DAILY SPECIALS, Featured Wines, It’s Hot Dog Week, Wednesday Night’s Two-Course Wine Paired Dinner for $25, and lots more Friendly’s news!

Mr. Friendly’s Friday DINNER Specials

Appetizers
-Pan Seared Duck Breast 11.  blue cheese bbq sauce, crispy fried onion rings
Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.  green onion-dijon hollandaise, pickled asparagus-crab relish

Soups
-Blue Cheese-Potato Chowder with Bacon & Basil
-Chilled Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Lime & Cilantro
-Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Entrees
-Southwest Grilled Salmon 19.  cucumber-avocado salsa, cilantro crème fraiche, creamy grits, sautéed veggies
-Mustard brined Berkshire Pork Chop 21. blue berry-blackberry compote, brown sugar grilled peaches, roasted new potatoes, sautéed veggies
Pepper Seared Yellowfin Tuna 24. brie-mozzarella pimento cheese,  dill aioli,  roasted garlic mashed  potatoes, sautéed veggies
-Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye 26. lemon-basil hollandaise, balsamic marinated tomatoes, roasted garlic mashed potatoes , sautéed veggies
-Citrus-Panko Crusted Tilapia 20. honey-thyme beurre blanc, low country shrimp relish,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies

Mr. Friendly’s Friday LUNCH Specials

-¼ lb Char-Grilled All Beef Hot Dog OR  ¼ lb Spicy Italian Sausage 7.
with pickle relish, chopped onion, tomato & pickle spear   OR   ground tenderloin-ribeye chili & cheddar cheese, served with chips and creole slaw
-Bourbon BBQ Shrimp over Creamy Grits 11.  applewood bacon-cheddar mornay, green tomato relish
Blackened Tilapia & Fried Crawfish over a Big Salad 11.  creole ranch dressing, shaved onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons
-Buttermilk Fried Cubed Steak 10.  caramelized onion-horseradish demi glace, creamy mashed potatoes, your choice of succotash or creole slaw
-Low Country Seafood Cakes 10. green onion-dijon hollandaise, creamy grits, your choice of succotash or creole slaw

Soups of Today
Blue Cheese-Potato Chowder with Bacon & Basil
Chilled Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Basil
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with cilantro crème fraiche

Mr. Friendly’s Friday DINNER Specials

Appetizers
Pulled Pork Quesadilla mustard-vinegar pulled  pork, grilled onions & peppers,
pepper jack cheese, tomato salsa, cilantro crème fraiche   9.
Low Country Seafood Cakes 9.
saffron-chive aioli, pickled asparagus-crab relish

Soups
Blue Cheese-Potato Chowder with Bacon & Basil
Chilled Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Basil
Garden Tomato Gazpacho with Cilantro Crème Fraiche

Entrees
Southwest Grilled Salmon cucumber-avocado salsa, cilantro crème fraiche,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   19.
Mustard brined Berkshire Pork Chop blue berry-blackberry compote, brown sugar grilled peaches,
roasted new potatoes, sautéed veggies   21.
Pepper Seared Yellowfin Tuna brie-mozzarella pimento cheese,  dill aioli,
roasted garlic mashed  potatoes, sautéed veggies  24.
Char-Grilled Angus Ribeye lemon-basil hollandaise, balsamic marinated tomatoes,
roasted garlic mashed potatoes , sautéed veggies   26.
Citrus-Panko Crusted Tilapia honey-thyme beurre blanc, low country shrimp relish,
creamy grits, sautéed veggies   20.

This Week’s $20 Red Wines
Winesmith Cabernet Franc, 2005 California    was $36  TONIGHT $20!
a unique California bottling with long notes of chewy blackberry, exotic flowers, herbs, rich plum & mocha
337 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 California, Lodi    was $30  TONIGHT $20!
dark, rich  notes of black cherry, cocoa, blackberry and chambord finish with hints of clove, cedar & anise
St. Francis “RED”, 2005 Sonoma  was $32  TONIGHT $20!
this blend of merlot, cabernet & syrah offers smooth, polished notes of black cherry, candied plum, roasted hazelnut & currants
Montpellier Pinot Noir, 2008 California    was $26  TONIGHT $20!
a smooth, elegant pinot with ripe, lightly-spiced notes of crushed cherry, wild raspberry, vanilla & strawberry

This Week’s $20 White Wines
Opala Vinho Verde, 2008 Portugal    was $26  TONIGHT $20!
a summertime classic! long, ripe, ultra-refreshing notes of ripe apple, melon, citrus and grapefruit!
Leasingham “Bin 7” Riesling, 2007 Australia    was $26  TONIGHT $20!
a beautifully light, dry riesling with fleshy citrus fruit and spicy aromas of apricot, peach & lime
Brancott Chardonnay, 2006 New Zealand    was $30  TONIGHT $20!
this un-oaked new zealand chard shows ripe notes of juicy tropical fruit, spiced honey & apple
Mont Gras Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Chile, Reserva     was $30  TONIGHT $20!
clean, refreshing notes of bright, tangy citrus, peach, apricot and green apple

OUR FEATURED BIG RED
Vinalcasta Tempranillo Crianza, 2000 Spain, Toro    $8 glass  / $32 bottle
aged for over two years in oak barrels, and then bottle-aged for three years before being released, this is a voluptuous, inky, rich Tempranillo. it lingers on the palate with long notes of black cherry, spiced plum, olive, stewed meats, fig and black licorice.
there are very few 2000 vintage Spanish reds that are this good AND this price-friendly! drink it up while you can!

Also don’t forget we’re now pouring the 2003 Schug Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County by the glass! we just snagged this re-release of this back-vintage bottling and it’s showing silky smooth notes of exotic wild berries, clove, coffee, mocha & licorice to name just a few delicious aromas! You can enjoy it by the glass for $11 or by the bottle for $44!

IT’S HOT DOG WEEK HERE AT MR. FRIENDLY’S DURING LUNCH!-in honor of the fourth of july holiday we’re be cooking up good ole’ fashioned dogs done-up Friendly style! Monday & Tuesdays we’ll feature both a 1/4 pound All Beef Frank and a 1/4 pound Spicy Italian Sausage done “Chicago Style”…tomato, pickle spear, mustard, relish, onion & celery salt!

Also don’t forget that we’re now offering Mr. Friendly’s Happy Hour every Monday-Thursday from 5-6:30!Included in this deal are half-off Featured Cocktail Specials like our Rosemary Salty Dog, the Peach-Mint Sweet Tea Cocktail and many more! We also feature $2 off all glasses of wine and $1 off all other cocktails and beers! Come hang with Justin and Julia while you drink for less!

MR. FRIENDLYS WILL BE CLOSED FROM SATURDAY JULY 4TH through WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH for summer vacation.