{"id":27904,"date":"2018-03-12T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=27904"},"modified":"2018-03-11T22:00:33","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T05:00:33","slug":"memphis-cafe-unveils-a-refreshed-spring-dinner-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/memphis-cafe-unveils-a-refreshed-spring-dinner-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Memphis Cafe Unveils A Refreshed Spring Dinner Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since 1995, Memphis Cafe<\/strong> has been the go-to place in Costa Mesa for Southern soul food and perpetual favorites such as their Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Southern Angus Meatloaf, and Jambalaya, which will always have a place on their menu. Yet, Memphis keeps the creative juices flowing and is proud to unveil a Spring-inspired dinner menu and craft cocktails, beginning March 12th.<\/p>\n

\"Fried<\/p>\n

Memphis boasts a full bar and a fine selection of craft cocktails. Why not begin with one of the Spring-inspired cocktails created by Phil Greyshock, resident director of creative libations?<\/p>\n

\"Refreshing
\nThe\u00a0One Eye Willie\u00a0<\/strong>is a refreshing combination of\u00a0aquavit, orange curacao, cr\u00e8me de violet, and lemon juice, shaken and served on the rocks.<\/p>\n

\"Bulleit
\nPrefer a more spirit forward cocktail that will reset your mood with one sip? Try Dancing Out In Space. <\/strong>A well-balanced libation with an\u00a0alluring combination of Bulleit rye, Suze Saveur d\u2019Autrefois, concentrated jasmine green tea, orange bitters, beautifully garnished with a\u00a0cucumber ribbon. Not familiar with Suze Saveur? Neither was I \u2014\u00a0a quick search returned that it is a classic French ap\u00e9ritif since the 1800s. On the palate it has notes of gentian (an herb used in ap\u00e9ritifs, liqueurs and tonics), bitter-sweet herbs, fresh orange and vanilla.<\/p>\n

\"Fried<\/p>\n

Fried Green Tomato and Lobster Salad<\/p>\n

\u00a0I have fond memories of my corporate days, back in the 90s, and dashing to Memphis to satisfy my Southern food fix. While I no longer work in the area, the\u00a0Fried Green Tomato and Lobster Salad\u00a0<\/strong>will be bringing me back very soon. It’s not easy to find fried green tomatoes done right! The breading has to fry up crispy, without being greasy. And, the green tomatoes should be tart, with a bit of snap when you bite into them – no mushy or mealy tomatoes, please! This stellar salad comes dressed in a smoky paprika vinaigrette that adds a bit of heat and bright acid for the win.<\/p>\n

\"Boudin<\/p>\n

Boudin Balls <\/strong>are Memphis’ take on the ubiquitous meatball, only theirs is served with collard greens, pancetta, and a hot pepper-honey sauce with homestyle meatballs of ground smoked pork, seasonings, rice and\u00a0vegetables, roasted, then coated in corn flakes.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Roasted<\/p>\n

Roasted Beet Poke\u00a0<\/strong>sesame, scallions, fried beet chips, hazelnuts, gorgonzola<\/em><\/p>\n

Two Spring-inspired entrees satisfy cravings for comfort food: a\u00a0Pan-Roasted Chicken <\/strong>with maque choux (Cajun creamed corn with chicken andouille sausage), cheddar-scallion biscuit, haricot vert; and\u00a0<\/em>the\u00a0Blackened Rib Cap Steak. \u00a0<\/strong>The perfectly cooked, medium-rare steak,\u00a0seared in cast iron and served with a Hasselback potato, grilled broccolini,\u00a0and\u00a0Roquefort fondue <\/i>was a favorite of the discriminating food writers attending.<\/p>\n

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AND, for the grand finale, Monkey Bread<\/strong> joins Southern favorites Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Peach & Berry Pudding. With bourbon caramel and chunks of toffee, this is not your average Monkey Bread either!<\/p>\n

\"Monkey
\nSticky Toffee Monkey Bread<\/strong>
\nbourbon caramel, whipped cream, toffee crumble<\/p>\n

Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar\"\"<\/span><\/h2>\n

2920 Bristol Street,
\nCosta Mesa, CA 92626
\n714-432- 7685<\/p>\n

http:\/\/memphiscafe.com\/<\/p>\n

Open 7 days per week for brunch and dinner
\nHappy Hour Monday \u2013 Friday from 3-6 p.m.
\nLate-night entertainment Thursdays \u2013 Saturdays.
\nValet parking available for weekend brunch and Thursday \u2013 Saturday evenings.<\/p>\n

Memphis Cafe has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following since opening over two decades ago. Check out their weekly specials:<\/p>\n

Brunch Daily<\/strong>
\n8 am \u2013 3:00<\/p>\n

Sunday Brunch<\/strong>
\n$6 Bloody Marys and $4 Mimosas with purchase of entree<\/p>\n

Sunday<\/strong>
\n$10 Barbecue Night
\n
\nMonday<\/strong>
\n$10 Meatloaf
\n
\nTuesday
\n<\/strong>$10 Fried Chicken *Starting at 5:00 pm.
\n
\nWednesday
\n<\/strong>50% off Bottles of Wine \/ $5 Featured Whiskey *With a purchase of Dinner Entree. *Starting at 5:00 pm.
\n
\nThursday
\n<\/strong>Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles<\/p>\n

Happy Hour
\n<\/strong>Monday-Friday 3- 6 pm<\/p>\n

\"Chef<\/p>\n

Memphis Cafe is a Costa Mesa neighborhood mainstay in the heart of the SOBECA district. Classically trained chef and co-founder Diego Velasco has created a distinctive gourmet interpretation of Southern home-style cooking with signature dishes\u00a0such as the smoky gumbo and pulled pork, ethereal buttermilk fried chicken, savory seafood jambalaya and seasonal specials sourced locally with naturally raised meats and poultry. The roadhouse style bar at Memphis offers both classic call and crafted cocktails as well a carefully curated beer and wine list.<\/p>\n

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