Executive Chef: Jake Brenchley


It is our pleasure to introduce Chef Jake Brenchley as the new executive chef of Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar of Indianapolis!  Chef Jake trained at Sorbonne in France and is a graduate of the Cordon Bleu academy in Orlando Florida. For the past year and a half, he has been the head chef of Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar in Bloomington, Indiana.  Jake has received countless awards for his work and was awarded first place in the first ever Bloomington Chef's Challenge in 2007.  Jake's recipes can be found in cookbooks throughout the country and he can be heard on the radio as co-host of the weekly show 'Chef Talk' every Saturday on Bloomington's WGCL.  The combination of our new decor and Chef Jake's cuisine will create one very special restaurant. 


                                    

                                                           

 

Artisan Cheese Trio  (market)

Fig Cake, Kalamata Olive Tapenade,

Anise Frommage Crostinis

Cured Calamari  11

Baked Radicchio, Candied Ginger,

Sesame Reduction

Shrimp Cocktail & Seasonal Gazpacho  11

Lemongrass Crème Fraiche,

Crispy Pancetta

Mushroom Pastry  10

Gornay Cheese, Rosemary Pear Compote,

Vanilla Bean Cardamom Yogurt

Steamed Mussels  13

Yellow Curry Broth, Shallot, Sirachi,

Sweet Potato Fries

BBQ Chicken Flatbread  13

Chilean Coffee BBQ Sauce, Chipoline Onion Jam,

Artisan Cheese

Garden Tomato Flatbread  11

Pesto, Sonoma Goat Cheese, Shiitake Mushrooms, Basil

 

 

 

Rocket Salad 10

Dried Cherries, Candied Pecans, Brie Cheese,

Champagne Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad 8

Sweet Pears, Artisan Cheese, Spiced Walnuts,

Lime Honey Vinaigrette

SI Caesar Salad  8

Romaine Hearts, Herb Croutons, Cheese Wafer,

Pepper Julienne

Field Green Salad  9

Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Pepperoncini, Feta Cheese,

Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

 

 

 Soup du Jour

Ask your server about today’s fresh selection.

Cup 4    bowl  6

 

                                                              • MAIN COURSE•

Grilled Atlantic Salmon  25

Shaved Fennel, Tomato & Red Onion Salad, Chilled Cucumber Puree,

Fresh Watermelon Croutons, Citrus Butter

Rainbow Trout  24

French Beans, Toasted Almonds, Heirloom Tomatoes, Seasonal Mushrooms,

Warm Smoked Bacon Caper Vinaigrette

Filet Mignon  (Market)

Truffled Macaroni & Cheese, Spring Vegetables, Horseradish Demi Glace,

Fresh Herb Salad

Braised Beef Short Rib  32

Soba Noodles, Asian-Style Vegetables, Fresh Herb Salad, Hoisin BBQ Sauce

 

Grilled Skirt Steak   24

Marinated in Garlic, Cilantro, Cumin & Llime; Served with Charred Corn Relish,

Cucumber & Sweet Pepper Salad, Black Beans & Sweet Chilies

 

Truffle Burger  21

Aged Filet Mignon & Prime Beef, Confit Fries

Duck Breast  26

Curry Peach Puree, Parsnip Mushroom Croquettes, Cranberry Rhubarb Compote,

Pancetta Crisp

Roasted Chicken Montrachet  19

Florentine Goat Cheese, Spiced Sour Cream Infused Mashed Potatoes,

Tomato Beurre Blanc

 

Pork Tenderloin  23

Jerusalem Artichoke & White Cheddar Gratin, Seasonal Vegetables, Apple Bacon Sauce

House Fettuccini  17

Seasonal Mushrooms, Wilted Arugula, Artisan Cheese, Truffle Oil

Vegetarian

Chef’s Daily Vegetarian Selection

 

 

$6 Split Fee •Automatic 18% gratuity for parties of 8 or more

 

 

Dear Guests

It is our pleasure to introduce Chef Jake Brenchley as the new executive chef of Scholars Inn Indy as of January 1st.

In combination with the arrival of Chef Brenchley, the restaurant will be completely remodeled and will change its name to Scholars Inn Restaurant & Lounge, or more simply, S.I. S.I will not only stand for Scholars Inn, but also the two words to describe it; Sexy & Intimate.

In order to complete this transformation, the Scholars Inn Gourmet Café & Wine Bar will be closing on January 1st to reopen in February.

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