Weekly Specials
Ask the Chef
"How do you come up with each week's specials?"
“Over the years, I have done literally thousands of specials. People often think that ‘specials’ are something that a restaurant kitchen wants to get rid of, something that was leftover, or over-purchased, items that servers are told to sell to customers. Well here, that’s just not true. My specials at Tropicale are items that my team and I prepare from scratch and are spawned from diverse sources of inspiration, from seasonal dishes, like sweet heirloom tomatoes in the summer, roasted pumpkin soup in the fall, or a bright pasta tossed with asparagus and basil in the spring to a journey across India, Morocco, or southeast Asia. Nothing provides inspiration for me like travel and when I come home to my kitchen after a life-changing eating adventure, I humbly attempt to re-create some of these magical dishes for our customers. The specials at Tropicale take on a great global feel and keep our cuisine fresh, exciting and ever-changing.”
-Chef Tony Di Lembo
CHEF’S SPECIALS
Coconut Espresso Martini
Espresso Vodka shaken with Co ffee Liquor & Coconut Cream 23
Opolo “Summit Creek” Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points tasting panel “...with black cherry, cassis, and plum notes.”
2023 (Paso Robles) 19/76
Château Ollieux Romanis White Blend
Cuvée Prestige. “...peach, apricot, pear....oak, vanilla, butter and honey.”
2021 (France)
23/87
Brie, Prosciutto & Coachella Date Flatbread
Shaved Red Onion • Honey Drizzle 26
Sesame Ahi Tuna Poke Stack
Sushi Rice • Crispy Wontons • Aji Pepper & Mango Gastrique • Micro Cilantro 24
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Lemon-Buttered Scallops
Slivered Garlic & Sicilian Olive Oil • Thyme-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes 38
Grilled Organic Steak Burger
Vermont White Cheddar • Jalapeño Relish • Barbecue Aioli
Brioche Bun • Walla Walla Onion Rings 36
Crispy Sichuan Kung Pao Duck
Semi-Boneless Half Duck • Wok-Fried Sweet Peppers, Zucchini, Carrots,
Red Chili & Peanuts • Ginger Pan-Sauce • Sticky Rice 45
Old Bay Blackened Skuna Bay Salmon
Sweet Corn Risotto • Roasted Red Pepper Coulis • Micro Parsley 42
Indian Vegetable Coconut Curry
Turmeric Caulflower, Garbanzos, Okra, Peas & Cashews
Housemade Garlic Naan (vegan) 38
Japanese Hibachi Steak
12 oz. Prime Mosher Farms Boneless New York Steak • Ginger Miso Butter
Edamame, Snap Pea & Scallion Salad • Sushi Rice • Whiskey Shoyu Dipping Sauce 58
