Welcome to Axis Lounge in the heart of the Royal Sonesta Hotel

Welcome to Axis Lounge
in the heart of the Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston!
The venue’s name hints to science and a convergence of people and
ideas, while also referencing the hotel’s position at the axis of many
of Houston’s top business and leisure attractions.
The international influence and diversity of our guests and our team
is evident in a small plates menu and curated beverage program that
focus on the theme of discovery, apropos for a city whose economy
has long been linked to shipping, and the exploration of energy,
health and space.
At Axis Lounge, culinary choices span continents. Our acclaimed,
German-born chef, Peter Laufer, who has honed his skills in kitchens
from Scandinavia and South America to the Caribbean and Canada, is
known for playfully mixing, matching and presenting cultural references
true to our belief that “Food is Art”. And while the flavor combinations
may span thousands of miles, the seasonally shifting ingredients are
often sourced from as nearby as the hotel’s own garden, or just minutes
away at any number of the city’s many ethnic markets or the bountiful
waterways, farms and ranches of Texas.
Axis provides a refreshing alternative to the everyday with a specialty
cocktail menu that reinforces Royal Sonesta’s focus on “liquid art”.
You can whet your appetite by navigating multiple paths: Innovative
Celebrations featuring farm or garden fresh products, Contemporary
Classics that provide A xis Lounge’s riff on infamous libations from
cities around the world and Deconstructed Discoveries, that create an
interactive element by allowing you to shake, muddle or stir your own
Mojito, Margarita or Garden & Tonic tableside to taste with an array
of accoutrements.
Wines will also stray from the ordinary focusing on two dozen changing
red and white varieties not typically found in retail stores, while beer
selections will emphasize smaller local, domestic and international
craft batches.
Wine
SPARKLING
Laetitia Brut Cuvée, NV
13 / 52
Pierre Sparr Cremant D’Alsace, Brut Rose, NV
13 / 52
Arroyo Grande Valley, California, USA
Alsace, France
Pommery Pop Brut, NV Reims, France
(187 ml)13
WHITE
2011 Friedrich Wilhelm Gymnasium Riesling 10 / 40
2011 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio 10 / 40
Mosel, Germany
Alto Adige, Italy
2011 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc 8 / 32
2011 Simonnet-Febvre Saint-Bris Sauvignon 9 / 36
Casablanca, Chile
Chablis, France
2011 La Cana Albariño 10 / 40
2011 Louis Jadot Macon-Villages Chardonnay 10 / 40
Riaxes Bias, Spain
Maconnais, France
2011 Eve (Charles Smith Wines) Chardonnay Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
9 / 36
ROSE
Bieler Rosé Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France
8 / 32
DESSERT WINES
2011 Jorge Ordoñez & Co. No.2 Victoria Moscatel 14
2006 Le Dauphin de Guiraud Sauternes 12
2006 Beringer Nightingale
18
Malaga, Spain
Bordeaux, France
Napa Valley, California, USA
For a more comprehensive wine selection, please ask for our Master Wine List
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Wine contains sulfites. Please drink responsibly.
State law prohibits the consumption of alcohol under the age of 21.
Wine
RED
2010 MacMurray Pinot Noir
12 / 48
2010 Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir
13 / 52
Russian River Valley, California, USA
Bourgogne, France
2009 EOS Zinfandel Paso Robles, California, USA
9 / 36
2009 Milbrandt Merlot 10 / 40
2011 Duoro Red, Quinta de Crasto 10 / 40
Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Douro, Portugal
2009 Doña Paula Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
9 / 36
2008 Marqués de Cáceres Crianza 10 / 40
2009 Roth Estate Merlot 13 / 52
2010 Steltzner Claret 12 / 48
2011 Clos La Coutale Malbec
12 / 48
2011 BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon 12 / 48
2010 D’Arenberg Stump Jump Shiraz 9 / 36
Rioja, Spain
Alexander Valley, California, USA
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cahors, France
Mendoza, Argentina
McLaren Vale, Australia
2011 Charles Smith “Boom Boom” Syrah
12 / 48
2010 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon 15 / 60
Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Napa Valley, California, USA
For a more comprehensive wine selection, please ask for our Master Wine List
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Wine contains sulfites. Please drink responsibly.
State law prohibits the consumption of alcohol under the age of 21.
Soft Fall in Gold Artist:
KB Find me:
Hotel Lobby
“For a quart of ale is a meal for a king”
William Shakespeare
We have traveled the globe to bring you the best of hops and barley
resulting in a balanced sampling of household names interwoven
with intriguing local, domestic and international craft beers.
