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THE BIG 4 STORY
When the rails of the Central Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific
Railroad were joined at Promontory Point, Utah, in the Spring of 1869,
the dreams of many men were realized. Four such men were the Central
Pacific’s “Big Four,” C. P. Huntington, Charles Crocker, Mark Hopkins and
Leland Stanford. These men began their careers behind the counters of
pioneer stores in Sacramento and, in less than two decades, shouldered
their way to places of national importance.
Holding center stage in California for more than a third of a century,
these four—San Francisco’s most distinguished and talked about citizens—
covered a long and colorful era of Pacific Coast history; it was a rare
occurrence when an issue of a Pacific Coast newspaper or magazine did
not contain reference to some phase of their varied activities. The Big
4 Restaurant rests atop Nob Hill, the very square on which these four
distinguished historical figures once lived. The wealth of material in the
Big 4 Restaurant attempts to capture, express and re-live that Golden Era,
when the “Big Four” reigned supreme
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COCKTAILS
12
Bitter Delight
Campari, Combier, Fresh Grapefruit, Prosecco
The Retreat
Charbay Meyer Lemon, Pernod, Fresh Lemon, Basil, Soda Water
Vesper (Casino Royale, 1953)
Nolets Gin, Ketel One Vodka, Lillet
Hemingway Daiquiri
Don Q Anejo Rum, Fresh Grapefruit, Fresh Lime
Cuatro Grande
Don Julio Blanco, Combier, Fresh Lime, Aperol
Copper Mine Shaft
Whistle Pig Rye, Cherry Liqueur, Sweet Vermouth,
Maraschino Liqueur, Walnut Bitters
Golden Spike
Sheep Dip Scotch, Apricot Liqueur, Licor 43
Barrel Aged Old Pal
Bulleit Rye, Dry Vermouth, Campari
Barrel Aged Loretto
Barsol Pisco, Cherry Liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse, Orange Bitters
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SPARKLING WINE BY THE GLASS
Ca’ Di Rajo 2012 Prosecco Extra Superiore Dry ‘Millesimato’
Valdobbadiene, Italy
15
Roederer NV Brut Rosé
Anderson Valley, CA
16
Perrier Jouët NV Grand Brut
Reims, France
25
WHITE WINE BY THE GLASS
Groth 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
Oakville, CA
12
Landmark 2011 Chardonnay
Sonoma, CA
14
Massaeria del Feudi 2012 Inzolia ‘Il Giglio’
Sicily, Italy
11
Villa Locatelli 2012 Friulano
Isonzo, Italy
12
Herencia Altés 2012 Garnatxa Blanca
Terra Alta, Spain
11
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ROSÉ WINE BY THE GLASS
Château Saint Marguerite 2012 Rosé ‘L’Esprit’
Cotes de Provence, France
11
RED WINE BY THE GLASS
Gary Farrell 2011 Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, CA
16
Emerson Brown 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
18
Matteo Correggia 2011 Barbara d’ Alba
Roero, Italy
13
Baron de Ley 2008 Reserva Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain
15
Rosenblum 2010 Zinfandel
Contra Costa County, CA
12
Domaine Du Pesquier 2011 Rhone Blend
Côtes Du Rhône, France
11
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CALIFORNIA SPARKLING
Schramsberg NV Blanc de Blanc Roederer NV Brut Rose Calistoga, CA Anderson Valley, CA 75
