Saturday Dinner
Menu of 12 September 2026 · Menu rotates weekly
Entrées — Sat 5:30–8 pm
- Roasted Mahi Mahi 37 with jerk pineapple salsa
- Garam Masala Lamb Chops 37 with mint butter
- Shrimp Scampi 32 with Castelvetrano olives, roasted garlic, lemon, and wine
- Feta Fennel Tarts 29 with herb roasted tomatoes
To start
- Appetizer: Prosciutto Twists 18 with puffed pastry, Parmesan and honey dijon
- Soup: Cream of Mushroom 9 with sour cream
Wine pairings — at retail bottle price
- Wine for Mahi & Scampi: Domaine Thevenet & Fils, Saint-Véran, 2023 32.99/btl
- Wine for Lamb: Bedrock, Old Vine Zinfandel, 2022 32.99/btl
- Wine for Tarts: Château d'Arche, Bordeaux Blanc, 2022 29.99/btl
All entrées include sunshine carrots, basmati rice, an arugula salad with pepitas and Parmesan, plus artisan bread served with olive tapenade.
Reservations recommended: 434-361-1766. Dinner to go: order before 3 pm, pickup at 5:30.
Menu of 12 Sept as published by Basic Necessities (captured 2026-09-10). Wines are paired from the shop shelves at retail bottle prices — one of the great, quiet assets of Basic Necessities.
Reservations
Reservations recommended for dinner & brunch, lunch reservations only for parties of 6 or more.
Request a table or call 434-361-1766