Porterhouse Menu July

Teriyaki chicken skewers (G) (N) 85 Chicken thigh, crushed peanut, pickled cucumber and carrot salad, teriyaki sauce

Jumbo lump crab cake (G) 80 Asian style jumbo lump cake, lime, herbs salad, dynamite sauce

Salt and pepper calamari (G) (S) 80

Served with French bean, mushroom fricassée, hand-cut potato fries, Béarnaise sauce (A) (N)

Porterhouse (G) 622 Australian, grain-fed angus beef 1.2 KG

Chateaubriand (G) 617 USDA, grain-fed prime centre cut fillet 600G

Grilled spring onion, jalapeño, tomato cucumber salad, yuzu cream

Spaghetti Bolognese (G) 105 Slow-cooked beef ragout, carrot, celery, tomato sauce, aged Parmesan cheese, rosemary

Penne Alfredo (G) 115 Roasted chicken, mushroom, cream sauce, Parmesan cheese

Spinach ricotta ravioli (G) (S) 95 Beurre noisette vegetables, chared-grill bell pepper, crustacean jus

Dynamite shrimp tempura (G) (S) 95 Fried shrimp, spicy sweet chili, scallion, mixed green salad

USDA, grain-fed prime striploin 220G (G) 180 French green bean, roasted baby potato, wine ripe cherry tomato

Heirloom tomato filled with stracciatella di burrata, Cecina de Leon IGP (G) (N) 81 Cured beef, basil pesto, balsamic reduction, toasted focaccia

USDA, grain fed prime tenderloin 250G (G) 190 French green bean, roasted baby potato, wine ripe cherry tomato

Chocolate passion cake (G) (N) 51

USA, grass-fed black angus rib eye 300G (G) 210

Chocolate sable, crunchy chocolate mousse, passion fruit curd, praline whipped ganache

French green bean, roasted baby potato, wine ripe cherry tomato

Handpicked garden salad (V) 62 Baby artichoke, cucumber, shaved raw vegetable, citrus dressing

Caesar salad (G) 75 Romaine lettuce, garlic crouton, beef bacon, Parmesan cheese, anchovy, Caesar dressing Served with additional

Grilled chicken skewer 17 Grilled shrimps skewer (S) 21

Sauce of your choice: Pepper sauce (A) (G) | Veal jus | Béarnaise sauce (A)

Porterhouse cheese burger (G) 110 Wagyu beef patty, buffalo tomato, gherkin, crispy onion, aged cheddar cheese, homemade brioche bun, hand-cut potato fries

Australian angus short ribs (A) (G) 160 Braised short ribs, pomme purée, glaced carrots, roasting jus

Wood-grilled corn-fed whole baby chicken (G) 110 Provencal marinade chicken, roasted baby potato, green bean, confit shallot, chicken jus

Walnut treacle tart (G) (N) 51 Sugar crust, walnut treacle filing, bread crumb, double cream

Lemon tart (G) (N) 51 Lemon curd, fresh meringue, sugar crust, lemon confit

New York cheesecake (G) (N) 51 Digestive cookie base, blueberry coulis

Ice creams and sorbets Double chocolate (G) (N) 49 Chocolate sauce, cashew nut, chocolate milk shaving

Vanilla (G) (N) 49

Pan-seared sea bass fillet 140

Berries, chocolate sauce

Hungers roasted veggie pizza (G) (V) 88

Fennel shallot mousseline, carrot purée, glaced vegetable, garlic butter caper sauce, herb oil

Strawberry (G) (N) 49

Bell pepper, sweet corn, mushroom, olives, duo of mozzarella cheese, chunky tomato sauce

Herb-crusted provençal salmon (G) (N) 160

Vegetable teriyaki bowl (V) 88 Teriyaki marinated broccoli, carrot, green peas, jasmine rice, teriyaki sauce

Provençal vegetable, fennel and herb salad

Fish and chips (A) (G) (S) 110

Assorted berries

Selection of sorbets (G) (N) 49 2 scoops Mango, lemon, berries

Beer battered cod fish, mashed pea, tartar sauce, hand cut potato fries

A : Alcohol G : Gluten N : Nuts S : Shellfish V: Vegetarian All dishes are prepared in strict compliance with Halal requirements. All prices are in UAE Dirhams inclusive of 10% service charge, 7% municipality fee and 5% value added tax. Subject to change and market availability.

