BIN 36 · RESTAURANT

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DESSERT Suggested wine pairings are indicated by the BIN # listed after each item and correspond to our Wines-by-the-Glass List. These suggestions take the guesswork out of which wines to enjoy with your meal. We occasionally modify our dessert menu to reflect the freshest seasonal ingredients, so some items may change unexpectedly.
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Lemon Pudding Cake, blueberry compote, lemon thyme & creme fraiche sherbert, lemon macaroons 2006 Black Muscat, Quady Winery, "Elysium," Madera, California, USA	8.00
Chocolate & Banana Creme Caramel, exotic fruit granite, banana sorbet, carmel tuile 2003 Pedro Jimenez de "Anada"	8.00
White Chocolate & Apricot Ganache, dark chocolate cake, apricot & lavender compote, coconut foam 2003 Tokaji Aszu, 5 Puttonyos, Red Label, Royal Tokaji Co., Hungary	8.00
Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, soft black pepper cake, almond brittle, tarragon coulis, strawberry sorbet 2007 Brachetto d’Aqui, “Rosa Regale,” Castello Banfi, Piedmont, Italy	8.00
Caramelized Sweet Cornbread, wildflower honey sabayon, salted butter ice cream jalapeno gelee, corn croquant 2006 Kracher, Beerenauslese Cuvee, Weinlaubenhof, Burgenland, Austria	8.00
Creme Brulee of the Day Server recommendation	8.00
Housemade Sorbet, mini almond cookies With Chef’s accompaniment	6.00
Housemade Ice Cream, mini almond cookies With Chef’s accompaniment	6.00
Chef Kelley's Chocolate Tasting for Two 2006 Brachetto d’Aqui, “Rosa Regale,” Castello Banfi, Piedmont, Italy	16.00
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ARTISAN CHEESE Our cheese list features some of the best American artisan cheese available today. Suggested wine pairings are indicated by the BIN # listed after each item and correspond to our Wines-by-the-Glass List. These suggestions take the guesswork out of which wines to enjoy with your meal. At Great Lakes Fish House, an abbreviated version of this list is available.
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BIN 36 CHEESE LIST Each hand crafted cheese has been chosen both because of its outstanding flavor and its diverse style. The cheeses are grouped by milk type and are listed from the most mild to the most pungent. We hope you enjoy this unique selection.
SHEEP MILK CHEESES
Nancy's Camembert, Old Chatham Sheepherding Company, Hudson Valley, New York Wow! It tastes like soft serve ice cream with hints of hazelnut. BIN 4 or BIN 12	3.00
Ossau Iraty, Bearn Region, France A young semi-soft raw milk from Pyrenees. It is sweet, salty and nutty- a cheese trifecta. BIN 46 or NV Alvear, Solera Cream Sherry	4.00
Marissa, Carr Valley Cheese, La Valle, WI Master Cheese maker Sid Cook named this creme fraiche like cheese after his daughter. She must be one great kid! BIN 2 or BIN 7	2.00
Gouda Ewephoria, Noord, Holland Oh my! A very distinct Gouda. Sweet, nutty flavors with a hint of toasted orange. Like sipping a smooth glass of sherry. BIN 10 or BIN 20	2.00
Ros, Catalonia, Spain In Catalon this means "blondie," just so happens the cheese maker is blonde. Parmesan like texture and subtle grana crunch. Sharp, nutty and slightly salty. BIN 11 or BIN 32	2.00
Manchego, La Mancha, Spain This rosemary coated cheese takes manchego to a whole new level with subtle herbaceousness and a real sweet finish. BIN 30 or BIN 32	3.00
Brigante Pepperoncini, Fratelli Pinna, Sardinia, Italy A young semi-soft cheese studded with red peppers. It tastes of yeast, sweetness, acidity and a bit of heat. BIN 30 or BIN 46	4.00
Manchego, La Mancha, Spain This rosemary coated cheese takes manchego to a whole new level with a real sweet finish. Oh my! BIN 32	3.00
Brin D'Amour, Chantal Plasse, Corsica, France Smothered with herbs, this cheese is a chef's favorite. Maybe it's the rich, pizza-like flavor? BIN 33	4.00
Pecorino Toscano Grand Cru, Academia Barilla, Tuscany, Italy Salty, sharp, nutty, rustic, rich, meaty...should we go on? BIN 37	2.00
Le Fium Orbu, Corsica, France Like other sheep's milk from the island, it has a rustic elegance. Rich and earthy, with a taste of the wild herbs that grow all over Corsica. BIN 4 or BIN 7	2.00
