Wine by the Glass Selection

 Sparkling Wines

Francois Montand – Blanc de Blancs, France              $9

 White Wine and Rose Wine

Kennwood – Sauvignon Blanc, California                    $8

Colone – Torrontes, Argentina                                     $8

Cartlidge & Brown – Chardonnay, California              $9

Blue Fish – Riesling, Germany                                      $9

Marco Felluga – Pinot Grigio, Italy                              $10

Ponzi Willamette Valley – Pinot Gris, Oregon            $10

Nobilo Icon – Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand             $12

 Red Wines

Cartlidge & Brown – Cabernet Sauvignon, California                      $8

Apothic Red – Blend of Zinfandel, Syrah & Merlot, California        $9

St Cosme – Cotes du Rhone, France                                                   $9

Frei Brothers Dry Creek Valley – Merlot, California                        $9

Hayman Hill – Pinot Noir, California                                                   $10

Brancaia TRE – Blend of Sangiovese, Merlot & Cabernet, Italy     $10

 Champagne & Sparkling Wines

Francois Montand, Blanc de Blancs – France                                   $36

Shramsberg (375ml) – California                                                       $41

Mumm, Cordon Rouge – France                                                        $73

Moet et Chandon, Brut Imperial – France                                        $93

Perriet Jouet, Grand Brut – France                                                   $109

Dom Perignon – France                                                                       $212

 Chardonnay

Cartlidge & Brown – Napa Valley, California                                     $35

Verget Pouilly Fuisse – France                                                            $49

Frog’s Leap – Napa Valley, California                                                 $55

La Crema – Russian River Valley, California                                      $56

Macrostie – Sonoma County, California                                               $58

Fess Parker Ashley – Santa Maria, California                                     $59

Verget – Pouligny Montrachet, France                                                $99

 Sauvignon Blanc

Kennwood – Sonoma County, California                                              $28

Cartlidge & Brown – Napa Valley, California                                       $30

Nobilo Icon – New Zealand                                                                     $45

St. Supery Virtu, Semillon – Napa Valley, California                          $51

Other Whites and Rose

Colone, Torrontes Grape – Salta, Argentina                                       $28

Blue Fish, Riesling – Germany                                                              $30

Domaine du Dragon, Rose Cuvee – Provence, France                       $30

Hayman Hill, White Blend – Santa Barbara California                       $34

Blanck, Pinot Gris –Alsace, France                                                        $35

Summerer, Gruener Veltliner – Austria                                               $35

Ponzi, Pinot Gris – Willamette Valley, Oregon                                     $36

Chateau Guirauton, Bordeaux Blanc – France                                     $37

Marco Felluga, Pinot Grigio – Italy                                                        $39

Schloss Saarstein, Riesling Kabinett – Mosel, Germany                     $55

 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cartlidge & Brown – Napa Valley, California                                       $28

Murphy Goode – Santa Rosa, California                                               $32

William Hill – Napa Valley, California                                                   $49

Franciscan – Napa Valley, California                                                    $62

Chappellet Mountain Cuvee – Napa Valley, California                      $65

Benzinger – Sonoma County, California                                               $71

Turnbull – Napa Valley, California                                                       $81

Frog’s Leap – Napa Valley, California                                                  $89

Swanson Alexis – Napa Valley, California                                           $96

Kathryn Hall – Napa Valley, California                                                $124

Silver Oak – Napa Valley, California                                                    $166

Merlot

Frei Brothers – Dry Creek Valley, California                                       $33

Gordon Brothers – Columbia Valley, Washington                               $48

Swanson Oakville – Napa Valley, California                                         $62

Frog’s Leap – Napa Valley, California                                                   $78

Selene – Napa Valley, California                                                            $83

Darioush – Napa Valley, California                                                        $89

 Pinot Noir

Hayman & Hill – Santa Lucia Reserve Selection, California              $40

Besson Givry Le Haute Colombier – France                                       $45

Fess Parker – Santa Barbara, California                                              $48

King Estate – Oregon                                                                              $63

