Menu
DINNER MENU
Starters, Salads & Soups
Pulpo a Feira 10-
Traditional Galician-style grilled marinated octopus and chorizo sausage with boiled potato, aioli, and Spanish paprika oil.
Merguez Kebabs 10-
Handmade turkey sausage infused with warm North African aromatics, grilled and served with a fresh apple slaw and red onion.
The Minnow Bucket 9-
Freshwater smelts, seasoned, dredged and deep-fried to supercrisp, served with celeriac coleslaw and a cider vinegar aioli.
Tuna Tataki 12-
Ocean Wise certified Albacore tuna loin, sesame seared, sliced and served rare on crispy julienned vegetables with a warm Asian vinaigrette.
The Beetnik 9-
Roasted beets, goat cheese, dates and sunflower seeds on a bed of baby spinach with a lemon date syrup dressing.
House Salad 6-
Fresh garden greens tossed with a choice of house dressings (white balsamic & honey, or roasted garlic & anchovy), topped with tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot and cabbage.
Soup de Jour 6-
Ask your server for today's exploration...
Hot 'n Sour Soup 10-
Spadina-style hot and sour soup with pork, shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, snow peas, mushrooms, et al.
Flat Stanley 8-
Where's Stanley now? Ask your server for today's flatbread creation on naan bread.
Brie au Framboise 12-
A whole wheel of brie, baked and smothered with a raspberry chili sauce and toasted almonds. Served with pita points, perfect for sharing.
Asian Candied Pork Potstickers 8-/15-
Red roast pork stuffed into wonton wrappers and fried, served with a ginger soy sauce
and Sriracha chili paste on the side. Order 7 or 17 bite-sized pieces.
Main Courses
Shank Marrakesh 25- / 31-
Slow-braised lamb shanks with earthy Moroccan flavours, a rich spiced jus, and preserved lemon gremolata. Have one or two, it's completely up to you.
Can-Con (Canard Confit) 21- / 26-
Local duck legs (1 or 2), brined and slow-poached in liquid gold (duck fat), served with roasted potatoes and a Wahta cranberry gastrique.
Gnocchi dell' Inverno 19-
Handmade puffy potato pillows in an Italian gorgonzola dolce sauce with roasted butternut squash and parmigiano reggiano, sprinkled with chopped pecans. Served with a side salad or grilled vegetables.
Sicilian Sablefish 24-
Wild-caught Pacific sablefish, pan-roasted and topped with a Mediterranean ragout.
German Pork Rouladin 22-
Roll out the barrel! Pork loin stuffed with quail's eggs, gherkins, capers and German brown mustard, with a sauerkraut cream sauce.
Cataplana 23-
A Portuguese seafood soup that eats like a meal. All your favourite sea creatures in a saffron tomato broth, potato and market vegetables. Served with grilled crusty bread.
Maple Chipotle Salmon 22-
Wild-caught Pacific sockeye salmon filet with a fiery chipotle maple syrup glaze and a zingy lemon aioli.
The 100-mile Meal - Elk Bourguignonne 25-
Orr Lake Acres elk blade roast in a classic slow-cooked Burgundian ragout, simmered in gallons of red wine, with braised onion and mushrooms.
Blue Velvet 26-
A Certified Angus BeefÒ filet, grilled to your liking, and topped with a blue cheese and green peppercorn sauce.
A Passage through India 20-
A culinary road-trip through the great sub-continent (and other hot places). Ask your server for our authentic 'curry of the day', served with rice, naan and raita. Vegetarian curry always available.
Argentine Style Steak 26-
El monstro! A huge lean cut, Certified Angus BeefÒ striploin grilled to order, with chimichurri and grilled portobello mushroom.
Singapore Noodle Bowl 18-
A magical blend of Indian and Indonesian flavours with egg noodles and your choice of
beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu. Served with a side salad.
Li'l Explorers Menu
Pizza and Salad 8-
A made-to-order pita pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni (or not). Served with salad or fries and crunchy fresh veggies.
Grilled Chicken Tenders 8-
Not breaded and deep-fried, boneless, skinless breast meat served with salad or french fries and crunchy fresh veggies.
Pasta with Tomato or Butter 6-
Tangy tomato sauce or simply butter, topped with parmigiano reggiano and served with fresh crunchy veggies.
Fish 'n Fries 7-
Pan-fried Atlantic cod with french fries or salad, and, you guessed it, crunchy fresh veggies!
Sliders 9-
Two Certified Angus Beef® burgers with cheese or without, served with salad or french fries and crudité (that's French for crunchy veggies).
Lunch Menu
The Merguez Burguezer 13-
A plump and perky turkey burger seasoned with smoky North African spices and topped with a fresh apple slaw and red onion. Served with salad or fries.
Flat Stanley 10-
Where's Stanley now? Ask your server for today's flatbread creation on naan bread. Served with a side salad.
The Minnow Bucket 9-
Freshwater smelts, seasoned, dredged and deep-fried to supercrisp, served with celeriac coleslaw and a cider vinegar aioli.
A Passage through India 14-
A culinary road-trip through the great sub-continent (and other hot places). Ask your server for our authentic 'curry of the day', served with naan, raita and salad. Vegetarian curry always available.
Baja Burger 13-
Wild-caught Pacific sockeye salmon patty topped with sliced avocado, red onion and a citrus aioli. Served South Beach style (no bun), with salad (or fries if you're naughty).
Singapore Noodle Bowl 13-
A magical blend of Indian and Indonesian flavours with egg noodles and your choice of beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu.
The Burg 13-
A half-pound Certified Angus BeefÒburger with smoked portobellos, swiss cheese & crispy fried onions, and a horseradish aioli. Served with fries or salad.
Brie au Framboise 12-
A whole wheel of brie, baked and smothered with a raspberry chili sauce and toasted almonds. Served with pita points, perfect for sharing.
Huevos Rancheros 11-
Two crispy corn tortillas layered with chorizo sausage and refried black beans, topped with two eggs sunnyside up, cheese, salsa verde, sour cream, and a pickled jalapeño. And just in case that wasn't enough, some fries to sop up. Olé!
House Salad 6-
Fresh garden greens tossed with a choice of house dressings (white balsamic & honey, or roasted garlic & anchovy) topped with tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot and cabbage.
Soup de Jour 6-
Ask your server for today's exploration...
The Beetnik 9-
Roasted beets, goat cheese, dates and sunflower seeds on a bed of baby spinach with a lemon date syrup dressing.
Hot 'n Sour Soup 10-
Spadina-style hot and sour soup with pork, shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, snow peas, mushrooms, et al.
Tuna Tataki 12-
Ocean Wise certified Albacore tuna loin, sesame seared and served rare on crispy julienned vegetables with a warm Asian vinaigrette.
Location
The Explorers Cafe
345 King Street
Midland, ON L4R 3M7
Canada
1-705-527-9199
By GPS:
N 44.44.54. – W 79.52.59.
info@theexplorerscafe.com
*Parking at rear of building
Hours of operation:
Tuesday to Saturday - Noon to 10 p.m.
