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Tonight, @ POP Friday January 27, 2011

Souffle: Cookies and Cream Souffle with Vanilla Anglaise

Reservations strongly recommended.

Specials for January:

Chef specials: “Champagne Chicken”

Champagne marinated Chicken, Foie Gras Mash Potato, Sauté Spinach, exotic mushroom, cherry Heirloom tomato, Champagne Butter Sauce

Pizza Special: Duck confit, brie cheese, caramelized onions, fresh tomato, apple balsamic drizzle

Market Salad: Warm Wilted Spinach Salad, Warm bacon poppy seed Dressing, Gorgonzola crumbles,
cherry heirloom tomatoes, candied walnuts, red onion.

Soup du Jour: Creamy tomato soup, garnished with Basil Pesto, parmesan croutons

Dessert Special: Chocolate and vanilla Bavarios, chocolate ganache, candied hazelnuts, pomegranate coulis, pomegranate Chantilly

Dine LA January 22-27 & January 29-February 3

POP Guests,
We are participating in DineLA again this year. Its a 3 course menu for only $26. We also have menu upgrade options. Please don't forget to RSVP. Our menu is listed below. Hope to see you here.
Sincerely,
Yash Youssefi, General Manager.

Appetizers
Mixed Green Salad- Fresh Mixed Greens, Champagne vinaigrette dressing, fresh berries.
Soup du Jour- Creamy tomato soup, garnished with Basil Pesto, parmesan croutons
Brie Toast- Crostini with Chardonnay Soaked Raisins
Cherry Heirloom, Roma Tomato & Basil Bruschetta - Served with Parmesan Crostini and Balsamic glaze
*Upgrade to Jalapeño Tuna Tartar or Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp for an additional $3

Entrees
Truffle Mac n’ Cheese- White cheddar sauce, Panko bread crumbs, crispy oyster mushrooms.
Trio of Sliders 1)Chorizo, Provolone, Guacamole 2) Bacon, Gorgonzola Mayo, Port Redux. 3)”Cubano” Black Forrest Ham, Cheddar, Atomic Pickles, Mustard. Served on Brioche bread with fries
Blackened Salmon Salad- with mixed greens, dill dressing, avocado, cucumber, radish & cherry heirlooms
Market Salad- Warm Wilted Spinach Salad, Warm bacon poppy seed Dressing, Gorgonzola crumbles,
Cherry heirloom tomatoes, candied walnuts, red onion Add shrimp 5
Or
*Upgrade to Champagne Chicken or Drunken Salmon for an additional $4
Our certified sommelier will help you pick the perfect wine to compliment your palate...

Desserts
Afternoon Delight- A mini trio of our seasonal Pavlova, vanilla crème brûlée, and a chocolate covered strawberry

Churros- Five Churros rolled in cinnamon and sugar and served with cajeta sauce, one of our best selling desserts!
Banana Split- Banana & chocolate swirl Ice cream with almond crusted fried banana, Chantilly cream, chocolate sauce, berries
*Upgrade to Souffle du Jour or Tiramisu for an additional $4

*Price does not include tax & gratuity

“The Champagne Diet” tm

Is one of your New Years Resolutions to look good? Well check out our Champagne regime.

$19 per person

Appetizer:
Tomato Bruschetta Toast (90 cal) or Mushroom Bruschetta (170 cal)
Entree:
Champagne Chicken, sauté spinach, mushroom, cherry heirloom tomato. (no potato, no sauce) (470 cal) or,

6oz.Salmon a la cart (400 cal), with fruit (100 cal) or side salad (65 cal) or,

Flatbread pizza: Goat cheese crumbles, mushroom, peppers.(415 cal)

Dessert:
One Scoop chocolate sorbet (85 cal) or Chocolate Strawberry (72 cal)

Upcoming Events @ POP

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