La Rustichella Tartufi, La Rustichella, Friscati, Italy Dramatic veins of mushrooms and truffle are streaked throughout this magnificant cheese. Big buttery, earthy flavor! BIN 26 or BIN 37	3.00
Pecorino Senisi Tartufo, Guido Pinzani, Tuscany, Italy Produced only from August through November and aged six months. This gem is packed full of fragrant black truffles. BIN 3 or BIN 18	4.00
Carles Roquefort, Jacques Carles, Roquefort, France The King of Roquefort (at least as far as we are concerned!) The finish on this cheese goes on, and on, and on. 2003 Sauternes, Clos L'Abeilley, Brodeaux, France	4.00
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COW MILK CHEESES
Burrata, Puglia, Italy This one is only delivered twice a month, so when we have it, get it! Mozzarella-like on the outside with plenty of sweet cream curds on the inside. BIN 16 or BIN 20	4.00
Fleur-de-Lis, Bittersweet Plantation, Gonzales, Louisiana This triple cream will have you wearing beads. It's Mardi Gras all year long with this Louisana award winner. BIN 1 or BIN 10	4.00
Clarines, Perrin, Comte, France Elegant, rich, soft, subtle, and B-U-T-T-E-R-Y! BIN 4 or BIN 8	4.00
Coulommieres, Rouzaire, Coulommiers, France Brie's not-so-famous cousin. 50% butterfat that melts in your mouth like chocolate. BIN 8 or BIN 45	3.00
Persian Fetta, Yarra Valley Dairy, Victoria, Australia This is unlike any feta you've tried before. It's marinated in olive oil and garlic and thyme and black pepper, and...yum. BIN 2 or BIN 6	3.00
Brillat Savarin, Normandy, France Where butter reigns supreme! Hmmm, interesting, a triple cream with 75% butterfat content - coincidence? We think not. Rich, soft and mushroomy. BIN 4 or BIN 12	4.00
Pleasant Ridge Reserve, Uplands Cheese Co., Dodgeville, WI YUM!!! Tastes like classic European gruyere but from Mike Gingrich in nearby Wisconsin. This is a big, salty, nutty cheese. BIN 43 or BIN 45	3.00
Constant Bliss, Jasper Hill Farm, Greensboro, VT Feels like a triple creme due to it's richness, but it's not. Just a delicious raw milk Vermont cheese with hints of hazelnuts and herbs. BIN 1 or NV Alvear, Solera Cream Sherry	3.00
Regal de Bourgogne Raisin, Champage, France Close your eyes, imagine a soft, sweet, rich cheesecake smothered with brandy soaked raisins. Now open your eyes and taste this cheese. NV Muscat, Campbell's, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia	2.00
Regal de Bourgogne Moutarde, Champagne, France A triple creme with mustard seeds coating the exterior, giving it an interesting sweet, sour and slightly spicy flavor. BIN 2 or BIN 28	3.00
Parmigiano Reggiano, Vacche Rosse, Reggio Emilia, Italy A rare taste of the cheese made from the "Red Cows" of Italy. You could grate it on your pasta, but why? Aged over 2 years but still young at heart. BIN 4	4.00
Buttermilk Blue, Roth Kase, Monroe, WI A robust balance of sweet & tart buttermilk, salty blue veins and rich moistness makes this one great blue. Try it! BIN 28	2.00
Brescianella Stagianata, Lombardy, Italy A smaller version of taleggio. Sweet, rich and gooey all wrapped in a slightly stinky rind. BIN 21 or BIN 40	3.00
Stilton, Thomas Hoe Stevenson, Somerset, England Like sweet salted butter with veins of blue running wild! Yes, blue cheese butter! 1971 Pedro Jimenez, Don PX	3.00
Bandaged Wrapped Cheddar, Fiscallini Cheese, Modesto, California A classic presentation but with New World flair. It is sweet and sharp with hints of mango and vanilla. BIN 49	3.00
Bayley Hazen Blue, Jasper Hill Farm, Greensboro, VT A rich, chewy, meatyy blue. Made from raw morning milk and aged 4-6 months. BIN 28 or NV Muscat, Campbell's	3.00
10 Year Cheddar, Hook's Cheese Co., Mineral Point, Wisconsin 10 years hasn't made this cheddar old. It still maintains a youthful creaminess with a nice sharp finish. BIN 42	4.00
Cave Aged Chedder, Carr Valley Cheese, La Valle, WI Below ground aging gives a distinct earthy flavor to its "cheddariness." Compare it to other chedders on this list - it's quite different. BIN 5 or BIN 49	4.00
Traditonal Farmhouse Chedder, Quicken, Exter, England Buckle up! This aggressive handmade number will take you on an intense ride...and you'll love it! BIN 6 or BIN 44	3.00