PRE-PROHIBITION ERA

Pre-Prohibition cocktails have been served in saloons and bars in the era of the mid 1800’s until 1919 with the start of the national ban on alcohol in the United States.

Experts then with basic ingredients of the traditional cocktail bitters, simple syrup, Citrus twists and predominantly Whisky, Brandy, Gin and Rum were blending hundreds of different drinks depending on their regions and available natural ingredients from the East, to the South and the West Coast.

It was Jerry Thomas born in 1830 in New York, a pioneer in American bartending having worked in St. Louis, Chicago, San Francisco, Charleston and New Orleans, who documented in 1862 the art of mixology, by publishing the first cocktail book: “How To Mix Drink, or The Bon vivant’s companion”, containing clear and reliable direction for mixing all the beverages used in the United States, together with the most popular British, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish receipes, embracing Punches, Juleps, Cobblers, etc. in endless variety.

As part of his 262 pages with recipes for Punches, Sours, Slings, Cobblers, Shrubs, Toddies, Flips, and a variety of other types of mixed drinks were 10 recipes for drinks referred to as “Cocktails”.

At Porterhouse we are highlighting eight of the most important drinks served until 1919 in bars across America to set you back in time, enjoying the reviving Art of Cocktails almost two centuries ago.

PRE-PROHIBITION COCKTAILS

WARD 8 65

Rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice, grenadine syrup Widely believed to have originated in Boston, Massachusetts in 1898, this cocktail was supposedly created in honour of political czar, Martin M. Lomasney by bartender Tom Hussion. Ward 8 was a voting district famed for its political corruption and the story goes that the drink was first mixed at the bar of the Gilded Age restaurant, Lock-Ober and celebrated Lomasney’s election for Ward 8.

WHISKY SOUR 65

Bourbon, lemon juice, agave syrup, Angostura bitters, egg white The Whiskey Sour is believed to have been the creation of Elliot Stubb in 1872 - this perfect pre-dinner cocktail has sailed the high seas and has been sipped by many a Hollywood star on the silver screen. Sour and seductive, the Agave syrup’s sweetness offsets the tartness of the lemon to produce this popular cocktail classic.

OLD FASHIONED 65

Bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters An all-time favourite, the taste is sweet and strong. First created in 1881 at the gentlemen’s Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky, the recipe is said to have been the invention of a bartender there in honor of Colonel James E. Pepper, a prominent bourbon distiller who introduced it to the Waldorf-Astoria bar in New York.

SAZERAC 65

Rye whiskey, sugar, Peychaud’s aromatic bitters, herbsaint A local New Orleans variation of the old-fashioned cognac or whiskey cocktail, the Sazerac is reliant on one essential ingredient: Peychaud’s Aromatic Bitters. Antoine Amedee Peychaud created the bitters after arriving as a refugee in New Orleans in 1795 when his family was forced to flee their San Domingo coffee plantation following a slave revolt.

Distinguished by a unique preparation it is sometimes referred to as the oldest known American cocktail with origins in Pre-Civil War.

PLANTER˙S PUNCH 65

Dark rum, lemon juice, grenadine syrup, soda water Rumoured to have been created at the Planters Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, this classic rum cocktail has disputed beginnings as the recipearguably has roots in Jamaica, concocted as a cooling libation for plantation workers. No matter its origins, Planter’s Punch is equal parts strong and sweet, making it the perfect antidote to a hot summer day.

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CLASSIC COCKTAILS Americano 65

Campari, red vermouth, club soda

Bramble 65

Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, Crème de Mûre

Bloody Mary 65

Vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, lemon juice

Caipirinha 65

Cachaça, lime and sugar

French Martini 65

Vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice

Mai Tai 65

Dark rum, Light rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, lime juice

Margarita 65

Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice

Manhattan 65

Rye whisky, red vermouth, Angostura bitters

Negroni 65

Gin, Campari, red vermouth

Singapore Sling 65

Gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, D.O.M. Bénédictine, pineapple juice, lemon juice, grenadine, Angostura bitters

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS

Kir Royal 205

Crème de Cassis, Champagne

Bellini 205

Peach purée, Champagne

Classic Champagne cocktail 205

Cognac, sugar syrup, Angostura bitters, Champagne

French75 205

Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, Champagne

French76 205

Vodka, lemon juice, sugar syrup, Champagne

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WINES by the glass

WHITE Mâcon-Lugny ‘Les Charmes’ Cave de Lugny 80

Marked by subtle green apple, melon and just a hint of minerals.

