Weekly Specials

Ask the Chef 

"How do you come up with each week's specials?"

“Over the years, I have done literally thousands of specials. People often think that ‘specials’ are something that a restaurant kitchen wants to get rid of, something that was leftover, or over-purchased, items that servers are told to sell to customers. Well here, that’s just not true. My specials at Tropicale are items that my team and I prepare from scratch and are spawned from diverse sources of inspiration, from seasonal dishes, like sweet heirloom tomatoes in the summer, roasted pumpkin soup in the fall, or a bright pasta tossed with asparagus and basil in the spring to a journey across India, Morocco, or southeast Asia. Nothing provides inspiration for me like travel and when I come home to my kitchen after a life-changing eating adventure, I humbly attempt to re-create some of these magical dishes for our customers. The specials at Tropicale take on a great global feel and keep our cuisine fresh, exciting and ever-changing.” 


-Chef Tony Di Lembo

 CHEF’S SPECIALS



Passionfruit Caipirinha

Lots of Lime muddled with Brown Sugar, Passionfruit Purée and Cachaça 20


Bordeaux Blanc

“...grapefruit, apricot, apple and pear...hints of stone and honey.” 2022 (France) 15/54


Resonance Pinot Noir

Louis Jadot produces this “...medium-bodied wine with

flavors of cherry, leather, vanilla, oak and tobacco.” 2023 (Oregon) 19/72



Grilled Chorizo & Guacamole Pizza

Jack Cheese, Cilantro, Green Onions & Roasted Jalapeños 26  



Slipper Lobster Tempura Salad

Little Gem, Avocado, Pear Tomatoes & Pickled Shallots • Tarragon Remoulade 28



Crispy Chinese Salt & Pepper Tofu

Crispy Garlic, Green Chilies, Peanuts & Cilantro 28



Organic Turkey Burger with Muenster Cheese

Bacon Strips • Jalapeño Pickled Relish • Barbecue Aioli • Fries 30



Parmesan & Ricotta Ravioli

Grilled Italian Sausages • Tomato Vodka Sauce 32



Moqueca Seafood Curry

Jumbo Prawns, Sea Scallops & Green Mussels • Coconut Milk, Tomato, Turmeric

Plantains & Sweet Peppers • Steamed Rice 44



Churrasco-Style Mixed Grill

Picanha Steak, Skirt Steak, Rosemary Chicken Leg & Linguiça Sausage

Smashed Potatoes, Caramelized Onions & Garlic Chips • Chimichurri Sauce 52