First Thursday Happy Hour at Lela

First Thursday Happy Hour takes us to Lela in Bloomington located on the corner of 494 and 100, voted “Best Suburban Restaurant” in City Pages.

Lela is comfortably modern with a friendly, sophisticated atmosphere. The menu is classic, yet creative, and features contemporary seafood crudos, prime steaks and house-made pastas crafted by Executive Chef Stewart Woodman. Centered around the pleasures of the table, Lela invites you to step into the origin of new experiences.

Woodman began his culinary career in New York City, having held Sous Chef positions at Le Bernardin NYC, Jean-Georges’ NYC, ADNY-Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, and serving as Executive Chef for Zoe. After moving to Minneapolis in 2005, Woodman served as Executive Chef for Turtle Bread Company before opening, managing, and serving as Executive Chef for Five Restaurant & Street Lounge and Heidi’s, both of which received numerous accolades.

Learn more about Lela
http://lelarestaurant.com

BEER
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$2 Off Draft or Bottle

COCKTAILS
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$6 Each
GINGER MARGARITA
Jose Cuervo Gold, Ginger Syrup, Lime, Lime Salt
MOSCOW MULE
Ketel One, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice

$8 Each
LELA OLD FASHIONED
Bulleit Bourbon, El Candado PX Sherry, Luxardo Cherry
G & T Bombay, Artisan Tonic, Grapefruit Disk
VIEUX CARRÉ
Bulleit Rye, Benedictine, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Peychaud’s Bitters, Angostura Bitters.
THE GLASGOW
Hendrick’s Gin, Canton Ginger, Fresh Cucumber, Lemon Juice

WINES
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$6 Red & White House

HAPPY HOUR FOOD
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$3 Each

OYSTER*
Classic Mignonette
LOBSTER DEVILED EGG*
Pancetta, Tarragon Aioli, Trout Roe
ARUGULA SIMPLE SALAD
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon

$5 Each

BRUSSELS CAESAR SALAD
Cured Egg Yolk, Pecorino, 1000 Croutons
MACARONI & CHEESE
POMMES FRITES
DUMPLINGS
Pork, Cabbage, Shitake, Ginger

$7 Each

CEVICHE*
Lime, Habernero, Taro Root
BEEF CARPACIO*
Mache, Lightly Truffled, Black Salt
TUNA TACO*
Poke Sauce, Scallions, Sesame Seed, Macadamia Nuts
GRILLED SHRIMP & CILANTRO PESTO FLATBREAD
CAPRESE FLATBREAD
MEATBALL
Pork, Beef, Tomato Garlic Confit