Keen's Cheddar, Neal's Yard, Somerset, England This is a top shelf cheddar. Complex earthy, leathery flavor with hints of wasabi and horseradish. BIN 42	4.00
Super Aged Gouda, Winchester Cheese, Winchester, California Yeasty, champagne-like flavor paired with a crumbly texture makes this cheese sparkle in your mouth. BIN 23	3.00
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BUFFALO MILK CHEESES
Mozzarella, Fratta Afragola, Campana, Italy Momma don't like tough mozzarella. This one is soft, supple and sweet. Travel to Italy without leaving Chicago. BIN 35	3.00
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GOAT MILK CHEESES
Fresh Chevre, Sweet Grass Dairy, Thomasville, GA Oh my! Like soft pillows of sweet, rich & creamy goat cheese clouds. We've had fresh Chevre before but not like this. BIN 6 or BIN 47	3.00
Capra Honey, Ardennes, Belgium Infused with organic honey, rich and sweet, spread it on a bagel, have it for dessert! BIN 8 or BIN 22	2.00
Hoja Santa, Mozzarella Company, Dallas, Texas Wrapped in a sassafrass leaf, this cheese is light and airy with hints of lemon, juniper berries, and, of course, sassafrass. BIN 3 or BIN 5	3.00
Cocoa Cardona, Carr Valley Cheese Co., La Valle, Wisconsin Crusted in cocoa oil to keep it moist, it is packed with coffee, cream, mocha, and maple flavor. Dessert anyone? BIN 43	2.00
Charollais, Bourgogne, France Aromas of wild mushrooms, with a dense and chewy paste. Hints of lemons and herbs to boot. BIN 14 or BIN 25	3.00
O'Banon, Capriole, Greenville, Indiana Chestnut leaves wrap this beautiful, soft cheese with hints of bourbon and lemon. You can taste the Kentucky influence. BIN 2 or BIN 28	4.00
Mobay, Carr Valley Cheese, La Valle, Wisconsin This cheese is a combination of goat and sheep milk separated by ash with a pronounced citrus ZING! BIN 21	2.00
Bonde de Gatine, Massif Central, France One of our all time favorites french goats. It has everything, raw milk, 45% butter fat, great acidity and a touch of saltiness. Enjoy! BIN 8 or BIN 25	4.00
Arico, Canary Islands, Spain Smoking it over cactus plants offers a nice subtle character, which creates balance, which results in a long, long finish. BIN 15	2.00
Green Peppercorn, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, New York This lovely cheese is sprinkled with briney green peppercorns. BIN 32	3.00
Mad River Roll, Cypress Grove Chevre, Arcata, CA A ripened log that gets creamier as you reach the center. Like a bag of salted peanuts, that you won't find at Wrigly. BIN 2 or BIN 25	2.00
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CHEESE FLIGHTS - each flight is served with a specially selected accompaniment
Down on the Farm Mozzarella (Buffalo), Arico (Goat), Pleasant Ridge (Cow), Pecorino Grand Cru (Sheep)	12.00
FAT CITY Persian Fetta, Fleur de Lis, Nancy's Camembert, Clarines	12.00
Get Your Goat Fresh Chevre, Hoja Santa, Mad River Roll, Green Peppercorn	12.00
A Little Italy Robiola, Brescianella, Brigante, La Rustichella Tartufi	12.00
Sheepish but Seductive Marissa, Manchego, Ros, Charles Roquefort	12.00
Finishing Touches (a dessert flight) Capra Honey, Brillat Savarin, Cocoa Cardona, Regal de Bourgogne Raisin	11.00
The BIN 36 Cheese Flight 6 cheeses you can't live without	15.00
The BIN 36 Deluxe Cheese Flight 15 cheeses you can't live without...really.	35.00
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CHEF'S TASTING MENU
Our Chef's Tasting Menu is a 4-Course menu created together by our Chef and Wine Director. The menu changes daily and allows us to offer dishes created with highly seasonal ingredients paired with some more unusual or allocated wines. Below is a sample menu.

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SAMPLE MENU

TunaTartare frisee salad with lotus chips,thai basil reduction
1999 Pinot Blanc, Vision Cellars, MontereyCounty, California

Oven Roasted Artic Char, lobster dumplings & english pea ragout, chanterelle mushroom gravy
2000 Pinot Noir, Vision Cellars, Sonoma County, California

Pan Roasted Pheasant, purple peruvian potatoes, fava bean & cherry tomato salad, kalamata olive sauce
2001 Merlot, Haan, “Cuvee Prestige,” Barossa Valley, South Australia

Manjari Chocolate Napoleon, chocolate cream and raspberries
2001 Barchetto d'Aqui, "Rosa Regale," Castello Banfi, Piedmonte, Italy