Saturday May 19, 2012

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The Large Dining Room The Bar Area The Lounge

primo

Seasonal Soup + seasonal garden vegetables, parmesan frico 7.5

Handmade Tortellini + butternut squash, brown butter, sage, mascarpone 11

Cheese Platter + variety of cheeses, fruit, nuts and crackers 17.5

Fritto Misto + calamari, lemon, onion, zucchini, basil aioli 14.5

Scampi Prawns + chili, garlic, lemon, toasted sourdough 14.5

“moms” Meatballs + roasted tomato sauce, sheep milk ricotta, basil pesto 11


entree

Polenta “ancient grain”+ balsamic, truffled mushroom, parmesan frico* 9

Roasted Mussels + spicy tomato broth, basil, fennel sausage, roasted onions, garlic aioli 13.5

Ahi Tuna Tartare + chili, garlic, avocado, pear, pine nut, basil 15

Crush Bruschetta + burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto 13.5

Daily “crudo” + citrus, Castel de Lego olive oil, crispy shallots, micro clamshell arugula MK


salad

Caesar “whole leaf” + little gem, parmesan crostini, lemon-caper dressing 11.5

Gorgonzola “chopped” + romaine, croutons, tomato, cucumber, apple wood bacon 12

Fuji Apple “match stick” + greens, spiced pecans, currants, balsamic, blue cheese* 12

Burrata “handmade” + roasted beets, avocado, citrus segments, marcona almonds 13.5

Goat Cheese “baked” + almond, red flame grapes, roasted onion, balsamic 13


extras

Angel Hair Pasta + “red” or “butter” 6

Sauteed Spinach + “garlic” 5

Yukon Gold Potato + “whipped” 5

Oak Grilled Vegetables + “organic” 7

Spinach + “creamed” 7


desserts

Butterscotch “budino” + valrhona chocolate pearls, toffee crisp

“S’mores” + campfire melted marshmallow, caramelia chocolate brownie, handmade graham crackers

Tiramisu Cheesecake + chocolate dust, amaretto créme anglaise

Fruit Crumble + local, seasonal, ice cream, streusel

Sorbet + seasonal flavors


Events

happy hour - daily

♦ $4 drafts ♦ $5 house wines ♦ $5 well drinks ♦ $8 specialty cocktails

4:30 to 6:30 ♦ 7 days a week

PLUS late night happy hour: thurs - sat 10pm to close


special requests?

just call us 24 hours in advance


music nightly every thurs thru sat

Featuring Larry White, Battista, Bobby Cruz, Don Clark and Soul Seduction


 

Executive Chef
Jason Colabove


"To meet the demands of the expansive Solana Beach space and best service the local community, Executive Chef Jason Colabove (longtime Chef at Crush's sister location in Northern California) has joined forces with longtime friend and fellow foodie, Head Chef Mike Lina to create a distinct menu of fresh and authentic Italian flavors.
The duo are passionate about their personal, handcrafted approach and incorporate the use of a wood-fired grill, house-made pastas and slow cooked sauces. The team celebrates San Diego's bounty of market-fresh produce, free-range meat and local seafood on the menu through partnerships with Carlsbad Aqua Farm, Central Meats and Provisions, Specialty Produce & other local purveyors. The Chefs' inherent love of Italian cuisine and unique approach to elevating the classics makes Crush one-to-watch on the San Diego food scene."