Did you know? Apricots are thought to have been cultivated as far back as 3000 B.C. It is said that they originated in Armenia, were brought to Europe (by no less than Alexander the Great), before making their way to the orchards of California. There’s also the incredible tale of wild salmon. Salmon begin their lives in fresh water river, migrate to the ocean for up to five years before returning their original river hometown to spawn the next generation. How do they find their way back, you ask? Some say through olfactory memory. They smell their way back home, pretty amazing, right?

You may have noticed we here at Square Meals get a little excited about our food (see: asparagus, peas, kale). Mostly because we are gluttons who love to cook and eat good local food. But also because we have a great appreciation for the bounty at our doorstep. The well-traveled, ancient apricot has a short peak season, a small window when nature conspires to create an amazing sweet, floral-y, musk-y, altogether unique bite of fruit. Local wild-caught salmon, once abundant, have sadly been on the brink of disaster for years now. This year looks to be a banner year for Salmon fishing for the first time in recent memory, and we couldn’t be more thankful.

This week we encourage you to not only take time to smell the roses, but to ponder other miraculous little bits of nature in your immediate surroundings. We also encourage you try our first-of-the-season local wild king salmon. We cook it simply to let the natural flavors shine, though our dilly cucumber tzatziki does make a perfect accompaniment. We also have fresh apricots making their first appearance of the year, both in our stuffed chicken with loaded with apricot, fresh herbs and leeks and in our Israeli couscous salad with even more fresh herbs and preserved lemon. Eat up!
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SQUARE MEALS – Pairings made easy
1. Local Wild King Salmon; Dilly Cucumber Tzatziki, $25
inc: Asparagus, Crispy Tarragon Bread Crumbs and
Quinoa: Broccoli, Fennel, Pickled Super Baby Radishes, Caramelized Red Onions, Toasted Fennel Seed Dressing

2. Stuffed Chicken: Apricots, Leeks, Basil, Almonds; Creamy Basil Pesto, $18
inc: Medley of the Week: Broccoli, Peas, Radicchio, Crispy Pine Nuts and
Smashed Red New Potatoes, Dill

3. Honey-Soy Glazed Flank Steak, Honey-Soy-Scallion Sauce, $19
inc: Orange-Glazed Carrots, Parsley, Chives and
Forbidden Black Rice Stir Fry: Carrot, Scallion, Peas

4. Black Bean Patties; Cucumber Tzatziki, $15
inc: Fennel Three Ways: Caramelized, Pickled, Shaved; Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Parsley and
Sautéed Spring Greens
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Prepared Foods- Visit our 2127 Polk Street location– we’re your neighborhood locavore deli- take meals home or eat in. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday, 9:30-2:30 pm.

Turkey Meatloaf, BBQ Glaze
Local Wild King Salmon
Stuffed Chicken: Apricots, Leeks, Basil, Almonds
Honey-Soy Glazed Flank Steak
Pork Meatballs, Greens
Black Bean Patties
Stuffed Shells: Spinach, Ricotta, Marinara

Cucumber Tzatziki
Honey-Soy-Scallion Sauce
Creamy Basil Pesto

Medley of the Week: Broccoli, Peas, Radicchio, Crispy Pine Nuts
Orange-Glazed Carrots, Parsley, Chives
Asparagus, Crispy Tarragon Bread Crumbs
Fennel Three Ways: Caramelized, Pickled, Shaved; Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Parsley
Sautéed Spring Greens
Garlicky Sugar Snap Peas
Lunch Salad: Market Greens, Salmon Salad, Red Potatoes, Asparagus, Radish, Meyer Lemon-Parsley Dressing

Quinoa: Broccoli, Fennel, Pickled Super Baby Radishes, Caramelized Red Onions, Toasted Fennel Seed Dressing
Toasted Israeli Couscous, Apricots, Cilantro, Parsley, Preserved Lemons
Forbidden Black Rice Stir Fry: Carrot, Scallion, Peas
Smashed Red New Potatoes, Dill
Sweet Potato Oven Fries, Sea Salt

Potato Leek Soup
Ribollita

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