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BISTRO CLASSICS

Oysters on the Half Shell*
Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Cucumber Relish    2.25 ea

Baked French Onion Soup Gratinée
Muenster & Jarlsberg Cheese Crouton    8

Spinach & Frisée Salad
Sunny Side Egg, Bacon Lardons, Pommery Mustard Vinaigrette    8

Hand Chopped Steak Tartare*
Traditional Accompaniments, Grilled Baguette    10


SEASONAL SPECIALTIES

Hand~Crafted Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi
Sage Brown Butter, Confit Pork, Cracked Hazelnuts,
Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions    11/24

Porcini Mushroom Bisque
Smoked Cheddar & Caramelized Shallot Toast    9

Maine Smoked Salmon
Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Crispy Potato Cake
Celery, Cucumber & Apple Salad   10

Grilled Romaine & Autumn Beets Salad
Chèvre Green Goddess Dressing    8                    

BISTRO CLASSICS

Bone~In Ribeye Steak Frites
Red Wine~Shallot Butter, Smoked Sea Salt & Horseradish Fries
Watercress Salad, Caramelized Onion~Balsamic Catsup    35

Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
Soft Mascarpone Polenta, Marsala Wine Plumped Figs
Walnut Green Beans    23

Baked Local Filet of Sole
Savory Lump Crabmeat “Meringue”, Creamed Spinach    25

SEASONAL SPECIALTIES

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Rosemary Rub, Celery Root & Apple Mashed
Caraway Braised Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage
“Oktoberfest” Sauce    24

Pan~Seared Maine Sea Scallops
Cranberry Beurre Blanc, Cranberry~Onion Marmalde
Black Lentils, Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Sage and Pine Nuts    29

Cinnamon Dusted Duck Breast
Pumpkin Risotto, Braised Rainbow Swiss Chard
Concord Grape~Zinfandel Sauce    27

Lobster and Shrimp Cannelloni
Fresh Herb Pasta, Shucked Lobster Meat,
Sherry~Lobster Cream, Grilled Shrimp & Fennel Relish    29   

 

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Semolina Crusted Calamari
Cherry Peppers, Brown Butter, Mascarpone Crèma   

Hand Chopped Steak Tartare
Traditional Accompaniments, Grilled Baguettes
House~Made Potato Chips

Porcini Mushroom Bisque
Smoked Cheddar & Caramelized Shallot Toast

Roasted Eggplant & Goat Cheese Hummus
Olive Oil Baked Pita Chips

Baked Crab Dip
Garlic Baguette Croutons

Lobster Arancini
Crispy Fried Risotto Balls, Orange~Saffron Aioli

Pan~Seared Maine Sea Scallops
Cranberry~Onion Marmalade, Spaghetti Squash, Pine Nuts

Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi
Sage Brown Butter, Mascarpone Crèma, Hazelnuts

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

Atlantic Oysters on the Half Shell*   2.25 each

Grilled Lamb “Lollichops”   15
Grain Mustard, Black Olive Tapenade

Grilled Black Angus Burger   12
Smoked Cheddar, Caramelized Onions
Horseradish & Smoked Sea Salt Fries

Spinach & Frisée Salad   8/5
Sunny Side Egg, Bacon, Mustard Vinaigrette

Single Lobster & Shrimp Cannelloni   14
Sherry~Lobster Cream, Grilled Shrimp & Fennel Relish          

Caesar Salad   8/5
 with Free Range Chicken   15 

 

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BISTRO CLASSICS

Classic Crème Brûlée   6

Italian Gelato or Sorbetto
Rich Chocolate or Vanilla Gelato
Pineapple or Melon Sorbetto   5

Cookies & Truffle Plate
Nick’s Assorted Cookies & Truffles    5


SEASONAL SPECIALTIES

Chocolate “Malted” Mousse Dome
Malted Dolce di Latte Mousse, Dark Chocolate Ganache Coating
Milk Chocolate Crème Fraîche Sauce, Peanut Brittle   7

Signature Chèvre Cheesecake
Gingersnap Crust, Apple~Cranberry Compote
Cranberry~Red Wine Sauce   7

