We're back at it again!

It's time for our annual Aphrodisiac Wine Dinner at Ena!!!

Chef Ruiz and Leslee Miller of Amusée are back! Join us for our annual celebration. The combined love of food and passion for wine, will keep you engaged throughout the evening. You will not find a better pairing of food and wine than Hector and Leslee's.

DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM

Amusée

Watermelon-basil cava with strawberry pearls

Avinyó, Cava Brut Reserva 2016, Pendes, Spain

1st Course 

Honey cucumber gazpacho, fresh oysters, lime-jalapeno aguachile.

Battenfeld-Spanier, Riesling Trocken 2018 Rheinhessen, Germany

2nd Course 

Cava poached asparagus, truffle-nutmeg crema, roasted carrot cream sauce.

Tyrrell's Wines, Sémillon 2016, Hunter Valley, Australia 

3rd Course 

Watermelon, basil infused strawberries, baby arugula, carrot-honey vinaigrette, toasted almonds.

 Bodegas Ostatu, Rioja Rosado 2018, Rioja Alavesa, Spain

4th course 

 Ginger-mango marinated scallop, mushroom ragout, asparagus tips, ginger basil sauce.

Nicole Chanrion, Côte de Brouilly Rouge 2017, Beaujolais, France 

5th Course 

Cinnamon-fig crusted rack of lamb, potato-mustard Chile gratin, maple roasted carrots, pomegranate-cabernet reduction. 

Bodega Symmetría, Eje Red, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico 

6th Course 

Chocolate-chipotle cake, ginger-cinnamon ice cream, strawberry-basil sauce.

 Luca Old Vine Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Argentina 

7th Course 

Mexican-pepper damiana. 

$95/person

NOT including tax/gratuity

Join us on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 for our first wine dinner of the year, as we celebrate the New Year and New ENA.

We had so much fun at our last Italian Wine Dinner, Hector has decided to do it again! We cannot think of a better way to rid those January blues, then with some delicious Italian food, refreshing Italian Vino and great friends! Joined by Erin Ungerman of New France Wine Company.

Join us for an Italian inspired wine dinner with Chef Hector Ruiz and co-host Erin Ungerman of New France Wine.

Please Join us Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6 pm.

Cafe Ena is excited to welcome Felipe Varela of Casa Silva Winery.

We will be exploring the stunning wines of Casa Silva, the oldest winery in the Colchagua Valley, Chile.

JOIN US!!! Wednesday, August 28th as we welcome Bertrand Vigouroux, owner and winemaker of Georges Vigouroux Estate. A stunning winery making world class Malbec's from Cahors, France. Chef Ruiz has created an exquisite menu to pair with these savory selections from Georges Vigouroux Estate.

First Course 

 ~ Seared Scallops, carrot vanilla puree, shaved fennel~ 

Georges Vigouroux, Gaillac Le Goulayant Blanc 2016

Second Course

 ~ Pistachio crusted salmon, saffron bomba rice, spinach, charred butternut squash ~

Georges Vigouroux, Cahors Malbec Gouleyant 2017

Third Course

 ~ Braised duck, truffle- rosemary potatoes, baby carrots, orange gastric ~

Georges Vigouroux, Cahors Château Lafleur de Haute-Serre 2016

Fourth Course

 ~ Cardamon-peppercorn crusted sirloin steak, potato-califlower puree, mustard demi glaze  ~ 

Georges Vigouroux, Château de Haute-Serre, Cahors 2014 & Georges Vigouroux Château de Haute-Serre, Cahors Cuvée Prestige 2016

Fifth Course

 ~ Vanilla sponge cake, coffee liqueur, mascarpone creme ~ 

$65/person not including tax or gratuity

Please join us for a very special wine dinner with Diego Rivera, winemaker of Amayna & Boya.  Beautiful wines coming from Leyda Valley, Chile.  Chef Ruiz has put together a stunning menu to pair with each wine.  A dinner not to be missed! 

Join us for our annual MOTHER'S DAY brunch - Sunday May 12, 2019 - as we celebrate, honor and give thanks to the unconditional love and support we receive from the extraordinary women in our lives. We all call her "MOM".

Join us Sunday April 21, 2019 for our annual Easter brunch celebration!

Chef Ruiz and Leslee Miller of Amusée are back! Join us for our 12th year celebration.  Their combined love of food and passion for wine, will keep you engaged throughout the evening. You will not find a better pairing of food and wine than Hector and Leslie's. Join us for a night you won’t forget.

