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Zakuski
Zakuski comes from the Russian word for morsel or small bite and refers to an array of foods traditionally served with vodka. What follows is Pravda’s modern twist on some old favourites.
From the Sea
Black Caviar
Russian Malosol Sturgeon Caviar/ Lemon Crème Fraiche/ Shallots/ Vodka pickled Quail Egg/
Poppy Seed Blinis
$25/5g
Caviar Trio
Black Sturgeon, White Fish and Trout Caviar/ Lemon Crème Fraiche/ Shallots/ Vodka Pickled Quail Egg/
Poppy Seed Blinis
$18
Pravda Cured Atlantic Salmon
Vodka & Citrus Cured Atlantic Salmon/ Shallots & Capers/ Lemon Crème Fraiche/ Assorted Flatbreads
$13
Atlantic Smoked Salmon
Smoked Atlantic Salmon/ Shallots & Capers/ Lemon Crème Fraiche/ Assorted Flatbreads
$13
Seledka
Pickled Herring Fillets/Baby Arugula/ Pickled Yellow Beets/ Fresh Dill/ Assorted Flatbreads
$10
Yellow Fin Tuna
Rare Seared Tuna in a Togarashi Crust/ Seaweed salad/ Japanese Mayo/ Kabayaki Sauce
$16
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Citrus Poached Black Tiger Shrimp/Chilli Spiked Cocktail Sauce
$16
Salads & Vegetables
Golden Beet Salad
Citrus Infused Baby Yellow Beets, Arugula, Shaved Green Apple/ Raw Pecans & Almonds
$8
Village Salad
English Cucumbers/Vine Ripe Tomatoes/Salt Spring Island Feta/ Lemon-Cracked Pepper Vinaigrette
$8
Bread & Pickles
Rye Bread & Dill Pickles
A True Russian Accompaniment for Vodka
$5
Pravda Flat Breads
Salmon Flatbread
Atlantic Smoked Salmon/ Crème Fraiche/Sliced Shallots/Capers/ Organic Sprouts
$16
Prosciutto and Fig Flatbread
La Quercia Prosciutto Americano/Arugula pesto/ Port Poached Figs/Mascarpone/ Wild Fig Balsamic Honey
$16
Tomato and Bocancinni Flatbread
Twenty Four Hour Roasted Grape Tomatoes/Arugula Pesto/sliced bocancinni/E.V.O.O/Chiffonade of Basil
$16
Perogies & Pelmeni
Traditional Perogies
Potato & Forest Mushroom Perogies/Brown Butter/Crème Fraiche/Fresh Dill
$11
Veal Pelmeni
Veal Dumplings/Wild Mushroom Confit/Veal Jus Reduction/Crème Fraiche/Snipped Chives
$11
Vodka Cream Perogies
Potato & Mushroom Perogies/Crisp Double Smoked Bacon/Caramelized Onion/Stoli Vodka Cream Reduction/Fresh Dill
$11
Boards for Sharing
Artisanal Charcuterie
Hand Selected Eastern European Cured Meats/ Pravda Olives/Pickled Vegetables/Salted Pickles/ Organic Mustards/ Assorted Flatbreads
$17
Artisanal Cheese
Hand Selected Ontario Cheese/Dried Fruits/Spiced Mango Chutney/Wine Jellies/Grapes
Assorted Flatbreads
$17
From the Sea
Atlantic Smoked Salmon/Pickled Herring/Poached Tiger Shrimp/Crème Fraiche/Gherkins/ Shallots/ Assorted Flatbreads
$17
From the Earth
Marinated Red Peppers/Caponata/Hummus/Babaganosh/Salt Spring Island Feta/ Assorted Flatbreads
$17
Sharing Platters
Groups of 6 to 10 People
Peppers Platter
Fire Roasted Red Peppers/Shaved Garlic/Arugula Pesto/Balsamic Honey/ Assorted Flatbreads
$24
Rack of Lamb Platter
New Zealand Roasted Rack of Lamb/Eggplant Caviar/Hummus/Arugula
$44
Gravlox Platter
Pravda Vodka Citrus Cured Salmon/ Gherkins Shallots/Crème Fraiche/ Assorted Flatbreads
$39
Tiger Shrimp Platter
Chilled Black Tiger Shrimp/Chilli Spiked Cocktail Sauce
$39
Spring Roll Platter
Vegetable Spring Rolls/Sweet-ChilliDipping Sauce
$25
Olive Board
Trio of Olives Marinated in Garlic, Parsley, Chillies and E.V.O.O
$15
Pravda Platter
Pravda Mini Burgers/Brioche Bun /Wild Mushroom Ragu/Caramelized Onion/ 4yr old Quebec Cheddar/Ancho-Molasses B.B.Q. Sauce
$41
Grilled Steak Sandwiches
Three oz. Dry Aged Centre Cut New York Strip/Tellicherry Pepper Crusted/Caramelized Onion/Salt Spring Island Goat Cheese
$41
Kiev Sliders
Buttermilk-Thyme Marinated Chicken Breast Fillet/Organic Sprouts/Chipotle Aioli
$41
Pravda Kiev Board
Pravda Kiev sliced and topped with a Stoli Vodka Cream Reduction
$39
Assorted Perogies
Traditional/Vodka Cream/Veal
$39
Yellow Fin Tuna Board
Rare Seared Tuna in a Togarashi Crust/ Seaweed salad/ Japanese Mayo/ Kabayaki Sauce
$41
Charcuterie Platter
$39
Artisanal Cheese Platter
$39
Mains
Pravda Kiev
Chicken Kiev stuffed with a Wild Forest Mushroom Duxell breaded in a Panko accompanied with Mushroom Perogies, in a Stoli Vodka Cream Reduction
$17
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Thyme-Rosemary & Shaved Garlic Marinated Rack of Lamb with a Cassis Cherry reduction and Traditional Perogies
$17
Beef Stroganoff
Hand Cut Beef Strips, Sautéed Wild Forest Mushroom with Roasted Onions and Cream Reduction
$18
Baseball Steak
Cast Iron Seared 21 Day Aged Strip loin with Salsa Verde accompanied with Pravda Fries and roasted tomatoes
$20
Desserts
Cherry Perogies
Sweet Cherry filled Perogies/Berry Confit/Sweetened Sour Cream/
$8
Crepes Romanoff
Hand Rolled Crepes/Grand Marnier Berry Compote Mascarpone Cheese/Chocolate Drizzle
$8
Sliders & Snacks
Pravda Burgers
Three Ontario Beef Mini Burgers/Wild Mushroom Ragu/Caramelized Onion/ 4yr old Quebec Cheddar/Ancho-Molasses B.B.Q. Sauce/
$14
Grilled Steak Sandwiches
Two three oz. Dry Aged Centre Cut New York Strip/Tellicherry Pepper Crusted/Caramelized Onion/Salt Spring Island Goat Cheese
$14
Kiev Sliders
Three Buttermilk-Thyme Marinated Chicken Breast Fillet/Organic Sprouts/Chipotle Aioli
$14
Pravda Fries
Putin Fries
Hand Cut Russet Potatoes tossed in Russian Dry Spice/Chipotle Aioli/Grated Feta
$9
Fries Stroganoff
Hand Cut Russet Potatoes/Stroganoff Sauce/Grated Feta/Fresh Dill
$10