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Explore Bistro Menu

Summer Lunch Menu
Served
from 11:30 AM to 4 PM

Starters

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Blended and baked
spinach, artichoke hearts, scallions and aged Parmesan served warm with crudités and
toasted pita wedges...
12

Bistro Tempura Vegetables

Seasonal vegetables in
a golden crisp batter served with tamari dipping sauce...
12

Homemade Soup of the Day...  4/6

Cold Gazpacho Soup . . . 4/6

Black Bean Soup . . . 4/6

Salads

Caesar Salad

Hearts of romaine,
foccacia, croutons and Vegan Parmesan
with our famous dressing. . . 
7/10

Gingered Blueberry Salad

A refreshing summer
salad of blueberries, crystallized ginger, almonds and goat
cheese in a light honey-balsamic
vinaigrette... 
14


Chef Salad

Mixed greens, avocado,
tempeh bacon, braised tofu, tomatoes,
soy or dairy cheese and boiled egg... 
15

Sunflower Spinach Salad

Organic baby spinach,
roasted sunflower seeds, sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, scallions,
celery, avocado and feta cheese in a
white balsamic vinaigrette... 
9/14

Portobello Salad

Mixed greens, arugula avocado, red onion, chickpeas and roasted marinated portobello
mushrooms tossed with spicy mustard balsamic dressing...
15

Add Tofu or Golden Tempeh... 3

Aspen’s Favorites

Ranchero Tostadas

Our refried beans and
seasoned scrambled tofu piled on two crispy tortillas with
avocado, feta cheese
and fresh pico de gallo...
14

Avocado Omelet

Our signature omelet
with avocado, feta cheese and sautéed mushrooms
served with fresh pico de
gallo and foccacia...
12

Braised Tofu and Vegetables

Braised marinated tofu or golden tempeh, tender steamed vegetables and
brown
rice served with a side of sesame tamari or tahini sauce...
15


Sandwiches and Wraps for Lunch

Falafel Wrap

Spiced chickpea hummus,
lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion and sprouts
with a tangy tahini
sauce wrapped in a chipotle tortilla. Served with chips...
14

Tofu Reuben Sandwich

Foccacia with
sauerkraut, onion, tomato, arugula, melted cheese
and chipotle pepper
aioli...
13

B.B.Q. Veggie Burger

Garden veggie burger
topped with melted cheese, tempeh bacon, caramelized
onions, lettuce, tomato
and avocado. Served with cole slaw...
15

 

Specialty Lunch Entrees

Mango Quesadilla

Fresh mango and a hint
of jalapeño with spinach, tomato, cilantro and cheese melted in a warm whole wheat
tortilla. Served with refried black beans and tofu sour cream...
14

Sesame Crusted Tofu

Spears of tofu encrusted
and grilled with sesame seeds. Served with our signature Caribbean
black bean salad, mango and a sweet red chile dipping sauce ...
17

Summer Garden Quiche

Eggs, zucchini, yellow
squash, broccoli, fresh tomatoes, scallions and baby spinach
with Swiss cheese...
12

Bistro Burrito

Tofu or eggs scrambled
with tomatoes, grated carrots, baby spinach and onions
served with fresh pico
de gallo and tofu sour cream...
10

Seitan Soft Tacos

Seasoned ground seitan,
onions and red and green bell peppers sautéed in a dry chili pasilla sauce and served in
soft warm tortillas with crispy lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream . . . . .
. . .
13

 

Sides

Brown Rice... 4

Braised Tofu... 6

Steamed Vegetables... 6

Golden Tempeh... 6

 

Summer Dinner Menu
Served
from 4 PM to 10 PM

Dinner Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Blended and baked
spinach, artichoke hearts, scallions and aged Parmesan served
warm with crudités and
toasted pita wedges...
12

Brie with Chardonnay Raisins

Served warm over a
toasted baguette...
11

Bistro Tempura Vegetables

Seasonal vegetables in
a golden light crisp batter served with
tamari dipping sauce...
12

Soups and Salads

Homemade Soup of the Day... 4/6

Cold Gazpacho Soup... 4/6

Black Bean Soup... 4/6

Caesar Salad

Hearts of romaine,
foccacia croutons and Vegan Parmesan with our
famous dressing...
7/10

Gingered Blueberry Salad

A refreshing summer
salad of blueberries, crystallized ginger, almonds and goat cheese in a light
honey-balsamic vinaigrette...
14

