YUM's V-Day Guide: Nektar

YUM's V-Day Guide: Nektar

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Feb 8th, 10:35am By buffalorising

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Regular readers know that not only was Nektar recently featured in YUM for their fantastic Sunday brunch, but that their Sous Chef, William Ponholzer, won the most recent installment of BR's Chefs Challenge. If that isn't enticing enough, a quick scan of the menu below certainly will be.

Available on Valentine's Day only, this special menu encapsulates much of what makes Nektar so special. The clean, modern lines of the interior complement the precise and contemporary dishes on the menu. Approachable enough for the novice gourmet yet thoughtful enough for those that are in the know, it looks to us like Nektar should top your list of Valentine's day destinations.

Soup
Tomato Bisque- basil oil and parmesan croutons 9
Shrimp & Crab- lotus root, shitake mushrooms, cabbage and bean sprouts 11

Salad
Arugula Salad- prosciutto wrapped asparagus, fontina cheese and a lemon honey vinaigrette 11
Boston Bib and Apple Salad- stilton cheese, walnuts and a cider vinaigrette 9

Appetizer
Shrimp In Love- nestled in an anisette and basil cream 14
Artichokes Franchaise- fried capers, tomato concasse in a light lemon sauce 12
Tempura Oysters- chille pepper relish & lime beurre blanc 15
Pan Seared Duck Breast- oyster mushrooms, caramelized carrots and a red wine and thyme demi-glace 14

Entree
Pan Seared Striped Bass- jasmine rice sauteed corn, andouille, tomato and tempura shrimp with a rich saffron beurre blanc 35
Petite Surf and Turf- 6oz filet mignon and half a butter pouched Maine lobster 58
Roast Rack Of Lamb Parsilee- goat cheese risotto cake and a rosemary demi-glace 40
Grilled Portobello and Fried Tofu- jasmine rice, artichokes, asparagus and a rich tomato sauce 18
Oven Roasted Chicken- yukon gold mashed, sauteed cremini mushrooms, carrots, asparagus and a white truffle demi-glace 21
Gilled 16oz Cowboy Ribeye- caramelized onions, tempura portobello, lorette potato, and a red wine demi-glace 40


Nektar
451 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14222
716.881.1829





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