Drift

BY MIKE PUCKETT

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Inspired by the natural beauty and surf culture of the Southern California Coast, DRIFT eat + drink offers a variety of dynamic indoor and outdoor seating arrangements perfect for groups of all sizes, intimate drinks for two or late night drinks with friends. Drift features a comfortable patio with lounge seating and inviting fire bowls. Guests will discover a dining experience catering to today’s trend of clean and healthy eating. The Menu features absolutely no fried foods and has a varied selection of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. YOU can also indulge yourself with seasonally inspired comfort foods or a decadent dessert. During your stay with us we hope you will stop in to enjoy a delicious meal, seasonal craft cocktails or local craft beer in a casual comfortable atmosphere, perfect for any time of day.

 

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Cocktails

Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita
Patron Silver, Cointreau, lime juice, agave nectar, fresh strawberries, jalapeno

Blackberry Moscow Mule
Ketel One vodka, fresh blackberries, lime juice, Gosling’s ginger beer

Cucumber Gin Cooler
Hendrick’s gin, fresh cucumber, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, tonic

 

Appetizers

Drift Nachos
Smoked mozzarella, bleu cheese, oven dried tomatoes, pickled red onion, thick cut potato chips, horseradish cream, chives, braised all natural short ribs

Paired with: Blood Orange IPA
Imperial Pale Ale, Latitude 33 Brewing Company
Citrusy, tropical bitterness provides a perfect balance and a smooth finish

Cali Meat + Cheese
Fra’mani meats + California creameries, seasonal fruit jam, almonds, artisan bread

Paired with: Rombauer Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon,Rombauer Vineyards
Aromas of cherries, blackberries, plums, rosemary and sweet tobacco. The wine is medium- to full-bodied, brimming with flavors of black cherries, blueberries and plums, along with notes of bramble, violets and vanilla. Supple tannins carry through to a lingering finish

 

Salad

Baby Wedge with Steak
All natural flat iron steak, Applewood smoked bacon, shredded egg, heirloom baby tomato, Point Reyes blue cheese, house made ranch dressing

 

Mains

SD Stout Braised Short Ribs
All natural braised beef short ribs, stout + veal reduction

Paired with: Rombauer Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon,Rombauer Vineyards
Aromas of cherries, blackberries, plums, rosemary and sweet tobacco. The wine is medium- to full-bodied, brimming with flavors of black cherries, blueberries and plums, along with notes of bramble, violets and vanilla. Supple tannins carry through to a lingering finish

 

Flatbread

Smoked Salmon Flatbread
Santa Barbara Smokehouse salmon, capers,red onions, dill cream

Paired with: Canvas Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio, Canvas Wines
Straw yellow in hue, crisp aromas of lemon with a waft of lavender, flavors of limoncello with a dollop of cream and a slight spicy nuance. Zesty with decent acidity

Baja Chicken
Spicy grilled chicken, monterey jack, charred corn, black beans, pico de gallo, Pomodoro sauce, cilantro crema

Paired with: Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn Vineyards
Aromas of passion fruit, papaya, ginger and star fruit leap from the glass, along with layers of grapefruit and melon. On the palate, a lovely Sémillon-driven silkiness provides delicate weight to this wine, while crisp, refreshing acidity and vibrant citrus flavors draw the wine to a lingering finish with notes of Meyer lemon and Kaffir lime

 

Desserts in a Glass

Drift-A-Misu
Lady fingers soaked in espresso & Ballast Point Victory at Sea Vanilla Porter, mascarpone mousse

Chocolate
Chocolate pot de crème, milk chocolate, mousse, ganache, whipped, cream, smoked salt brownie brittle

Lemon Blueberry
Lemon curd with blueberry puree, whipped cream, brown butter cookie crumble

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE PUCKETT