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is set in a tastefully refurbished historic home nestled in the trees on South Oak Street, just steps from the Gondola. | ![]() |
![]() | For years, 221 South Oak has been renowned for its intimate atmosphere, incredible food, extensive wine list, friendly service and uncompromised quality. |

Chef/Owner Raised in Richmond, Virginia, Eliza ran her first kitchen while attending college. After graduation from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, Eliza moved to New Orleans hoping to expand her blossoming culinary career. In New Orleans she learned about Classic Creole Cuisine from cooking at Galatoire's, a prestigious fine dining establishment that has graced Bourbon Street for over one-hundred years. She also worked at Mr. B's, a bistro managed by the Brennan family. Eliza then moved to Napa Valley where she attended Culinary Institute of America at Greystone and taught a cooking class to the community as a CIA representative. In Napa Valley she learned the importance of fresh ingredients. Eliza also cooked at Brix, which was the James Beard nominee for the best new restaurant of 1997. Brix is an Asian influenced restaurant that incorporates the cuisines of Asia, Hawaii and India. Eliza continued her education by attending Le Cordon Bleu in Paris France. Studying under some of France's best chefs, she learned many classical French techniques. Shortly after moving back to the United States, Eliza spent a year working on a cookbook before moving to Telluride. She cooked at 221 for a winter until she bought it in the fall of 2000. She prepares the freshest possible ingredients and styles that reflect her training and experiences. 221 Offers Off-site Catering You're accustomed to great food at the restaurant, now experience it in your home. Whether it's a dinner party, quiet luncheon or drinks and nibbles, we're here for you. If you're lacking space for a large party, you may rent out 221. A great space for rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and holiday parties, email me, Eliza, at southoak221@earthlink.net and I'll send you our menus. |
| MENU
SAMPLER (Please note that the items listed are not always available) |
| Starters Six Herb Pea Soup with Fried Sweet Potatoes 10 Eliza’s Sausage
Plate: Spicy Pork, Duck Mushroom, Parsnip Bisque with Corn and Smoked Trout 12 Menage à Foie: Grilled Foie Gras with Ham, Fried Calamari with Jalapeño Tartar 13 Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Shrimp Slaw with Ginger Shrimp, Tangy Dressing and Fried Capers 14 Petite Salad of Greens with Prosciutto Wrapped Zucchini, Sesame Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Caesar Salad with White Anchovies and Watermelon, Peach, Blueberry, Red Onion and Muscovy Duck Breast with Spinach, Pine Nuts, Potato Crusted Halibut with Asparagus, Ruby Red Trout with Squash, Mushroom, Seared Rare Ahi Tuna
with Tasmanian Crab Beggar’s Purse, Veal Tenderloin with Sweetbreads, Artichoke Hearts, New York Strip Steak with Risotto Cake, Filet Mignon with Mushroom, Summer Squash, Corn, Citrus Marinated Tilapia with Corn and Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi with Sweet Potato Coulis, Chinese Five Spice Braised Kobe Short Ribs with Grouper with Barbeque Shrimp, Seared Scallops with Chevre-Spaghetti Squash Croquettes, Organic Jerk Chicken Breast with Mashers, Wild Salmon with Smoked Salmon Cake, Striped Bass with a Saffron Cous Cous and Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or requests. Lemon Spice Bread Pudding with Espresso and Pistachio Ice Cream Cake with Bruléed Lemon
Cheese Cake with Molten Chocolate Cake with Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Carrots 8 Lemon Curd in a Meringue
Shell with Chocolate Tart with Pistachio Crust and Plum Compote 9
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