Are you looking for something unique or someplace different for dinner, lunch, brunch or just to hang out during Happy Hour? I have a great place for you! It’s one of my favorite places in Manhattan Beach that’s just off the main drag but a short, easy walk from the pier and lots of great stores that make Manhattan Beach’s “downtown” area such a hot spot. Shade Hotel is a great hotel that is the perfect staycation as well as an “urban getaway” for that late afternoon or evening out that you might need to recharge batteries while nibbling on amazing food from their terrific menu.
Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach recently introduced its reimagined menu, and that includes new desserts inspired by the luxury boutique hotel’s surroundings and the personal background of Executive Chef Chris Garasic. The food from Chef Garasic is fabulous – from
appetizers and small plates to the great mains. However what caught our attention were these new desserts! (YUM!)
The new Peanut Butter Chocolate Semifreddo pays homage to the beaches just a few blocks away from Shade, with whipped peanut butter serving as the dessert’s “sand.” The beloved flavor combination and the creamy texture of this chilled treat make it the perfect way to end a day on the beach.
This is the perfect dessert for the peanut butter lover– or those that want something with a unique presentation.
Chef Garasic looked to his childhood in rural Oregon for inspiration for the Mason Jar Cherry Cheesecake. Garasic grew up with an appreciation for fresh fruits and berries, and this dessert reflects his roots. Fresh Washington cherries star in the sauce, which sits atop a creamy vanilla bean cheesecake and a sweet and salty pretzel crust. The dish is presented in a mason jar, adding a touch of rustic charm.
This one sounds divine. The cherries and pretzels make it the perfect dessert in my universe.
The one not mentioned that’s currently on menu is the Summer Peach’s ‘N Cream Bread Pudding! Made with vanilla ice cream, peach gastrique, whipped cream, it’s comfort food dessert at it’s finest!
My suggestion is to get into ZINC at Shade Hotel for the most amazing meal! The menu I am featuring below is subject to change on a daily and seasonal basis. No one knows exactly when end of season is (with the California weather being so changeable, that’s to be expected), but the menu is based on availability and also Chef Garasic’s testing out new menu items. So check out this menu knowing that things will change!
Legend to symbols: [V] vegetarian [GF] gluten-free [GFA] gluten-free available
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOARD
served with Dalmatian fig jelly, California quince paste, toasted artisan bread [GFA] & assorted crackers [serves 3-4]
MARIN TRIPLE CRÈME BRIE cow, France
CARMODY cow, California
PORT SALUT cow, France
SAN DANIEL PROSCIUTTO pork, Italy
SAN REMO GENOA SALAMI pork, beef, Italy
MOLINARI SPICY COPPA pork, California
SMALL PLATES
BRIE & PEAR GRILLED CHEESE [V]
French baguette, triple crème Brie, cider poached pearsPROSCIUTTO BURATTA GRILLED CHEESE
French baguette, San Daniel prosciutto, burrata cheeseHAND-CUT BELGIUM FRIES [V]
black pepper aioli, chipotle ketchupBAJA CEVICHE TOWER [GFA]
Chef’s choice of fresh fish citrus marinated, crisp vegetable brunoise, citrus sweet chili sauce, warm
tortilla chipsBUFFALO CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS
Mary’s Free Range Chickens chicken wings, carrot celery slaw, Mine Shaft Blue cheeseMINI TRUFFLE SLIDERS
Snake River Farms Kobe beef, Parmesan truffle aioli, black truffle cheese, wild arugula, caramelized
onions, roasted Portobello, house-made Parker Roll bunBIG ISLAND POKE STACK
taro chips, gingered farro, seaweed salad, edamame pistou, pineapple relishKALBI TACOS
Korean-braised short ribs, kimchi, scallions, hand-made corn tortillasCRISPY CALAMARI
dressed baby greens, sweet chili aioli, balsamic reduction
PIZZAS (ZINC is known for terrific pizzas)
gluten-free options available
MARGHERITA [V]
mozzarella cheese, oven-roasted Roma tomatoes, fresh basilPROSCIUTTO
mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, dates, San Daniel prosciutto, caramelized onionsSMOKEHOUSE
mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, smoked ham, spicy chicken sausage, meat sauceSUMMER MEDITERRANEAN PIZZETTA [V]
Italian artichoke hearts, squash blossoms, blistered baby heirloom tomatoes, dehydrated Kalamatta
olives, roasted garlic purée, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese
SALADS
TAYLOR FARMS ASIAN KALE SALAD [GF]