Carrot & Walnut Cake
Spiced Carrot~Cream Cheese Sauce
Candied Carrot & Golden Raisin Relish   7

Tasting of Desserts
Perfect for sharing…
Petite Crème Brûlée, Carrot & Walnut Cake
Assorted Cookies & Truffles    13

 


Nicholas Aldoupolis, Pastry Chef

 

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Three Course Menu - $33/person
With Wine Pairings $45/Person

Sunday through Thursday evenings

APPETIZER
Choice of:

Spinach & Frisée Salad
Sunny Side Egg, Bacon Lardons, Pommery Mustard Vinaigrette  
06  Célestin Blondeau, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France

Baked French Onion Soup Gratinée
Muenster & Jarlsberg Cheese Crouton
Sherry, La Gitana, Manzanilla, Spain


MAIN COURSES
Choice of:

Baked Local Filet of Sole
Savory Lump Crabmeat “Meringue”, Creamed Spinach
07
Chardonnay, Château de La Greffiére, Mâcon, France

Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
Soft Mascarpone Polenta, Marsala Wine Plumped Figs,
Walnut Green Beans
07 Pinot Noir, Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley


DESSERTS
Choice of:

Classic Crème Brûlée
Domaine de Beaumalric, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, France

Gelatos
Chocolate and Vanilla
Graham’s Six Grapes Port

 

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Family Take Home Menu
Available Tuesday through Sunday evenings
781.461.8118  

 

Soups, Salads and Appetizers
French Onion Soup $6
Porcini Mushroom Bisque $6
Spinach & Frisée Salad, Bacon Lardons, Mustard Vinaigrette $6
Simple Mixed Greens, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Vinegar $5
Grilled Romaine & Autumn Beets Salad , Chevre Green Goddess Dressing $7
Hand Chopped Steak Tartare, Traditional Accompaniments $9
Roasted Eggplant & Goat Cheese Hummus, Olive Oil Pita Chips $6
House~Made Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi, Confit Pork, Cracked Hazelnuts, Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions $9

Main Plates
Herb Crusted Statler Chicken Breast, Marsala Wine Plumped Figs $15
16 Ounce Bone-In Ribeye, Red Wine~Shallot Butter $25
Homemade Lobster Cannelloni Grilled Shrimp Relish $25
Baked Local Filet of Sole, Savory Lump Crabmeat “Meringue”  $18
Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Cranberry~Red Onion Marmalade $22
Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Rosemary Rub, "Oktoberfest" Sauce $18
House~Made Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi, Confit Pork, Cracked Hazelnuts, Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions $18

Vegetables & Starches
$2.50/Portion ~ all items can be ordered in single portions
French Green Beans 
Mashed Celery Root & Apple
Creamed Spinach
Soft Mascarpone Polenta
Braised Swiss Chard
Pumpkin Risotto

Children’s Items
Chicken Fingers, French Fries and Fruit $8
Penne Pasta Marinara, Grated Cheese $8

Dessert
Chevre Cheesecake, Gingersnap Crust, Apple~Cranberry Compote $6
Chocolate "Malted" Mousse Dome, Peanut Brittle $6
Assorted Cookies, Housemade Cookies Baked Fresh Daily    $6/dozen
Gelatos by the Pint, Chocolate, Vanilla or Seasonal    $8/pint
Children’s Sundae, Chocolate & Vanilla Gelato, Whipped Cream, Cherry   $5


Appetizers
Autumn Wild Mushroom Bisque (serves 3 people)   $12/pint
Smoked Gouda Crèma, Herbed Croutons

Fall Greens Salad   $5/serving
Candied Walnuts, Chèvre, Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail   $1.75/shrimp
Traditional Marie Rose and Avocado~Cilantro Sauces

Sides
Creamy Whipped Potatoes   $3.95/serving
Truffle~Honey Butternut Squash   $3.95/serving
Traditional Stuffing   $3.95/serving
French Green Beans with Almond Butter   $3.95/serving
House~Made Gravy   $10/pint
Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce   $10/pint
Freshly Baked Rolls   $18/dozen

Desserts
Apple~Cranberry Crisp   $4/serving
Gelatos by the Pint, Chocolate, Vanilla or Seasonal   $12/pint