Lemelson, Thea’s Selection – Willamette Valley, Oregon                  $66

Au Bon Climat – Santa Maria Valley, California                                   $68

Sequana – Russian River Valley, California                                          $70

Flowers – Sonoma County, California                                                    $86

 Zinfandel

Peachy Canyon West – Paso Robles, California                                    $44

Seghesio – Sonoma County, California                                                   $55

Ravenswood – Sonoma County, California                                            $84

Bordeaux and Meritage

The Left Bank, 66% Cabernet, 20% Shiraz – South Africa                 $30

Apothic Red, Winemaker’s Blend, Napa, California                              $30

Chateau du Pintey,  Bordeaux Superieur – France                              $36

Château Hortevie – St.Julien, France                                                     $48

The Chocolate Block, 69% Syrah, 12% Cabernet – South Africa        $67

Guidalberto Tenuta, 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet – Italy                     $83

Segla Margaux, 53% Cabernet, 40% Merlot – France                         $84

St. Supery Elu, Cabernet/Merlot Blend – Napa, California                 $86

Robert Young Scion, Meritage – Alexander Valley, California            $90

Château la Croix St. Georges – Pomerol, France                                  $171

Château Figeac – St. Emilion, France                                                     $259

Rhone Style Reds

Yalumba Bush Wine, Grenache – Australia                                          $33

Peter Lehmann of the Barossa, Shiraz – Australia                              $35

Yalumba Patchwork,  Shiraz – Australia                                              $36

St. Cosme – Cotes du Rhone, France                                                     $40

St. Cosme Gigondas, Grenache – France                                              $59

Chateauneuf du Pape, Grenache Syrah Blend – France                     $89

Other Imported Reds

Brancaia TRE, Blend of Sangiovese, Merlot & Cabernet – Italy        $35

Vina Mayor, Tempranillo – Spain                                                          $63

Masi, Amarone Costasera – Italy                                                           $89

Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino – Italy                                                     $92

Izadi Expresion,  Rioja – Spain                                                                $98

 Half Bottles

Saintsbury, Chardonnday – California                                                   $28

Robert Sinskey, Pinot Blanc – California                                               $35

Qupe, Syrah – Central Coast, California                                                $20

Chateau de Paranchere – Bordeaux, France                                        $21

Coltibuono, Chianti Classico – Italy                                                        $25

Saintsbury, Pinot Noir – California                                                         $30

Dessert Wines (375ml)

Chateau de Stony, Muscat – France                                                      $24

La Fleur d’Or, Muscat, – France                                                            $35

 Port and Sherry (by the glass)

Dow’s Old Tawny Porto, aged 10 years – Portugal                             $10

Alvear’s Montilla – Spain                                                                        $10

                                                                                SOUP

Chilled Tomato-Basil Soup    $9

Goat cheese, olive oil

           Chilled White Gazpacho Soup    $9

Poached shrimp, grapes, almonds, olive oil

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FEATURED CHEESE PLATTER    $18

Denmark, Blue Cheese, made from cow’s milk.

France, Saint Andre, triple cream, made from cow’s milk.

Ireland, Dubliner, semi hard cheese made from cow’s milk

Served with quince paste, seasonal fruit, and artisanal bread

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STARTERS

 Burratta Cheese Salad   $14

Tomatoes, olive tapenade, pesto, balsamic, prosciutto

Baby Green Salad   $10

Organic spring mix, tomatoes, onions, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

Watermelon Salad     $12

Feta cheese, Moroccan olives, arugula, red onions, balsamic, olive oil

Seared Diver Sea Scallops     $13

Smoked pineapple paint, pear and apple panna cotta, micro arugula

Roasted Georgia Peaches    $12

Pepper-candied bacon, mascarpone cream, pomegranate vinaigrette

Gorgonzola Cheese Stuffed Medjoul Dates   $12  

Arugula, apple wood smoked bacon, maple vinaigrette

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E N T R E E S

 Chilean Seabass en Papillotte      $32

Zucchini, yellow squash, fennel, truffle oil

Seared Loch Duart Salmon    $27

Roasted baby sweet potatoes, bacon, brussels sprouts, fig compote

 Seared Rare Yellow Fin Tuna      $29

Shallot potato cake, wilted greens, foie gras mousse, red wine sauce

Herb Marinated Filet Mignon   $33

Roasted fingerling potatoes, bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, red wine sauce

