38˚ Ale House & Grill Opens at 100 West Main Street

Why 38˚? It's the perfect temperature to serve beer, of course. And to go along with the beer, you'll find an "eclectic" menu that implies a wide choice of food, with the assurance that one can make frequent visits to 38˚ to enjoy a wide variety of dining experiences.

The new restaurant, operated by highly successful restauranteurs -- Charlie's Trio veterans Chuck and Mike Fata, Clay Harding and Brian Sugita -- bodes well for the continued success of Downtown Alhambra and guarantees the Fata brothers with a fifty percent lock on the highly desirable intersection of First and Main.

To entice you to visit 38˚, here is a list of their Opening Day menu items:

STARTERS

38° SLIDERS, Certified Angus, Mini-burgers, aged cheddar, onion relish, 1000 island
MINI BBQ SHORT RIB "SLOPPY JOES,” Pulled short ribs, Smoked Porter BBQ sauce, spicy cole slaw
HEIRLOOM STACK, Heirloom tomato; fresh mozzarella, micro-basil, white balsamic vinaigrette 
SEARED YELLOW FIN TUNA, Sushi grade tuna, wasabi ponzu, avocado; shaved radish salad
CRISPY THAI CALAMARI, Lightly seasoned with a spicy plum dipping sauce
CHIPOTLE HONEY WINGS, Sweet with a spicy "kick" with creamy bleu cheese
HOEGAARDEN STEAMED MUSSELS, Garlic, shallots & fresh herbs with shoestring fries
GRILLED BBQ PRAWNS, Chili rubbed shrimp with white corn cilantro salsa, roasted red pepper coulis
BELGIAN ONION RINGS, White Rascal Ale battered onions with ginger aioli

SOUP AND SALADS

SOUP OF THE DAY, Chefs daily preparation
ORGANIC BABY GREENS, Baby tomatoes, shaved parmesan, croutons with balsamic vinaigrette
CLASSIC CAESAR, Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan with creamy Caesar dressing
     Add Chicken, Salmon or Steak
BEET CARPACCIO, Wild arugula, tangerine, candied walnuts & goat cheese with Sherry vinaigrette
38° CHOPPED COBB, Iceberg, baby arugula, smoked bacon, chicken, hard-cook egg, tomato, avocado, chives with creamy bleu cheese dressing Half or Full
SESAME CHICKEN, Chopped lettuce, shaved cabbage, chicken, carrots, cilantro, basil, spicy candied
cashews, green onions, mandarin oranges, crispy won-tons with sesame dressing Half or Full
THE "WEDGE,” Baby iceberg lettuce, bacon bits, crispy shallots: grilled scallions with creamy bleu cheese

BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
 
All burgers and sandwiches are served with shoestring fries. May also order sweet potato fries.
THE 38°, Certified Angus, Bleu cheese, onion relish, baby arugula, roasted garlic aioli
SMOKEHOUSE, Certified Angus, Apple smoked bacon, onion ring, cheddar, Smoked Porter BBQ sauce
THREE CHILI, Certified Angus, Chipotle mayo, roasted poblano rojas, pepperjack, avocado
PULLED BBQ SHORT RIB SANDWICH, Smoked porter BBQ sauce & spicy coleslaw on a soft brioche bun
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Chicken, Avocado, Roasted garlic aion on soft whole wheat bun
TURKEY PATTY MELT, Free Range, Ground turkey, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, 1000 island on a sourdough
GRILLED VEGETABLE PRESS, Portabella mushrooms, roasted red pepper, eggplant, zucchini, fresh mozzarella, micro-basil & roasted garlic aioli on a ciabatta bread

COMPOSED ENTREES
 
SCOTTISH ORGANIC SALMON, Served with sautéed asparagus, mashed potatoes, grilled lemon
CRISPY TEMPURA FISH 'N' CHIPS, Alaskan Cod, shoestring fries, spicy cole slaw, caper aioli
AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST, Free Range, butternut squash puree, snow peas, orange ginger reduction
"NEW SCHOOL" MEAT LOAF, Homemade spicy ketchup, mashed potatoes, and honey glaze baby carrots
BRAISED BONELESS SHORT RIBS, Braised in red wine, served with baby vegetables, mashed potatoes
FLAT IRON STEAK, Certified Angus, sautéed spinach, roasted baby potatoes, crispy shallots, red wine sauce
PORK TENDERLOIN, Natural Raised, served with a white corn salsa & braised red cabbage
BBQ BABY BACKS, Natural Raised, with Smoked Porter BBQ sauce, spicy cole slow, shoestring fries

SIDE DISHES

MASHED POTATOES, roasted garlic
ROASTED BABY POTATOES, fingerlings
SHOESTRING FRIES, sea salt
SWEET POTATO FRIES, garlic and herb aioli
MAC & CHEESE, aged cheddar
SPICY COLE SLAW, napa cabbage
SAUTEED SPINACH, garlic and shallot
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS, shallot butter
BABY VEGETABLES, herb butter
BRAISED RED CABBAGE

DESSERTS
LIQUID CENTER CHOCOLATE CAKE, Vanilla Bean ice cream topped with fresh raspberries