DINNER MENU
Wednesday through Sunday
5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
APPETIZER
River Café Oysters
warm lemon glazed east coast oysters, caramelized sweet onion,
Speck ham, Pacific sturgeon caviar
Hot Foie Gras
sautéed duck foie gras, roasted apple and caramelized Vidalia onion crêpe,
spice cider reduction, toasted pine nut chip
Foie Gras Terrine
Hudson Valley foie gras, spring rhubarb reduction,
candied pistachio, toasted brioche
Shrimp and Crab
wild Pacific shrimp, Maine Jonah crab filled tempura squash blossom,
corn purée, smoked tomato shellfish sauce
Chilled Shellfish
sea scallop ceviche, mango and lime, Australian abalone with citrus ponzu sauce,
Beau Soleil Oysters on the half shell, cucumber Champagne mignonette
Soft Shell Crab
crisp buttermilk Maryland crab, pickled ramp remoulade,
watermelon, finger lime vinaigrette, arugula leaves
Roasted Rabbit
porcini stuffed California rabbit loin,
ricotta gnudi dumplings, tender braised rabbit ragout
Pear Salad
warm Sauternes poached Anjou pear, curly frisée, baby bibb, fresh cider vinaigrette,
lacquered bacon, goat cheese fondue, toasted walnut
Tortelloni
handmade pasta filled with Buffalo mozzarella, green asparagus, and roasted ramps,
Morel mushroom fondue, white asparagus cloud
Wagyu Steak Tartare
hand cut Kobe style beef with quail egg,
Cognac gelée, traditional garnish, toast points
Octopus
Portuguese octopus a la plancha, black garlic,
basil emulsion, zucchini, crisp potato
Caviar Service
Caspian Golden Osetra, Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii, (Germany) $ 180.00 per ounce
Siberian Sturgeon, Acipenser Baerii, (Germany) $ 95.00 per ounce
each served with traditional garniture, toast points, tiny corn pancakes
MAIN COURSE
Lamb
pan roasted Colorado rack of lamb, merguez sausage, “stuffed” baby eggplant,
English pea purée, natural lamb reduction
Beef
Char grilled Niman Ranch strip steak,
red wine braised prime beef short rib and marrow, smoked shallot Béarnaise
Duck
crispy Crescent Farms duck breast, wild huckleberry reduction,
confit risotto cake, foie gras emulsion, brussel sprout leaves, duck jus
Branzino
Mediterranean sea bass fillet, wild shrimp crust,
lemon, olive oil and saffron nage, classic Romesco sauce, Romanesco cauliflower
Lobster
butter poached Nova Scotia Lobster tail, lobster cake,
grilled baby bok choy, Meyer lemon, fresh hearts of palm
King Salmon
seared Ora King salmon, sunchoke purée, roasted beet and organic carrots,
red wine star anise sauce
Black Sea Bass
wild Atlantic bass, lobster brown butter, white asparagus,
fennel lobster croquette
~Vegetarian Menu available on request~
DESSERT
Toasted Almond Semifreddo
almond dacquoise,
Cara Cara citrus sorbet, candied almond lace
Chocolate Brooklyn Bridge
dark chocolate Marquise, passion fruit ice cream,
banana~macadamia ganache, banana spuma
Coffee Soufflé
espresso caramel, lemon sherbet,
cardamom biscotti
Artisanal Cheeses
five American cheeses
and seasonal accompaniments
$25 additional
Blandy’s Madeira Dessert Flight
5 Year Verdelho *10 Year Bual *5 Year Malmsey – each paired with petite sweets
$24 additional
Handmade chocolates and confections
Fixed Price $180 per person