Beers
TEXAS CRAFT
Karbach Hopadillo Negro Double IPA (22oz) Saint Arnold Elissa IPA Rahr & Sons Winter Warmer Ale
Ft. Bend Backyard Blonde Real Ale Fireman’s #4
Shiner Wild Hare Pale Ale
Karbach Roshambo Belgium IPA (22oz) 20
6
6
6
6
6
20
AMERICAN CRAFT
Widmer Brothers K.G.B. Russian Imperial Stout (22oz) Oregon36
Sixpoint Apollo (16oz can) New York10
Sierra Nevada Porter Ale Clifornia6
Abita Jockamo IPA Louisiana
6
Abita Turbo Dog Louisiana
6
Sam Adams Lager Massachusetts6
Brooklyn Lager New York
6
Brooklyn Local #1 (25oz) New York20
Anchor Steam California
7
Harpoon Rich and Dan’s Rye IPA Massachusetts6
Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale Michigan7
Ace Perry Hard Cider (sweet) California8
Ace Joker Hard Cider (dry) California8
DOMESTIC
Budweiser Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Coors Light
Blue Moon
O’ Doul’s (Non-Alcoholic)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
IMPORTED
Corona Extra Mexico
6
Heineken Holland
6
Guinness (16oz can) Ireland
6
Dos Equis Mexico
6
Leffe Blonde Belgium 7
Duvel Belgium 10
Asahi Brewmaster Select Japan 7
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen Germany 6
DRAFT
Stella Artois Belgium
6
Abita Amber Louisiana
6
Saint Arnold (Christmas Ale) Texas 6
Shiner Bock Texas
6
Karbach Hopadillo IPA Texas 6
Goose Island Urban Wheat Ale Illinois 6
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Please drink responsibly. State law prohibits the consumption of
alcohol under the age of 21.
Wave Artist:
TS Find me:
Elevator Lobby
“Of all the gin joints in all the towns
in all the world, she walks into mine.”
Humphrey Bogart (Casablanca – 1942)
True to our philosophy of “Liquid Art”, we handcraft an intriguing
selection of innovative cocktails, including A xis Lounge’s own riff
on infamous libations from cities around the world.
Cocktails
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS
Vieux Carré 22
Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Carpano
Antica Vermouth, Bénédictine, Peychaud’s & Angostura Bitters
Hemingway Daiquiri 15
Appleton Estate VX Jamaica Rum, Maraschino Cherry Liqueur
Grapefruit, Lime Juice
Passion Fruit Pisco Sour 13
Control Chilean Pisco, Fresh Lemon Juice,
Passion Fruit Syrup, Egg White, Tiki Bitters
Mary Rockett’s Milk Punch 18
Pierre Ferrand Formula 1840 Cognac, Citrus Shrub,
Milk, Nutmeg
PG 13 Singapore Sling (non-alcoholic) 9
Mango, Pineapple, Lime, Pomegranate, Tonic, Mint
Royal Grand Smash 100
Grand Marnier 100, Hennessy Paradis, Lemon, Mint
INNOVATIVE CELEBRATIONS
Hibiscus Lemon Drop 15
Absolut Hibiskus Vodka, Cointreau Orange Liqueur
Fresh Lemon, Hibiscus Tea Syrup
Chai Blossom (non-alcoholic)
9
Chai Tea, Lime Juice, Club Soda, Star Anise, Lemon Twist
Brazilian Breakfast 13
Leblon Brazilian Cachaca, Fresh Muddled Lime
Orange Marmalade, Turbinado Sugar
Sicilian Pear Dream 15
Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, Lemongrass, Moscato Wine
Lemon Juice, Spiced Pear Foam
The Royal Salute 18
Hendrick’s Cucumber Gin, Green Tea Syrup, Pomegranate
Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters, Rose Water
Late Czech Out 16
Becherovka Herbal Liqueur, Aperol Aperitif, Fresh Lime
Orgeat Almond Syrup
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Please drink responsibly. State law prohibits the consumption of
alcohol under the age of 21.
Cliff Artist:
CB Find me:
Chairman’s Room
“I drink to make other people more interesting.”
Ernest Hemingway
Our Deconstructed Discoveries create an interactive element by
allowing you to shake, muddle or stir your own Mojito, Margarita or
Garden & Tonic tableside to taste with an array of accoutrements.
