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tapas/tappss/ :plural noun small Spanish savory dishes, typically served with drinks at a bar.
ORIGIN: The most plausible of the many theories as to the origin of tapas, is that it began in the sherry county of Spain. In the hot and dusty countryside, where flies were always prevalent, small plates or pieces of bread were placed over the patrons glass to keep the dust and flies out as they enjoyed their afternoon sherry. As time passed, more and more things were added to these small plates or breads, to evolve to the legend that is now Tapas.
Here at Vangionis, our tapas are a little more elaborate than just something to keep the flies out of your drinks! But, like all good tapas, they are just simple dishes made with the finest ingredients to be enjoyed with an afternoon drink or combined to make up an array of tasty mouthfuls.
TAPAS |
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Spiced Carrots |
$4.50 |
Moules Gratinées au Beurre d’Escargot |
$12.50 |
| Coquilles St Jacques Seared Scallops served with a light Ouzo and tarragon cream |
$14.00 |
| Mixed Olives A selection of olives from around the world |
$ 8.50 |
| Calamari Fritti Tender pan-fried squid with chilli and parsley |
$ 7.50 |
| Spiced Carrots Blanched carrots jullian with a garlic and cumin marinade |
$4.50 |
| Moules Gratinées au Beurre d’Escargot New Zealand green lip mussels grilled in the shell with garlic butter and parmesan |
$12.50 |
| Coquilles St Jacques Seared Scallops served with a light Ouzo and tarragon cream |
$14.00 |
Mixed Olives |
$ 8.50 |
| Calamari Fritti Tender pan-fried squid with chilli and parsley |
$ 7.50 |
| Grilled Vegetables An assortment of char grilled vegetables marinated in olive oil with our own blend of herbs |
$ 6.00 |
Prawns |
$ 8.50 |
Garlic Potato Wedges |
$5.50 |
Kumara Crisps |
$6.50 |
SALADS |
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| Green Salad A delicious selection of fresh salad leaves with your choice of dressing |
$ 4.50 |
| Garden Salad Simple salad with crisp garden vegetables with your choice of dressing |
$ 5.00 |
| Greek Salad Classic Greek salad |
$ 9.00 |
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PIZZA |
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| Quattro fromaggi Tomato base, cheese, blue cheese, goats cheese and buffalo mozzarella |
$15.50 |
| Margherita Tomato base, cheese and basil |
$13.00 |
| Neapolitana Special tomato base with anchovies, black olives and capers, topped with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella |
$16.50 |
| Pissaladière Tomato base, caramelised onions, topped with anchovies and olives |
$14.50 |
Spinaci |
$15.50 |
| Flamkutsch Cream base, bacon, onions and flambéed with French brandy |
$14.50 |
| Frutti di mare Tomato base, mozzarella, mussels, squid, fish, prawns, scallops, garlic and parsley |
$20.00 |
| Helena Tomato base, cheese, ham, pineapple and blue cheese |
$15.00 |
| La Reine Tomato base, cheese, ham, mushrooms and olives |
$15.00 |
| Astrolabe Tomato base, cheese, caramelised onions and blue cheese |
$14.50 |
| Baddia al Pino Tomato base, cheese, topped with rocket salad, pusctio crudo, cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan |
$22.00 |
| Akaroa Tomato base, cheese, capers, topped with rocket salad and smoked salmon |
$19.50 |
| Kiwi Tomato base, cheese, New Zealand lamb, kumara, mint and yoghurt dressing |
$19.00 |
| Vegetarian Tomato base, cheese, grilled aubergine, courgettes, red pepper, mushrooms and olives |
$15.50 |
ANTIPASTI
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| Mixed Antipasti for two | $26.00 |
| Akaroa salmon and tuna cevechei Chunks of fresh Akaroa salmon and tuna marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and coriander |
$16.50 |
| Involtini of smoked Akaroa salmon Finely sliced smoked Akaroa salmon, wrapped around buffalo mozzarella with basil. Served with a hot garlic and sea salt pizza base |
$19.00 |
| La plancha especial del pescador A selection of three of New Zealand’s best fish, pan-fried and served with a light white wine reduction |
$14.00 |
Duck liver and potato salad |
$16.00 |
| Seafood Risotto Wonderful light risotto full of fresh seafood |
$16.50 |
| Fromage de chevre Goats’ cheese encrusted with walnuts and herbs and baked in the pizza oven until golden and served on a beetroot salad drizzled with manuka honey |
$15.50 |
SECONDI |
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| Tuna Steak In the Chef’s inspired creation of the day |
$21.50 |
| Poisson du jour à la Napoli Our selected fresh fish of the day, in a rich tomato sauce with anchovies, capers and fresh chilli |
$17.50 |
| Double Salmon Gratin Fresh and smoked Akaroa salmon layered with potatoes and spinach |
$16.50 |
| Fish of the day with Beurre Blanc Fresh fish served with a classic French sauce made with onions, white wine and butter |
$16.00 |
| Fresh Akaroa Salmon Poached in olive oil, lemon and thyme with tomatoes, courgettes and garlic |
$20.00 |
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| New Zealand Lamb Rump Whole lamb rump seared on the grill and finished in the oven. Served with a basil and garlic jus |
$23.00 |
| Venison Steak With blue cheese and radicchio |
$22.00 |
| Osso Bucco Classic dish from Milan of beef shin on the bone cooked slowly in white wine and tomatoes |
$17.50 |
| Roasted Poussan Whole roasted poussan in cumin and garlic with sweet roasted lemons |
$22.00 |
| Magret de canard à la Romaine Pan-fried duck breast with ancient Roman sauce of red wine, spices and Manuka honey |
$21.50 |
VEGETABLES |
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| Melanzane alla Parmigiana Grilled aubergine layered with tomatoes, basil and Parmesan cheese |
$13.00 |
| Mushrooms stuffed with Sheep’s feta Baked field mushrooms, filled with sheep’s feta and Provencale herbs |
$14.00 |
| Artichoke Hearts Grilled with radicchio and blue cheese |
$14.00 |
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| Potato of the Day | $ 4.50 |
| Gratin of Cauliflower Cauliflower baked in béchamel with a crispy cheese topping |
$ 5.50 |
| Fresh Carrots and Manuka Honey Carrots sautéed in Robinson’s Bay olive oil and New Zealand Manuka honey |
$ 4.00 |
| French Beans and smoky Bacon Fresh French beans and smoky chunks of bacon sautéed in butter and garlic |
$ 8.50 |
| Pan-fried winter Vegetables | $7.50 |
| Beetroot Sautéed in horseradish and cream |
$7.50 |
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