Please join us for a New Years celebration. featuring two menu options created for the evening by Chef hector Ruiz

OR

Spanish Wine Dinner

We will be joined by our dear friend, Holly Wing of DeMaison Selections. DeMaison is a boutique importer, best known for its impeccable lineup of Spanish wines. They have a carefully curated list of small-scale, honest-to-goodness producers who would sooner cut off their right arm than cut corners on quality. Chef Ruiz has created a bespoke menu of Spanish dishes intended to harmonize beautifully with the wines being featured.

Reception: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
$70 per person
(does not include tax or gratuity)
 

MENU

RECEPTION BAMBOO COCKTAIL
La Cigarrera Manzanilla, ATXA Vermouth Blanco, Avinyó Cava Brut Reserva

FIRST COURSE
Clams in a fresh herb broth, with grilled bread
& piquillo butter
Ameztoi Txakolina, Getaria, Spain 2016

SECOND COURSE
Saffron Fideos, seared baby scallops, lemon butter sauce, with crispy padrones
Bodegas Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Blanco, Rioja, Spain 2016  

THIRD COURSE
Patatas a la Riojana
Braised potatoes with palacios chorizo in a spicy pimento sauce
Luberri Rioja Biga Crianza, Rioja, Spain 2012

FOURTH COURSE
Seared Rosemary Baby Lamb Chops, served with a saffron Bomba rice, confit of artichoke & asparagus, Sastre Crianza red wine reduction
Viña Sastre Ribera del Duero Crianza,  Ribera del Duero, Spain 2011

FIFTH COURSE
Crema Catalana with a citrus, apple, fennel compote
El Molino Real MR, Malaga, Spain 2012

To secure a reservation, please call us at 612-824-4441 or simply make a reservation online. Hope you can join us!

Ready.  Set.  Cook!  Local chefs Gerard Klass (original chef with Crave Restaurant Group) and our own Hector Ruiz are preparing for a head-to-head competition for the coveted title, Master of the Market 2017.  The sixth annual COUNTRY Financial Chef Challenge will take place at the Minneapolis Farmers Market on Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. with Master of Ceremony, Paul Koffy (Morning Drive Host, BUZN 102.9 FM and food lover).  After a 20 minute, $50 Market shopping spree, and 30 minutes of cooking, a panel of celebrity judges will evaluate the dishes based on taste, presentation, creativity and adaptability to re-creation at home.

Come join us for this special event. Learn new ways of utilizing local produce in your own dishes, cheer on the chefs and enjoy the Minneapolis Farmers Market! It will be a day filled with fun and creativity.

Meet Oriol Bargalló of Parés Baltà Winery while enjoying a
 "Four Course Pre-Fixe Dinner" paired with a few of his favorite wines at Cafe Ena!

Oriol will be sharing his delicious wines from Penedés, Spain. This is a casual event where you choose your reservation time between 6pm & 8pm and Oriol will be in house to answer all your questions. 

$45/per person
(does not include tax or gratuity)

Menu

Amuse Bouche
Watermelon wrapped in serrano ham, arugula, citron oil
(Parés Baltà Cava Brut, Penedés, Spain NV ) 

1st Course
Cucumber, fresno gaspacho, crab-shrimp ceviche, micro greens
(Parés Baltà Blanc de Pacs. Penedés, Spain ) 

2nd Course
Pan frito, honey goat cheese, bacon wrapped dates
(Parés Baltà Ros de Pacs, Penedés, Spain ) 

3rd Course
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, caramelized brussel sprouts, oyster mushrooms, red wine reduction
(Parés Balta Mas Petit, Penedés, Spain)

4th Course
Raspberry Sorbet

 ~Menu can be modified for Pescetarians ~

To secure your reservation between 6pm & 8pm please call us at 612-824-4441 or simply make a reservation online

Join us for Mother's Day Brunch May 14th from 9am to 3pm. We will be offering a menu with both breakfast and lunch items.