80
FRANCE SPARKLING
Domaine Michel Briday NV Cremant Brut Bourgogne, France
50
Charles De Cazone NV Brut RosèReims, France
85
Lanson NV Brut Reims, France
90
Veuve Clicuot NV Brut ‘Yellow Label’Reims, France115
Perrier Jouët NV Grand BrutReims, France110
Moet et Chandon 2013 Grand Brut Cuvee ‘Dom Perignon’ Reims, France400
ITALY SPARKLING
Ca’ Di Rajo 2012 Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry ‘Millesimato’ Valdobbiadene, Italy
59
SPAIN SPARKLING
Vilarnua NV Brut CavaPenedes, Spain 45
Gramona 2006 Brut Cava ‘Imperial Cuvee’
Penedes, Spain 75
CALIFORNIA WHITES
Frogs Leap 2012 Sauvignon BlancRutherford, CA
Cakebread 2012 Sauvignon BlancRutherford, CA
Duckhorn 2012 Sauvignon BlancSaint Helena, CA
Groth 2013 Sauvignon BlancOakville, CA
Mondavi 2011 Fume Blanc ‘To Kalon Vineyard’
Napa Valley, CA
Au Bon Climat 2012 Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris Santa Barbara, CA
Trefethen Vineyards 2013 Dry RieslingNapa Valley, CA
Qupé 2012 Marsanne Santa Barbara, CA
Freemark Abbey 2012 ViognierSt. Helena, CA
Landmark 2012 ChardonnaySonoma County, CA
Franciscan 2011 Chardonnay ‘Cuvee Sauvage’
St. Helena, CA
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CALIFORNIA WHITES
Sonoma Cutrer 2012 Chardonnay ‘Russian River Ranches’
Russian River Valley, CA
55
Cakebread 2011 ChardonnayNapa Valley, CA 75
Flowers 2012 ChardonnaySonoma County, CA 90
Stonestreet 2011 Chardonnay ‘Upper Barn Estate’
Alexander Valley, CA
110
FRENCH WHITES
Dopff & Irion 2011 RieslingAlsace, France
50
Domaine Reverdy-Ducroux 2012 Sancerre
Loire Valley, France 55
Chateau Haut Rian 2012 Bordeaux BlancBordeaux, France
48
Drouhin Vaudon 2012 Chablis Bourgogne, France 58
Coffinet-Duvernay 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet Bourgogne, France 110
Domaine F&L Pillot 2011 Chassagne-Montrachet
Bourgogne, France 125
Faively 2009 Puligny-MontrachetBourgogne, France 150
ITALIAN WHITES
Scarpetta 2012 Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy
Andre Felici 2013 Verdicchio Classsico Superiore Castelli di Jesi, Italy
Masseria del Feudo 2012 Inzolia ‘ll Giglio’
Sicilia, Italy
Villa Locatelli 2012 Friulano Isonzo, Italy
Donna Olimpia 1898 2012Vermintino Toscana, Italy
Angoris 2012Ribolla Gialla Colli Orientalli, Italy
45
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50
54
48
55
SPANISH WHITES
Herencia Altes 2012 Garnatxa BlancaTerra Alta, Spain Rafael Palcios 2010 Godello Valdeorras, Spain Pazo Barrantes 2012 Albarino Rias Baixas, Spain Marques de Murrieta 2008 ViuraRioja, Spain
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FRENCH ROSÉS
Chateau Sainte Marguerite 2012 Rosè ‘L’Esprit’
Provence, France 50
El Coto de Rioja 2013 Tempranillo/GarnachaRioja, Spain 42
SPANISH ROSÉS
CALIFORNIA REDS
Lioco 2012 Pinot Noir ‘Saveria’Santa Cruz, CA 90
Starmount 2012 Pinot NoirNapa Valley, CA 55
Goldeneye 2010 Pinot NoirAnderson Valley, CA 80
Byron 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara, CA 64
Gary Farrell 2011 Pinot NoirRussian River Valley, CA75
Domaine Carneros 2011 Pinot NoirCarneros, CA 75
Maggy Hawk 2010 Pinot Noir ‘Afleet’Anderson Valley, CA 68
Wild Horse 2009 Pinot Noir ‘Cheval Sauvage’ Santa Barbara, CA
