1026 South Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230
 410.752.3810 (tel) 410.752.0639 (fax) corksemail@aol.com
Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
5:00pm - 9:00pm

Reservations Recommended

Menu
April Third Thursday: Pinot Noir

Corks' 11th Anniversary Dinner

May Third Thursday: Wines for the Grill

Dinner Menu, Spring 2008


April Third Thursday
Pinot Noir
Thursday, April 17, 2008

Reception:

Rosé of Pinot Noir

1st Course: World Pinot Noir

Three Pinots from Around the World
Pan Seared Artic Char, Cherry Black Sweet Rice, Thyme Beurre Blanc


2nd Course: California Pinot Noir

Three California Pinot Noirs
Asian Glazed Braised Pork Belly, Carrot Purée


3rd Course: Oregon Pinot Noir

Three Oregon Pinot Noirs
Grilled Lamb Loin, Roasted Red Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Blackberry Purée


Dessert:

Raspberry Custard, Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Sea Salt


Corks' 11th Anniversary Dinner
Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Reception:

Rosé of Pinot Noir

1st Course:

Chilled Lobster Salad, Frisee, Cherry Tomatoes,
Curry Dusted Chick Peas, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette


2nd Course:

Bacon Wrapped Leg of Rabbit, Grilled Red Plum,
Garlic, Ginger and Fennel Pur&eactue;e


3rd Course:

Whole Roasted Steamship Leg of Lamb,
Three Potato Salad, Minted Carrots


4th Course:

Artisan American Cheese Selection

Dessert:

Blackberry Curd, Chocolate Cake,
White Chocolate Ganache, Mint Drizzle



May Third Thursday
Wines for the Grill
Thursday, May 15, 2008

Reception:

Rosé of Pinot Noir

1st Course: World Pinot Noir

Three White Wines
Kurabuto Baby Back Ribs, Kansas City Barbecue Sauce,
Warm Green Been, Bacon & Marcona Almond Salad


2nd Course: California Pinot Noir

Three Light Reds
Fresh Herb Studded Blackened Leg of Lamb,
Watermelon Salad


3rd Course: Oregon Pinot Noir

Three Heavier Reds
Whole Roasted New York Strip, Fingerling Potatoes,
Grilled Radicchio, Demi-Glace


Dessert:

Banana Splits


Dinner Menu, Spring 2008

Our menu changes regularly based upon the availability of seasonal ingredients.

Starters

Soup of the Day ... 9

Sautéed Frog's Legs, Garlic Herb Butter, Micro Greens ... 14

Confit Leg of Duck, Chorizo & Fennel Hash, Pea Shoot Purée ... 12

Crispy Sweetbreads, Sautéed Wild Mushroom,
Wasabi Foam, Crispy Shallots ... 12



Salads

Slices of Fresh Kohlrabi, Pea Shoots,
Fresh Cracked Pepper, White Wine Vinaigrette ... 9

Mesclun, Pickled Baby Field Carrots, Fresh Roasted Coconut,
Coconut Milk & Cilantro Vinaigrette ... 10

Spring Asparagus, Grilled Radicchio,
Shaved Parmesan, Balsamic & Olive Oil Reduction ... 10

Fresh Housemade Mozzarella,
Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Curry Vinaigrette ... 11

House Smoked Fish Salad, Fried Green Tomato,
Haricot Vert, Baby Spinach, Green Scallion Vinaigrette ... 10



Entrées

Black Lentil and Sautéed Mushroom Napoleon, Parsnip Purée, Arugula Foam ... 23
Suggested Glass: Paraiso "Santa Lucia Highlands" Pinot Noir 2006 ... 14

Sesame Crusted & Pan Roasted Salmon Fillet,
Roasted Yukon Potato & Olive Hash, Broccoli, Salmon Roe, Lemon Oil ... 27
Suggested Glass: Torii Mor "Willamette Valley" Pinot Noir 2005 ... 17

Pan Seared Wild Rock Fish, Olive Polenta Cake,
Wilted Swiss Chard, Mustard and Caper Beurre Blanc ... 29
Suggested Glass: Bonny Doon "Le Cigare Blanc" Roussanne/Grenache Blanc 2004 ... 10

Seasonal Risotto ... Please See Server for Daily Preparation and Price
Suggested Glass: Willakenzie "Willamette Valley" Pinot Gris 2006 ... 12

Duo of Duck: Crispy Leg Confit and Roasted Breast,
Roasted, Diced Sweet Potatoes, Haricot Vert, Griottine Cherry Demi-Glace ... 28
Suggested Glass: Willakenzie "Willamette Valley" Pinot Noir 2006 ... 15

Grilled Pork Chop Porterhouse,
Blue Cheesed Mashed Potatoes, Field Carrots, Currant Demi Glace ... 26
Suggested Glass: Rosenblum "Heritage Clones" Petite Syrah 2006 ... 11

Grilled Bistro Filet,
Potato, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Onion Hash,
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts, Chocolate Demi-Glace ... 29
Suggested Glass: Worthy "Sophia's Cuvee" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ... 14

Jerry Pellegrino, Chef/Owner
Christopher Coker, Sommelier
Levi Briggs & David Nutter, Sous Chefs

A 20% Gratuity will be added to Parties of 6 or more
As a courtesy to those around you please refrain from using Cellular phones in the dining room