Motley Cow Cafe http://www.motleycowcafe.com Just another WordPress site Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 WINE DINNER http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2013/04/wine-dinner/ http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2013/04/wine-dinner/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:00:20 +0000 Motley Cow http://www.motleycowcafe.com/?p=414 Continue reading →]]>  Motley Cow Cafe

wine dinner

featuring

Croatian & Slovenian wines

with special guest

Ilya Shchukin

Of

Vinum USA

Wednesday May 1st 

at6pm

Four courses with wine accompaniment

$49 plus tax & gratuity

now accepting reservations

319 688 9177

DETAILED MENU WILL BE POSTED SOON!!!!

 

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  wine dinner

Saturday March 23

6pm

pouring

‘Alouette  Muscadet 2011

Rouge Bleu Rosé

Rouge Bleu Dentelle Rouge

Rouge Bleu Mistral

Lunatique

 

feasting

lavash w/ scallop tartare

whipped brandade with

savory palimiers

artisanal cheese

pate

charred flat bread w/ mushroom, pancetta, pecorino

grilled flank steak, salemville blue & parsley, roasted onion, jus

 

$70 plus tax & gratuity

now accepting reservations

319 688 9177

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valentines 2013

prix fixe menu

first

lobster cannelloni, dill cream

or

duck breast,

steamed maple bun & pickled pear

second

fennel puree & oyster mushroom

or

shrimp bisque, zucchini linguine

third

green bean salad, radish

& cheese fondue

fourth

roasted corvina, roasted tomato toast,

green olives, parsley

or

beef tenderloin, short rib ragout

creamed spinach, shaved chestnuts

& pickled mustard seed

fifth

gianduja, orange peel,

hazelnut brittle & cream

or

Bent River camembert, candied Buddahs hand

& baba au Pineau de Charentes

$63/guest

$30 wine pairing option

 (plus tax & gratuity)

]]> http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2013/02/valentines-2013-prix-fixe-menu/feed/ 0 New Year’s Eve 2012! http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/12/new-years-eve-2012/ http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/12/new-years-eve-2012/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:45:42 +0000 Motley Cow http://www.motleycowcafe.com/?p=367 Continue reading →]]> We have a great evening lined up, with dishes and drinks to match.  We are featuring our 5 course menu, but an a la carte menu is also available, or you may want to try everything with the 10 course option.  Make your reservations now!

Order a la carte or choose from one of our prix fixe menus

5 course prix fixe

first
fried cheese, watercress & maple vinaigrette
or
roasted shrimp, galangal yam puree & kale chips
second
sunchoke bisque, escargot, chili relish & pear
or
veal tenderloin, oyster mushroom & spice purée
third
urchin mac ‘n’ cheese
w/ coppa, parsley & chestnuts
or
pavelka’s point holiday ham,
mustard cream & pineapple glaze
fourth
braised lamb shank w/ polenta, spinach,
poached red onion & gremolata
or
steamed grouper w/ cocoa & caraway,
carrot bouillon, brussels & onion rings
fifth
burning bouche w/ champagne crème anglaise
or
bent river camembert, almond cake,
persimmon sorbet & gewÜrtztraminer glaze

menu subject to change

$68/guest and $30 wine pairing option (plus tax & gratuity)

Call for reservations  319.688.9177

 

We will be closed Christmas day and New Year’s Day.

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Our menu will feature a combination of lunch favorites and dinner hits!
Come on down and enjoy!

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]]> http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/10/artists-reception-susan-becker/feed/ 0 Brunch this Saturday (November 3rd)…(2012) http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/10/brunch-this-saturday-november-3rd-2012/ http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/10/brunch-this-saturday-november-3rd-2012/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:50:58 +0000 Motley Cow http://www.motleycowcafe.com/?p=349 Continue reading →]]> The Iowa City Song Project will be rolling into the Motley Cow to celebrate the release of their new album, featuring over 30 IC musicians.  Have brunch then stay for live tunes  (The Feralings, Sam Knutson, Milk & Eggs).  $15 includes brunch and music.  Buy your tickets now!

]]> http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/10/brunch-this-saturday-november-3rd-2012/feed/ 0 Champagne Dinner October 10th, 2012 http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/10/champagne-dinner-october-10th-2012/ http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/10/champagne-dinner-october-10th-2012/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:18:10 +0000 Motley Cow http://www.motleycowcafe.com/?p=338 Continue reading →]]> Five Course Dinner featuring Vollereaux Family Champagnes
Wednesday October 10th, 6pm
Julien Breuchon, export manager for Vollereaux, will be on hand to discuss the wines, as will Robert Morey of Best Case Wines, importer and distributor. 

 

Menu
demi sec  $29
poached laughing bird shrimp with season’s end peach
brut  $30
moroccan olive panisse with toasted explorateur
blanc de blanc  $31
braised green salad with mushroom vinaigrette
rosé  $31
grilled pork with herbs and potatoes
2004 Cuvée Marguerite  $52
pears with praline and butterscotch pudding

$50 per guest, plus tax and gratuity

Retail orders taken at event; bottle pricing listed on menu.
10% discount for cases of 12, mixed or otherwise.

Call for reservations  319.688.9177

]]> http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/10/champagne-dinner-october-10th-2012/feed/ 0 Summer Art Reception, July 7th, 4-6 pm! http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/03/spring-art-exhibit-jamie-hudrlik/ http://www.motleycowcafe.com/2012/03/spring-art-exhibit-jamie-hudrlik/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:22:25 +0000 Motley Cow http://www.motleycowcafe.com/?p=302 Continue reading →]]> We are proud to feature new art in the restaurant by Jamie Hudrlik, showing through July 2012.
On July 7th from 4-6 pm there will be a reception for the show at the Cow.  Stop by for a glass of wine & a snack and enjoy the work!
Jamie’s bio:
“I recieved my BFA in painting at Columbia College in Chicago in 2004.  In 2007, I moved back to my hometown, Iowa City, to study organic farming.  “Wonder Land” is my newest body of work.  These paintings are a personal and poetic exploration about growing up and letting go.  Gardening has become a significant source of inspiration for my artwork.  It wasn’t something I planned, it happened organically.  When I garden, I am able to escape and create my own physical Wonder Land.  I get lost within the fantastical flowers and messy black dirt.  Gardening is a way for me to escape the everyday world and at the same time, it helps me understand the process of life.”
Find more work by Jamie at:
www.etsy.com/shop/scribbleme
jamieelizabethhudrlik.blogspot.com

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