The Candles

Dedicated to community and togetherness, the International Bistro at Las Candelas
specializes in conversational foods meant to be shared, talked about
and combined to make a fabulous, worldly experience.

 
Conversational Food

Tapas, Hors d'Oeuvres & Appetizers to be combined & shared to make a leisurely meal.

           

Banderillas

$3.50

 

Baked Camembert en Croute

$8.95

Mini-Skewers with Chef's Choice of Gherkin, Anchovies, Pearl Onion, Shrimp and Olive.

 

Served with Apple and Honey Toasted Almonds.

           

Chef's Crostini

$4.50

 

Petite Beef Wellington

 

$9.95

Topped Daily with Fresh Goodies, like Pesto and Marinated Portabello Mushrooms or Truffé.

 

Tender Marinated Beef with Duck Paté, Onions and Merlot in a Savory Pastry Shell.

           

Patatas Bravas

$5.00

 

Empanaditas

 

$7.50

Spicy, Golden Fried Potatoes with Alioli.

 

Buttery Crescents filled with Potato, Spinach and Raisin. Served with Chile-Lime Dipping Sauce.

           

Bistro Tapas Plate

$5.75

 

Stuffed Portabello Mushroom

$6.50

Marinated Camembert, Toasted Almonds and Spiced Olives served with French Bread.

 

Marinated and filled with Fennel, Sauteed Spinach and Pine Nuts. With Grilled Shrimp add $2.50.

           

Chicken Chops Gymkhana

$7.95

 

Vegetarian Samosas

 

$6.50

Skinless Tenderized Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with Mint Chutney and Chile-Lime Dipping Sauces.

 

House-Made Samosas filled with Potato and Lentils. Served with Mint Chutney.

           

Marinated Beef Kabobs

$7.95

 

Savory Leek and Onion Tartlet

$6.50

Grilled Beef with Chile-Lime Sauce & Alioli.

 

Served with Fire-Roasted Tomato Coulis.

           

Sauteed Zucchini

$4.50

 

The Best White Bean Hummus

$6.50

Tender Sauteed Zucchini in a rich Vegetable Broth with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes on Large White Beans.

 

Served with Chopped Hard Boiled Egg and French Bread.

     

Steamed Green - Lip Mussels

$7.95

 

Hummus Crostini

 

$5.50

Mussels Steamed in a Delicate Green Peppercorn Cream served with French Bread.

 

Crostini with Hummus and either Grilled Sausage or Citrus Marinated Portabello Mushroom.

   
Extraordinary Sides

White Bean & Grilled Zucchini

$5.50

Garlicky Mashed Potatoes

 

$2.50

 

Tender Grilled Zucchini in a rich Vegetable Broth with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes on Large White Beans.

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
$2.50
   

Extra Wonderful Sauces (Mint Chutney, Alioli and Chili-Lime)

$0.75

 

 
Dinner Menu

Prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients.

           
Elegant Salads Lovingly Composed   Bistro Entrees    
         
Mediterranean Salad
$9.95
  Pork Tenderloin Medallions

$17.50

Marinated White Beans, Spiced Olives, Olive Oil Drenched Potatoes, Marinated Artichoke Heart, Feta Cheese & Roasted Sweet Peppers on a bed of baby greens   Tender Pork Medallions sauteed in Camembert Sauce. Accompanied by Garlicky mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables.
         

Soups Made Daily From Scratch

 

Salmon en Croute

 

$19.95

Bowl
Cup
$5.50
$3.50
 

Fresh salmon Tenderly Wrapped in Buttery Puff Pastry and served with Lemon and Caper Coulis. Accompanied by Garlicky Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables.

       

Bistro Caesar Salad

$7.95

 

Coconut Curry Bowl

 

$13.50

Vegetarian and Extra Garlicky
With Chicken or Shrimp add:
With Anchovies add:

$3.00
$2.00

 

Vegetables, Potatoes, Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes Simmered in Savory Coconut Curry and served in a bread bowl. Accompanied by vegetarian samosas. With grilled shrimp or chicken add $3.00

           

Grilled Veggie Salad

$7.95

 

Carne de Bovino con Rucola

$8.50

Grilled vegetables with shaved parmesan in a nest of baby greens.

   

Rare Beef and Parmesan on a bed of Arugula.

 
       
 

Pasta Papillion

 

$12.50

Baby Greens Salad

$4.50

  Bow-Tie Pasta in Garlic Cream or House-Made Fire Roasted Marinara & tossed with
Grilled Vegetables & Pine Nuts.
Ripe tomato, cucumber and spiced          
olives on a bed of Baby Greens.          
      Chicken Cordon Bistro  

$15.50

Side of Seasonal Grilled Vegetables

$2.50

  Chicken Breast Embracing Queso Freso, Cilantro, Roasted Sweet Pepper and Bacon with a rich Poblano Cream. Accompanied by Garlicky Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables.
   

Side of Garlicky Mashed Potatoes

$2.50

 
       
House-Made Dressing Choices:      
Poblano-Cumin Ranch          
Balsamic Vinaigrette          
Citrus Vinaigrette  

 

   

 

 

   
Beverages
 
Wines
Glass
Bottle

Coffee and Decaffeinated

$2.50

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Nobilo (New Zealand)

$8.00

$28.00

Iced Tea

$1.50

 

Chardonnay, Penfolds (Koonunga Hills)

$7.00

$24.50

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

$1.50

 

Pinot Grigio, Zenato (Delle Venezie, Italia)

$7.00

$24.50

Cock n'Bull Ginger Beer

$2.50

 

Pinot Noir, Fleur Carneros (Kelseyville-Lake County CA

$14.50

$44.50

Fresh Lemonade

$1.50

 

Zinfandel, Writer's Block (Lake County, CA)

$9.50

$35.00

Still Water and Sparkling Water

$2.50

 

 

   

Juice: Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry

$2.50

 

Cabernet Savignon, Rutherford Hill (Napa Valley)

$10.00

$35.00

Red Bull Energy Drink
$4.00
 

Merlot, Foolish Oak (Washington State)

$8.50

$29.95

Specialty Drinks
 

Carmenere, Vina Mont Gras (Colchuagua, Chile)

$7.50

$26.25

House Martini - Grey Goose, Vermouth, Banderilla-olive, gherkin and pearl onion

$8.00

  Crianza, Condessa de Leganza (La Mancha, Espagna)
$6.50
$22.75
           

House Margarita - Zapopan Reposado, Cointreau, Sweet and Sour, Fresh Lime

$7.50

 
Imported and Artisan Beers
 

 

 

  Carta Blanca  
$4.00
Libations
$6.00
 

Nimbus Oatmeal Stout

 

 

We know -

 

 

Newcastle Nut Brown Ale

 

 

it's too good to be true !
   

Fat Tire Pale Ale

   
     

St. Paulie Girl NA

   

Grey Goose Vodka

 

     

 

Patron Reposado Tequila

    Corona and Corona Light  

$2.50

Bombay Gin

         

Bacardi Rum

    Asti Spumante, Martini & Rossi Splits (Piedmont, Italia)  
$7.50

Jim Beam Black Label Bourbon

         

Johnny Walker Black Label Scotch

    Bin 27 Fonseca, Port (Oporto, Portugal)  
$8.00

12 Year Balvenie Double Wood Single Malt Scotch

       
Pendelton 10 year Canadian Whiskey   Remy Martin VSOP, Cognac
$8.50
       

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