WELCOME TO MENHIR SPANISH TAPAS

A Menhir is a large upright standing stone originate from many diferent periods across pre-history, and were erected as part of a larger Megalithic culture that flourished in the North of Spain, Europe and beyond. Their size can vary considerably; but their shape is generally uneven and squared, often tapering towards the top.

The function of Menhirs is not certain. Over the centuries there were thoughts that had been used by Druids for human sacrifice, used as territorial markers, elements of a complex ideological system, functioned as early calendars or as an gift to the Sun.

To me a Menhir and its beauty cannot be anything else than a gift to the Gods, to the Sun and to all of us. EATING & ORDERING TAPAS ITS ALL ABOUT SHARING!!

Some authors say that the tapa was born when, due to an illness, the Spanish King Alfonso X, the Wise, had to take small bites of food with some wine between meals. Once recovered from the disease, the wise king decreed that no wine was to be served in any of the inns in the land of Castille , unless accompanied by something to eat.

Since then tapas have been present in all homes, restaurants, bar & cafes around Spain.

The favorite drink to go with tapas is wine thus the popular spanish drink of which is cold, fruitier & more refreshing. In the northwest of Spain were apples are more abundant replaces wine.

Tapa means "lid" or "cover" in spanish. In the early days of tapas, a slice of bread with cheese or ham was given with your drink and placed over your drink to keep out the flies. Therefore to cover your drink or to “tapar” your drink.

In Spain family & friends seat around the table not just to eat & drink but to share, socialize & enjoy.

This menu has been design to share, seat down & enjoy the flavors of Spain.

Tapas come at diferent times & are design to be shared. BREADS & OLIVES

Home Made Artisan Breads w/Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic $6.50 (v) Manchego Cheese, Grilled /Walnut & Date Bread $9.95 (v) Jamon Serrano, Grilled Breads $9.95 Marinated Olives w/Feta $6.75 (v,g)

TAPAS & ENTREES

Chickpeas Fritters w/Spiced Peaches & Yoghurt $8.00 (v) Roasted Eggplant & Tomato w/Manchego $10.95 (v,g) Peppers filled w/Feta Cheese & Almonds $14.00 (v,g) Mushroom Croquettes $14.00 (v) Roasted Fennel, Spinach, Chickpeas, Pinenuts & Raisins $13.00 (v,g) Grilled Calamari w/Jamon & Parsley $13.00 (g) Garlic Prawns w/Red Capsicum, Tomato & Onion $13.95 (g) Mussels in Pimenton Broth $12.45 (g) Seared Scallops, Cauliflower Puree & Jamon Crisps $17.50 (g) Grilled Chorizo & Polenta $12.99 Chicken Wings w/Green Mojo $9.95 (g) Potato & Chorizo Bombs w/ Spicy Tomato & Aioli $14.00 Medium Rare Sirloin Steak w/ Sundried Tomato Pesto 16.50 (g) Meatballs w/Rich Tomato Sauce on Safron Rice $14.50 Crispy Porkbelly & Spicy Bean Casserole $12.50 (g) SALADS

Rocket & Haloumi w/Roasted Peppers & White Anchovies $17.95 (g) Roasted Pumpkin, Spinach, Seeds, PX Raisins, Fetta w/Honey- Balsamic Dressing $16.50 (v,g) Baked Honey Goat Cheese, Dates & Pecans $14.00 (v,g)

MAINS

All Paellas are made to order & take aprox 30-45min

Seasonal Vegetables Paella $24.40 pp (v,g) Seafood Paella $28.95 pp (g) Mixed Paella $28.95 pp (g) Seared Scotch Fillet wrapped in Jamon w/Mashed Potatoes & Paprika Mushrooms $29.95 (g) Marinated Porkbelly w/Spicy Casserole & Lemon Zucchini $27.95 (g) Braised Rabbit w/Winter Veg , Herbs & $24.95 (g)

* Fresh Produce Subject to Availability * Daily Specials Available (v) Vegetarian Dishes (g) Gluten Free Options

* FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT @ THE BAR $6 COCKTAILS W/$6 TAPAS

* TUESDAY $20 PAELLA & WINE * HAPPY THURSDAY $10 CLASSIC COCKTAILS * LAZY SUNDAY $25

Big Paellas, Suckling Pig & Special Request Available Bookings Essential Weddings & Functions

DESSERTS Crema Catalana $10.50 (g) Galician Style Thin-Pancakes (Filloas) Filled w/Custard & Berry Coulis $12.00 Churros w/Chocolate Dipping Ganache $13 Chocolate & Almond Tart $13.00 Chocolate Trufes w/Licor 43, Pistachio Custard & Praline $13.00 Fresh Puf Pastry Apple Tart w/Hazelnut Praline Ice Cream $13.75 Baked Cheese Cake on Caramel $12.50 Serendipity Hazelnut Ice Cream, Nuts & PX Syrup $13.00 (g) Chef’s Dessert Selection $30.00 Cheese: Manchego, Valdeon Cheese, Quince Paste, Walnuts & Bread $21.95 (g) Dessert Wine - Telmo Rodriguez Moscatel $10.00

DESSERT

Bombon - Espresso w/ Condensed Milk (Non Alcoholic) $7.00 Carajillo - Cofee Laced w/Brandy & Whipped Cream $8.50 Ron Cremat - Flambeed Rum & Black Cofee w/Lemon Peel & $10.00 Cafe Mexicano - Cofee w/Kahlua & Vanilla Ice Cream & Cinnamon $10.00 Martin Codax - Expresso w/Drops of Martin Codax $7.00 Irlandes - Cofee w/ & Whipped Cream $8.50 Cafe con Crema de Whisky - Cofee w/Baileys $7.50 CAMINO DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, also known in English as The Way of St James, is a collection of old pilgrimage routes which cover all Europe. They all have Santiago de Compostela, in north west Spain, as their final destination. For more than 1000 years pilgrims have been walking along the Camino de Santiago. The main Camino route is the Camino Frances. This part of the Camino de Santiago traditionally starts in St Jean Pied de Port and finishes in Santiago de Compostela about 780km later, after traveling the breadth of Northern Spain, (In Santiago you can collect your Compostela). However you can start anywhere and even continue past Santiago to the sea at Finisterre.

Finisterre was thought to be the end of the world in medieval times.

Legend holds that St James remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain where he was buried on the site of what is now the city of Santiago De Compostela

Whenever St James's day (25 July) falls on a Sunday, the cathedral declares a Holy or Jubilee Year. Depending on leap years, Holy Years occur in cycles of 6, 5, 6 and 11 year intervals. The most recent were 1982, 1993, 1999 and 2004. The next will be 2010, 2021, 2027 and 2032.

The scallop shell, typically found on the shores in Galicia, has long been the symbol of the Camino de Santiago. Over the centuries the scallop shell has taken on mythical, metaphorical and practical meaning.

Today tens of thousands of Christian pilgrims and other travelers all over the world set out each year from their front doorstep, or popular starting points across Europe, to make their way to Santiago de Compostela. Most travel by foot, some by bicycle, and a few travel as some of their medieval counterparts did, on horseback or by donkey. In addition to people undertaking a religious pilgrimage, there are many travelers and hikers who walk the route for non-religious reasons: travel, sport, or simply the challenge of weeks of walking in a foreign land. Also, many consider the experience a spiritual adventure to remove themselves from the bustle of modern life. It acts as a retreat for many modern "pilgrims"