Mimosa's

Classic Orange, Guava, Mango $7

Menu

Strawberry or Banana Pancakes
Maple simple syrup, pineapple-orange sausages and two fried eggs  $10

Mango French Toast
French toast in vanilla batter with two eggs, bacon, and mango syrup  $13

Jamaiqueno
Curry chicken, vegetable fried yucca, rice, cilantro  $13

Ropa Vieja
Tomato-cilantro beef stew, served over moro rice, sweet bananas, fried egg  $13

Yukon
Fried Yukon Potatoes, baby, spinach, zucchini, fried egg, chipotle hollandaise sauce  $12

Wild Mushroom Quesadilla
Sautéed wild mushrooms in a quesadilla with jack cheese, white rice, black beans sour cream, and Pico de gallo  $12

Huevos Rancheros
Two fried eggs over black bean tostada with roasted tomato salsa, Pico de gallo, and cotija cheese  $12

Chilaquiles
Fried tortillas cooked in a creamy tomatillo salsa served with a chicken tinga, fried egg, pico de gallo, Mexican sour cream, and cotija cheese  $12

Rib Eye Steak
Honey-chipotle marinated rib eye steak served with citrus asparagus, fried eggs, and hollandaise sauce with toast  $18

Omelette
Cheddar and jack pepper cheese, spinach, roasted peppers, served with beans and rice  $12

Chipotle Eggs Benedict
Two free range poached eggs, served over honey ham, Patisserie 46 toast, in ahollandaise sauce with citrus asparagus  $12

Salmon
Seared salmon served over Yukon mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, lemon butter sauce, garnished with pineapple salsa  $14

Churrasco
Seared petite tenderloin, fried egg, ham and French fries drizzled with chimichurri  $14

Goat Cheese & Zucchini Omelette
Eggs, goat cheese, zucchini, peppers, moro rice, sweet plantain  $13

Para los Niños

Kids Pancake
Two buttermilk pancakes served with bacon $6

Kids Huevos
Scrambled eggs and toast served with bacon $6

Please join us for a very special "Wine Dinner" at Cafe Ena. We will be joined by 3 Spanish Winemakers, from 3 different
regions of Spain!  

Tuesday, April 25th
6:00 pm Reception
6:30 Dinner
$75 (excluding tax & gratuity)

1st Course
Quince/sea salt, chicken liver mousse, egg yolks/lemon caviar
Garciarevalo, Casamaro, Rueda, Spain

2nd Course 
Citrus scallop tartare, candied ginger, basil oil, Goat cheese crema
Garciarevalo, Tres Olmos (old Vine Verdejo) Rueda, Spain

3rd Course
Bacon wrapped dates, potato chorizo, piquillo sauce, saffron aioli
Costers del Priorat Petit Pissarres, Priorat, Spain

4th Course
Duo Salmon
Seared salmon, Smoked Salmon, Honey truffle,  caramelized cauliflower,
charred leeks, with red wine reduction
Mencos Rioja, Spain

5th Course
Braised short rib, escabeche mushrooms, yukon potato-cauliflower puree, pimenton oil
Trinidad del Conde de Hervías 2013 Rioja, Spain
& Conde de Hervias Rioja 2008, Rioja, Spain

6th Course
Dulce de leche rice pudding donuts with a porto marscapone crema,
citrus berries, citron oil.

February 13th, 2017
6pm Sparkling Reception | 6:30 Dinner
$85 per person
(Does not include tax or gratuity)

Amuse Bouche
Honey Mascarpone/ smoked salmon bite
Markus Huber Hugo Sparkling Rosé- Traisental, Austria

First Course
Duo of Oysters
Fresh Oyster with a roasted red pepper aioli
Fried oyster with cucumber-yellow ahi sauce.
Brick House Vineyards Chardonnay "Cascadia" Willamette Valley, OR

Second Course
Avocado-honey mousse, citron Blue Crab, red pepper, honey radish.
Zlatan Pošip ~ Makarska, Croatia

 Third Course
Baby arugula, honey-truffle goat cheese, olive oil, strawberries, 
watermelon-strawberry vinaigrette.
J. Bouchon Pais Salvage, Maule Valley, Chile

Fourth Course
Roasted artichokes, asparagus, creamy polenta, sea bass fries, 
fig-balsamic glaze.
Coto de Gomariz ‘The Flower and the Bee’ Treixadura ~ Ribeiro, Spain

Fifth Course
Cardamon-pumkin seed crusted lamb, pumpkin seed-tomato sauce, roasted banana potatoes, fennel, cherry sauce.
Flegenheimer Bros Paisant Red (Grenache/Syrah) ~ McLaren Vale, Australia

Sixth Course
Chocolate stuffed canal with cherry-strawberry sauce, and coffee dust.
Ferraris Malvasia Di Casorzo ~ Piedmont, Italy