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local restaurant's full menu.

Drinks

Different specialty drinks feature such taste sensations as Godiva White Chocolate liqueur, Smirnoff Strawberry Twist vodka, Malibu rum, blackberries, or fresh lime. The Melting Pot can also easily boast a vast collection of high-quality wines, including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon from the wineries of Italy, Germany, New Zealand, and California, among others.

Cheese

You can choose from Cheddar, Traditional Swiss, Fiesta, Spinach Artichoke, the Wisconsin Trio, or a seasonal cheese. My favorites: The hardy Wisconsin Trio, which includes Fontina, Butterkase, and Buttermilk Blue cheeses, plus white wine, scallions, and sherry, or the more European Traditional Swiss, with two different Swiss cheeses, plus white wine, nutmeg, garlic, lemon, and Kirschwasser cherry brandy.

The servers give you three small bowls containing dipping items: Chunks of Granny Smith apples, pieces of various types of bread, and sparsely chopped veggies.

Salad

This course is self-explanatory. Salads include Caesar, California, House, Spinach Mushroom, and a seasonal salad. I recommend a basic Caesar Salad (romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, sweet pine nuts, and Caesar dressing) to help cleanse your palate.

Entree

You have four different cooking styles to choose from, each with its own tasty blend: Court Bouillon (seasoned veggie broth), Coq au Vin (with burgundy wine), Bourguignonne (European style), and Mojo (Caribbean citrus). Your server will mix the ingredients into the steaming pot at your table, providing a bit of visual culinary entertainment before the entree.

The menu features entrees for individuals, couples, and larger parties. These include items like boneless chicken breast, filet mignon, New York strip steak, teriyaki-marinated sirloin, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops, Pot Stickers (egg roll style dumplings), Gorgonzola ravioli, tofu, and plenty of fresh vegetables, such as mushrooms, broccoli, and potatoes.

The combinations are too numerous to list here, but with names like The French Quarter, Seafood Trio, Pacific Rim, and The Vegetarian, you can't go wrong. Also, substitutions are allowed if, for instance, you are a carnivorous landlubber who shuns all seafood, or perhaps a strict vegetarian.

Also, watch for the Big Night Out, a special selection with fixed cheese and salad courses, but three main meal choices, each featuring a large collection of meat, vegetables, and ravioli. This is

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