The Menu

The M e nu Spain's greatest culinary tradition is in the midst of a Renaissance... Tapas - which originated in Spain - tease the taste buds of anyone in search of a snack to accompany a glass of wine or a cocktail. The 9th Door offers a selection of both the old tapas favorites along with new-style tapas that are oozing with intense flavors and a rich variety of textures. Spanish tapas integrate Arab flavors from the Moors and cooking techniques learned from the Romans, with Greek, Jewish and Asian influences. When eating Spanish tapas, you visit much of the world through culinary history and technique. Our wide array of diverse tapas will leave even a discriminating connoisseur pleasantly astonished. In addition to our regular menu, our Daily Specials Chalkboard features new style tapas that combine global culinary techniques, ingredients, textures and aromas.

::: Tapas Frias :::

::: Tapas Calientes :::

Aceitunas Alinadas y Almendras $3 Marinated mixed Spanish olives andtoasted Spanish almonds *

Croquetas de Hongos $5 Mushroom and rice croquette with sherry and mushroom sauce

Aguacate $6 Flash-fried avocado with fresh pico de gallo Membrillo, Manchego y Jamon Serrano $5 Bite-sized, pan-seared Serrano ham topped with quince jam and aged Manchego cheese Callo de Hacha $7 Chilled seared sea scallops with crispy jamon, lemon aioli, and flash-fried arugula Charcuteria $8 An assortment of thinly-sliced Spanish and Mediterranean cured meat

Alcachofas a la Plancha $6 Crispy pan-fried artichoke hearts with lemon-thyme aioli Datiles $6 Crispy Serrano ham-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds and drunken goat cheese * Pimientos del Piquillo Salteados $5 Sliced fire-roasted pequillo peppers sauteed with garlic and olive oil * Patatas Bravas $5 Crisp, spiced potatoes with three sauces Calamares Fritos a la Romana $7 Flash-fried baby squid served with aioli, tomato sauce, and romesco sauce

Ensalada de Tomate $7 Beefsteak tomatoes, Tetilla chesse, olive tapanade, fresh

Carne de Cerdo $7

basil, with a sherry vinaigrette *

Baby back ribs with a pineapple brandy sauce *

Ensalada de Camarones y Aguacate $7 Chilled shrimp and avocado salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, tossed in a light aioli dressing * Pimientos del Piquillo Rellenos $6 Fire-roasted pequillo peppers stuffed with fresh goat cheese and rosemary *

Albondigas $7 Traditional Spanish meatballs served with a light tomato sauce Chorizo al Vino $7 Spicy Spanish sausage cooked with red wine and bay leaf Tortilla a la Espanola $6 Daily special of traditional Spanish omelet *

Gambas al Ajillo $9 Grilled shrimp marinated in olive oil, garlic and chile pequin *

Quesos Mixtos $9 Aged Manchego cheese with carrot salad Cabrales blue cheese with almonds and honey Cabra cheese with dried fig chutney *

Calabacitas $7 Roasted spaghetti squash, fresh basil, grilled asparagus, adn melted Tetilla cheese

Salmon con Esparragos $6 Chilled grilled asparagus wrapped in cured smoked salmon served with aioli emulsion *

Caldo de Almejas $6 Steamed Manilla clams and potatoes in a creamy sherry broth Chuletitas de Cordero $10

Grilled rack of lamb with creamy polenta and mojo verde * Filete con Cabrales $11 Beef filet with Rioja wine reduction and Cabrales blue cheese sauce

Jamon, Manchego y Pa amb Tomaquet $7 Aged Manchego cheese and thinly-sliced, cured Serrano ham served with garlic-tomato bread Pinchos de Pollo $11 Grilled chicken and vegetable skewers, with arugula, and a lemon sherry vinaigrette

* designates gluten free dishes

Amanida $12 An assortment of Spanish meat, cheese, and vegetables * ::: Postres ::: Flan de Limon $5 Classic lemon and rosemary flan Frutas Sevillana $6 White sangria poached pear, fresh strawberries, and strawberry sorbet, drizzled with a red sangria honey Higos Rellenos $5 Chocolate covered almond stuffed figs with candied orange Crema Catalana $6 Cinnamon and vanilla bean Catalan-style cr brul Chocolava $6 Warm chocolate cake with a rich ganache center, served on an orange creme anglaise