Figue Mediterranean, (47474 Washington Street, La Quinta, Cal.; 760-698-9040) celebrates Restaurant Week, May 30 through June 8 by offering guests a varied and colorful taste of regional Italian cuisine, expertly prepared by Executive Chef François de Mélogue and his formidable culinary team.
“As we begin the summer season, we enjoy offering the Valley an opportunity to figuratively “travel to the Mediterranean region on a food journey,” said owner Lee Morcus. “This year our first focus is on the regional cuisine of Italy-which everyone loves-and we are presenting authentic recipes made from the finest organic, sustainably raised and locally sourced ingredients. It just so happens that Restaurant Week coincides with the beginning of our summer food tour, so it’s a wonderful time for people to stop by and share in the Italian adventure.”
Figue’s Restaurant Week menu offers a choice of antipasti (small plates), secondi (big plates) and dolci (desserts) for $38. For an additional charge, guests also have two choices of Italian wine pairings-three wines; one wine per course-to enhance their enjoyment.
Antipasti selections include Garden Vegetable Panzanella Italian Summer Salad of tomatoes, sweet peppers, celery, focaccia and young carrots; Seafood Bruschetta Calamari, bay shrimp and bay scallops served over grilled Italian bread; Chicken and Ricotta Polpettine, chicken and ricotta meatballs simmered in our San Marzano tomato sauce; and San Daniele Steamed Mussels, PEI mussels steamed with caramelized onions and 24-month cured prosciutto.
Large plates include Gnocchi Tocco di Carne, handmade potato dumplings, pork & porcini mushroom sauce; Guazetto Tuscan Fish and Shellfish Stew, salmon, shrimp and mussels simmered in a tomato-vegetable sauce; Shaved Pork with Summer Fruits, spit roasted organic all-natural pork loin with wild baby arugula and tree ripened peaches, mustard vinaigrette; and Spit Roasted Jidori Chicken, charred sweet corn and fregula, honey balsamic glaze.
Dessert finales include Citrus Panna Cotta with organic cherries; Pistachio Polenta and Olive Oil Fig Cake; and Chocolate and Hazelnut Bombolinis.
To accompany the meal, Figue is offering two Italian wine pairings. The Pianissimo Pairing ($15) includes La Marca Prosecco, Veneto, Italy; 2011 Badia A Coltibuono, Chianti, Italy; and to complete the meal, house made Limoncello. The Fortissimo Pairing ($25) features 2011 Broglia Gavi La Meirana, Piemonte, Italy; 2010 Ciacci Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy; and 2006 Roccolo Grassi Recioto, Valpolicella, Italy.
Don’t forget Figue’s ongoing special wine deals: Half-price wine by the bottle on Tuesdays; no-corkage Wednesdays
Figue loves wine lovers, and to make the experience even better, Figue is continuing its special wine deals. On Tuesdays, guests eating in the dining room can purchase wine by the bottle for half price, and on
BYOB Wednesdays, guests can bring in wines from their own collection, with no corkage fee, to enjoy in the dining room. These offers do not apply to guests seated in The Bar at Figue.
About Figue Mediterranean
Figue Mediterranean is located at 47474 Washington Street in La Quinta, CA 92253 (telephone: 760-698-9040). From the gracious reception welcoming guests through the last, lingering bit of a seductive dessert, “sharing” is the thread that unites the Figue experience. Enjoy Figue’s progressive Mediterranean menu embodying the heart and soul of the region’s cuisine-a unique melting pot of flavors and cooking preparations from the world’s hub of many cultures. With strong influences from the Riviera, France, Italy and Spain, Figue’s food is fresh, authentic, bright, clean and simple.
Savor the seductive flavors of the Mediterranean with inspired, delicious culinary creations of Relais & Châteaux honored Executive Chef François de Mélogue while enjoying beverages from the extensive list of wines and premium specialty cocktails with an Old World and New World concept.
Figue Mediterranean is committed to the highest standards of food and product integrity. We procure, produce and serve the highest quality food possible; food that is at its peak of ripeness, freshness and flavor, and therefore at its nutritional peak. We use ingredients that are organic, farm to table, hormone and antibiotic free, wild and sustainable.
The restaurant seats dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Bar at Figue opens at 4 p.m. and remains open until midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night for cocktails and light food. Brunch is served on all major weekend holidays. Figue also is available for private events or celebrations, and for on- and off-site catering.
Complimentary valet parking is available. All major cards accepted. For more information or to make reservations, please call Figue at 760-698-9040 or visit their website at EatFigue.com. “Like” Figue on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. Figue is owned by Lee Morcus.
About The Bar at Figue
Guests of The Bar at Figue can enjoy a colorful and delectable collection of artisan Mediterranean foods complemented by the Bar’s handcrafted premium specialty cocktails, craft beers and world-class wines. The prices are surprisingly low: well drinks with brand name liquors (Tanqueray, Smirnoff, J&B, and more) are only $5; specialty cocktails are only $7; craft beers are only $5; premium wines by the glass are only $6.
Bar service begins at 4 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and until midnight Thursday through Saturday. There are several comfortable seating options including high top tables, sofas, and community tables, as well as seating at the bar, which is roomy enough to accommodate both eating and drinking.