65
Deovelet 2012 Pinot Noir ‘Bien Nacido Vineyard’
Santa Barbara, CA
110
Miner 2009 MerlotNapa Valley, CA 55
Duckhorn 2011 MerlotSaint Helena, CA 90
Porter Creek 2011 Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma County, CA 80
Rosenblum 2010 ZinfandelContra Costa County, CA
54
Emerson Brown 2011 Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley, CA 75
Atalon 2010 Cabernet SauvignonOakville, CA 78
Honig 2011 Cabernet SauvignonRutherford, CA 75
Rosati 2007 Cabernet SauvignonMendocino, CA 65
Piña 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, CA125
Caymus 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, CA115
Casa Piena 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville, CA200
Joseph Phelps 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Saint Helena, CA140
Chateau Montelena 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga, CA100
Chimney Rock 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, CA160
Quintessa 2009 Meritage Napa Valley, CA200
Opus 2009 MeritageNapa Valley, CA 300
Zaca Mesa 2008 Grenache Blend ‘Z Cuvee’
Santa Ynez Valley, CA
45
Kunin Wines 2012 Rhone Blend ‘Pape Star’ Central Coast, CA
55
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FRENCH REDS
Thierry et Pascale Matrot 2011Cote d’OrBourgogne, France 65
Mongeard-Mugneret 2011 Vosne-Romanee Bourgogne, France
115
Chateau de la Cree 2009 Volnay 1er Cru
Bourgogne, France 120
Domaine François & Antoine Jobard Blagny 1er Cru Bourgogne, France 140
Chateau Laffitte Laujac 2010 MedocBordeaux, France
55
Chateau Duccase 2010 GravesBordeaux, France 60
Chateau Des Sabines 2009 PomerolBordeaux, France 75
Chateau du Seuil 2005 Graves Bordeaux, France 72
Chateau Mangot 2009 St. Emilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France 77
Chateau Larrivet 2010 Haut-BrionBordeaux, France 125
Chateau Cantemerle 2010Haut-MedocBordeaux, France 135
Chateau Marojallia 2000 MargauxBordeaux, France300
Domaine Du Pesquier 2011 Cotes Du Rhone
Rhone Valley, France
50
Domaine de Cristia 2011 Vin de Pays Maditerranee
Rhone Valley, France
65
Domaine de Marcoux 2010 Cháteauneuf de Pape Rhone Valley, France
115
Boisselee 2009 Cote Rotie Rhone Valley, France
125
Chateau de Beaucastel 2011Cháteauneuf de Pape
Rhone Valley, France 150
Domaine de la Tour 2007 BandolProvence, France 100
ITALIAN REDS
Matteo Correggia 2011 Barbera d’ AlbaPiemonte, Italy 58
Forteto della Luja 2006 Barbera del Monferrato ‘Le Grive’
Piemonte, Italy
70
Quorum 2003 Barbera d’Asti Piemonte, Italy
125
Luciano Landi 2011 Lacrima di Morro ‘Gavigliano’Marche, Italy 60
Guiseppe Campagnola 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella
Veneto, Italy 120
Mocali 2011 Sangiovese Grosso ‘I Piaggoni’
Toscana, Italy
50
Casloste 2007 Chianti Classico Reserva Toscana, Italy
85
Castel Giocondo 2008 Brunello di MontalcinoToscana, Italy
110
Antinori 2010 Tignanello Toscana, Italy
160
Agricola Querciabella 2003 Super Tuscan ‘Camartina’ Toscana, Italy 180
Ornellaia 2006 Bolgheri ‘Tenuta dell’Ornellaia
Toscana, Italy 275
Gaja 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Darmagi ‘
Langhe, Italy 220
Marchesi Icisa della Rocheta 2005 SassicaiaToscana, Italy
