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
Asian Pear Martini
Muddled Lime & Thai Basil, Premium Soju & Pear Purée 24
Raeburn Chardonnay
"buttery with flavors of vanilla, oak, and crème brulée.” 2023 (Sonoma) 16/57
Luca Malbec
“Juicy red and black fruit...rich and complex, with polished tannins and notes of espresso, violets and spice.” 2023 (Argentina) 19/69
Thai Peanut Barbecued Chicken Pizza
Mozzarella, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Cilantro & Scallions • Peanut Sauce 24
Roasted Lemongrass Pork Báhn Mi
Thai Herbs, Green Papaya & Pickled Shallots
Sriracha Aioli & Housemade Pâté • Toasted Baguette 32
3 Flavor Vietnamese Pho
Tiger Shrimp, Pork Riblets & Chicken Meatballs
Organic Ginger & Spice-Scented Broth • Rice Noodles, Sprouts & Herbs (entrée) 38
Vegetable Chow Mein
Boy Choy, Shiitakes, Broccoli, Carrots & Cabbage
Bean Sprouts & Bamboo Shoots • Soy Sesame Glaze (vegetarian) 32
Coconut Sambal Shrimp Curry
Jumbo Selva Prawns • Thai Basil, Cilantro & Scallions Garlic
Galangal & Red Chili Curry • Mango & Banana Leaf Rice 48
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Organic Chicken Thighs braised in Soy, Garlic, Bay Leaves & Coconut
Vinegar Hard-cooked Egg • Green Beans with Peanuts & Chili • Sticky Rice 36
