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These carrots are not just for the Easter Bunny
 Over the last many years I am ashamed to say I forgot what a
real carrot tasted like. Our restaurant, as I am sure in many households, are used
to purchasing the already peeled one pound bags of baby carrots. Recently we
started purchasing the wonderful "Rainbow Crunch Carrots". These carrots
are unique, traditionally bred and are available throughout the year in shades
of red, orange, tangerine, yellow, white and cream. They are super sweet and
kids love them! These heirloom style carrots have a full spectrum of important
vitamins and nutrients--including the antioxidant lycopene. We serve them everyday maple glazed as a side and with many
of our entrees. We know where the Easter Bunny is stopping this year. - Ray
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Blackened Amberjack We were lucky enough to have our fish monger find some very nice Amberjack this week. This is a great meaty fish that is not always available. Considered to be a very healthy fish, it has an extra lean white meat with a very mild flavor. We decided to blacken it to give it a little kick and serve it along side our sweet multi colored carrots to compliment the mild heat of the blackening. Don't wait, this special will not last long
The Amberjack is found throughout Florida, usually
around reefs, rock outcrops and shipwrecks. It is a very colorful fish and a predator that will hunt in small groups. The Amberjack has been found to
grow to more than 150 pounds, however, the smaller ones, those that are 15
pounds or less, are the best to eat. - Ryan
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Behind The Bar
Belgium Beer
In Belgium, beer is a huge part of the culture. Many small towns have
their own signature beer(s). If you go to Hoegaarden, you will find a Hoegaarden
beer. If you visit Chimay, you will find the Chimay beer, etc. Due to the competition, each regional beer has to be good in
order to survive! One unique aspect of Belgium beers is that each has it's own style glass that is designed to enhance the individual characteristics of that particular beer. It may be a wide mouth so that the drinker can enjoy the aroma or a tall slender pilsner to create more of a "head". Our beer list offers several of these amazing beers both on tap and by the bottle. Enjoy!
WITTERKERKE
Wit means "white". Wheat beers are
often described as "white" in Belgium. The Belgian style of "white" beer is
usually made with equal proportions of raw wheat and unmalted barley, and
traditionally also include a small proportion of oats.
ATOMIUM PREMIER GRAND
GRU
Atomium is the only beer made with
six grains. Created with the finest malted barley varieties, the result is a
vigorous and refreshing tasting beer. With a gilded bronze color, it has a fruity,
round and soft taste.
CORSEDONK
This beer has a malty earthy aroma
with a hint of alcohol. The color is dark brown with red highlights and just a
bit of light passing through. The head is not very thick but has enough
retention to keep the top covered in foam.
POPPERINGS HOMMEL
Popperings Hommel Ale is light
golden in color with a sparkling carbonation. The flavors build into the finish
where an aggressive hop bite melds deliciously with warming alcohol notes. This
is a somewhat potent brew at 7.5% alcohol by volume. The Bottom Line: A classic
European beer. It is not to be missed.
- Rene
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Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
Tuesday, May 12th
Singer-songwriter
Dan Hicks is truly an American original. Since the early 1960s, Hicks
has deftly blended elements of Swing, Jazz, Folk and Country music to
create the appealing sound he sometimes calls "Folk Jazz". The lyrics of his songs range from the simply sublime to the sublimely
ridiculous, all presented with his uniquely skewed and inscrutable touch. Dan's
irresistible sense of rhythm, hip lyrical styling, laid-back vocalizing,
and infamous on-stage wit will make most who listen fans for life. He's
a snappy dresser, too. Click the link below to view on of his television appearances. youtube video
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UPtown's UPcoming Events
Easter Sunday, April 12th, Serving 11 am to 10 pm
- Nicoise salad topped with seared tuna 12.50
- Pasta Primavera 12.75
- Stuffed tilapia with crab meat stuffing and orange hollandaise sauce 14.50
- Brown sugar and mustard glazed bone in ham with bourbon raisin sauce 12.75
- English cut prime rib 14.75
- Herb crusted leg of lamb with rosemary mint demi glaze 19.50
Playlist Theater
April 20th, Doug MacLeod
May 12th, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
June 3rd, Terry Evans
June 25th, Bill Kirchen
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Doug MacLeod
"Keeping Living Music Alive"
 On the liner notes from Doug's "Utrecht Sessions"
he refers to the 2 guitars he used to record. " My National Delphi I
call "Spook" and an old little past tired Stella twelve string. That Stella was
so funky we all breathed a sigh of relief when we got through a take with the
guitar somewhat still in tune and in one piece".
He goes on to tell us " This record was done in a very
old school way. I sat down in a chair with a vocal mic, two mics for the
guitars and a mic for my boot. I didn't use head phones so I was free to move as
I sang and played, just like in a live performance. Just thinking, "a recording
is a live performance too, isn't it?" Heck in a song or two, if you listen well
you can hear the old chair I was sitting in creaking. I like that. I'd like to
think you would too".
He notes as to how each song was recorded. Too many G's
tuning on "Spook", Bastard G tuning on the "Stella",
recorded on "spook" in open D plugged into a funky old Gibson amp
that Jan brought to the session. On one song he tells us he was afraid to
change the tuning of the "Stella" so he changed the key of the song.
Doug MacLeod is
one of the last remaining Bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the
music, survived the life, and now continues to carry forward that valuable
tradition. He is dedicated to "Keeping Living Music Alive". You
can hear these 2 guitars on Doug's Myspace page http://www.myspace.com/dougmacleod
I love this cd
and think we are in for a treat and it's only $12.00. I hope you join us. Monday April 20th at 7:30pm. - Ray
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