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Carpe Diem Wine Bar

Item: Carpe Diem Wine Bar
Author: Dana Rebmann

Type: Bar, Wine Bar

10Best Says

There are great eats to be found during happy hour at Carpe Diem. Held daily from 4pm to 6pm, draft beers are $2 off, the white and red of the week are $6, and the bubbles of the week are just $7 a glass. A Moscow Mule will set you back $8. There's no excuse to go hungry here. The Chef's taco of the day is $3, and truffle popcorn or harissa fries cost $4. The five cheese or charcuterie plate is the most expensive thing on the happy hour menu at $14. (Plan accordingly, Carpe Diem is closed on Sunday.)

Address:

1001 2nd Street
Napa, CA 94559
707-224-0800

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 4pm-9pm
Sun: Close

Website:

carpediemwinebar.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Dana Rebmann
Napa Valley Local Expert

Happy Hour: "Don't hesitate to try the shot of soup. It's just the right amount."

Best for Happy Hour Because: Truffle popcorn is on the menu. That says it all.

Main Menu
- Starters
  Butternut Squash Risotto Balls (3)
  
  Roasted Onion Puree, Micro Greens ($11.00)
  
  Carpe Salad
  
  Garden Greens, Candied Walnuts, Wine Soaked Cranberries, Shaved Parmesan, Aged Balsamic (GF, V) ($9.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Tartare
  
  Hoisin - Ginger Sauce, Jicama, Avocado, Taro Root Chips ($17.00)
  
  Seasonal Soup
  Local Flavors and Seasonings
  
  $6.00
  
  $8.00
  Chef Selection Tacos
  
  Chef's Whim (GF) ($14.00)
  
  Charred Octopus
  
  Mint Pesto, White Gigande Beans, Cucumber, Red Onion, Wild Arugula (GF) ($16.00)
  
  Sweet Chili Calamari
  
  Fried T & T, Baby Squid, Fried Red Onions, Fried Fennel, Fine Herbs, Tartar Aioli ($14.00)
  
  Fresh Burrata
  
  Spring Pea Pesto, Sea Salt, Crostini ($15.00)
- Brick Oven Flatbreads
  
  Roasted Wild Mushroom
  
  Roasted garlic, cave-aged gruyere, white truffle oil, arugula (V) ($14.00)
- Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie - Cheese Selections
  
  Drunken Goat
  
  Goat - Rich & Creamy, Mild & Tangy ($6.00)
  
  Point Reyes Blue
  
  Cow - Earthy Flavor w/ a Sweet and Salty Finish ($6.00)
  
  Aged Gouda
  
  Cow - Firm, Complex Nutty Flavor ($6.00)
  
  Ewenique
  
  Sheep - Sweet, Hints of Citrus ($6.00)
  
  Brillat Savarin
  
  Cow - Triple Creme Brie, Nutty, Notes of Truffle ($6.00)
- Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie - Charcuterie Selections
  
  Prosciutto
  
  Soft, Silky and Slightly Salty ($6.00)
  
  Soppressata
  
  Coarsely Ground Salami, Hints of Clove ($6.00)
  
  Loukanika
  
  Greek Inspired Salami with Cumin & Orange Zest ($6.00)
  
  Hot Coppa
  
  Cured Port Shoulder w Cracked Pink Peppercorn ($6.00)
  
  Salami De Jalapeño
  
  Hints of Jalapeño, Slight Heat, Rich Flavor ($6.00)
- Entrees
  
  Diver Scallops
  
  Creamy Saffron Risotto, Basil Oil, Spring Peas, Red Peppers(GF) ($29.00)
  
  Ostrich Burger
  
  Triple Cream Brie, Cherry - Cabernet Compote, Toasted Brioche Bun, Truffle Fries ($22.00)
  
  Wild Salmon
  
  Leek Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Carrot Sauce, Wilted Spinach ($28.00)
  
  Our Shortrib
  
  Heirloom Polenta, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Demi Glace ($28.00)
  
  Passopisciaro
  
  Squid Ink Fettuccine, Lobster Claw Meat, Shrimp, Manilla Clams, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Baby scallops ($34.00)
  
  Handmade Ravioli
  
  Short rib + Porcini + Black Truffle Stuffed, Sage Cream Sauce, Truffle Salt, Micorgreens ($24.00)
  
  Pappardelle Rustica
  
  Lamb + Pork + Beef Ragu, Mascarpone, Parmesan, Tomato and Garlic Sauce ($22.00)
  
  Grilled Pork Chop
  
  Homemade Späetzle, Mustard ade Onion Sauce, Fine Herbs ($27.00)
- Sides
  
  Truffle Fries
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Harissa Spiced Fries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Seasonal Vegetable
  
  Ever changing creation. Please inquire with server ($9.00)
  
  Mac - N- Cheese
  
  Cheese Blend ($8.00)
Happy Hour Menu
- Great Eats
  
  Shot of Soup
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Chef's Taco
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom Arancini
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Truffle Popcorn or Harissa Fries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Carpe Diem Salad
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Five Cheese Or Charcuterie
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Mini Quack and Cheese
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom Flatbread
  
  ($9.00)
- Drinks
  
  White Of The Week
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Red Of The Week
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Bubbles of the Week
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Moscow Mule
  
  ($8.00)
Sweet Finish
- Sweet Finish
  
  Vanilla Creme Brûlée
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Carpe Diem "Twix Bar"
  
  Shortbread cookie crisp, caramel, salted caramel ice cream ($9.00)
  
  Bread Pudding
  
  Shortbread Cookies, Carmel, Salted Carmel Ice Cream ($9.00)
- Coffee / Tea
  
  Espresso
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Latte
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Mocha
  
  ($4.00)
  
  French Press
  
  regular / decaf ($5.00)
  
  Mighty Leaf Tea
  
  organic ($3.50)
Artisanal Cocktails
- Artisinal Cockatails
  
  Alpine Manhattan
  
  Old Forester Bourbon, House - made spruce tip syrup, orange angostura bitters ($12.00)
  
  Any Port in the Storm
  
  Sailor Jerry Rum, Ruby port, peychaud's, lime juice ($12.00)
  
  Westside
  
  Hendrick's gin, cucumber, mint, lemon ($12.00)
  
  Seasonal Shrub
  
  Hanson of Sonoma Vodka, fresh fruit and vinegar syrup, lemon, soda water ($12.00)
  
  Lone Star Mule
  
  Tito's Vodka, lime, River City ginger beer ($12.00)
  
  Purple Rain
  
  Plymouth gin, lemon, Creme de violette, sparkling wine ($12.00)
  
  Espresso Martini
  
  Kailua, Bailey's, vanilla bean vodka, creme de cassis, Belgian chocolate ($12.00)

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