Winter menu at flea street
Flea Street in Menlo Park invites you to indulge in its carefully crafted Winter menu, a true celebration of Northern California's vibrant food scene. With a commitment to seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, this menu offers an elegant fusion of freshness and creativity that food enthusiasts and trend-conscious diners will appreciate.
starters
Begin your culinary journey with irresistible starters that blend bold flavors and artful presentation. The Crispy Arancini is perfectly paired with a vibrant fermented kimchi aioli, offering a delightful crunch and a punch of umami. The Dungeness Crab Cake features a creamy garnet yam mash and a silky hollandaise that complement the sweet, delicate crab meat. For a more robust start, the Pistachio & Fennel Crusted Lamb Chop is glazed with Harley Farm habanero nectar and Dijon, presenting an exciting balance of spice and herbaceous notes.
mains
The mains showcase Flea Street’s mastery of New American cuisine with a sustainable twist. Delight in the Charred Broccoli tossed with harissa, tart cherries, cashew, and a splash of Meyer lemon for a vibrant vegetarian option bursting with texture and flavor. The Hamachi Crudo is a refined dish featuring kombu dashi, furikake, pickled sprouting cauliflower, and herb oil, perfect for lovers of fresh, delicate seafood.
Seafood enthusiasts will appreciate the Half Dozen Oysters accented with ginger, scallion, and shiso oil, or the hearty Cioppino brimming with barramundi, wild prawns, clams, mussels, squid, and finished with confit garlic aioli alongside toasted baguette. The Petrale Sole is a standout with scallop mousseline, white miso butternut squash tortellini, spring peas, kombu dashi, and crispy shiso creating a harmonious blend of earth and sea.
For meat lovers, the Corvus Farms Pork Roast features winter root vegetables, garnet yam dumplings, and fresh garden herbs, while the Slow Braised Grass-Fed Short Rib is served with winter vegetables, herbed polenta, and a bright clementine gastrique. Vegetarians are well catered to with the Vegetarian Tasting plate, a thoughtfully composed collection including ricotta agnolotti, broccolini, preserved lemon cream, cauliflower cake, apple chutney, roasted carrots with harissa, almonds, feta, black lentils, yogurt, mint, and olive oil—a symphony of tastes and textures.
desserts
To conclude your meal, indulge in exquisite desserts that balance sweetness with seasonal freshness and luxurious textures. The Lavender Panna Cotta is accented by an early spring berry jubilee, while the Profiteroles come with a crisp cookie crust, seasonal ice cream, and luscious chocolate sauce. Chocolate lovers will delight in the rich Orange Chocolate Mousse featuring kumquat, toasted white chocolate Swiss meringue, and a delicate tuile. The Blackberry Clafoutis pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream and a mixed berry jus, and for a simpler finish, the Seasonal Ice Cream offers a refreshing palate cleanser inspired by the freshest local ingredients.
drinks and specials
Complement your dining experience with Flea Street's inventive cocktails, crafted using seasonally inspired ingredients, some sourced fresh from their own garden. Their signature Modern Old Fashion cocktail offers a contemporary twist on a classic favorite, while the bar also provides a curated selection of wines, beers, and thoughtfully prepared non-alcoholic options, all designed to perfectly accompany the diverse flavors of the menu.
- Locally sourced ingredients ensure fresh, seasonal flavors throughout the menu.
- Farm-to-table philosophy shines in every dish, celebrating Northern California’s rich culinary heritage.
- Seasonally inspired cocktails offer unique pairings to elevate your dining experience.