shredded Brussels sprouts, black kale, radicchio, toasted almonds, currant, carrot ribbons, shaved
Parmesan cheese, toasted sesame vinaigretteMARINATED HEIRLOOM TOMATO STACK [V] [GF]
heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, grilled polenta cake, basil pesto, Kalamata olive purée,
lightly dressed wild arugula, aged balsamic reductionSIGNATURE ZINC CHOP [GFA]
wild arugula, toasted Israeli couscous, currants, tomatoes, grilled corn, pepitas, Parmesan cheese,
choice of smoked salmon or salami, basil buttermilk dressingSASHIMI SALAD [GFA]
sashimi-grade hamachi & ahi, baby field greens, cucumber, miso vinaigrette, avocado, pickled ginger,
frizzled sweet potatoes, soy sauce & wasabi
MAINS
PAN-ROASTED SCOTTISH SALMON [GF]
wild mushroom risotto, English peas, blackberry Cabernet buerre blancBLACK ANGUS SHORT RIB [GFA]
creamed white grits, summer baby squash medley, crisp squash blossom, Cabernet demi-glaceGRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK FRITES
hand-cut Kennebec frites, wild arugula salad with pickled red onion and roasted teardrop tomatoes,
cipollini onions, red wine demi-glaceLINGUINI POMODORO
house-made linguini pasta, blistered baby heirloom tomatoes, organic spinach, burrata cheese,
dehydrated Kalamatta olive, light tomato sauceSKILLET PRESSED MARIE’S FREE-RANGE CHICKEN BREAST
roasted Okinawa sweet potatoes, summer vegetable ragout, sweet corn emulsion, red pepper coulisSOUTH BAY PAELLA [GF]
Aegean black cod, Scottish salmon, jumbo shrimp, green lip mussels, manila clams, saffron-infused riceWHITE MISO SOY CHILEAN SEA BASS
chili garlic Thai greens, Forbidden Rice, panang curry
You probably wondering why I haven’t mentioned cocktail since it’s often my favorite thing to talk about. I saved the best for last. Again, menus may change and it’s due to availability.
CRAFTED COCKTAILS
MR. SHETH –Veev açaí, mint, fresh lime juice, cucumber slices
ARE YOU MAN ENOUGH? — Patrón Silver tequila, Veev açaí spirit, agave, lime, muddled jalapeños
GOLDRUSH –Bulleit bourbon, honey syrup, fresh lemon juice
THE BLACKBERRY –Grey Goose vodka, blackberry, raspberry, fresh lemon juice
MOSCOW MULE –Russian Standard vodka, Canton French Ginger liqueur, ginger ale, fresh lime juice
DARK & STORMY –Black Magic spiced rum, ginger ale
RED SUPERFRUIT SANGRIA –Veev açaí, red wine, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, fresh seasonal fruit
AVIATION –New Amsterdam gin, lemon juice, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, crème de violette
CUCUMBER PEAR –Grey Goose Pear vodka, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, cucumber slices
I have my favorites on this menu but I am not going to tell you which ones they are. If you can’t figure out my taste, then it’s up to you to figure out which ones to choose and you test them out! I would be very interested to learn which cocktails you found to be your favorites!
Follow Shade Hotel on these social channels:
YOUTUBE: Shade Hotel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShadeHotelMB
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ShadeHotelMB/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShadeHotelMB/
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/shade-hotel-manhattan-beach
If you visit Shade Hotel for an event, dinner or even a weekend getaway, please let me know your thoughts about this great local boutique hotel!!
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
DEALS and STEALS
I am required to tell you that I am an “affiliate” with these brands. I curate deals that offer bonuses, bargains and great products –and some are very specifically for this site to feature to YOU!
The amount I make has yet to be determined that despite people going to visit the links (and it’s in the thousands every month), I have yet to have anyone buy anything from them.
$15 off Beauty.com orders of $75+ w/ code BEAUTY15
Choose 1 of 4 Hair Deluxe Samples with any $25 purchase. Use code: GREATHAIR
Subscribe to RSS headline updates from:
Powered by FeedBurner
If you are going to feature content from LA-Story.com including images, podcasts or videos including the accompanying text, please respect copyright provisions. We require a notation of content origination (meaning credit tag), a linkback to the specific page & please email the link to stevie@la-story.com before the piece goes live.
LA-Story.com, LA-Story Recessionista, Celebrity Stylescope, Celebrity Style Slam Trademark/Copyright: KBP Inc./TNBT Inc 2007-16
Manhattan Beach is such a cute little beach town, and this menu is the bomb. I will keep this in mind for my return to LA..whenever that may be…sounds great!