Chef Salad

Mixed greens, avocado,
tempeh bacon, braised tofu, tomatoes, soy or dairy
cheese and boiled egg...
15

Sunflower Spinach Salad

Organic baby spinach, roasted
sunflower seeds, sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, scallions,
celery, avocado and feta cheese in a
white balsamic vinaigrette...
9/14

Portobello Salad

Mixed greens, arugula with avocado, red onion, chickpeas and roasted
marinated portobello
mushrooms tossed with spicy mustard balsamic dressing...
15

Add Tofu or Golden Tempeh...  3


Specialty Dinner Entrees

Served
from 4 PM to 10 PM

Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas

Corn tortillas filled
with sautéed spinach, mushrooms and onions, topped with cheese and our house enchilada
sauce. Served with Spanish rice and
refried black beans...
17

Jamaican Maple Glazed Seitan

Crisp seitan served
with sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, shitake mushrooms
and coconut milk served
over wild rice...
18

Coconut Crusted Tofu with Kashmiri Rice

Tofu marinated in
coconut milk, crusted with coconut and pan seared. Accompanied
by golden rice cooked
with cashews, raisins and mild Indian spices and plum vinegar infused kale with a
traditional Indian riata...
18

Tempeh Teriyaki

Tempeh sautéed in
teriyaki, served over a freshly made salsa of grilled pineapple, scallions, jalapeño and sweet red
bell pepper. Accompanied by wild rice and steamed vegetables...
19

Florentine Lasagna

Layers of roasted
zucchini, yellow squash, spinach, mushrooms, onion, red
and green peppers and
lasagna noodles alternating with our homemade
marinara sauce. Served
with garlic focaccia...
16

Aspen’s Favorites

Ranchero Tostadas

Our refried beans and
seasoned scrambled tofu piled on two crispy tortillas with
avocado, feta cheese
and fresh pico de gallo...
14

Braised Tofu and Vegetables

A Bistro classic.
Braised marinated tofu or golden tempeh, tender steamed
vegetables, brown
rice served with a side of sesame tamari or tahini sauce...
15

B.B.Q. Veggie Burger

Garden Veggie burger
topped with melted cheese, tempeh bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and
avocado. Served with coleslaw...
14

Sides

Brown Rice... 4

Braised Tofu... 6

Steamed Vegetables... 6

Golden Tempeh... 6

A selection of fine wines and beers and seasonal homemade desserts.

A $3 service charge will be added for split plates


A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more

Menu items, side dishes may be modified or substituted based on
seasonal availability 

Our hot and cold beverages are made with reverse osmosis purified water

 

RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED: 970-925-5338.

 

Check our daily
specials on the home page.

 



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Thank you to the readers of Mountain Living magazine for naming Explore the "Best Bookstore in the High Country (from Tuscon AZ to north of the Canadian border; Denver to California.) We strive to offer a unique bookstore experience. We're glad you like it.
 

Bookstore hours Mon-Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm
1,000 Dollars & an Idea
Explore Booksellers may be a quaint independent bookstore, but when it comes to business there is nothing quaint about its owner. Over the past half-century self-made billionaire Sam Wyly has reshaped the American business landscape. Fortune Magazine called him "one of the most, if not the most, important entrepreneurs" of the 20th century. Now with the hailed publication of his memoir, he's also a successful author.
         1,000 Dollars & an Idea is a business book... a memoir... an economic history of modern America... and an entertaining tale of the American Dream. It's selling fast at bookstores across the country. But if you want a signed first edition, order it from the author's bookstore.

Click here to order an author autographed copy.
Extra special books

At Explore we're surronded by worthwhile books, but some we offer have added value. First, famous authors from around the world visit Aspen and make it a point to come to Explore. As a result, we have a number of author autographed books including many signed first editions. (Click "recommended" on the navigation bar to see a complete list.) Plus our rare and out-of-print section can reconnect you with your childhood favorites, add a classic to your collection or provide the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.

Bistro hours Mon-Sun 11:30am - 9:00pm

Sunday, September 7, 2008

SPECIAL: BLT $12.00

Soup: Tuscany $6.00 Bowl $4.00 Cup

Sorry No Locals on Saturday or Sundays.

We are open for "BREAKFAST" Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

 Dessert: Carrot Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and much more.... $7.00

Wine, Beer and Lager by the Glass $7.00.