Cocktails
SHAKEN OR STIRRED
Southern Martini 10
Bombay Gin, Triple Sec, Angostura Bitters
Pink Silk 10
Absolut Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice
Great Gatsby 14
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Belvedere Vodka
Sweet Vermouth, Lemon Juice
Gingerbread Martini 12
Boru Orange Vodka, Gingerbread Syrup
Apple Pie Martini 14
Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka, Calvados, Dry Vermouth
Vesper 12
Absolut Vodka, Gordon’s Dry Gin, Lillet
White Lady
12
Plymouth Gin, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Egg White
DECONSTRUCTED DISCOVERY
Make it your own, you be the Mixologist!
You get to handcraft your own signature cocktail with choices of exotic
herbs and bitters. We give you the base, you add the flavor.
Mojito 16
Margarita 17
Garden + Tonic 18
Bacardi 8 anos
Mint
Cane Sugar
Lime
Club Soda
Jose Cuervo Blanco
Cointreau
Triple Sec
Lime Juice
Bombay Sapphire
Elderflower Liquor
Mint
Cucumber
Lime
Tonic
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Please drink responsibly. State law prohibits the consumption of
alcohol under the age of 21.
Flashpoint Artist:
JB Find me:
Legends Hallway
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much
good whiskey is barely enough.”
Mark Twain
There is beauty in the color of brown spirits as distillation produces
congeners that determine aroma and taste, and the process of aging
in oak barrels adds the final touches. All that is needed is your nose
and your palate to render it a work of art.
Liquor
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
AMERICAN WHISKEY
Abelour 12 yrs.
13
Abelour A’Bunadh
25
Balvenie 12 yrs.
15
Balvenie 15 yrs.
22
Dalmore 21 yrs.
21
Dalwhinnie 15 yrs.
13
Glenfiddich 12 yrs.
12
Glenfiddich 15 yrs.
18
Glenlivet 12 yrs.
12
Glenlivet 18 yrs.
22
Basil Hayden’s
12
Blanton’s14
Bulleit Rye Whiskey
12
Highland Park 12 yrs.
11
Highland Park 18 yrs.
24
Eagle Rare 10 Year
Single Barrel
10
Elijah Craig Reserve
12
Garrison Brothers
Texas Whiskey 18
Gentleman Jack
11
Hirsch Small Batch
12
Jack Daniel Single Barrel 11
Jim Beam Black
10
Knob Creek Single Barrel 12
Hancocks Reserve
13
Makers 46
12
Parker’s Heritage
22
Lagavulin 16 yrs.
19
Prichard’s Double Barrel16
Laphroaig 10 yrs.
12
Macallan 12 yrs.
13
Macallan 18 yrs.
35
Macallan 25 yrs.
75
Oban 14 yrs.
15
Talisker 10 yrs.
14
Glenmorangie 12 yrs. 13
Glenrothes 1985
35
BLENDED SCOTCH
Rebecca Creek12
Sazerac Rye
10
Wild Turkey
10
Wild Turkey Rare Breed 12
Wild Turkey
Kentucky Spirit
13
Willet Family Reserve
20 yrs. Bourbon
40
Woodford Reserve 11
R1 Straight Rye
Chivas Regal 12 yrs.
10
Chivas Regal 18 yrs.
16
Dewar’s 12 yrs.
10
Johnnie Walker Black
12
Johnnie Walker Red
Johnnie Walker Blue 10
Mitcher’s Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey
13
Mitcher’s Straight Rye 15
Hirsch Straight Corn
10
10
Willet Family Reserve Bourbon
13
35
Willet Family Estate Rye 13
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Please drink responsibly. State law prohibits the consumption of
alcohol under the age of 21.
Liquor
RUM
WORLD WHISKY
Jameson 10
Tullamore Dew 10
Bushmills 10
Crown Royal Reserve 13
Hibiki 12 yrs.
14
Ireland
Ireland Ireland
Canada
Japan
Suntory Yamazaki 12 yrs. 13
Bacardi 8
10
Brugal 1888
12
Mount Gay XO
12
Pampero Aniversario
14
Pyrat XO
10
Ron Zacapa
11
Railean Texas Rum Blue
Label Reserve
12
Japan
TEQUILA
GIN
Cazadores Añejo
10
Cazadores Reposado
14
Bombay Sapphire
12
Corzo Silver
12
Bombay London Dry
10
Corzo Reposado
14
Hendricks’s12
Cuervo La Familia
30
No. 209 (Napa)
10
Don Julio Blanco
12
Tanqueray 10
12
Don Julio Añejo
13
Don Julio Reposado
16
Don Julio 70
22
Don Julio 1942
38
Tanqueray10
VODKA
Belvedere10
Charbay10
Milagro Sel. Barrel Silver 15
Milagro Sel. Barrel Añejo 25
Chopin10
Milagro Sel. Barrel
Reposado18
Ciroc10
Patron Silver
12
Grey Goose
10
Patron Anjeo
14
Jean Marx XO
13
Patron Reposado
14
Stoli Elit
15
Gran Patron Bordeos
85
Ultimat11
Railean Perico Silver 10
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Please drink responsibly. State law prohibits the consumption of
alcohol under the age of 21.
