Heirloom Tomato Season Celebration at Lake Chalet in Oakland

Lake Chalet in Oakland from August 10 through September 10 will be celebrating the peak of heirloom tomato season by serving drop-in menus showcasing one of summer’s most delicious treats. Offered during dinner, lunch and brunch service, these specials will be available in addition to the restaurant’s regular a la carte selections.

Small Plates:

Heirloom Tomato and Compressed Watermelon Salad/$14
Whipped Farmer’s Cheese with sumac, roasted walnuts, tiny greens, mint oil

Pan Seared Scallops/$18
Heirloom tomato and grilled peach relish, Brentwood corn pudding, Padrón pepper oil

Heirloom Tomato Panzanella/$12
Grilled bread salad with heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, caperberry, red onion, arugula, and Picholine olives

Large Plates:

Grilled Pork Porterhouse/$26
Smoked heirloom tomato sauce, pistachio salsa verde, summer squash, corn and tomato ratatouille

Squid Ink Spaghetti/$22
Tomato-braised Monterey calamari, baby heirloom tomatoes, rock shrimp, lobster brodo, toasted breadcrumbs

Cocktail:

Summer in the Bay/$11
St. George gin, heirloom tomato, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, Lillet Blanc, orange bitters, simple syrup, lemon juice

Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is located at 1520 Lakeside Drive, near 17th Street, in Oakland, California. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Weekend brunch is also served. Street parking, an off-street lot, and valet service are available. Visit Lake Chalet on the web at www.TheLakeChalet.com. The telephone number is (510) 208-LAKE (5253).