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Features:

Famous Owner / Chef, Menu Available, Private Rooms, Reservations Accepted, Romantic, Extensive Wine List 

About Norman's:

Owned by one of America's best chefs, Norman Van Aken, Norman's is the place to go for New World Cuisine(New American). Norman was one of the founders of New World Cuisine, which includes flavors from all over the world; such as Caribbean, Asian, and Latin American intertwined with traditional American cuisine.

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Menu:

TAPAS

BEFORE YOUR MEAL
 

The appreciation and allure of “small dishes” to whet one’s appetite are found below. They are as light as sushi and as savory as Laughter. 
--- Norman

Barbeque Kurobuta Pulled Pork Empanadas ~ Cumin-Cilantro Crema  9.00

Beausoleil Oysters ~ Sauce Mignonette ~ West Indian Cocktail  3.00 per

Artisanal Cheese Blintz ~ Pepper Painted Bacon ~ Tropical Compote  9.00

Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche ~ Salsa Of Life ~ Corn Nuts  12.00 

 
First Plates and Salads

Our Original Creamy Cracked Conch Chowder
Saffron ~ Clam and Mussel Liquor ~ Citrus Reduction ~ Coconut “Cloud”  11.00

Crab Stuffed Sui Mei Dumplings
Fermented Black Bean Butter ~ Sautéed Shiitakes ~ Toasted Sesame Seeds  13.00

Caesar
Grape Tomatoes ~ Eggplant Escabeche ~ Ciabatta Toast  12.00

Yuca Stuffed Crispy Shrimp
Habanero Tartar Salsa ~ Sour Orange Mojo ~ Nicaraguan Cabbage Slaw  14.00

A Simple Garden Salad
Chèvre ~ Oranges ~ Radishes ~ Celery Hearts ~ “Driftwood” Vinaigrette  14.00

Fregola Sarda with Braised Short Ribs
Fennel Cream ~ Sun-dried Tomato ~ Chestnuts  14.00

Butter Poached Maine Lobster Pan Stew
Cold Water Oysters ~ Purple Potato ~ Root Vegetables ~ Sauce Béarnaise  22.00

My “Down Island” French Toast ~ Seared Curaçao Scented Foie Gras
Griddled Brioche ~ Passion Fruit Caramel ~ Gingery Candied Lime Zest  18.00

Main Plates
 

Fillet of Key West Yellowtail on a “Belly” of Garlicky Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus Spears ~ Citrus Butter  31.00

Sautéed Local Red Snapper
Sauce Veracruzana ~ Oyster Mushrooms ~ Tuber Hash  32.00

Pad Thai
Wild Alaskan Salmon ~ Asian Vegetables ~ Teriyaki  36.00

Hazelnut Crusted Mahi-Mahi
Collard Greens ~ Mashed Sweet Potatoes ~ Smokey Bacon-Scallion Sauce  29.00

Striped Bass a La Plancha
Lobster Mash ~ Calypso Spice ~ Lemon Butter  30.00

Roasted Pork “Havana” with “21st Century Mole”,
Golden Haitian Grits ~ Plantain Crema ~ Sweet Corn Salsa ~ Sherry Wine   33.00

Molasses Marinated and Grilled Duck Breast
Foie Gras Stuffed Boniato Cake ~ Sunny Side Up Egg ~ House Made Sausage ~ Chutney  34.00

Charred and Roasted Beef Rib Steak
Potatoes “a la Huancaina”, Blue Cheese ~ Caramelized Onions “a Uno, Mi Estilo”  35.00

Mongolian Barbequed Veal Chop
Ginger-Soy Scented Chinese Eggplant ~ Thai Fried Rice  39.00
 

Sides

Sautéed Mushrooms ~ Shallots ~ Herbs ~ Sherry  9.00

Papas “a la Huancaina” ~ Smoked Bacon   9.00

Garlicky Mashed Potatoes  9.00   

Hot Fried Onion Rings ~ Salsa Rosa  9.00

Grilled Asparagus Spears ~ Sauce Béarnaise   9.00

Crispy Yuca Fries  ~ Warm Chimichurri Mayo  9.00

Thai Fried Rice  9.00

Our Chef’s Tasting menu is available Nightly
Please ask your Server for Details
Sommelier Selections by the glass are available.
The Tasting Menu is available for the entire table only
Our 5 Course Tasting Menu is $75.00