The palate is very simple with touch of melon and lemon lingering on the palate.

Grape: Chardonnay

Le Grand Chapelain Blanc, Antoine Moueix 70

Both grapes, Sauvignon and Semillon grown on clay and limestone soil inEntre-Deux-Mers. Fresh, crisp wine with notes of grapefruit and lime on the palate.

Grape: Sauvignon and Semillon

Cuvée Sabourin Sauvignon Blanc 50

Crisp, dry with outstanding fruitiness of goose berries and hints of citrus aromas, light on the palate displaying an excellent balance of fruit and acidity with lingering fresh lime finish.

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Gavi La Lucciana Araldica 70

This wine hails from the original vineyard of Gavi surrounding the village. Aromas of apple, lime and peach with a hint of minerals with good acidity and lively fruits takes through a long finish.

Grape: 100% Cortese

RED Château Pierrefitte, Lalande de Pomerol Chateau Perron 130

Supple and fleshy, with the generous plum, berry fruit of the appellation’s Merlot, lifted by a seam of mineral elegance and some fresh currant notes from the Cabernets.

Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Le Grand Chapelain Rouge, Antoine Moueix 70

The nose shows red fruit with glimpses of chocolate and vanilla.

The palate is plump and smooth with an abundance of red cherries and long finish.

Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Cuvée Sabourin Cabernet Sauvignon 50

Full bodied and bursting with rich, ripe fruit and reminiscence of red fruits on the palate with a faintly spicy note.

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Araldica, Piedmont 70

Bright plumy fruit with savoury overtones. Light to medium red with attractive upfront fruits of the forest flavours leading to a savoury finish.

Grape: Aramon, Carignan, Cinsault

ROSÉ Cuvée Sabourin Rosé Pays D’Oc IGP, France 50 A Delightful coral pink, packed with red berry flavours and just a hint of sweetness

Grape: Aramon, Carignan, Cinsault

CHAMPAGNE Laurent-Perrier Brut NV 185

This Brut NV Chardonnay dominated blends grapes from 55 different villages and offer crispness, perfectly balanced with a fine mineral character.

Grape: 50% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier

SPARKLING Zonin Prosecco 70

Fruity and aromatic on the nose, with hints of white flowers and apple.

Very balanced and appealing on the palate with the delicate almond notes

Grape: Glera

SWEET M. Chapoutier “Banyuls” South of France 85 Aromas of dried fruits, red fruits and cocoa. long length in the mouth. Deep garnet to acacia in color

Grape: Grenache and Shiraz

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BEERS INTERNATIONAL BEERS Kronenbourg 1664, France 55 Stella Artois, Belgium 55 Amstel Light, Holland 55 Heineken, Holland 55 Corona, Mexico 55 Budweiser, USA 55 Peroni, Italy 55 Guinness stout, Ireland 55

DRAFT BEERS Fosters 60 Hoegaarden 500 ml 60 Schooner 65

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER Bavaria Regular Malt 30

ALCO-POP & CIDER Smirnoff Ice 55 Strongbow Cider 55

APERITIF & VERMOUTH Aperol 50 Martini rosso, extra dry, bianco 50 Campari 50 Ricard 50 Pernod 50 Pimm’s N°1 50

PORT WINE & SHERRY Taylor’s late bottled vintage 65 Taylor’s 10 year old tawny 95 Harvey Bristol Cream 50

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DIGESTIVES ARMAGNAC & CALVADOS Marquis de Puysegur VSOP 50 Calvados Pays d’Auge 55

GRAPPA Grappa Gaja Chardonnay 90 Grappa Montalcino 100

COGNAC

LIQUEUR

Otard VS 60 Remy Martin VSOP 80 Remy XO 205 Remy Martin Louis XIII 2095 Hennessy VSOP 80 Hennessy XO 205 Hennessy Paradis 430 Hennessy Richard 2095 Martell VSOP 1 80

Amaretto Disarrono 45 Archers Peach Schnapps 45 Baileys Cream 45 Grand Marnier 45 Jagermeister 45 Kahlua 45 Midori 45 Sambuca 45 Southern Comfort 45 Patron XO Café 55

SPIRITS 30ml

GIN

TEQUILA

Bombay Sapphire 50 Tanqueray 55 Beefeater 55 Plymouth 55 Hendrick’s 65 Tanqueray N°TEN 65

Jose Cuervo Especial Gold 50 Patrón Silver 70 Patrón Añejo 85 Don Julio Reposado 85 Don Julio Añejo 95

