7 January 2009 - 15:44Tristan adds happy hour, prix fixe dinner menu and wine specials

Tristan restaurant is greeting a New Year with economy-sensitive menus, wine specials and a happy hour.

Chef Aaron Deal is offering a new, $40, three-course prix fixe menu. Guests may choose from a selection of options in each course.

First

She Crab Soup

Parsnip Crème, Blue Crab Salad

Fudge Farms Pork Belly

Heirloom Baked Beans, Tristan Turnip, Organic Maple Syrup

Winter Radish Salad

Miso Egg Dressing, Lemongrass Vinaigrette, Baby Greens

Second

Local Grouper

Baby Vegetable Minestrone, White Lima Beans, California Olive Oil

Keegan Filion Chicken

Foie Gras Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Chestnut Veloute

Beef Flat Iron

Fingerling Potato, Baby Carrot, Pearl Onion, Cabernet Jus

Third

Crème Brulee

Vanilla Bean Custard, Violet Essence

Cheese Plate

Selection of Fine Domestic and International Cheese

Served with Traditional Accompaniments

To sweeten that already sweet deal, Sommelier Brian Austin has marked down more than 100 wines. Bottles priced $75 and less will now be available for half-off on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tristan is also introducing a new Happy Hour program, Monday through Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. in the lounge. Specials include: $2 domestic beers, $3 import beers (excludes specialty and high gravity beers) and $5 specialty cocktails. There’s also a new bar menu available for those who want to snack and sip.