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




Apple Cider Martini

Muddled Apples, Ketel One Vodka, Apple Cider and a splash of Cranberry 24 


Weihenstehaner Festbier

Rich, hoppy, deep golden-colored lager brewed in Germany for Oktoberfest 9.5


Lange Estate Pinot Gris

“...ripe fruit flavors of pear, apple, orange blossom and thyme.” 2023 (Oregon) 18/69


Altanza Rioja “Reserva”

Tempranillo grapes produce a wine with notes of

“...oak, vanilla, tobacco and coffee.” 2019 (Spain) 22/82



Chicken Meatball & Späetzle Noodle Soup

Organic Chicken Broth • Carrots, Cabbage, Tomato & Herbs 24



Smoked Kielbasa & Muenster Cheese Pizza

Thyme-Roasted Potatoes • Caramelized Leeks 24



Crispy Tempura Brussels Sprouts

Caesar Aioli • Fresh Lemon 24



Roasted Root Vegetable Pot Pie

Carrots, Parsnips & Rutabagas • Pearl Onions & Peas

Herbed Mushroom Gravy • Rosemary Pastry (vegan) 34



Pan-Seared Vancouver Skuna Bay Salmon

Wild Mushroom & Pumpkin Risotto • Blackberry Zinfandel Reduction • Micro Herbs 46



Crispy Kurobuta Pork Schnitzel

Fried Eggs, Capers & Bacon Lardons • Buttered Green Beans • Lemon 38



Grilled German Sausages

Cheddar Bratwurst • Spicy Chicken • Bockwurst

Caraway & Duck Fat-Roasted New Potatoes & Sweet Peppers

Whole Grain Mustard & Horseradish Dipping Sauces 38