Gertrude’s, the highly touted full-service restaurant located just inside the Desert Botanical Garden, is now serving its new Fall menus at lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Under the direction of Executive Chef Matthew Taylor, Gertrude’s ingredient-driven seasonal menus meld extraordinary fresh flavors with subtle Southern and local influences.
“The diversity of what we grow onsite and acquire from local purveyors this time of year always spurs creativity and energizes the culinary team,” shares Chef Taylor. New items on the menu include Roasted Golden Beets with AZ Quark and Pistachios, Cider Cured Duck Breast with Black Truffles, and Niman Ranch Ham Steak with Root Beer Red Eye Gravy. Additionally diners can enjoy lunch specials like the Smoked French Dip Sandwich with Onion Jus, variations of a BLT, and the popular Heirloom Tomato Salad that will be available for as long as Gertrude’s farmer friends can produce tomatoes.
Featured Fall 2015 Cuisine & Libations
Wild Arugula – Pomegranate Seeds + Candied Pecans + Blue Cheese + Agave Vinaigrette $13
Roasted Golden Beets – Chermoula + AZ Quark + AZ Pistachios + Arugula $14
Cider Cured Duck Breast – Black Truffle & Broccoli Steel Cut Oats $28
Niman Ranch Ham Steak – Dirty Rice + Root Beer Red Eye Gravy + Watermelon Pickles $24
Breakfast Bowl – Smoked Pork Gumbo + AZ Eggs + Corn Muffin $12
French Toast – AZ Brioche Bread + AZ Prickly Pear Jam + Honey Crème Fraiche $12
Panna Cotta – Vanilla Bean + Mango Mousse + Toasted Coconut + Macadamia Nut Powder $7
Chocolate Torte – Red Wine Caramel + Beet Jam + Pistachio Brittle + Rosemary Chantilly Cream $10
Hummingbird – Cruzan Rum + Hum Botanical Liquor + Hibiscus Nectar + Fresh Lemon + AZ Bitters $11
Desert Rose – AZ Gin + Rosé + Blackberry Nectar + Charaue + Fresh Mint + Fresh Lemon $9
Gertrude’s offers diners top-quality seasonal menus and libations that showcase local ingredients from artisans and farmers. Gertrude’s dining experience pairs delicious cuisine with lush desert ambience. Garden admission is not required to dine at Gertrude’s. Reservations can be made on Open Table (www.opentable.com) or by calling 480.719.8600.
Fall/Winter Hours
10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. – Seasonal Menu | Monday-Sunday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Brunch | Saturday-Sunday
