Specials for the week of August 5 to 11, 2008

Artisan Ham & Cheese
Delice de Bourgogne Triple Cream Cow’s Milk, Ham, Bruschetta, and Aioli. Served on Ciabatta.
10.50

Brie Melt on Pan di Mie
Brie and Tony Packo‘s Pickled Brittney Tomatoes, Melted between Gruyere toasted Pan di Mie.
10.25

Porchetta Press
Porchetta (Herbed Italian Pork Loin), Fontina, Artichokes, Aioli, and Arugula tossed with Meyer Lemon Oil. Served Warm on Baguette.
10.75

Strawberry Mango Salad
The ultimate summer salad! Strawberries, Mango, and mozzarella tossed with Arugula, Almonds, and a creamy Sesame Seed Dressing.
10.50

Fig and Grape Salad
Studio City Farmer’s Market Grapes, Fresh Celebrity Figs from Melody’s Garden, Dried White Figs, Chives, Swiss Cow’s Milk Cheese, and Arugula. Tossed with Ashley’s Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette.
10.00

Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted Red and Candy Stripe Beets, Sliced St. Loupe Goat’s Cheese, Caramelized Walnuts, and Mixed Greens. Served with our Honey Balsamic Dressing
10.25

WINE MAKER EVENT THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH 7:30 P.M.

Please join wine maker Craig Reed of Martin Weyrich Winery (Paso Robles) on Thursday evening as we taste, among others, his recent gold medal winning Nebbiola, and the delicious creations of our executive chef Tori Rodriguez.  This event is by reservation only and is not open to the public.  Reservations can be made by calling (818) 505-0207.

$40.00 per person.

Specials for the Week of July 27 to August 2

DAILY SPECIALS

Ewephoria and Blue
Ewephoria (Sheep‘s Milk Gouda from Holland),  Blue d‘Auvergne (Blue Cheese from France), Purple Basil, and Oven Roasted Tomatoes. Served warm on Ciabatta.
10.00

Porchetta Press
Porchetta (Herbed Italian Pork Loin), Fontina, Artichokes, Aioli, and Arugula tossed with Meyer Lemon Oil. Served Warm on Baguette.
10.75

Warm Epoisses on Baguette
Grilled Baguette, covered with Epoisses and sweet onion confit.
9.00

Fig and Grape Salad
Studio City Farmer’s Market Grapes, Fresh Celebrity Figs from Melody’s Garden, Dried White Figs, Chives, Swiss Cow’s Milk Cheese, and Arugula. Tossed with Ashley’s Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette.
10.00

Turkey & Walnut Salad
Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Mixed Greens, Caramelized Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Blue Cheese, and Sliced Granny Smith Apples.  Served with a Pomegranate Currant Dressing.
10.50

Couer de la Creme
Sweet French Goat’s Milk Cheese with Chestnut, Slice of Spain’s Fig and Almond Cake, Honey, and Marcona Almonds. Perfect for Dessert!
6.50

Vote for Tori!

Our Head Chef Tori is in the running to be the next Modern Bride of the Year! Vote for her at http://www.brides.com/modernbride/modernbrideoftheyear to show your support. You can vote once an hour, so please vote, vote, vote! Spread the word!

We Rocked A Gay Wedding!!!

On June 17th Paul and Kevin were (finally) married, and we made them the coolest cake in all of LA, so cool in fact that the LA Times saw fit to mention it, in their article about gay marriages on Wednesday the 18th.

Let these gorgeous pictures do the talking.

Daily Specials, Week of 6/22

The Brunet
Brunet Cheese (1 Milk Robiola from Italy’s Piedmont Region), Sun-dried Tomatoes, Olive Oil, and Proscuitto. Served on Baguette.
10.50

Braseola on Baguette
Mozzarella, Braseola, Spicy Aioli, and Olive Tapenade. Served on Baguette.
10.50

Barely Buzzed
Sautéed Mushrooms, Barely Buzzed Cheddar (Raw Cow’s Milk from Utah, Hand Rubbed with Coffee Grounds and Lavender), Roast Beef, Aioli, and Romaine. Served on Baguette.
10.50

Strawberry Mango Salad
The ultimate summer salad. Strawberries, Mango, and mozzarella tossed with Arugula and a creamy Sesame Seed Dressing.
10.50

Cherry Tomato Salad
Sweet Yellow and Red Cherry Tomatoes (fresh and locally grown tomatoes from our Studio City Farmer‘s Market!), Romaine, Caramelized Walnuts, Bacon, and Avocado. Served with Lemon Dressing.
10.50

Pate Trio
Duck, Tart Cherry and Hazelnut Pate, Chicken Liver Terrine, and Pate de Campagne (pork based) served with cornichon, lemon and baguette
12.00

Daily Specials. Week of June 6th, 2008

SPECIAL CHEESE PLATES

$12.95 includes dried fruit, nuts, and a sliced baguette.

The Swisse-Deutsche
Le Chatelain – Creamy soft camembert cheese from France.
Rolf Beeler Appenzeller – A Swiss-like cheese with a creamy texture
Taleggio – An Italian washed-rind cheese with a great milky flavor

The Sheepherder
Cana de Oveja – A creamy bloomy-rind sheep’s milk cheese from Spain
Brin d’Amor – (a.k.a. Fleur de Maquis) From the island of Corsica, an herb covered semi-soft sheep’s milk cheese, whose name means “breath of love.”
Ewe’s Blue – An American made sheep’s milk cheese, similar to Roquefort

The Brit
Doddington – An English original that is hard crunchy raw cow‘s milk, parmigiano-type cheese with a great nutty flavor
Ardrahan – A beautiful washed rind cow’s milk cheese from the Lullybye Dairy in Tipperary, Ireland
Shropshire Blue – A blue cheddar-like cheese from England