Liquor
APERITIF
BRANDY
Campari10
Cardinal Mendoza
12
Brillelet Pineau des
Charantes Prestiege
Carlos I Primero
13
Gran Duque
D’Alba XO 18 yrs.
28
12
Lillet Blanc 9
Lillet Rouge
9
Aperol8
Dubonnet Rouge
8
Alexander Grappa
COGNAC
Courvoisier VS
10
Courvoisier VSOP
12
Hennessy VS
10
Hennessy VSOP
14
Hennessy XO
30
Hennessy Paradis
65
Hine Antique
25
Kelt Tour de Monde XO
28
Pierre Ferrand Ambre
12
Pierre Ferrand Cigar
20
Pierre Ferrand Reserve
12
Remy Martin VS
10
Remy Martin VSOP
14
Remy Martin XO
35
Remy Martin 1738
Remy Martin XIII
DIGESTIVE
14
280
ARMAGNAC
Cles Des Ducs VSOP
12
Larressingle XO
16
Armagnac De Montal VS 10
9
Jacopo Poli
Moscato Grappa
13
Villa de Varda
Teroldego Grappa 14
Calvados Dupont
Fine Reserve 12
Etter Poire Williams
15
Sogno D’Amore Crema di Limoncello
12
Dows Fine Ruby Port
9
Kopke LBV Ruby Port 10
Smith Woodhouse
Ruby Port 1994 30
Cockburn Fine
Tawny Port
9
Warre’s Otima
Tawny 10 yrs.
12
Taylor Fladgate
Tawny Port 20 yrs. 14
Lustau Fino Sherry
10
Lustau Solera Reserve
Pedro Ximenez 10
Blandy’s 10 yrs.
Malmsey (Madeira) 12
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Please drink responsibly. State law prohibits the consumption of
alcohol under the age of 21.
#19 Artist:
AS Find me:
Club Lounge
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
James Beard
While the flavor combinations may span thousands of miles, the
seasonally shifting ingredients are often sourced from as nearby as
the hotel’s own garden, or just minutes away at any number of the
city’s many ethnic markets or the bountiful waterways, farms and
ranches of Texas.
Food
Bacon Popped Corn
8
Latin Deviled Egg 9
Avocado, Serrano Chili (V / GF)
Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella
9
Basil, Balsamic
German Potato Soup 8
Crostini (V)
Baked Avocado Crabmeat
13
Jalapeño, Cilantro, Tomato, Chipotle
Foie Gras Tamale
16
Raspberry Compote
Shrimp Crackling 13
Chicharron, Avocado
Chicken Drumettes 12
Blue Cheese Ranch, Celery
44 Farms Hot Dog 8
Smoked Onion Serrano Pepper Relish
Smoking Berkshire Pork Ribs
14
Chef Peter’s Signature B.B.Q. Sauce
Super Food Salad 9 / 14
Kale, Pumpkin Seeds, Farro, Spinach, Carrots,
Beets, Honey Mustard, Salmon Satay
44 Farms Burger 14
Parker House Bun, French Fries, Choice of American, Swiss
Cheddar, Provolone, Brie, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onions
Mushrooms, Avocado, Bacon
Skirt Steak Crostini 16
Corn, Poblano Pepper, Queso, Avocado, Salsa
Bok Choy & Noodles
14
Shiitake & Oyster Mushrooms, Miso Broth, Lotus Root
Poached Egg (optional) (V)
Local Cheese Board ǀ
Honey, Preserve, Breads
Choice of 3
Choice of 5
12
18
(v) - vegetarian, (gf) - gluten free
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for food-borne
illnesses. Some menu items may contain dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts or peanut oil.
All prices listed in U.S. dollars. Please drink responsibly. State law prohibits the consumption of
alcohol under the age of 21.
Royal Sonesta Houston
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
USA
Tel 1.713.627.7600
Fax 1.713.961.3327