THE "SIGNATURE" TASTING MENU
Chef Norman Van Aken's 5 Course "Signature Dishes" Tasting Menu is $80.00
 

Fricassee of Maine Lobster and Oysters
Wild Mushrooms ~ Root Vegetables ~ Emilio Lustau Sherry ~ Sauce Béarnaise

"Down Island" French Toast ~ Seared Curaçao Scented Foie Gras
Griddled Brioche ~ Passion Fruit Caramel ~ Gingery Candied Lime Zest
(Optional Course $10.00 Supplement)

Fillet of Key West Yellowtail on a "Belly" of Garlicky Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus Spears ~ Citrus Butter

Roasted Pork "Havana" with "21st Century Mole"
Golden Haitian Grits ~ Plantain Crema ~ Sweet Corn Salsa ~ Sherry Wine Reduction

"New World" Banana Nut Cake
Rhum Flamed Bananas ~ Macadamia Nut Brittle Ice Cream

A Selection of Artisanal Cheeses

Unique and Original

Laura Chenel's Cabecou, Goat's Milk, Semi-Soft, California
Sitio da Perdiz, Mixed Milk, Semi-Firm, Portugal
Jessanne, Cow's Milk, Semi-Firm, Georgia
Gorwydd Caerphilly, Cow's Milk, Firm,England
Livarot, Cow's Milk, Semi Soft, France
La Tur, Mixed Milk, Soft, Italy

Light and Subtle

Mahon, Mixed Milk, Firm, Spain
Cypress Grove Midnight Moon, Goat's Milk, Semi-Firm, California
Pio Vecchio, Cow's Milk, Hard, Italy
Istara, Sheep's Milk, Firm, France
Dante, Sheep's Milk, Firm, Wisconsin
Tomme Crayeuse, Cow's Milk, Semi Firm, France

Bold and Assertive

Delft Blue, Cow's Milk, Blue, Semi-Firm, Holland
Cabrales, Cow's Milk, Semi-Soft, Spain
Bayley Hazen, Cow's Milk, Semi-Firm, Vermont

The Dessert Collection
 

“New World” Banana Nut Cake  10
Macadamia Nut Brittle Ice Cream  

Vanilla Crème Brûlée  8
Almond, Orange and Cinnamon Biscotti  

Valrhona Chocolate  9
“Melting Cake” ~ Cinnamon  Crème Fraîche

Espresso Financier  8
Tia Maria Ice Cream ~ “A Hot Hot Honey Drizzle"   

Chocolate in 5 Poses  11
Dulce de Leche Cookies, Strawberry Yogurt Bar, Six Layer Bar,
Coconut Rum Wafer, Peppermint Ice Cream on Chocolate Tuile

San Felipe Chocolate Cheese Cake
Cocoa Short Bread Crust  7

Ice Creams   7
Macadamia Nut Brittle
Dulce de Leche
Cayenne-Walnut Crunch Spice Cream
Thyme
Ginger Snap

Sorbets   7
Passion Fruit
Chocolate
Pineapple
Mandarin Orange
 

Dessert Wine By The Glass

Baumard, Côteaux du Layon, Loire Valley, 2003  14

Banck, Vendanges Tardives Furstentum, Alsace, 2000 20

Carmes de Rieussec, Sauternes, 2004   14

Château de L’Echarderie, Quarts des Chaumes, 1996 20

R.L. Buller & Son Rare Tokay, Calliope, Australia, NV 30

Quady, Essensia, California, 2004   12

Two Hands, For Love or Money, Semillon, Australia, 2004 24

Bonny Doon,Vin De Glaciere, Muscat, California, 2005 12

Torbreck, “The Bothie”, Muscat Blanc, Australia, 2004 12

Merryvale Winery, “Antigua”, Muscat, California, NV 12

Croft, Distinction, Special Reserve   8

Taylor Fladgate, 10 Year Tawny    10

Taylor Fladgate, 20 Year Tawny    25

Taylor Fladgate, 30 Year Tawny    35

Taylor Fladgate, 40 Year Tawny    45

Smith Woodhouse, LBV, 1992    15

Penfolds, Grandfather, Fine Tawny   30

Additional Information:

If you would like to view their extensive wine list,as well as recipes and videos, please visit their website.

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