VODKA

RUM

Stolichnaya Premium 50 Smirnoff Black 55 Absolut Blue 55 Russian Standard Platinum 65 Cîroc 70 Grey Goose 70 Belvedere 70 Ketel One 70 Beluga Gold 160

Bacardi Carta Blanca 50 Appleton VX 50 Captain Morgan Spiced 55 Havana Club Añejo 7 años 60 Pyrat rum 65 Ron Zacapa 23 Years 85 Ron Zacapa X.O. 125 Koko Kanu 60 Cachaca 50 Sagatiba Pura 60

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WHISKY / WHISKEY SCOTCH WHISKY William Grant’s 50 Johnnie Walker Black Label 60 Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve 100 Johnnie Walker Blue Label 265 J&B Reserve 65 Chivas Regal 12 years 60 Chivas Regal 18 years 125 Chivas Regal Royal Salute 205

AMERICAN WHISKEY Makers Mark 60 Jack Daniel’s 60 Gentleman Jack 65 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel 80 Woodford reserve 60 Knob creek 60

CANADIAN WHISKY Canadian Club 55 Crown Royal 55 John Jameson 55 Bushmills 55

MALT WHISKY Ardbeg 10 year old (Islay) 75 Auchentoshan 12 year old (Lowland) 75 Caol Ila 12 year old (Islay of Ilay) 90 Glenmorangie Original (Highland) 70 Glenfiddich 12 year old (Speyside) 70 Glenfiddich Solera 15 year old (Speyside) 80 Glenfiddich 18 year old (Speyside) 95 Oban 14 year old (Highland) 140 Glenlivet 12 year old (Speyside) 70 Glenlivet 15 year old (Speyside) 85 Glenkinchie 12 year old (Lowland) 85 Macallan 12 year old (Speyside) 90 Macallan 18 year old (Speyside) 235

LIQUEUR COFEE Irish coffee 60

Irish Whisky, coffee, caramel, cream

Royal coffee 60

Cognac, coffee, caramel, cream

Jamaican coffee 60

Appleton Rum, kahlua, coffee, cream

Calypso coffee 60

Tia Maria, coffee, caramel, cream

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Subject to change and market availability.

MOCKTAILS Palm star 40

Kiwi, orange juice, pineapple juice

Pommes farani 40

Apple, banana, apple juice, yoghurt

Tahiti blush 40

Fresh strawberries, orange juice, pineapple juice, dash of low fat cream, pomegranate syrup

Polynesian dream 40

Lychee, mango juice, cranberry juice, apple syrup topped with soda

LOW CARB SODAS Lemongrass & lime leaf 40

Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, turbinado, soda

Cucumber & lime 40

Fresh cucumber slices, fresh lime juice, cucumber syrup, soda

Passion for mojito 40

Passion fruit, fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, topped with diet 7UP

Lemon & elderflower 40

Fresh lemon wedges, mint leaves, elderflower syrup topped with Perrier

JUICES Fresh juices 40

Orange | Lemon & mint | Watermelon | Carrot | Mango

Fruit and vegetable juices 25

Apple | Mango | Tomato | Pineapple | Cranberry

MINERAL WATERS STILL WATER International water 30/40 0.33L / 0.75L

House water 20/30 0.50L / 1.50L

SPARKLING WATER International water 30/40 0.33L / 0.75L

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CARBONATED SOFTDRINKS Pepsi, Diet Pepsi 30 7UP, Diet 7UP 30 Mirinda 30 Evervess soda 30 Evervess tonic 30 Bitter Lemon 30 Evervess ginger ale 30

ENERGY DRINK Energy drink 40

ICED TEA, COFFEE & CHOCOLATE Selection of flavoured iced tea 35 Passion fruit | Lemon | Pineapple

Selection of ice blended coffee 35 Hazelnut | Caramel | Green mint

Iced mint chocolate 35 Freshly brewed coffee 30 Espresso 30 Double espresso 35 Decaffeinated coffee 30 Latte macchiato 30 Cappuccino 35 CafĂŠ latte 35 Hot chocolate 35

TEA SELECTIONS SOFITEL SIGNATURE 35 Pomegranate and mint Spring time chocolate mint Spring time Oolong with ginger Apple pie and vanilla

HERBAL 35 Gentle camomile Natural lemon verbena Pure peppermint Gentle minty green Jasmine

CLASSIC 35 Earl Grey Ceylon Breakfast Natural pure green tea

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