SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — April 30, 2014 — The award-winning WineSellar & Brasserie has unveiled a new Spring dinner menu featuring seasonal modern French Cuisine Extraordinaire, according to Gary and Lori Parker, founders of The WineSellar & Brasserie, celebrating its 25th anniversary close to the heart of the Golden Triangle at 9550 Waples Street.

The WineSellar & Brasserie’s Spring dinner menu begins with a choice of Appetizers featuring Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, with lemon, capers, fresh herb, sun dried tomato and crème fraiche; Calamari, with sauce ravigote, olives, caper, tarragon, garlic and tomato; Brasserie Raviolis, with Ricotta cheese, shaved black truffle and oven dried tomato; Seared Polenta Cake, with goat cheese, Cremini mushroom fricassee and black truffle oil; Fromage du Jour, Artisanal cheeses, seasonal jam, toasted walnuts and grilled breads; and Carlsbad Black Mussels, served with creamy white wine sauce, shallots, scallions and roasted tomatoes.

A handcrafted selection of Soups and Salads feature Fresh Asparagus Soup, with goat cheese mousse, black pepper and lemon zest; Beet Salad, with organic beets, Kale, goat cheese fritters and Sherry Vinaigrette; Kale Salad, with almonds, pomegranate seeds and maple vinaigrette; Hearts of Romaine, Percorino Romano, roasted bell peppers and creamy mustard vinaigrette; and Grilled Leg of Lamb Salad, served with wilted spinach, Feta cheese, pine nuts and Pommery mustard vinaigrette.

A dazzling array of entrées feature Caramelized Jumbo Scallops served with tomato concassé, balsamic onion puree and citrus Beurre Blanc; Pan Roasted Salmon, with spring vegetables, turnip puree and citrus Beurre Blanc; Yellowfin Tuna, with oven dried tomato, asparagus, Shiitake mushroom, fingerling potatoes and truffle vinaigrette; Brasserie Fish du Jour, market local catch of the day; Confit of Duck, with black lentil, squash, carrots and sauce Madeira; Duck Breast, with English Pea Puree, daily garden vegetables, blood orange gastrique and orange tuille; Brasserie Risotto, arborio rice, spring vegetables and chive oil; C.A.B. Prime Filet Mignon, potato gratin, daily garden vegetables and Maitre’d butter; Braised Short Rib, served with carrot mousseline, Swiss chard, turnips and red wine sauce; and New Zealand Rack of Venison, pan seared, celery root puree, caramelized apples, brussel sprouts and Huckleberry sauce.

The WineSellar & Brasserie reservations can be made by calling 858-450-9557, online at www.winesellar.com or with OpenTable.com

About The WineSellar & Brasserie
Celebrating its 25th anniversary centrally located close to San Diego’s Golden Triangle, the award-winning WineSellar & Brasserie features one of the most romantic fine dining experiences in San Diego, complimented by one of the region’s finest wine lists — recognized with the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award. The WineSellar & Brasserie also features The Casual Side wine bar lounge, located downstairs from the fine dining Brasserie, serving wines by the glass, cocktails and handcrafted beer from top San Diego Breweries. The WineSellar & Brasserie also offers wine aficionados Wine Storage Lockers, regular Wine Tastings, a Wine Club, Wine Tours and a Wine Shop, featuring the finest vintages for retail sale from California and around the World. For more information call 858-450-9557 or visit www.winesellar.com.