325
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SPANISH REDS
Vinas Del Vero 2011 GarnachaSomontano, Spain 45
Baron de Ley 2008 Tempranillo Reserva Rioja, Spain
68
Beronia 2006Tempranillo Gran ReservaRioja, Spain
80
Campo Alegre 2011Tinta de ToroToro, Spain 70
Numanthia 2009 Tinta de Toro Toro, Spain 125
Mas de Sibero Priorat 2009 GarnachaPriorat, Spain 65
HALF BOTTLES
Schramsberg NV Blanc de BlancCalsitoga, CA
42
Veuve Clicquot NV Brut ‘Yellow Label’ Reims, France
60
Krug NV Brut ‘Grand Cuvee’Reims, France
120
Lanson NV Brut RoséReims, France 45
Gosset NV Brut RoséAÿ, France 90
Duckhorn 2012 Sauvignon BlancSt Helena, CA 35
Duckhorn 2010 Merlot St Helena, CA
50
Cháteau Bellevue 2010 Haut-MédocBordeaux, France 45
Cháteau Pontet Canet 2007 PauillacBordeaux, France 90
Cos D’ Estournel 2006 Saint EstepheBordeaux, France 150
Petite Cheval 2005 Saint EmillionBordeaux, France 150
Cháteau Canon 2005 Saint EmillionBordeaux, France
150
Marcoux 2010 Cháteauneuf de PapeRhone Valley, France
70
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AGAVE
RUM
Sombra Mezcal 12
Don Julio Blanco
16
Patron Anejo
16
Patron Silver 16
Don Julio Reposado 17
Don Q Crystal
8
Don Q Anjeo
8
Bacardi 8
Captain Morgan Spiced
8
Gosling’s Black Seal
8
Myer’s Dark10
Mount Gay10
GIN
Beefeater 8
Bombay10
Bombay Saphire11
Brokers11
Tanqueray11
Hendrick’s
12
Junipero 12
Plymouth12
209 12
Nolets
13
VODKA
Sobieski 8
Absolut10
Ketel One11
Stolichnaya11
Belvedere
12
Charbay Meyer Lemon
12
Chopin12
Grey Goose 12
Grey Goose Lemon
12
Hangar 112
Purity 12
WHISKEY
Seagram’s 7 7
Seagram’s V.O.
8
Wild Turkey 81
8
Jack Daniels 8
Dickel #12 8
Jameson 8
Makers Mark 9
Bushmills 9
Wild Turkey 101
9
Woodford Reserve10
Bulleit10
Canadian Club10
Crown Royal10
Death’s Door White
11
Basil Hayden’s12
Barterhouse22
Bulleit Rye 9
Old Potrero Straight Rye
14
Whistle Pig Rye
15
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BLENDED SCOTCH
APERITIVI
Old Smuggler
8
J & B10
Dewar’s11
J.Walker Red11
Chivas Regal12
J.Walker Black12
Sheep Dip14
Aperol 9
Averna Amaro
10
Campari10
Dolin Vermouth Blanc
8
Dolin Vermouth Rouge
8
Lillet Blanc 8
Pernod10
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
CORDIALS
Glenfiddich 12 Year
12
Glenlivet 12 Year
12
Macallan 12 Year
14
Talisker15
Glenrothes15
Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year 15
Oban18
Lagavulin 16 Year
18
Macallan 18 Year
32
Balvenie Portwood 21 Year
40
Bailey’s10
B&B11
Chambord10
Cointreau10
Combier10
Créme De Violette 10
DiSaronno Amaretto 10
Drambuie11
Fernet Branca
8
Frangelico10
Galliano11
Godiva Dark Chocolate
11
Grand Marnier11
Grand Marnier 100 Year
40
Green
Chartreuse12
Jaegermeister 8
Kahlua 8
Kubler Absinthe11
Licor 43 8
Luxardo Maraschino
8
Luxardo Apricot
8
Maurin Quina Cherry Liqueur 9
Tuaca10
Pimm’s10
Sambuca Romana10
St. Germain10
Tia Maria10
Yellow Chartreuse12
BRANDY
Saint-Rémy Authentic VSOP
8
Barsol Pisco10
Grappa Banfi12
Rémy VSOP
13
Calvados Daron Fine 5 Year
14
Courvoisier VSOP14
Germain Robin Craft
14
Germain Robin Coast
18
Delamain24
Calvados Daron XO 18 Year
25
Hennessy XO44
Hine Antique30
Martell Cordon Bleu 32
Rémy XO32
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