demiglace	$7.89
NY Strip Steak Mushroom sauce	$8.41
Spicy French Moroccan Lamb Sausage	$6.91
Calves Liver Sautéed Onion and Applewood Smoked Bacon	$8.89
Shredded Roasted Pork Garlic and Mesquite, Smoky BBQ	$5.25
Chipolte Chicken Sausage Peppers and onions	$6.57
Chicken Feta and Spinach Sausage With More of the same	$6.89
Rosemary Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin Red wine Demiglace	$7.39
BBQ St. Louie Ribs Hot & Spicy like the Chef’s Women	$6.72
Pork Pot Stickers Grilled Cabbage & Teriyaki	$4.96
Shredded Beef Tamale Enchilada Sauce AReeBaa! AReeBaa!	$4.59
Lamb Lollipops Dijonnaise, garlic, spinach, and fried onions	$8.42

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Vegetarian Fare
Pierogie Grilled onions and sour cream... Mom's recipe from Pittsburgh	$1.79
Mac and Cheese Gary says, "It's the rage!!!"	$4.89
Olive Tapenade Olives, Capers, Olive Oil, Diced Tomato and Croutes	$3.85
Marinated Eggplant Salad Living on the edge	$4.62
Hummus Lemon, Garlic, Tahinni with Pita	$4.35
Grilled Mozzarella Cheese Marinara and Pesto	$4.97
Mini Fried Cheese Ravioli Marinara Sauce	$3.97
Jumbo Stuffed Ravioli Marinara Sauce	$4.65
Cheese Plate with apples, nuts, and berries, crackers	$7.24
Brie….Alexis Brie Baked in Phyllo, Almond Carmel Sauce	$4.55
Grits and Cheese Cheddar, Jarlsburg, and Asiago	$4.10
Crisp Polenta Cake Garlic Spinach, Tomatos, Artichoke cream	$4.89
Zucchini Fritti Lemon Horseradish Mayonnaise	$6.94
Zuzdashetta Goat Cheese, Tomato, Tapanade, Basil and Asiago	$3.89
Leek and Gruyere Flan Chives and Hollandaise	$4.25
Edamame Warmed Soy Beans & Sea Salt - Don’t eat the shells!	$3.45
Oriental Vegetable Stir Fry & Rice	$7.65
Vegetarian Spring Rolls Teriyaki Sauce	$3.85
Tempura Veggies with a duo of Sauces	$7.49
Grilled Vegetable Kabob Lime Pepper and Olive Oil	$4.25
Forest Mushrooms Shallot Port butter	$6.85
Stuffed Portobello Spinach and Provolone, Pesto Tomato Concassee	$5.14
Grilled Halloumi Cheese Lemon, brandy butter	$5.62
Artichoke and Feta Stuffed Spinach Ragatoni	$5.35
Gnocchi Presto Tomato Concassee	$4.62
Chive & Gorgonzola Stuffed Artichoke Hearts	$4.59
Black Bean Cake Cilantro Sauce	$3.49
Spicy Black Bean and Cheese Quisitas Salsa and Sour Cream	$4.46
Shoestring Fries We'll fry them...and honor requests	$4.13
Sweet Potato Fries	$5.79
Baby Roaster Potatoes Sour cream and caviar!	$4.63
Chibatta Bread Loaf with butter with Hertzeld’s Roasted Garlic	$2.92 $1.59

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Sweet Touches
Key Lime Tart	$4.32
Warm Brownie Ala Mode	$5.25
Coconut Fudge Macaroon	$2.25
Fried Xango Cheese Cake Regular or Banana Carmel	$6.45
Crème Brulee	$5.87
Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Cake The name say's it all	$5.85
Tiramisu	$4.16
Baklava	$2.78
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream	$2.45
Creme Brulee Cheesecake	$2.92
Tempura Pineapple Caramel Rum Sauce	$3.46
Strawberry Shortcake	$3.89
Warm Apple Tart Cinnamon Gelato	$4.89
Coffee or Espresso Gelato	$2.79
Pistachio Gelato Winner 2005 N.A.S.F.T.	$2.79
Other Desserts by Linda	$????

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