Pan Seared Hangar Steak    $29

Roasted potatoes, roasted heirloom carrots, frizzled leeks

Pan Roasted Veal Chop  $35

Ricotta gnocchi, peas, haricot verts, mushrooms, cauliflower-truffle cream sauce

Ricotta Gnocchi    $23

 Asparagus, wild mushrooms, English peas, porcini sauce

 *Prices do not include 6 % sales tax and 18 % gratuities

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition

2009 EPIPHANY GRENACHE BLANC 

was served during Cocktail

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 Poached Lobster

Pear and Apple Panna Cotta, candied lemon, micro arugula, smoked pineapple paint

2009 FESS PARKER CHARDONNAY

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Sechuan Peppercorn Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna

Hickory smoked Foie Gras, Potato Cake, Red Wine Butter

2008 FESS PARKER PINOT NOIR

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Grilled Hangar Steak

Black Mission figs compote, gorgonzola cheese, potato celery root risotto

2007 EPIPHANY REVELATION

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Grilled Georgia Peaches

Mascarpone Cream, Candied Pecans, Lemon-Honey Dew Essence

2009 FESS PARKER RIESLING

HORS D’OEUVRES

Assortment of cheeses, charcuterie, olives, fruit

Llopart Brut Rose Cava-Penedes 2007

1^ST COURSE

Chilled White Gazpacho

Smoked rock shrimp, toasted almonds, mint, grapes

Muga Blanco 2010

2^ND COURSE

Seared Diver Sea Scallops

Caramelized cauliflower, beurre rouge

Muga Reserva

3^rd COURSE

Braised Wild Board

Raisins, chick peas, pearl onions, squash, natural jus

Bodegas Juan Gil Monastrell Red 2008

DESSERT

Chocolate truffles, strawberries, praline

Alvear Pedro Ximenez 1927

 $75 per person plus 6% taxes and 20% service charge

Thank you to all of you who posted comments! We continue to be ranked number one among 4 and 5 star hotels in Fort Lauderdale.

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The property itself formed part of the Lauder Del Mar subdivision which was annexed by the City of Fort Lauderdale in 1926 during the Florida Land Boom. In 1939 Arthur Ogle engaged Wahl Snyder to design what was to become one of the largest and most elegant family residences at the time in Fort Lauderdale.

Over six decades Wahl Snyder became a well known and respected architect for designs in South Florida and Caribbean. Some of Snyder’s most famous home designs include Amalia Bacardi’s residence near Havana, Cuba and a Bahamian home for actors Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. Also one of Snyder’s most prestigious commissions was to design the building that houses the school of architecture at the University of Miami.

Nick and Anne Jenin purchased the property in 1948 converting it to a B&B under the banner The Pillars by the Sea Hotel and Pool. At the same time he owned The Pillars Nick Jenin developed Raceway Park, a ¼ mile stock car track near Chicago into what became known as the “World’s Busiest Track.”

This love for cars led him to a strong friendship with Preston Tucker, the innovative creator of the advanced Tucker automobile. Tucker visited The Pillars just before his premature death in 1955. Jenin at the time was the largest collector of Tucker’s having owned 10 of the 51 cars produced. His number 46 Tucker sold in August 2007 at auction for over $200,000.

From the 1950’s to its rebirth as a luxury hotel The Pillars hosted loyal snowbirds looking to escape from the colder northern weather. There were many owners over those years but until the 1998 renovation few dollars where spent to enhance or even maintain the original charm of the property. That is all changed now and as travel writer Robert Tolf puts it “It’s hard to believe the property has ever looked better in the 60 years it’s been sitting on a strategic piece of Intracoastal real estate.”