DAILY SPECIAL SANDWICHES AND SALADS

Ba Ba Black Sheep Panini
Spanish Cana de Oveja Cheese (soft and creamy), Roast Beef, Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Arugula on Baguette. 10.50

Turkey Chutney Panini
Roasted Turkey Breast, Tomato Chutney, Cheddar Cheese, and Mixed Greens on Cibatta. 10.00

Pleasant Ridge Press
Pleasant Ridge (Raw Cow’s Milk from Dodgeville, Wisconsin), Blue Cheese, Ham, and Fuji Apples on Baguette. Sounds weird, tastes great!!! 10.50

Gobble This! Salad
Elijah’s most recent creation, featuring Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Mixed Greens, Caramelized Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Delft Blue Gouda, and Sliced Granny Smith Apples. Served with a Pomegranate Currant Dressing. 10.50

Strawberry Mango Salad
Melody’s current favorite. Farmer’s Market Berries, Champagne Mangos, Crushed Marcona Almonds, Fresh Mozzarella and Arugula, tossed with Teo’s creamy sesame seed dressing. 10.50

Menu for Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1

SPECIAL CHEESE PLATES

$12.95 includes dried fruit, nuts, and a sliced baguette.

The Frog
– Le Chatelain – Creamy soft camembert cheese from France.
– Comté – A delicious, complex French Gruyere
– Gris Des Vosges – A stinky and tasty washed-rind cheese topped with a fern leaf.

The Eye-talian
– Fontina- A famous creamy and complex Italian semi-soft
– Boschetto – A dense yet creamy Black Truffle cheese from Northern Italy.
– Spluga – A stinky washed rind Gouda-esque cheese.

Der Schweizerdeutsch
– Moosbacher – An amazing Swiss-style cheese.
– Cambozola – A delicious Blue-infused Camembert.
– Toggenburger – Rolf stikes again with this complex and nutty Appenzeller-style cheese.

DAILY SPECIAL SANDWICHES AND SALADS

ACG Breakfast Panini
Fried Eggs, Pancetta, Cheese, Rosemary and Smoked Aioli on Ciabatta
10.50

The Let’s Give Thanks Panini

Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Ballard 3 year old White Cheddar, Aioli and Mixed Greens on Cranberry Spice Bread. Served hot or cold. 9.50

Pata Cabra Panini
Pata Cabra (semi-soft goat’s milk cheese from Spain), Turkey, Bacon, and Tomato sprinkled lightly with Blood Orange Infused Oil. Served on Baguette. 10.50

Pleasant Ridge Press
Pleasant Ridge (Raw Cow’s Milk from Dodgeville, Wisconsin), Blue Cheese, Ham, and Fuji Apples on Baguette. Sounds weird, tastes great!!! 10.50

Gobble This! Salad

Elijah’s most recent creation, featuring Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Mixed Greens, Caramelized Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Delft Blue Gouda, and Sliced Granny Smith Apples. Served with a Pomegranate Currant Dressing. 10.50

Summer Salad
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, and Ricotta Salata (a dry, salty sheep’s milk cheese from Italy). Served with Creamy Lemon Dressing. Light and refreshing! 9.50

Three Cheese Pairings Today

May 30th, 2008
$12.95 and it comes with dried fruit, nuts, and a sliced baguette.

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The Frog
– Le Chatelain –
Creamy soft camembert cheese from France.

– Comté –
A delicious, complex French Gruyere

– Gris Des Vosges –
A stinky and tasty washed-rind cheese topped with a fern leaf.

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The Eye-talian
– Fontina-
A famous creamy and complex Italian semi-soft

– Boschetto –
A dense yet creamy Black Truffle cheese from Northern Italy.

– Spluga –
A stinky washed rind Gouda-esque cheese.

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Der Schweizerdeutsch

– Moosbacher –
Rolf Beeler’s amazing Swiss triumph.

– Cambozola –
A delicious Blue-infused Camembert.

– Toggenburger –
Rolf stikes again with this complex and nutty Raclette cheese.

Daily Specials, Week of May 18th

Banana Peanut Butter & Strawberry Preserves
PB & J Our Way! P.B. Loco Banana Peanut Butter and Harvest Song Strawberry Preserves. Served on Toasted Pan di Mie. Check our Shelves to make this ACG Concoction at Home!
8.50

Ossau Panini
Ossau Irraty Cheese (Sheep‘s Milk from the Basque Region), Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, and Light Blood Orange Infused Oil. Served on Baguette.
10.50

Smokey Serrano
Serrano Ham, Smoked Oregon Goat Cheese, with Fig and Olive Spread. Served Cold on Baguette.
10.50

Caprese Sandwich with Italian Burrata
Imported Italian Burrata, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, and Merula Olive Oil. Served Cold on Ciabatta.
15.00

Mustard Seed Salami Sandwich
Fresh Mustard Seed Salami, Spicy Aioli, Red Dragon Mustard Seed Cheese; topped with Arugula, Rosemary, Fresh Pressed Paso Robles Olive Oil, salt n peppa, on our Ciabatta bread. Yummy !!
Priced reasonably at:
9.50

Cream of Tomato and Rosemary Soup
Fresh cooked tomatoes, rosemary, cream, and a hint of garlic and sherry infused olive oil. Gotta love it.
Try it with our grilled cheese!!
6.50

Breakfast Frittata Sandwich
We did this the healthy way: Egg Whites, Rosemary, Garlic, Cippolinis, Ballard Farm Cheese Curds, Chives, and a splash of Tabasco. Served on a grilled Ciabatta. O’ hot dog!!…
9.25

ARTISAN CHEESE GALLERY
12023 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, California 91604
(818) 505-0207 tel.
(818) 505-0282 fax