I will confess that I used to be an all-night penny-ante poker player in my college days. I bought some lottery tickets once, for my late grandmother. And at Lake Tahoe once, I determined how much I’d risk, but got up about $20 and decided that was fun to stop there. That’s the kind of gambler I am.

And yet, I find myself at the Isle of Capri here in town quite frequently because the food is not a gamble. The Isle is unveiling a locally grown menu, and I had the opportunity to sample the new menu at our Rotary Club Christmas party this week. The menu follows, and I can guarantee you, the potatoes are sublime! They will have this menu available on the Farmer’s Pick Buffet, which will open in mid-January. It’s a winner!

Grilled Summer Squash with Balsamic Reduction

Sourced from local Amish Farmers when in Season  

Roasted Root Vegetables

Sourced from local Amish Farmers when in Season  

Dauphinoise Potatoes

Sliced Potatoes layered with cream and cheese from Central Dairy, Jefferson City Missouri  

Chicken Prosciutto with White Wine Cream

Chicken raised locally in Central Missouri then transported for processing  

Encrusted Strip Loin of Beef

Missouri Legacy Beef, Salisbury Missouri  

Wild Mushroom Quiche

Stanton Brothers Eggs, Centralia Missouri